1860 Will - Nancy Reeves
Introduction
Spencer County, IndianaWill Book Volume 1 (1853-1880), p142
10 Mar 1860
Transcript
I Nancy Reeves of the County of Mason and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and memory do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament that is to say: first I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary F. Sidwell forty acres of land the same being the farm on which I have heretofore resided in the County of Mason and State of Kentucky and situated on the waters of Lawrence Creek to have and to hold the same with all the other property or moneys of which I may be possessed at my death for the benefit of herself and heirs forever after the payment of all my debts.I furthermore make and appoint my said daughter Mary F. Tidwell the executrix of my estate to manage the same as she may think best for the benefit of herself and children.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day March 1860
Witnessed by }Nancy (her x mark) Reeves (seal)
John G Bacon }
Susan K Mitchell }
State of Kentucky }
Mason County Court }Set. October Term 1863
An Instrument of writing bearing date March 10th 1863 perporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Reeves deceased was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of John G Bacon and Susan K Mitchell subscribing witnesses hereto, allowed and established as the last will and testament of said Nancy Reeves and ordered to be recorded
AttestRobert A Cochran Clerk
State of Kentucky }
Mason County } Set.
I Robt A Cochran Clerk of the County Court within and for the court and State aforesaid which Court is a court of Record having probate jurisdiction do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the will of Nancy Reeves, deceased, together with the order of probate therein as the same remain on file and of record in my office I further certify that the proceedings hereunder are according to the laws of Kentucky and that the probate of said will has been duly stamped as required by act of Congress
(LS) In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Maysville this 14th day of May AD 1864
Robt A Cochran Clerk M Co C
State of Kentucky }
Mason County } Set William H Savage Presiding judge of the Mason County Court State of Kentucky do certify that Robert A Cochran is the clerk of said court and his foregoing attestation is in due form of law. I further certify that the proceedings in the matter attested are in accordance with the laws of Kentucky
Given under my hand this 14th day of May 1864
W H Savage P J M C C
Recorded in Will Record by order Common Please Court Oct Term 1864
R M Aicks Clk