FAMILY of JACOB by Nancy Coulter--As designated in his will (1862) and
proved by census and vital records:
George W., b. ca 1813 (was in St. Louis, 1850FC);
John W., b. 1818;
Mary A. md. Porter;
William Henry, b. 1822;
Almus Walker, b. 1824;
Benjamin F., b. 1829;
Elizabeth, b. 1828 or 1830,;
Thomas J., b. 1838 or 1835,
Susan, b. ?.
Since there is no mention of William Harrison in this will and the W. H. here is identified as William henry in the 1850FC, I had concluded that "Harrison" of Hickman Co, KY, was not this Jacob's son. My opinion remains the same as of 8-4-01. J.B.
Two sons of Jacob of Franklin Co., KY, were in the War with Mexico:
Almus W and
John
Jacob's will is on p. #78 and was proved in 1862; he died 12-31-1861
FAMILY of JACOB by Nancy Coulter--As designated in his will (1862) and
proved by census and vital records:
George W., b. ca 1813 (was in St. Louis, 1850FC);
John W., b. 1818;
Mary A b md.
William Henry, b. 1822;
Almus Walker, b. 1824;
Benjamin F., b. 1829;
Elizabeth, b. 1828 or 1830;
Thomas J., b. 1838 or 1835,
Susan, b. ?, m. ____ Willson.
Was there a tenth?
Will of Jacob of Franklin Co., KY 1861
Abstract
Page 78.
Jacob Polsgrove. December 31, 1861
To two sons:
B. F. and
T. J. Polsgrove.
Wife: Nancy Polsgrove.
Dau: Mary Polsgrove and slave Jane and four children
Son: G. W. Polsgrove.
Dau: Susan Willson.
Sons: W. H. Polsgrove and
A. W. Polsgrove.
Son: John Polsgrove
Executor: son W. H. Polsgrove.
The Will
Outer copy of the document (file info)
Jacob Polsgrove, dec'd
Will
Proved Jany 1862
Record 5
Book 3
Page 78
60 cents
I Jacob Polsgrove of the county of Franklin and Commonwealth of Kentucky being weak in body but sound of mind and calling to mind the certainty of death and uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament in words following (To wit)
1st
After my decease I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of any of my estate.
2nd
After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I will and bequeath to my two sons B. F. & T. J. Polsgrove the farm on which I now reside to them and their heirs or assigns forever provided the said B. F. & T. J. Polsgrove Polsgrove is to support my Beloved wife Nancy Polsgrove my daughter Mary Polsgrove and my slave Jane during their natural lives.
3rd
I will and bequeath to my said wife and daughter Mary Polsgrove all my household and kitchen furniture during their natural lives and at their death I desire that the same may be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my four children namely G. W. Polsgrove Susan Willson W. H. Polsgrove and A. W. Polsgrove.
4th
I desire as soon after my decease as may be convenient that all my stock & farming ??????? be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my four children G. W. Polsgrove Susan Willson W. H. Polsgrove and A. W. Polsgrove.
5th
After the death of my wife Nancy Polsgrove and daughter Mary Polsgrove I desire that all my slaves be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my four children G. W. Polsgrove Susan Willson W. H. Polsgrove and A. W. Polsgrove.
6th
I desire that all my slaves remain with my wife and daughter Mary Polsgrove during the life time of said wife & daughter provided my executor hereinafter named think it to their advantage.
7th
I give to my son John Polsgrove one dollar having heretofore give him his portion of my estate and he is hereby released from all claims against him by me.
8th
Lastly I do hereby appoint my son W. H. Polsgrove executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills or testaments be me heretofore made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of Dec'r 1861.
his
Jacob X Polsgrove
Mark
Signed sealed in
Presence of
Dennis Onan
George Polsgrove
State of Kentucky
Franklin County Court, January 1862
A writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testaments of Jacob Polsgrove dec'd was this day produced in Court and was proved by the oaths of Dennis Onan and George Polsgrove the subscribing or Mark and ordered to be recorded which is hereby done.