WILL: Jesse Ritchey, 1839, Bullitt Co.,KY

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Transcribed by: bobndonnaky@alltel.net
Date:  02 Oct 2000 
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Bullitt County Will Book D p.76
    In the name of God Amen. I Jesse RITCHEY of the County of Bullitt and State of Kentucky 
being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind and disposing memory, and knowing the uncertainty of life, having a desire to dispose of my property amongst my relations and 
friends such as it has pleased God to bless me with,I do make this my last will and 
testament, revoking all others, in the following manner, towit:  1st, I will to my wife 
Nancy RICHEY all of my property both real and personal, including and embracing every 
species of money, property, whatever, after my just debts have been paid, with the exception 
of twenty dollars. 2nd, it is my will that the above mentioned twenty dollars be equally 
divided between my half-sisters, namely Sally SWOAP, Hannah RICHEY, Celia BRIDWELL, and 
Nancy YOUNG. I also will that the property willed to my wife Nancy RICHEY, she is to despose 
of it as she may think proper during her life. It is also my will that my wife dispose or 
will her property at her death as she may think proper.Given under my hand and seal this 13 
day of August in the year of our Lord 1839.      Jesse (his mark) RICHEY 
Witnesses: Julius C. BUKY
Lawrence ROBY, Jr. (his mark)                                                         
Otho ROBY  (his mark)
Elijah RICHEY