James Pearl
Will
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