Wills.William.1834.Montgomery.WILL WILL OF WILLIAM WILLS ---- Born 16 APR 1765 - Died 10 AUG 1834 I, WILLIAM WILLS of Montgomery County do hereby make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say: First I desire that all the perishable part of my estate be immediately sold after my decease and out of the money arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid. Should the perishable part of my property prove insufficient for the above purpose then I desire that my executors hereafter named may sell my plantation and out of the moneys arising therefrom pay and satisfy such of my debts as shall remain unsettled out of the sales of the perishable part of my estate. Secondafter the payment of my debts and funeral expenses I give to my wife Polly Wills all my perishable and real estate for and during her natural life and after her decease to be equally divided betwixt all my lawful heirs and be enjoyed by them forever. I make choice Robert Trimble and Thomas Egan as my Executors to settle all my business after my decease. My two Grandchildren William and James to live with my wife and have their maintenance out of my estate. As witness my hand and seal this 31st January 1834. Signed sealed and delivered before these witnesses, William Wills. Attest: William Ballard William C. Hopwood State of Kentucky ............. State of Kentucky, Montgomery County January Court 1835. A writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of William Wills was this day produced in court and proved by the oaths of William Ballard and William C. Hopwood. Subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded which is done according. Attest: M. Harrison, Clk The Last Will and Testament of Willian Wills can be found in Will Book "D" , page 487, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Contributed by: Edie Suttle Date: 9 Jun 1997