In the name of God amen I
Henry Hardesty of the County of Henderson & State of
Kentucky being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind
and memory, (or you may say this considering the
uncertainty of this uncertain life, and being of Sound
and perfect mind blessed be almighty God for the same) do
make and publish this my last will and Testament, in
manner and form following (That is to say) first I give
and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah Hardesty the land
and plantation I now live own dureing her
life. One Bay Horse and mare four cows and two stwears
all my hogs thirteen head of Sheep two Beds and furnature
and Household furniture. I have give unto Eldest son
Jessee Hardesty the amount of ninety Dollars in hand paid
I have give unto My Son William Hardesty the amount of
One Hundred Dollars in hand paid I have give unto my Son
Christopher Hardesty the amount of One Hundred and eighty
Dollars in hand paid I give unto my Daughter R Porter the
amount of Two Hundred Dollars in hand paid I have give
unto my Daughter Rachel Grimes the amount of One Hundred
Dollars in hand paid I do also give and bequeath to my
Son James Hardesty One bay Horse one Sorrel mare colt Six
head of cattel all the Hogs that is in his marke.
One rifle Gun & shot poutch and Powder horn
and the land and Plantation I now live on after the death
of my wife Hannah Hardesty. I do also give and bequeath
unto my Daughter Nancy Hardesty one bay mare and colt one
cow and calf one bed and furniture Whom I hereby appoint
Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby
revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof
I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 9th day of July
1821 his....................................... Henry x Hardesty (Seal) mark...................... James Powell William Booth State of Kentucky Henderson County Sct Apr County Court 1825 This last Will & Testament of Henry Hardesty deceased was this day presented in court and proved by the oaths of James Powell and William Booth subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. In Testimony whereof I William D Allison Clerk Said Court have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of April 1825. William D. Allison Recorded in Will Book B Page 76 Henderson County Court Clerk's Office A COPY ATTEST: MILDRED M. HOWARD, COUNTY CLERK By: Patricia Todd D.C. |
Submitted by Ruby Reasor - Oct.2000 - Thank you Ruby |