Muhlenberg County Kentucky
Wills: W
Osias Welch, 1833
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In the name of God Amen. I, Osias Welch, of the county of Muhlenberg & state of Kentucky being sick & weak though of sound mind & perfect recollection think fit to make my last will & testament in the following manner towit.
First, it is my will & desire that all my just debts & funeral expenses be faithfully & speedily paid.
2ndly, I give & bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Welch my plantation with all the stocks, farming utensils, household furniture & all belonging to me at my decease during her lifetime.
3rdly, I give & bequeath unto my son Thomas Welch two dollars in cash.
4thly, I give & bequeath unto my son John Welch two dollars in cash.
5thly, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Sally Arnold two dollars in cash.
6thly, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Keziah Welch two dollars in cash.
7thly, I give & bequeath unto my son Jesse Welch two dollars in cash.
8thly, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Polly Leatch two dollars in cash.
9thly, I give & bequeath unto my son Richard Welch two dollars in cash.
10thly, I give & bequeath unto my son Jefferson Welch two dollars in cash.
11thly, I give & bequeath unto my son Washington Welch two dollars in cash.
12thly, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Mahalah Baker two daughters in cash.
13th, I give & bequeath unto my son James Welch two dollars in cash.
14th, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Malinda James two dollars in cash.
15th, I give & bequeath unto my son William Welch two dollars in cash.
16th, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Welch two dollars in cash.
17th, I give & bequeath unto my son Benjamin Welch two dollars in cash.
18th, I give & bequeath unto my son Isaac Welch two dollars in cash.
19th, After the decease of my wife Elizabeth I give & bequeath my landed estate & personal property (if any remain) to the aforesaid Heirs to be equally divided or the proceeds thereof except my son Thomas Welch, I have given him heretofore his full portion in a horse, saddle, bridle, and saddle bags and cash.
Lastly, I appoint, ordain, and constitute my son Washington Welch & my wife Elizabeth Welch my executor & executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal, this 3rd day of March 1833.
Osias his x mark Welch
Witnesses present
P. Shaver
William M. Arnold
John James
Christian Tinkle
Muhlenberg County Sct.
March County Court 1833
The last will and testament of Osias Welch deceased was exhibited into court & proven to be the act & deed of the said Welch by the oaths of Peter Shaver and Christian Tinkle subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be Recorded.
att. Chs. F. Wing Clk.
Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 3, pp. 4-5.
Updated August 21, 2022