Will by John C. Caldwell, 1862 :Laurel County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Vera Burnham vburnham@worldpath.net
Date: February 17, 2002
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Source: Will Book 4  Page 57


Whereas I, John C. Caldwell being in feeble health but of sane mind do make
this my last will hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me, John C.
Caldwell

1st,  It is my will and desire that my funeral expences and all my just
debts be paid

2nd,  I give and bequeath all my estate real, personal and mixed of all
description whatsoever to my beloved wife Jemima Caldwell, forever to hold
and to dispose as she chooses by will, deed, or otherwise, free from the
claim of anyone.

3rd,  It is my desire and I hereby appoint my beloved wife Jemima Caldwell
my sole Exectrix and that she be permitted to take out litters testamentry
without giving bond and security as required by law, as my said Executrix 
this given my hand this the 18th day of Febuary 1862
                                                  J. C. Caldwell

Attest;
Bill Sanders
A. Edwards

Laurel County Court
November Term 1862

A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of, J.C. Caldwell
dec'd, was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of A. Edwards & B. N.
Sanders subscribing witness thereto and the same is ordered to be included
of record.
                                            A Copy,
                                            Att. C. B. Farris  Clk.
                                            by, J. H. Farris   Dc