WILL: White, Thomas, 1818 - Madison Co

 
This is the will of Thomas White of Madison Co. KY.  I believe him to be
the father of Nicholas and John White, both also of Madison Co. KY.  All,
I believe formerly of  PA >NC > Madison Co. KY. 
 
Charity White m. Mr. Gess
John White m. Hannah Straughn
Nicholas m. Mary Ann ________
Margaret m. 29 Nov 1779 Rowan Co. NC  Thomas Roberts
unk female m. Mr. Holly

 
In the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and eighteen   I Thomas
White of Madison County and State of Kentucky being in a low State of
health believing that in a Short time that I Shall depart this life and
bring To dispose in Sound mind and memory and wishing to dispose of my
estate in the following manner to wit.    First I will my sole to God who
first Gave it      Secondly   I will and bequeath my bed and furniture
thereto belonging to my beloved wife Margaret and after death to my Grand
Son Nicholas Holly.   Thirdly   I will and bequeath to my Daughter Charity
Gess  One bay horse   Fourth   I will and bequeath to my son Nicholas White
my Saddle   Fifthly   my will is that all my estate both real and personal
be sold on a twelve months Credit and the money arising there from to be
equally divided between my wife and all my children and their heirs and
assigns   I do appoint hereby ordain and appoint John White and David
Bruton as my Executors to this my last will and Testament as witness my
hand and seal August 25 1818.
                                                                           
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Teste  Edward Roberts                                                      
       Thomas  White
       Briant Newby                                                    
       Nicholas White
 
 State of Kentucky Madison County
 I William Irwine Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby
 certify that at a County Court held for Madison County on Monday the 5th
 day of October 1818.  This instrument of writing was this day produced in
 open Court and Proven to be the last will and Testament of Thomas White
 deceased was proven to by the oaths  Edward Roberts and Briant Newby 
 Subscribing Witnesses therto and ordered to be recorded.

Submitted by: Barb Roberts     
kenr@netins.net
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997