Will of James Pearl 1875 : Laurel County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Vera Burnham vburnham@worldpath.net
Date: February 12, 2002
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Will Book 4   Page 123

I, James Pearl do make, ordain, and publish this my last will and testament;

1st, It is my will to be buried plain and respectable

2nd, It is my will for all my buriel and funeral expences to be paid

3rd, It is my will for my nephew,Jasper Pearl to have all of my property it
consisting of one tract of land adjoining John P. Farris and Samuel Templin
and others said land lying on the waters of Raccoon Creek in this Laurel
County, Kentucky. Also it is my will for Jasper Pearl to have all notes and 
money that is assigned to me to collect and use to his own benefit. 

It is my will for Ellie Pearl to have all my personal sundry articles. 

It is my wish for of Jasper Pearl to attend and see that my sister Margaret
does not suffer for food or rayment while she lives.

In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this day of 
September 2, 1875.

Signed, Sealed, and delivered in our presence date above
                                           
                                    James X Pearl   (seal)
                                       his mark   
Attest;
W.R. Nelson
Ellie Pearl

State of Kentucky
Laurel County

I C.W. Jones Clerk of Laurel County court certify that the foregoing will 
of James Pearl was produced to court and proven by the oaths of Ellie Pearl
and Wm. Nelson subscribing witness thereto at the September term 1878
And having laid over one month and no exceptions the same is ordered to 
record which is done accordingly
                      
                                   Att; E.W.Jones    Clk