Muhlenberg County Kentucky

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Elizabeth Vaught, 1844

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Elizabeth Vaught Will

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In the name of God Amen. I, Elizabeth Vaught, being weak in body but of sound memory, do on the 2nd day of October one thousand, eight hundred and forty three, make this my last will & testament, as follows towit.

I give & bequeath to my grandchildren the heirs of Francis S. Vaught, namely John S. Vaught, William M. Vaught, Susan Vaught and Elizabeth Vaught all my property now in the hands of Francis S. Vaught my agent to divide among them as they may think but for their own satisfaction.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal.

Elizabeth Vaught

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presents of
Simeon Vaught
Simon Vaught

Muhlenberg County Sct.
February County Court 1844
The foregoing last will & testament of Elizabeth Vaught deceased was exhibited into court & proved to be the last will & testament of the said Elizabeth Vaught by the oaths of Simeon Vaught and Simon Vaught, subscribing witnesses thereto, which is ordered to be recorded.
Att. Ch. F. Wing Clk.

Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 3, p. 59.

Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam

Updated August 20, 2022