James Pearl

Will

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Submitted by Vera Burnham

February 12, 2002
Source:Will Book 4   Page 123


 

I, James Pearl do make, ordain, and publish this my last will and testament;

 

1st, It is my will to be buried plain and respectable

 

2nd, It is my will for all my buriel and funeral expences to be paid

 

3rd, It is my will for my nephew,Jasper Pearl to have all of my property it consisting of one tract of land adjoining John P. Farris and Samuel Templin and others said land lying on the waters of Raccoon Creek in this Laurel County, Kentucky. Also it is my will for Jasper Pearl to have all notes and money that is assigned to me to collect and use to his own benefit.

 

It is my will for Ellie Pearl to have all my personal sundry articles.

 

It is my wish for of Jasper Pearl to attend and see that my sister Margaret does not suffer for food or rayment while she lives.

 

In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this day of September 2, 1875.

 

Signed, Sealed, and delivered in our presence date above

 

James X Pearl   (seal)

his mark


Attest;
W.R. Nelson
Ellie Pearl

 

State of Kentucky
Laurel County

I C.W. Jones Clerk of Laurel County court certify that the foregoing will of James Pearl was produced to court and proven by the oaths of Ellie Pearl and Wm. Nelson subscribing witness thereto at the September term 1878 And having laid over one month and no exceptions the same is ordered to record which is done accordingly

 

Att; E.W.Jones    Clk