Will of Francis Rice 1825 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: July 17, 2001
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Source: Microfilm of Will Book 2, page 312

In the name of God Amen. I Francis Rice, wife of William Rice *r. late of
Muhlenberg, deceased. Calling to mind the Mortality of all flesh once to
die, and being advanced in age and in low health of body but of sound Mind
and Memory do make and appoint this my last Will and Testament in Manner and
form following. (To Wit)

1st. That whereas My husband William Rice late of Muhlenberg County
Kentucky, deceased did leave Certain property to Me Intestate and not know
in his will, to be by me disposed of in his will as I thought proper. to
Wit: One Negro boy known by the name of Hornton(?) and child of Mariah.
Which I dispose of in manner and form following. My will and desire is that
said boy be sold and the money arising from said Sail be equally divided
between Dabney(?) C Rice, son of Nathan Rice, & Maria Rice, daughter of Mary
Rice late Mary Haddon(?) to be possessed by them after my death.

2nd. The Bond that is due me from my son Claborne Rice should their be any
ballance at My death, I wish it to be collected of him and divided equally
amongst Mary Rice late Mary Haddon, Anne Rice and Matthew Rice three of my
children.

3rd. Wher as I have purchased a mare known by the name of gin since the
death of my husband. I give and dispose of her to my grand Daughter Francis
Rice daughter of Ezekiel Rice to be by her possessed at my death.

And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry W.(?) Black sole
Executor of this my Last Will and Testament heretofore made. Ratifying and
confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness
whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 4th day of February 1825.

                                     Francis Rice -her mark

Signed Sealed and pronounced in the presence of
Henry W. Black
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Christopher G. Black

Muhlenberg County Sct.
March County Court 1825
The foregoing last Will & Testament of Francis Rice was produced into Court
on the day and date aforesaid and proven to be the same by Kiniard(?) Hay
and Christopher G. Black two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and
ordered to be recorded.
                                    Att. Ch. F. W i n g -Clk