Will of Bryant Flanagan, Russell County, KY 1837

I transcribed this from the photocopy I have. I have attempted to keep
spelling, capitalization, etc. as in the original. There were a few spots
where I wasn't sure of the word, indicated by question marks.

File submitted by Gary F l a n a g a n
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I Bryant Flanagan of the county of Russell and the state of Kentucky being
infirm in Body but of sound and disposing (?) memory calling to mind the
mortality of the body knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye
do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following
(towit) 1st I give and bequest to my wife Mildred Flanagan all my estate
both real and personal to use as she may think best for the benefit of the
children yet underaged provided she continues to be my widow if she should
marry before my youngest son becomes of age my will and desire is that all
my property be sold at twelve months credit and the proceeds put out to
interest until the younger son come to the years of maturity then to be
equally divided among all my children in the following manner viz after my
sons Daniel, Mason, Wesley, Davis, Bennet, Ira, and my Daughter Elizabeth
Flanagan receive one hundred dollars each beside their board and schooling;
whatever may yet remain of my estate it is my will and desire may be equally
divided among all my children but should my wife continue a widow until my
younger son comes to the age of twenty one my will and desire is that she
shall have one third of what remains at that time to use as she may think
proper for her own benefit during her life after her Death what ever may
remain of my property my will and desire is it be divided among all my
children. I appoint my trusty friend to see that this my last will be duly
executed according to its true meaning in testimony hereof I have set my hand
this 26th day March in the year of Our Lord 1836
Witness                            Bryant Flanagin
Hugh French, Sr.(?)
Will Patterson

Russell County Court
September Term 1837
The last will and testament of Bryant Flanagan decd. was provided in open
court and proven by the oaths of Hugh French and William Patterson subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
                         ??? Will Patterson Clk(?)
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