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Richard Tyler, 1800

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Richard Tyler Will

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In the name of God Amen. Whereas I Richard Tyler, weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, do ordain this my last will and testament, towit.

First, I grant and bequeath to my wife Sarah all my goods, chattels and household furniture, likewise my negro woman Nell until my son Charles comes of age at which time it is to be equally divided among my children also my negro girl Sook to her and her heirs forever, likewise a headright obtained by Isaac Davis to be sold and equally divided.

My wife is to keep my two sons John and Charles until of age and send them to school.

I likewise leave my wife and Isaac Davis executors. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.

Richard Tyler

G. Tennille
Mary Davis

Muhlenberg County Sct.
January Term 1900
The last will and testament of Richard Tyler decd. was exhibited into court and proved by the oaths of George Tennell, a subscribing witness thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
Att. C.F. Wing Clerk.

Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 1, pp. 8-9.

Updated August 18, 2022