Tazewell County IL Archives Wills.....Shipman, David 1845
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Source: Journal Of Il State Historical Society
Written: 1845

WILL OF DAVID SHIPMAN, A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER BURIED IN TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILL.

Compiled by Mrs. George Spangler, Historian of Peoria Chapter Daughters of the 
American Revolution. 

Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and 
memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last 
will and testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I give 
and bequeath unto Moses Shipman one wagon, four head of horses and gears three 
cows and two heifers for the benefit and use of himself and sons I do also 
give and bequeath to my nephew David Shipman of Shelbyville, Ky., six large 
silver tablespoons, six teaspoons (silver) one silver watch chain and seal 
also my interest in the balance of the Saint Clair claim containing about 
forty acres which is situated near and joins the farm of Henry Shipman and 
David Shipman on Guesse Creek, Shelbyville, Ky., and lastly all the rest and 
residue of my property of what kind and nature soever I give and bequeath unto 
George Shipman to be disposed of to the best advantage and place in the hands 
of my Executor for the sole use and benefit of said George Shipman when he 
becomes of age and the interest of same at six per cent to be paid annually 
for the clothing and education of said George Shipman and I hereby appoint 
John Barlow of Tazewell County and State of Illinois my sole executor of this 
my last will and testament revoking all former wills by me made in witness 
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the nineteenth day of February 
one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Signed, sealed, published and 
declared by the annexed name David Shipman to be his last will and testament 
in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in 
the presence of the testator.

Walter B. Wallace, Daniel L. Burns.

I Neile Johnson probate justice of the peace do hereby certify that the 
foregoing is a true copy of the last will and testament of David Shipman as 
proved and recorded and filed in my office. Given under my hand and official 
seal this October 6th, 1845. Neile Johnson, J. P.

Signature as given above.

David Shipman.

Additional Comments:
Source: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Published Quarterly 
by the Illinois State Historical Society, Springfield, Illinois. Vol. 14 April-
July, 1921 No. 1-2.


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