Will of James Burnham Marshall Co., Kentucky Recorded January 11, 1908 In the name of God, Amen. I James Burnham, being in perfect health, sound in mind and of a disposing memory, but having lived four score years and more, and realizing that I am now in the evening of life and that death is certain and desiring to give a token of my love and appreciation and many kindnesses shown me by those hereinafter named and knowing full well all of the property of which I am possessed, its kind, character, quality and value thereof, likewise knowing and remembering all of my kindred and relations, and all those who have just or moral claims upon my bounty, being un-influenced and un-solicited, by any person whatever, and knowing all those to whom I owe a debt of gratitude, and desiring while living to make just and proper distribution of all my worldly goods, I now make and publish this my last will and testament. It is my ; First desire that at my death and as soon thereafter as practicable, that all my just debts and liabilities be paid, including the necessary and proper expenses of my last illness, and a suitable burial which I doubt not that my relatives will give me, and it is my desire that these debts be paid promptly after my death. Second, I give and bequeath to little Tommey Curd, now about ten years old, son of J. E. Curd, of whom I am very fond, and who has exhibited a great fondeness for me, and as a token of my love for this child, I give and bequeath to said little Tommey Curd, my silver watch which I have owned and carried since the year 1855. And it is my wish and desire that the said little Tommey Curd shall keep it so long as he may live. Third, I give and bequeath unto Martha W. Collins, a niece of mine by marriage, whom I raised, who has been exceedingly kind to me, all of my household and kitchen furniture of every kind, character and description. Fourth, I give and bequeath to the said Martha W. Collins, three hundred dollars to be paid in cash at my death, which we are to use in buying and selling stock, and D.T. Collins isto feed the stock and take care of them until sold. And the said D. T. Collins is to have two thirds of the profit that we make on the stock, and the said Burnham is to have the other third of the profit. Fifth, I give and bequeath to the said Martha W. Collins, my horse and buggy at my death, and if there should be anything left after paying all claims of my last illness and my burial expenses and the bequest ($300) three hundred dollars to said Martha W. Collins, after paying all claims thereof. Sixth, should there be a surplus, I give and bequeath to my nephews, Lucian Burnham, Adolphus Burnham, and Z. Burnham, all that remains of my effects in money or notes, after what is herein specified, the same to be equally divided between my three nephews Lucian, Dolphus, Zonas Burnham. Seventh. I hereby appoint Lucian Burnham, Dolphus Burnham, Z. Burnham as a committee and enjoin upon them to have the date of my death sculptured upon the monument now marking the last resting place of my deceased wife Celia Burnham. Lastly, I now hereby name, nominate and appoint my nephew Dolphus Burnham, and J.H. Collins, Executors of this my last will and testament, and it is expressly provided that they shall be permitted to qualify as such Executors of this my last will and testament. They shall be paid and receive twenty-five dollars ($25.00) no more. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of Sidney Pace E.M. Pace on this the fourteenth day of March 1906. James Burnham Witness: Sidney Pace E.M. Pace Recorded January 11th 1908 J.N. Henson, Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by: Vera Burnham Copyright (c) 2001 by: Vera Burnham ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ***********************************************************************