Will: Andrew Parks, probated 1821 :Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman  rickman@worldpath.net
Date: December 8, 2000
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Source: Microfilm copy of Will Book 2, page 160

In the name of God Amen. I Andrew Parks of Muhlenberg County and State of
Kentucky, calling to mind that is appointed for all men once to die. Being
infirm in Body but of perfect mind and memory, do make this my last will and
testament as follows. First, do submit my body to the earth from whence it
came and my soul into the hands of God who gave it me, believing in the
Resurrection of the Body through Jesus Christ our Lord. Of what property it
has pleased God to bless me with, my body to be buried in a decent Christian
like manner and all expences to be paid and also all my just debts. The
balance I do will and bequeath as follows. First, to my beloved daughter
Sarah Fitzhugh one dollar. To James Hughs one two year old heifer; he being
my grandson. And to my beloved son Andrew Parks I will and bequeath all the
balance of my property and possessions as follows. That is my horse
creatures, cattle, hogs, sheep and all my household and kitchen furniture,
all my tools and all my farming utentials and also my land and plantation
containing two hundred acres. I do also commend my dear wife Jane to the
care and attention of her dear son Andrew, who is hereby appointed and Bound
to maintain and support her his Mother decently and tenderly during her life
time. Also I do appoint my beloved son Andrew Parks, Executor of this my
last Will and Testament. And in full testimony of this being my last will
and testament I do assign my hand and seal this the 
**note: the above sentence is not finished in the will book**

Andrew Parks -his mark

Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us
Samuel A. Grable
Stephen Wright

Muhlenberg County, April County Court 1821
This last will and testament of Andrew Parks was exhibited into Court by the
Executor therein named and proved by the Oaths of Samuel A. Grable and
Stephen Wright, witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Att. Ch. F. W i n g Clk.