Will of William McHargue Sr., 1833 Laurel County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rgirtman@attbi.com
Date: May 5, 2002
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Source: Will Book 1, page 103 & 104 
Note: The same Will is also recorded on page 66 & 67 

In the name of God Amen. 

I William McHargue Senior of the County of Knox and State of Kentucky being
Old and weak in body but of Sound Mind And disposing Memory, for which I
thank God. And Calling to Mind the uncertainty of human life and being
desirous to dispose of all Such Worldly estate as it has pleased God to
bless me with I give and bequeath the Same in manner following. To Wit. 

1stly I give and bequeath to Sarah my Wife one third part of my plantation
during her natural life, and at her death the Same to be equally divided
between my two Sons William & Samuel. Also One Negro Woman named Rachel
during her natural life. Also one horse and Saddle, three Cows at her
Choice, Six Sheep, two beds & furniture, all her Cloths, One Wheel, One
Chest, One Bible and such other books as she may choose, also the Pot
Vessels, flat Irons and dresser ware, also one Loom and furniture during
her natural life. And at her death the proceeds to be equally divided
between my two Sons William and Samuel. 

2ndly. I give to my eldest Son James five dollars out of the sale of the
perishable part of my estate. 

3rdly. I give to the Heirs of my Second son Alexander five dollars each Out
of Accounts that is the h**** of One of Said Heirs. 

4thly. I give to my third Son John five dollars out of the sale of the
perishable part of my estate. 

5thly. I give to my fourth Son William One Negro woman named Syntha and her
child. Also One Negro man named Ned. Also one Negro boy named Jim. Also One
half of my plantation, Grist & Saw mills. 

6thly. I give to my fifth son Samuel one Negro girl  named Delila. Also One
Negro boy named Henderson. Also one Negro Woman named Rachael at the death
of my Wife Sarah. Also one half of my plantation, Grist & Saw mills. 

7thly. I give to my Sons William & Samuel all the proceeds arising Out of
the ballance of the perishable part of my estate to be equally divided After
paying my funeral expenses. And lastly I do hereby Constitute and Appoint my
Sons William & Samuel McHargue Executors of this my last Will and Testament
hereby revoking all former Wills or Testaments by me heretofore Made. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed my seal the
27th day of April in the year of our Lord 1833. 

                                       William McHargue  -Seal 
Signed, sealed published and declared as the last Will & Testament of the
above named William McHargue in presence of us. 
Robert Stenson 
Levi Moore 
Wm. Edwards 
Thomas Pimberton 

Laurel County Court October Term 1836 
I William H. Randall Clerk of the County Court for Said county do certify
that the foregoing Instrument was produced in open Court at the term
aforesaid and proven by the oaths of William Edwards and Robert Stinson to
be the last Will and Testament of William McHargue Senr. Decd. and ordered
to be recorded which is done accordingly. Given under my hand this 11th
October, 1836. 

                                       Wm. H. Randall Clk.