Will Records of Fleming Co., Kentucky 1855-1859 Vol. H,
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1140)
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Patton Elizabeth
Will
Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Patton of the county of Fleming and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of life; do make & declare this my last will and testament.
1st I give and bequeath to my son John P. Patton one coverlet and one Quilt.
2nd I give and bequeath to my son James P. Patton one coverlet and one Quilt.
3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Ann one Red Coverlet. One Quilt. One Sheet. Two of my dresses of her own selection. One sett[sic] of Windsor chairs & my Riding Mare Suse.
4th I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Elizabeth Patton (Daughter of A. M. Patton deceased). One Bedstead. One Feather Bed. Two Pillows One Quilt and one Sheet and one Cow.
5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sophia Francis. One Feather Bed. One under Bed. One Boutster. Two Pillows. One Sheet. Two Blankets. Three Comforts or Flannel Quilts. One Stand Curtains. One high post Bedstead. One sett[sic] Windsor Chairs. All the split bottom chairs. All my cupboard ware and pot metal. All The Picture Frames. Two Looking Glasses. One Safe. One Large Trunk. and all it contains. All my Silver Ware. All my clothing not otherwise devised. My Family Bible. My Saddle & Bridle. One Cow. My Carpeting. The Clock. One Desk and Book Case. One small Trunk and also all other articles of what ever kind or sort that my be found in my
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possession. and not otherwise herein disposed of together with one pair of Round-End Tables. Also all my Farming Utensils.
6th It is my will and wish that the money on hand at my demise my Funeral Expenses and debts be paid. that white Slab with appropriate inscription there on be put upon a solid stone wall over my grave. and also that (if not done before) one of the same kind and style be put upon my husbands grave. and head and foot stones for our children. Should there be any money left. the one half must be given to my daughter Sophia Francis and the other half to be divided equally between my son A. M. Patton's children.
Lastly: I hereby appoint and constitute my friend Henry B. Porter my executor to carry out and superintend the distribution of my last Will and Testament, which completely annuls all former devises made by me. In testimony whereof I afix my hand and seal. This 27th day of September 1857.
Elizabeth Patton [signed]
Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the last Will and Testament of the above named Elisabeth Patton in presence of us.
John N. Proctor
Charles E. Proctor
Codicil
In addition to the above my further will and desire is that my daughter-in-law Lucinda Patton have a portion of the old corn for bread for her family and a part of the wheat, sufficient for her bread. 2. my sorrel mare & colt and my waggon I give to my daughter Sophia Frances. 3rd The balance of my stock and grain to be sold, and appropriated as above directed. Signed and acknowledged this 12th day of July 1859.
Elizabeth Patton [signed]
Attest
Ellridge Bell
John N. Proctor
At a court held for Fleming County on the 25th day of July 1859. This writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of Elizabeth Patton deceased was produced in court and the principal will was proved by the oaths of John N. Proctor and Charles E. Proctor subscribing witnesses to the same. And the codicil of said will was proved by the oaths of Ellridge Bell and John N. Proctor subscribing witnesses to said Codicil. And said will and codicil are ordered to be recorded, which is done.
Att. W. T. Dudley Clk.