Will of Adam WISE (1823); St. Mary’s County, Maryland

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Will of Adam Wise, Will Book ____, page 178, Hardin County, KY

In the name of God Amen, I, Adam Wise of Hardin County do make this my last will 
and Testament as follows: first I recommend my soul to God who gave it, trusting 
that He will deal with me as best suits His compassion and mercy - And as to 
what estate I am possessed of, I dispose of it as follows: 

First, I give to my son Elisha Wise, on bed and furniture and 'tis my wish and 
desire that my wife, Susanna Wise should have a reasonable (support) on the 
place during her life.  

Second, I give to my two sone, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise, all my estate after 
what is taken out shall hereafter be mentioned.

Third, there is 10 acres of land where Thomas H. Wise now lives which was laid 
out for the Tan Yard which is laid off to Henry Wise and Thomas H. Wise which 
was given to them to fix the Tan Yard on which the estate has no claim.

Fourth, I give to Mary Melvina French a good saddle and a bed and furniture, to 
be given to her, when she arrives at the age of 16 years, by my Executors.

Fifth, Also that my sons, Willis Wise and Gabriwl Wise shall find a home and a 
reasonable support; for my son Ignatius Wise during his life; as well as a home 
and support for my wife, Susanna Wise during her life - then all the balance of 
my whole estate to my sons Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise.

Sixth, I give to son Thomas H. Wise, one dollar and to my daughter, Elezabeth 
French, one dollar and to my daughter Matilda Brewer, wife of John Brewer, one 
dollar. And to my son Henry Wise, one dollar.  I appoint my sons, Willis Wise 
and Gabriel Wise, Executors to this my last Will and Testament.

Adam Wise (SEAL)

13th November, 1823

Sealed, signed and acknowledged in presence of: TEST. George W. Dale
TEST. Adam Stader

Will produced in Hardin County Court, Monday 18th day of April, 1831