Will: Edward Jarvis, Jr.(?) 1823 :Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: March 13, 2001
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Source: Microfilm copy of Will Book 2, page 249

In the name of God Amen. I Edward Jarvis, Jr.(?) being in a low state of
Health, but in my perfect mind & memory do make, constitute & ordain this my
Last Will & Testament. And knowing that it is appointed for all men to die.
In the first place I give and bequeath my soul unto God Who gave it to me. I
request at my decease that my Body should be Buried decently in a Christian
like manner. Secondly, I appoint Bryan C.(?) Bennett my whole & sole
Executor to Execute this my Last Will & further Will that all my just Debts
be Paid first out of my Estate. The remainder of my Estate, Real & Personal
I give & bequeath unto my Beloved wife Cherry Jarvis. Placed under the
control of the above named B. C. Bennett untill my youngest child arrives to
Lawful age. Then to be equally divided amongst my children then living. But
provided my beloved Wife Cherry should marry then & in that case She is to
have a childs Part & my Executor to take the remaining in possession &
provide for & support my children. I further will that my Executor Shall at
all times when necesites require Sell any part of my Estate to provide for
support  or educate my children. It is to be understood that my beloved wife
Cherrie(?) Jarvis is to retain & have a childs part under Either
Circumstances above named. In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand &
Seal this 4th of November 1823.
                                    Edward Jarvis -his mark
Witnesses present
Jessee Reno
Isaac Harrison
Edward Jarvis, Jr. -his mark

Muhlenberg County
January County Court 1824
This Last Will & Testament of Edward Jarvis, Jr., deceased was Exhibited in
to court & proven by the oaths of Jessee Reno & Isaac Harrison, two of the
subscribing Witnesses. Which is there upon admitted to & truly recorded.
                                   Att. Ch. F. W i n g,Clk.