Wills of Stoddard Co. MO  -  Kitchen, John - Book B pg. 15
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Record Book of Wills
in the County of Stoddard, Missouri
Book B, p. 15

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In the Name of God Amen.  I John Kitchen of the county of Stoddard in the Sate
of Missouri being of Sound Mind and Knowing the uncertainty of human life and
the certainty of death do make and publish this as my last will and testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made--
First.  I will that all My just debts be paid.
Second.  I will and bequeath to my two Sons George W. Kitchen and William R.
Kitchen a certain farm or tract of land owned by me and Situate in Stoddard
County Missouri Known as the Jacob Wilfong place.  Also To Each of My Said Sons
One horse -- Third.  I will and bequeath to My wife Rebecca Kitchen all my
other property, both Real, personal and mixed, to have and to hold the Same
during her widowhood.  And when she ceases to be my widow it is My will then
the property herein willed to her Shall be Sold and the proceeds of the Same
Equally divided among my children, and I do hereby appoint David Kitchen and
Sanders Walker Executors of my will.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto
Signed My Name and affixed My Seal this 10th day of March AD 1861.

John Kitchen

Signed and declared by the above named John Kitchen to be his last will and
testament in the name of us who at his request and in his presence have
subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
James M. Goforth
Job A. Swindle

State of Missouri, County of Stoddard
George Kitchen makes oath and Says that the above and foregoing is to the best
of his knowledge and belief, a Substantial copy of the last will and testament
of John Kitchen deceased.
George Kitchen

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 13th day of February AD 1866.
Adrian B. Owen Clerk
Filed for Record and Recorded the 13th day of February AD 1866.
Adrian B. Owen Clerk