48. Henry Riggs-will written September 28, 1850-I Henry Riggs of Jennings
County of the State of Indiana do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former will by me at any time
heretofore made. First I direct that my body be decently intererred and that my
funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my condition and situation
in life. and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me
with, I dispose of the same in the following manner to wit; I direct first that
my personal property be sold first to pay all my debts, if any. After my debts
are paid the remainder of my personal and real estate I give and bequeath to
my wife Amelia Riggs and she is to hold the same her life time. I ??
bequeath after her death that my real estate be equally divided between my surviving
sons and my personal estate to be equally divided between my surviving
daughters and I hereby make and ordain my worthy and esteemed friend James Keller
Executor of my last Will and Testament.
Witnesses
John Keller
William Staley
Wilton Keller
Subscribed and Sworn-April 19, 1851-Wm. P, Shields, Clerk, by James M. Hill,
Dep.
49. Mary Moore-will written April 26, 1851-I Mary Moore of Vernon Jennings
County Indiana, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make and
declare this my last Will and Testament. To Wit; 1st, I devise and direct that
after my decease my two daughters Nancy and Parmelia have each of my personal
property as follows; one bed and bedding and bedstead of average value with
the beds bedding and bedsteads in our use. The cupboard, cupboard ware and
cooking utensils about the house (excepting so much thereof that my son John
purchased) to be equally divided between my two daughters Nancy & Parmelia, My
rocking chair I give and bequeath to my said Daughter Parmelia-I also give and
bequeath, to my daughter Nancy the sum of eighty dollars and to my
daughter Parmelia the sum of ninty dollars in money to be paid to them by my
executor as they may need the same. The bureau to belong to my two daughters
aforesaid, my clothing I give to my daughter Parmelia-All the residue of my Estate
of every description either personal or real I hereby give and bequeath to my
son John, it being the only return in my power to make to him for the dutiful
manner in which he has behaved himself in providing for me and my two
daughters in sickness & in health for many years last past, and I hereby nominate,
constitute and appoint my said son John Moore My Executor of this my last
Will and Testament, in writing whereof I have hereunto subscribed-sealed these
presents on this the 26th day of April 1851.
Witnesses
Henry J. Arnold
Philander L. Basnett
Subscribed and Sworn, May 14, 1851, Wm. P. Sheilds, Clerk, by James M. Hill,
Dep.
Recorded May 23, 1851
50. John Riggs-will written July 14, 1851-In the name of the Benevolant
Father of All, I John Riggs of the County of Jennings and the State of Indiana do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Sarah Riggs all the real and
personal property belonging to me at the time of decease, during her natural
life. She however selling so much thereof as my be sufficient to pay my just
debts, and to pay my daughters Elliza Barr fifty dollars, Rachel W. Brougher
fifty dollars, and my son Martin Two hundred dollars all of which is to be paid
within two years after my decease.
Item 2nd at the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid and such
part of the personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain
unemcombered and unexpended, I give and devise to my daughter Nancy Ann Kellar two
thirds and my grand daughter Letty Ann Riggs one third.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint John Kellar Executor of this my
Last Will and Testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise,
adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts
and claims due me I do also authoriz and empower him if it shall become
necessary in order to pay my debts, or by the request of my widow to sell by
private sale or in such manner upon such terms or credit or otherwise as he may
think proper all or any part of my real or personal estate and deeds to
purcharsers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple-I do hereby revoke all
former wills by me made.
Witnesses
John B. Spillman
Daniel Bacon
Subscribed and Sworn, September 15, 1851, Wm. P Sheilds Clerk, by James M.
Hill, Dep.
51. Susannah Holton-will written September 13, 1851-I Susannah Holton of the
County of Jennings and the State of Indiana being in a very low state of
health but of sound mind calling to recollection uncertainty of life and
certainty of death do make this my last Will and Testament in words following to
wit; first after my funeral expenses are paid, I desire that all my worldly
goods (with exception of certain property hereinafter named) be sold and the
money therefrom be equally divided among all my children.
Secondly-the property reserved from the sale consists of one bay mare it
being part of the property alloted me from the estate of my husband Francis
Holton desc. this mare I give and bequeath to my son Henry Holton, his heirs and
assigns forever. I also give and bequeath to said Henry Holton all my farming
utensils, gearing etc. likewise one large kettle and one saw, one drawing
knife and one small hammer to him and his heirs forever, and further I give to
him the Said Henry two sheep-I give and bequeath to my two daughters Elizabeth
Ellen and Ruth Ann Holton each two beds and furniture to them and their
heirs forever, one side saddle each and to Elizabeth Ellen one small wheel, I
further give and bequeath to the said Elizabeth Ellen and Ruth Ann each eight
plates, one small dish, one set and a half of cups of Saucers, three glasses,
one bowl & one Cream pitcher, and to the said Elizabeth Ellen. I give another
pitcher and to Ruth Ann, one tea pot, and further I give to each of them two
pot vessels and two bottles all of which I give to them and their heirs
forever-I further give and bequeath to the said Elizabeth Ellen and Ruth Ann each
one cow and calf, four sheep and five geese. I give to the said Ruth Ann the
sum of three dollars and fifty cents for the purpose of purchansing one small
wheel, likewise I give her my family Bible. I likewise give them the said
Elizabeth Ellen and Ruth Ann three chairs and one chest I further give to
Elizabeth Ellen one clock and to Ruth Ann one Cupboard, I give and bequeath to my
daughter Sarah Ann Bland one bureau and to Lucy Jane Dunn one set of Windsor
chairs to them and their heirs forever. It is my desire as before stated that
all the personal estate with the exception of what I have specially
bequeathed to the heirs herein before named be sold and the proceeds be equally
divided among all my children.
Witnesses
John Hayden
A.C. Boyer
James Boswell
Subscribed and Sworn, October 13, 1851, Wm. P Sheilds, Clerk by James M.
Hill, Dep.
52. James Walley-will written August 22, 1851-Know all men by these presents
that I James Walley in this my last Will and Testament do bequeath all my
real and personal property to my wife Ellen Walley so long as she remains my
widow; and when she becomes connected in matrimony to another man then said
property personal and real shall belong to Thomas Walley my only son provided
also that he Thomas Walley shall will at my decease one dollar-
Witnesses
L.N. Holmes
Dennis Willey
Will proven December 29, 1851, Wm. P. Shields, Clerk by James M. Hill, Dep.
51. John Flarety-will written February 13, 1852-I John Flarety knowing the
certainty of death and being very weak in body though enjoying my reason make
this my last will, revoking all others.
1st I direct that my body after decease be decently interred in accordance
with the usual custom.
2nd I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon as the money can be
raised.
3rd I direct after the payment of my debts that one third be given to my
sister Sarah ?
4th I direct that the other two thirds be divided with my sister Catherine
Connely and her three children the half of that to go to her children and she
takes the other half.
5th I direct my Executor make sale of my property both real and personal and
divide same in accordence with this my will and I appoint my friend A.
Vawter my Executor to attend to the same.
Witnesses
Michael Jennings
Catherine Jennings
Subscribed and Sworn-February 17, 1852, James M. Hill, Clerk
54. Michael Roseberry-will written August 18, 1849-I Michael Roseberry of
the County of Jennings state of Indiana do make and publish this my Last Will
and Testament hereby revoking all former wills at any time heretofore made.
First I direct that my body be decently interred and that my funeral be
conducted in a manner corresponding with my Estate and Situation in life and as
to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with, I dispose of
the same in the following manner, to wit; I direct that all my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid as soon after my death as possible out of the first
moneys that shall come into the hand of my Executors or Administrators from
any portion of my personal Estate. Secondly I give and bequeath to my beloved
wife Susan one hundred and fifty dollars.
Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Butler and her heirs the
following described tract of land to wit, it being the North half of the South
East quarter of section two in Township five North of Range Eight East, Also
the East half of the North East quarter, of Section two in Township five North
of Range Eight East of the district of lands sold at Jeffersonville and
containing one hundred and fifty two acres more or less the said tract of land
being and lying in the County of Jennings and the State of Indiana.
Fourthly I give the balance of my Estate to be equally divided between my
three sons and grand daughter to wit; Elmore Roseberry, Michael Marion
Roseberry, George Washington Roseberry and Emaline Austin of Richmond, Clairmont
County in the State of Ohio. and I hereby make and ordain my three eldest sons to
wit; Elmeth Roseberry, Elmore Roseberry and Michael Marion Roseberry
Executors of this my last will and testament.
Witnesses
John L. Torbet
Thomas McGammon
Robert Torbet
Subscribed and Sworn-March 1, 1852-James M. Hill, Clerk
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