Will of Jonathan Groves, 1810 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Vera Burnham vburnham@worldpath.net
Date: April 12, 2001
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Source: Will Book 1 Page 125 & 126 Kentucky, Muhlenberg County

Jonathan Groves Will,   March 10, 1810

In the name of God Amen

        I, Jonathan Groves of the aforesaid County being weak in body but
of a sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same.
I do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form
following, that is to say;

      First I give and bequeath to my beloved sons, Isaac, Charles, and
William, all my lands and tenements, and to my well beloved wife Edy Groves,
all the rest of my movable estate, goods, and chattles, of what kind soever
they may be.

      I give and bequeath the same to my well beloved wife during her
widowhood and at the day of her marriage, she is to receive but a child's
part.

      I likewise appoint William Weir, David Groves, Edy Groves my well
beloved wife, excutors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking
all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20th day of
March in the year of our lord 1811.

Test ;
Wm Weir,
Joseph ( X ) Groves,
Susannah Gates                          Johanthan ( X ) Groves

Muhlenberg county Sct. April Court 1811
      The last will and testament of Jonathan Groves deceased, was exhibited
into court and proved by Joseph Groves a subscribing witness. Thereto and
ordered to be certified. and at the May court in the year above mentioned
was fully proved by the oaths of Susannah Gates a subscribing witness
thereto which is therefore ordered to be recorded.

                                 Att. Chas. F. W i n g  clerk