Will of Alexander Campbell 1827 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Vera Burnham vburnham@worldpath.net
Date: July 22, 2001
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Source: Microfilm of Will Book 2 Page 444 & 445 Muhlenberg Co. Ky 

My last will and testament 
In the name of God Amen

I Alexander Campbell, of the county of Muhlenberg State of Kentucky being
weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory, and calling to mind the
uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly
estate, it has pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath the same in
manner following, that is to say; 

I give unto my son Thomas Campbell one hundred dollars worth of property 
I give also to my daughter Somin ? one hundred dollars worth of property. 

3rd, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give unto my
son James Campbell all my land in Muhlenberg Co., also my two negroes,
Sloney Namos, and Nancy Caroline with their increase forever, to said James
Campbell and all the rest of my estate both real and personal of what nature
or kind soever it may be not herein before partictulary disposed of and also
give unto my son James Campbell all to the use of him and his heirs and ??
forever. 

4th,  I give to my son James Campbell to maintain and keep my beloved wife
Mary Campbell confortable as long as she lives or continues with him and
when deceased to bury her decently and lastly I do hereby constitute and
appoint my son James Campbell Executor of this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all others or former wills or testaments by me heretofore
made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the 19th
day of July the year of our Lord 1827. 
                                        Alexander X( his mark) Campbell

Signed sealed published and delivered as for the last will and testament of
the above named Alexander Campbell in presence
of us.
Daniel Carson, David Berry and John Berry 


Muhlenberg Court    March, Co. Ct 1828 
The foregoing last will and testament of Alexander Campbell deceased was
exhibited into court by the executor thereof and proved by the Oaths of
Daniel Carson and David Berry, subscribing witness thereunto and ordered to
be recorded. 
                                         Att. Chas. F. W i n g    Clk