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Floyd Vaughn August 19, 1860
Clay County KyArchives Will

Source: Allen County Library,fort Wayne,indiana
Written: August 19, 1860
Recorded: April 6, 1868

I,John Gilbert,Sr. of the County of Clay and State of Kentucky,do make and 
publish this as my last Will and Testament.
1st. I will my body to the silent tomb and my soul to the God who gave it. 2nd. After the payment of all my debts,I dispose of my property and estate as follows,to-wit: I will that the wife and heirs of F.J. Gilbert,deceased,have all the land 
deeded to them,known by the rest of the heirs,which land and property &c, amounts to $3550.00. 3rd. I have given to Mary Jane and Silas Woodsen,heirs of my daughter,Sarah 
McRoberts,$1780.00,which is all I intend for them to have of my estate,either 
in life or after my death.
4th. I have given to my daughter,Martha Woodsen and her heirs $3868.00 which 
is all I intend for them to have of my estate except John Woodsen(sp),one of 
the heirs. I desire for him to have $300.00 of my estate to be paid to him if 
he is ever heard of or calls for it by lawful power of Attorney. I reserve the right to give the balance of the heirs of Martha Woodsen what I 
choose during my life time,but after my death,they are to have nothing more. 5th. I have given to Abijah Gilbert the land on which he lives and property to 
the amount of $3000.00.
6th. I give to my son Joseph S.Gilbert,the farm on which I live agreeable to 
the promise mentioned in an article given him. Also my black boy called Bill. 
the above property estimated at $3300.00.
7th. I give to my daughter and son Nancy Hopper and Black Grove Hopper the 
place on which they now live and all the out surveys attached to it. Also a 
black girl called Mariah with her increase. The above property estimated at 
$2400.00.
8th. I desire at my death my estate to be equally divided amongst my four 
heirs. Viz: F.J.Gilberts heirs,Abijah Gilbert,Joseph S.Gilbert,and Nancy 
Hopper,and to be accounted for agreeable to the amounts mentioned in my will 
above. Also each of the four above named heirs is to account for the notes and 
receipts I hold against them. I also desire the above named heirs to make a 
fair settlement and equal distribution without having any sale. Given under my hand and seal this the 19th. day of August,1860.
                                     Signature; John Gilbert

May the lord Bless both me and them. Amen."

Witnessed by M.M.Ambrose and Moses Cawood. Recorded by Deputy Clerk,G.W.Price 
on April 6,1868.

Submitted by: Floyd Vaughn and Floyd Vaughn
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Additional Comments:
Last Will and Testament of JOHN GILBERT,SR.

Transcribed and submitted by; Floyd Vaughn

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