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Will Book 2 Page 444 & 445
Muhlenberg Co. Ky
My last will and testament
In the name of God Amen
I Alexander Campbell, of the county of Muhlenberg State of Kentucky
being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory, and calling
to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of
all such worldly estate, it has pleased God to bless me with, I give and
bequeath the same in manner following, that is to say;
I give unto my son Thomas Campbell one hundred dollars worth of property
I give also to my daughter Somin ? one hundred dollars worth of property.
3rd, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give unto my son James Campbell all my land in Muhlenberg Co., also my two negroes, Sloney Namos, and Nancy Caroline with their increase forever, to said James Campbell and all the rest of my estate both real and personal of what nature or kind soever it may be not herein before partictulary disposed of and also give unto my son James Campbell all to the use of him and his heirs and ?? forever.
4th, I give to my son James Campbell to maintain and keep my beloved
wife Mary Campbell confortable as long as she lives or continues with him
and when deceased to bury her decently and lastly I do hereby constitute
and appoint my son James Campbell Executor of this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all others or former wills or testaments by me heretofore
made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
the 19th day of July the year of our Lord 1827.
Alexander X( his mark) Campbell
Signed sealed published and delivered as for the last will and testament
of the above named Alexander Campbell in presence of us.
Daniel Carson, David Berry, and John Berry
Muhlenberg Court March, Co. Ct 1828
The foregoing last will and testament of Alexander Campbell deceased
was exhibited into court by the executor thereof and proved by the Oaths
of Daniel Carson and David Berry, subscribing witness thereunto and ordered
to be recorded.
Att. Chas. F. Wing Clk
Will of
Charles Campbell of Mullenberg County, Kentucky.
Source: Microfilm copy of Will Book 2, page 171
In the name of God Amen. I Charles Campbell, a resident of the State of Illinois, but now of the County of Muhlenberg and commonwealth of Kentucky, being weak of body but of perfect Mind and memory. But believing that is is appointed for all mankind once to die, have thought proper to make this my last will and testament in the manner and form following. (To wit) In the first place my will is that my executors Here after named, out of my estate pay all my just debts. I also authorise my Executors to collect all my debts that is due and that may become due, To sell, higher out or rent any part of my property that they may think most advisable for the payment of my debts or for the support and maintainance of my Children and my beloved wife during her widowhood. Concerning the debts I owe to the bank of Illinois, if my Executors cannot collect money to pay said debt I do authorise them if they think it best to Mortgidge any part of my property to secure said bank of her debt. Secondly my desire is that my beloved Wife Nancy after all my Just debts are paid and after my Executors have arainged all my business in the way the think most advisable for her and my Childrens advantage she is to have the use and proceeds of all my Estate both real and personal During her widowhood for the support of herself and my Children. But should my beloved wife Nancy think proper to marry after my death, my will is in that case that my executors here after mentioned take upon themselves the hole control of my real and personal property and dispose of it in such a way and manner as the may think most advisable for the benefit of my children. And I do moreover by these presents impower and authorise my executors to make a deed or deeds to any person or persons to whom I have given my obligation for the conveyance of any land or lots or any Real property in the same manner that I have obliged myself by my obligation to convay. I do hereby nominate and appoint my friends William C. Campbell of Muhlenberg County and Bryant Oates of Hopkins County, both of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executors of this my last will and testament. I do now revoke and make Void all other Wills by me made and declare this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, affixed my seal this twenty ninth day of June(?) in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twenty one.
Chas Campbell -Seal
Witness
David Campbell
William Martin
Muhlenberg County October County Court 1821
This Last Will and Testament of Charles Campbell deceased was Exhibited
into Court and proved by the Oaths of David Campbell and William Martin,
subscribing Witnesses thereto which is thereupon Ordered to be recorded.
Att. Ch. F. W i n g Clk.
In the name of God Amen. I Mary Campbell of the County of Muhlenberg
and State of Kentucky do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament.
Being now in my perfect mind and memory but knowing that it is appointed
for all mankind once to die. I have proceeded to dispose of my worldly
goods, property and effects in the manner following. First of allmy request
is that my Executor have my body at my decease buried in a Christian Like
manner to be paid for out of my ______ property. It is my Will that the
money that was to come to me from the State of Pennsylvania which my Son
Jacob Studebaker has received for my dower in and by certain Lands in the
State aforesaid be equally divided among the children of my Said Son Jacob
and his present wife Sally in the manner following together with all the
Interest now due and to become due So Soon as the Eldest of them come of
age. This my Will that he or She receive one legal part of Said money and
Interest. Then when taken in conjunction with the whole of the remainder
of Said Children and that the ballance of Said money be Left at Interest
the next oldest child aforesaid comes of age. And that Said Child shall
then receive an equal part of the ballance of principal and Interest and
in the Same way undertaken untill the last comes of age. And it is my Will
that my Land in Muhlenberg County be divided equally among said children.
And it is also my Will that all the remainder of my money, goods &
chattels be equally divided among Said children in the manner and form
aforesaid. I do by these presents appoint my friend William Bell, Esquire,
my true and lawful Attorney, Executor for me and in my name to act. Hereby
revoking and making void all other Wills by me made. Ratifying and confirming
this and none other to be my last Will & Testament. In testimony Whereof
I have hereunto set my hand
& Seal this 1st(?) day of September 1810.
Mary Campbell -her mark
Test. Ch. F. Wing
Nancy S. Wing
Muhlenberg County November County Court 1823 This last will & Testament
of Mary Campbell deceased was exhibited in to
court and proved by the Oaths of Charles F. Wing and Nancy S. Wing,
Subscribing Witnesses thereto. Which is there upon ordered to be recorded.
Att. Ch. F. Wing, Clk.
Will of
Patrick Campbell of Mullenberg County, Kentucky.
Source: Will book 1, 1801-1814 Page 7 & 8
Patrick Campbell's Will
In the name of God Amen I, Patrick Campbell of the County of Mullenberg and State of Kentucky being weak in body but of perfect mind memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner and form Towit; Item 1, I give and bequeth to my son William Campbell one thousand acres of land if obtained tying in Boone County on the waters of Licking located for me by Simon Kenton also twelve hundred acres located in my name by Thomas Clark lying on Sandy if obtained to him and his heirs forever also my saddle and bridal,and suit of black clothes. I give and bequeth to my beloved wife, Nancy all the remainder of my estate both real and person all to be disposed of by har as sha may think, except two iron pots and an oven which after her death, my will is shall go to my son William and his heirs forever. I nominate and do by these presence appoint my beloved wife. Nancy and my son William Campbell Executors of this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking and disanulling all former and other wills by me made and ratifying and declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 28th day of August 1799.
Patrick Campbell ( seal )
Rec'd in presence of C. Wing, and A, Mclean
Mullenberg County Sct.
January Term 1800
The last will and testament of Patrick Campbell, Dec'd was exhibited
into court and proved by the oaths of Charles F. Wing and Alney Mclean,
subscribing witness thereunto and ordered to be recorded.
Att. C. F. W i n g Clerk
William Campbell
In the name of God Amen, I William Campbell, of Muhlenberg County, being weak in body but of sound mind and Memory, and understanding doth make public and declare this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, ( to Wit) I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Tabitha Campbell, during her natural life for her support and support of my Children, until such time as my said children should think proper to seperate from my said wife the following property, ( to wit) Five hundred acres of land to be laid off in a good form by my Executors, here after to be named so as to include the Plantation whereon I now live, with a free use of all the sugar trees, that is on my land, that lies on the creek, from the said Plantation also the following slaves, ( to wit) Peter and his wlfe Letty, Ailsa and her two Sons, Isaac and Jacob, alsoI give and bequeath to my said wife to be disposed of when and how she may think proper all of my household and kitchen furniture, stocks and utinsils, of every kind, that is on or belongs to the above mentioned Plantation, I give and bequeath unto my Son Samuel Campbell, the five hundred acres of land as above bequeathed to my said wife, but id it should be the wish of my said son to settle himself before the death of my said wife, it is my will and desire that there be two hundred acres of uncultivated land laid off for him, by my Executors out of the five hundred acres above bequeathed to my wife, the said five hundred acres of land to my said son and his heirs and assigns forvevr, Also I give and bequeath unto my said son one negro boy, by the name of Corneilus, to him and his heirs and aasigns forever, I give and bequeath unto my five daughters ( to wit) Elizabeth, Tabitha, Ann, Polly, and Jennie, all the said in Muhlenberg County, except the five hundred acres as above bequeathed to be equally devlded amnong them by my Executors, to them and their heirs and assigns forever, I also give to each of my said daughters one negro, (to wit) To my daughter Elizabeth, one negro girl It is my will and desire that my Executors make a deed unto William Bradford, for one hundred and fifty acres of land, lying in the State of Tenn- it being a part of my part of a survey in the name of Robert S. Russell, It is also my will and desire that my proposals to the court of Muhlenberg county, be complied with, It is my will and desire that all the land that I own in the State of Tenn- except the one hundred and fifty acres above mentioned with all the lands I own in Logan county be sold by my Executors when and how my Executors shall or may think proper, and the money arising there from be applied for the further support and convenience of my said wife, and Children in such manner as my Executors shall or may think proper, It is my will and desire that the horse Mill, that I have been about erecting near Greenville, in Muhlenberg county, be completed and the necessary money for the purpose of completing the same be taken out of what William Sanderson, is owing me, to be collected and paid, by my Executors, It is my will and desire that all the remaining part of my estate whether real or personal be devided by my executors equally among my children, to them and their heirs forvevr, remembering at the same time that my just debts all be paid, Although I have as above given to my wife and Children the following negroes, or slaves (to wit) Isaac, Jacob, Corneilua, Viney, Richard, and Celia, Becky, and Chloe, yet it is my will and desire that the said negroes from and after they arrive at the age of thirty years enjoy their full and perfect freedom, in as full and perfect manner as if they had been free born, I do hereby nominate and appoint my dearly beloved wife Tabitha Campbell, and my friends William Russell, and Robert Wilson, Executors of this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills hereto fore made by me, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this l7th, day of November, 1800,
William Campbell, Seal,
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