FHL# 414,687

Carroll Co., Wills

Book 5

James Ellis  p. 44  March 7, 1894 

            Wife Ada Ellis

            Daughter Mattie Chamberlin

            E. P. Chamberlin  husband of daughter Mattie executor

            Attest E. C. Smith, and J. M. Giltner

            Probated July 2^nd 1894

Newton J. Adams, p. 210 

            I, Newton j. Adams of near Ghent, CarrollCounty, Kentucky, being of sound mind and memory, yet realizing the uncertainty of life, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all others heretofore made.

            First, I direct that all my lawful debts and funeral expenses be paid.

            Second, I desire and bequeath unto my wife Nettie G. Adams all of  my estate both real and personal, of every description.  In making this diposition of my estate I make the simple request of my wife that at her death she treat all of my children impartially in her then dispostition of such part of the estate remaining at the time of her death.

            Third I appoint my wife Nettie G. Adams as my executrix without bond.

            Signed by my own hand this August 16, 1905

Wit. H. R. Rowlett and L. G. Matthews August 16, 1905

Probated 13 Nov 1905

Jasper Herron p. 264

            In the name of God Amen

            I Jasper Herron being of sound and and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills that I may have heretofore made.

            First at my death I desire that my just and honest debts be paid.

            2^nd, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Emmal all of my  property real and personal to have and hold sd same property duing her natural life, and at her death I desire that the afore mentioned property pass from the hands of my wife to my niece Bartha Herron Hedges to have and to hold sd same property during her life and at her death (Bertha’s Death) this property shall revert to my brothers and sisters share and share alike to them  their heirs and assigns absolutely.  It is my desire that James L. Boswell shall be executor of this my last testament.  In witness whereof I hereunto sign my name this 28 of May 1909   Jasper (hix s mark) Herron

            Attested by Dr. H. J. Slocum, Jas L. Boswell

            Probated  June 14, 1909 

Permelia Young p. 378

            I Permelia Young of Carroll County, Ky, being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills heretofore made by me.

            Item First.  I gven and bequeaqth to my son James E. Young, the sum of five dollars and no more.

            Item Second, I give and bequeath to my son Robert Lee Young, the sum of five dollars and no more.

            Item Third.  I give and bequeath to my son Ernest Young, the sum of five dollars and no more.

            Item Foruth.  I give and bequeath to my son George S. Young, the sum of five dollars and no more.

            Item Fifth.  I give and bequeath to my son DeWitt C. Young,  all  my estate both real and personal including monies, notes, etc, that I now own or may die seized of.

            Item Sixth.  I do hereby nominate and appoint Cyrus S. Tandy, executor of this my last will and testament.

            In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name, this 10^th day of January 1901.

            Wit.  C . S. Tandy and J. E. Gullion

Probated June 12, 1916

W. T. Bishop  p. 455

            I, W. T. Bishop, a resident of Owen County, Ky, being of sound mind, but realizing the uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament.

1.       I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid.

2.        I direct that my executor pay to my niece Nellie Lee and my  nephew Harry Bishop (children of my deceased brother John Bishop) and to my nieces Edith Dawkins, Ada Dawson,  Bertie Scott and Nannie B. Crouch (children of my deceased brother, James Bishop) the sum of (5.00) Five Dollars each, or to such ones  of them as shall be living at my death.

3.       I give and bequeath to my sister Mary E. Jackson, if she be living at my death, the sum of twenty five dollars.

4.       I give and beuated to my sister Eliza Ellen Porter, if she be living at my death, the sum of twenty five dollars

5.       I give and bequeath to my niece Carrie B. Pollard, if she be living at my death the sum of  One Hundred Dollars.

6.       All the residue of my estate real, personal and mixed I give, divise and bequeath to my sister Martha J. Shenck, her heirs and assigns forever

7.       I hereby nominate and request the court to appoint my nephew, J. P. Shenck,  as executor of this my last will and testament, and hereby authorize  and empower him to sell and convey any and all real estate left by me at my death.

In testimony whereof I have hereto signed my name this  March 9 1916.  W. T. (his x mark) Bishop

Attest. March 9, 1916 Sam Booth, Geo. B. Winslow

Probated Jan 12, 1920, Carroll Co., Kentucky.   W. T. Bishop died January 5, 1920 and the fact  of his being domiciled in Carroll County, Kentucky at the time of his death.

FHL# 288,253, Carroll  Co., Ky Wills, Bk 16 p. 119, Martha A. Perry, first John Perry's Heirs, Anna Perry and Tabitha Perry; 2nd James Perry, Celathial Perry, Esquire D. Perry, Jos N. Perry, dau. Tabithia McConnell, L. S. Chilton Ext. w. p. May 7, 1888

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BENNETT, Joseph      

4 Aug 1845 

Carroll County Will Book 1, Page 358

Wife:  Betharia. 

Children:  Margaret Bishop & Mary Ann Rolfe.

Executor:   Betharia and Richard Butler.

ELLIS, Sam             

19 Oct 1846      

Carroll County Will Book 1, Page 327

Wife: Rachel Ann. 

Son: John A. 

Daughter: Thomas Ann Ellis. 

Executor: Rachel A., Joel Ellis Jr. and Levi McCann.