Will: Adam Shank, 1821 :Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: January 18, 2001
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Source: Microfilm copy of Will Book 2, page 210

In the name of God Amen. I Adam Shank of the County of Muhlenberg and State
of Kentucky being weak and sick, tho of a sound mind & perfect memory and
understanding the uncertainty of this life, think fit to make this my Last
Will and Testament in the following manner. To wit: As touching my worldly
estate it is my Will that all my just debts be faithfully paid. 1st, I give
and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Shank the plantation whereon I
now live, together with all my personal estate for the term of four years.
2d, I give and bequeath unto my son Michael Shank one hundred acres of land
purchased of Jacob Landis provided he will stay with his mother four years
and help to pay for the said Land, at which time is to have possession three
years. After he is to pay fifty dollars to my Executors and four years after
the first payment pay fifty dollars more to my Executors. Thridly, I give
and bequeath unto my son John Shank the land and plantation whereon I now
live provided he will stay with his mother four years and work with the
family and is to pay two hundred dollars in three payments. One third three
years after the above mentioned time expired and one third the year
following and so the next untill paid. He also is to maintain his mother and
furnish her with a house her lifetime or during her widowhood. Fourthly, I
give and bequeath unto my son Jacob Shank Three hundred dollars in cash, the
money paid by Michael and John Shank provided he will stay with his mother
four years and work with the family. 5thly, It is my will that Seven years
after my death all the personal property be sold except one bed and
bedstead, one cow and the household and Kitchen furniture, which my wife
Elizabeth is to have her lifetime. And the money which may arise out of said
Sale is to be equally divided to my three daughters Caly (or Caby?) Shank,
Sally Shank and Polly Shank. Lastly I do constitute Martin Killinger and
Peter Shavers(?) my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In
testimony whereof have herein set my hand and affixed my seal this 7th day
of December  1821.
                         Adam Shank -his mark

Signed and acknowledged in the presents of
Daniel Landis
John Landis
Michael Shank

Muhlenberg County
December County Court 1822
The last Will and Testament of Adam Shank deceased was exhibited into court
and proved by the Oaths of Daniel Landis and Michael Shank, two of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded.
Att. Ch. F. W i n g, Clk.