Before I post the Wills, I wanted to let you know that I have been asked to
take over both Jefferson and Switzerland Counties on GenWeb so am pretty
swamped at the moment, till I get all the web sites up with some information on
them will be adding less to the Jennings site. I have lots to add and will be
getting back with it as soon as possible.
Sheila
Wills
55. James Green-will written April 13, 1852-Know all men by these presents
that I James Green of the Town of Spencer in the County of Jennings and State
of Indiana, farmer, considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound
mind and memory do make and declare and publish this my Last Will and Testament.
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth B. all my personal
property after deducting out sufficient to pay all debts now standing against
my estate.
Second I also give her the use of my farm whereon I now reside while she
remains my widow-also provided she shall maintain my son Chapen while she has
the use of my farm.
Third I give devise and bequeath to my son Chapen the above said farm after
the above conditions are fufilled to my wife Elizabeth B. it being sixty acres
all the land owned by me to have and to hold the same to him and his
executors, administrators and assigns forever.
Fourth I do nominate and appoint my father Aaron Green to be the executor of
this my last will and testament. I also appoint that my said Father shall
have the guardianship of my son, In testamony whereof I have to this my last
will and testament contained on one sheet of paper and to it subscribe my name
and set my seal this thirteenth day of April in the Year of our Lord, one
thousand Eight hundred and fifty two.
Witnesses
Thomas ? Smith
John F. Trousdale
Sally B Childs
Subscribed and Sworn-May 8, 1852-James M. Hill, Clerk
56. James M. Lindley-will written July 9, 1852-In the name of the benevolant
father of all-I James M. Lindley of the County of Jennings and the State of
Indiana do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament to wit, I
give and devist to my beloved wife the farm on which we now reside, Situate
in Jennings County, Indiana, containing eighty acres, also the farm on which
Isaac Jordon situate in the County and State above named containing about
ninty nine acres, my said wife is to hold the above described real estate so long
as she remains a widow after my deceased. I also give to my said wife all of
the stock, household goods, furniture, provisions and other goods and
chattles which may belong to me at the time of my decease so long as she remains a
widow as aforesaid. At the death of my said wife or if she shall cease to be a
widow then the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal
property or the proceeds thereof as remain ? and unexpended I give and devise to
all my children to be equally divided among them. I hereby revoke all former
will ? be made.
Witnesses
John Whitmore
Isaac Jordon
Subscribed and Sworn, August 10, 1852, James M. Hill, Clerk
57. Ananias Hudson-will written July 29, 1837-I Ananias Hudson of Montgomery
Township, County of Jennings State of Indiana knowing that it is appointed
unto all men once to die and being much advanced in years, but thanks to
almighty god I remain a strong and sound mind I commit my body to the earth to be
buried in a Christian decent manner and my soul to God who gave it and my
funeral expenses to be paid by my Executor out of my personal property that I
may have at my decease.
I appoint my son Absalom Hudson my Executor to settle all my business
according to law and this my last will and testament and I ordain this my last will
and testament and that all my Worldy business and concerns shall be settled
according to the tenor and meaning of this will.
Item 1st I will and bequeath to Margaret Randall, (late Margaret Hudson) one
hundred dollars to be paid in a year from my death.
Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my son Joshua Hudson one hundred dollars to
be paid by my Executor in a year from my death.
Item 3rd I will and bequeath to my son Absalom Hudson which he shall keep to
himself as he is my Executor.
Item 4th I will and bequeath to my son Boyd W. Hudson one hundred dollars to
by paid by my Executor in a year from my decease.
Item 5th I will and bequeath to my son William Hudson one hundred dollars to
be paid by my Executor in a year from my death.
Item 6th I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Randall (late Sarah
Hudson) one hundred dollars to be paid by my Executor in a year from my decease.
Item 7th I will and bequeath to my daughter Hester Davis (late Hester
Hudson) one hundred dollars to be paid by my Executor in a year from my decease.
Item 8th I will and bequeath to my grand daughter Artemasa daughter of my
son Ananias Hudson deceased, the sum of five dollars to be paid to her quardian
by my Executor in a year from my decease. The reason I only leave five
dollars to Artemasa heir to my son Ananias is because I had given him my son a full
portion with all the rest of my legatees before his death.
Item 9th I will and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Magdalene all the
remaining property and money that I have not bequeathed my other legatees that
may be in my possession at my decease for her only proper use and benifit as
long as she remains in widowhood but if she marries she immediately disinherits
all both money and property at the time of her marriage shall be divided
equally between my seven legatees first named in my will, but in case the
property and money after being prudently expended should be exhausted that have
left to my wife during her widowhood that the same seven legatees above named
shall furnish equally a sufficiency to maintain her decently while she remains
in widowhood.
Witnesses
John Bennett
Daniel Randall
John Randall
Subscribed and Sworn-January 5, 1853, James M. Hill, Clerk
58. Anna Booker-will written October 3, 1852-I Anna Booker of Jennings
County, State of Indiana make and publish this my last will and testament hereby
revoking and making void all former wills by me 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 as it has pleased God to
intrust me with.
I dispose of the Same in the following manner, to wit, I give and bequeath
unto Jerry King all my Real Estate together with my personal estate, after the
payment of my Just debts. And I appoint Achilles Vawter my Executor to carry
out this my last will.
Witnesses
W.P. Campbell
D. Spaulding Jr.
Wm. Richardson
State of Kentucky-At a County Court held for Jefferson County in the State
of Kentucky at the Courthouse in the City of Louisville on the first day of
November 1852, the foregoing instrument of writing proporting to be the last
will and testament of Anna Booker late of said County was produced in Court and
proved by the Oaths of W.P. Campbell and D. Spaulding Jr. two of the
subscribing witnesses thereto, Whereupon the same was established by the Court to be
the last will and testament of said Anna Booker and ordered to be recorded
and is recorded in my office as clerk of said Court.
Attest Curren Pope, Clerk, November 2, 1852
I James M. Hill Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Jennings County in the
State of Indiana do certify the foregoing to be a full and true record of
the will of Anna Booker with the proof of the same and accompanying certificates
witness my hand as Clerk aforesaid January 6, 1853.
59. James Hammond-will written January 6, 1853-In the name of God Amen I
James Hammond of Jennings County in the state of Indiana being in sound mind and
possessed with my natural mental abilities but being weak and sickly in body
and taking into consideration the uncertainty of human life I do therefore
make this my last will and testament. First whereas I have formerly deeded to
my son John C. Hammond a tract of land North my farm adjoining the land now
occupied by Benjamin Lard containing one hundred and thirty or forty acres and
it was deeded to him with a perfect understanding that it was his part of my
estate, I therefore consider that he has received his share of my estate and
therefore shall make no more bequests in his favor. and I do hereby appoint
Julia Hammond my wife my Executrix and likewise the guardian of my infant son
James-I wish my executor to settle off all debts that I owe as soon as
possible, and after my just debts are paid off I will and bequeath to her my wife
Julia Hammond all of my personal property for her use and ? during her natural
life and the use and benefit of all my real estate during her natural life.
I wish to be understood that I have full confidence in the judgement of my
wife Julia Hammond and shall leave it entirely with her to assist any one or
all of my children out of my personal property as she knows as well as I do
what has been formerly given to my children. After the death of my wife Julia
Hammond I will that all my property both real and personal that is not
otherwise disposed of at that time be equally divided between my three children Jabez
Hammond, Maria Tannehill, and my infant son James Hammond.
Witnesses
C.K. Lard
Andrew G. Byfield
Subscribed and Sworn-March 18, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
60. James M. Kenyon-will written March 4, 1853-In the name of the Benevolent
Father of All, I James M. Kenyon of the County of Jennings and State of
Indiana do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st After the payment of all my just debts, I hereby bequeath give and
devise unto my beloved wife Sarah Kenyon all my Estate real, personal and
mixed of any and Every sort whatsoever of which I am now possessed of or entitled
to, or that in any may hereafter be possessed of or entitled to that my said
may at any time after my death have the power to sell and to divide. My here
in after named Executor to sell such of my property as she may think best
for the payment of my debts or for any other purpose she may think proper.
Item 2nd I hereby nominate and appoint my friend Richard Stott of said
county my Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and
empowering him to com?, adjust and discharge in such manner as he may think proper
the debts and claims due me. I also authorize and empower him if it shall
become necessary to pay my debts, to sell by private Sale or in such manner,
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as my said Executor and my beloved wife
may think proper and best, all or any part of my real estate and deeds to
purchasers to execute and acknowledge in fee simple. I do hereby revoke all
former wills by me made.
Witnesses
Smith Vawter
Wm. B. Hagins
Subscribed and Sworn-March 26, 1853, James M. Hill, Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas
61. Morris Haley-will written January 30, 1853-I Morris Haley being very
weak in body but enjoying my common reason, wishing to dispose of my Estate
which God has entrusted to me, make this my Last Will.
I commend my spirit to God who gave it. I direct that my body after my
decease to be interred in accordance with the Church to which I belong, after my
decease. I give an bequeath unto my wife three hundred dollars.
I direct that my just debts be paid as speedily after my decease as justice
will demand.
I leave unto Father Munsohina? 15 dollars for two lead Masses for me.
I then after my debts are paid leave all my estate both real and personal to
John Murphy.
I appoint my brother Patrick Haley my Executor to see the carrying this will
into effect.
Witnesses
62. Owen McManaman-will written December 16, 1852-In the name of God Amen, I
Owen McManaman weak in body but strong in mind do bequeath to my wife Sibly
the forty acres I formerly resided on and I bequeath to her and my three
youngest children Thos, Edwd and John all my effects and debts that will remain
after discharge my lawful debts and I bequeath to my son Daniel the forty acres
the North East fourth of the South East quarter of section N twenty two 22
in Township of Sixth North of Range N Seven 7 East Containing forty acres more
or less, and I bequeath to my son Daniel the colt providing he assists his
mother to clear off my debts, If not I bequeath the colt to my wife Sibly and
I bequeath to my three sons jointly named Thomas, Edward and John the farm to
wit; the North East Fourth of the South West quarter of Section Eight in
Township Six North of Range Eight Containing forty acres.
Witnesses
John Dalton
John Lenehen
Subscribed and Sworn-April 26, 1853, James M. Hill, Clerk
63. John Hiner-will written March 11, 1853-In the name of the Benevolent
Father of All, I John Hiner of Jennings County and State of Indiana do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st.: I devise and bequeath to my daughter Sally Tyler all the stock,
household goods, furniture, provisions and all other goods, chattels, rights,
credits and effects that I may own or have at my decease during her natural
life and to her heirs; she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient
to pay my just debts (according to the provision below.)
Item 2nd: I do hereby appoint Joseph F. Draper 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 authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary to
sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise
as he shall think proper all or any part of my personal Estate.
I do revoke all wills by me made.
Witnesses
David Lathropp
Phillip P. Lough
Subscribed and Sworn-May 6, 1853, James M. Hill, Clerk
64. Pleasant Meek-will written May 30, 1863-I Pleasant Meek County of
Jennings, in the State of Indiana do make and publish this my last will and
testament as follows, to wit;
Item 1st I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Meek all my estate
both real and personal of which I may be possessed at the time of my death, with
all claims due to me at the time of my death-hereby bequeathing to my said
wife the east half of the northwest quarter of section thirtyfive, in township
six north, or range seven east except twenty acres in a square form in the
north east corner of said half quarter=also the north west one fourth of the
said north west quarter of section thrity five in of town six and range seven
of said county.
Item 2nd I hereby appoint my said wife Sarah Meek, Executrix of this my last
will and request her out of said property to pay any just claims against me
and my funeral expenses and expenses of proving and recording this will-and I
hereby authorize her to dispose of any or all of said property as her own at
private or public sale as she may think best without giving any bonds for
that purpose and without taking out letters testamentary or administration.
Witnesses
Jesse Fitzgeral
Thomas C. Richey
Lewis Fitzgeral
Subscribed and Sworn-June 16, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
65. Philip Porter-will written April 12, 1853-Know all persons by these
presents that I Philip Porter of Jennings County and State of Indiana of sound
mind and memory but feeble in health do make declare and publish this my last
will and testament. To Wit-first I do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel
Burnett Executor of this my last will and testament.
Second it is my will and desire that my house and lot in Queensville shall
be sold as soon as it can be done to advantage, together with my personal
property-
Third I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the entire use of all my
property or as much of the same as shall be necessary for her support during her
life time and after her death if any remaining to be equally distributed among
my children.
Forth I authorize and instruct my Executor to vest the avails of my real and
personal property for the sole use and benefit of my wife Elizabeth, that
the above provisions for her support may be secured.
Witnesses
Elijah W. Knapp
B. N. Sheldon
Subscribed and Affirmed-August 3, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
66. David Brewer-will written February 24, 1845-I David Brewer being
satisfied that I am in the evening of life and that my days on earth will shortly
close, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills and
testaments heretofore by me made.
First-having provided for all my other children as well as it has been
possible for me to do, I do give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Riley and her
heirs forever, all my Real Estate, lands and tenements, of whatever name or
description forever.
Secondly I do give and beqeath to the now living children of the aforesaid
Sarah Riley all my personal property, goods and chattles of every kind to be
kept used and maintained by my executor herein after appointed (who is hereby
authorized to trade and dispose of the same for the benefit of said children,
who shall take share and share alike-
And for the purpose of having this my last will and testament carried into
effect I do make constitute and appoint William Riley the husband of Sarah
Riley my Executor.
Witnesses
Justis Rich
Elsie Rich
D.C. Rich
Subscribed and Sworn-August 4, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
67. Elizabeth Eastman-will written April 9, 1853-In the name of the
Benevolent Father of all, I Elizabeth Eastman of Paris, Jennings County, Indiana do
on this 9th day of April, 1853 make and publish this my last will and
testament.
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved grandchildren Eberly & Celo
Eastman (now living in Josiah Ward, their step-father) all monies and household
goods such as my bed and bedding, furniture and kitchen ec. at the time of my
decease after deducting the expenses that my accru up to the time of my death
and give me a plain and decent burial, and enclose it with a plain fence.
Item 2nd I bequeath to Elma M. Ward all my wearing apparel, a small bag of
willing for blankets and also my shovel and tongs.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Dennis Willey 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 in the debts and
claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary
to pay my debts to see such articles as he may see proper to discharge them
and to pay over due all amounts to my two grand children from time such as he
may think proper, such as srticles of clothing of a cheap kind and moneys to
advance them in an education as far as possible and the securing of a good
moral and religeous character.
Witnesses
Dennis Willey
Delos Hayes
Subscribed and Sworn-October 31, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
68. John Merrell-will written October 18, 1853-This the last will and
testament of John Merrell late of Jennings, Indiana. Know all men by these presents
the the above named John Merrell solemnly declares before these witnesses
that all his just debts be paid. I will and bequeath to Mary Ann Susan Merrell
my beloved wife all my real estate consisting of the East Half of the South
East quarter of section 25, town No. 6 North of range No. 9 East, also the
Southwest quarter of section 30 town No. 6 North of range No. 10 East, that she
shall have the advantages of the same and all the apurtenances thereto and
shall have the sole management of it and the personal property belonging thereto
until the youngest heir has attained the age of twenty one, the same shall
be for the support of her and my heirs to wit; Martha Lewis, Alexander and
Elizabeth and for the education of the above named heirs in common schools but
in graded when she sees fit to do so. Know all men by these presents that I
make my beloved wife guardian of my heirs during widowhood, or as long as no
Justifiable or real complaint be forwarded against her, and should she see fit
to sell any of the personal property in her possession seeing that it would
benefit her and the heirs more than to keep it, she shall have the authority
to do so and should there be any money unexpended at the time when the
youngest heir have attained the age of twenty one, it shall be equally divided
amongst the three heirs after she has taken such a part as she sees fit or what
the law allows her. The Real Estate which I have committed to my beloved wife
for to have the benefit of, shall not be sold or divided until the heirs are
all of age after which time she shall divide or have divided equally among the
three heirs according to value of the land, the convenience of wood and
water and the amount of improved land and so forth. After she has kept such a
portion as she thinks best or what the law allows her but should one or more of
the heirs decease before there has been any natural issues their part of the
estate should go to the other heir or heirs. I hereby nominate and appoint my
beloved wife guardian of my three heirs until they have attained the age of
twenty one years or till they intermarry, and should she decease before any
or all of the children are of age I appoint my esteemed friend Langston
Johnson guardian over my three children until they have arrived to majority and to
rear them in habits of industry and indicate upon as far as may be the duties
of Christians.
I hereby appoint my beloved wife and the preceeding named Langston Johnson
executors of this my last will and testament, hereby authorize and impowering
them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they may
deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them
if it should become necessary to sell any part or all my real estate and if
it would be for the advantage of the heirs or widow the shall have power to do
the same and to grant deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and
deliver in fee simple.
Witnesses
William F. Merrell
Barnett S. Stevenson
Subscribed and Sworn-November 16, 1853-James M. Hill, Clerk
69. Peter Harness-will written March 19, 1851-In the name of the Benevolent
Father of All-I Peter Harness of the County of Jennings
1st I give and bequeath unto my son Christopher Harness one dollar to be
paid out of any money or property that may be left after my death.
2nd I give unto my son Zealons Harness one dollar to be paid out of any
money or property of my Estate that may be left at my death.
3rd I give unto my son Joseph Harness one dollar to be paid of of any money
or property of my Estate that may be left at the time of my death.
4th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susan Burton all the remainder of
my property of any kind whatever in consideration of of her and her husband
David Burton's taking care of me and furnishing me with the comforts of life in
my present and former sickness and providing for my comfort while I may live
and to see that I am honerably and decently buried after my death. I hereby
revoke all former wills by me made.
Witnesses
Joseph Ewan
Samuel Burton
Subscribe and Sworn-January 12, 1854-James M. Hill, Clerk
70. Sarah Amick-will written October 17, 1853-I Sarah Amick of Jennings
County in the State of Indiana do make and publish this my last will and
testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me 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 entrust me with I dispose of
the same in the following manner to wit, I direct first that all my just debts
be paid as soon after my decease as possible out of the first moneys that
shall come to the hands of my executors from any portion of my estate real or
personal, I also direct that a fair valuation or appraisment be made by three
judicious neighbors of All my estate including my household furniture and
after being signed by their names that a copy of same be given to each of my
executors-I also direct that all my stock in trade be disposed as follows to
wit, first I give to Joel Amick and George F. Amick all the hogs, the wheat and
corn and the growing crop in and on the ground also the hay and oats and
apples the young oxen the cloth at the carders and full cloth- I give to my son
Daniel Amick one fancy Bedstead a good bed, three new coverlets two blankets
sheets and pillows necessary for a bed complete and one new quilt. I give to
Joel Amick my son a bed in every particular except Joel to have one additional
new quilt that I give to Daniel. I give to George F. Amick a bed in furnished
in every particular as I give to Daniel except one new quilt the same as
Joel. I also give to George F. Amick my two horse wagon and the old yoke of
steers or oxen. I give to Daniel Amick, Joel Amick, Peter Amick, William Amick,
George F. Amick, Obed Amick, Polly McConnell, Delia Wilson, Elizabeth Clapp
and Catherine Brown my sons & daughters Share & Share alike of the following
quarter section of land as follows to wit, the North half of the North East
quarter of section twenty of township seven North of range seven East of lands
sold at Jeffersonville, Ia (IN) Share & Share alike. I also bequeath to Daniel
Amick, Obed Amick, Peter Amick, Joel Amick, William Amick, George F. Amick
my sons, Delia Wilson, Elizabeth Clapp & Catherine Brown my daughters to have
the land that I bought of Solomon May on Sand Creek East of Scipio, Share &
Share alike to sell the whole of the land to one of them that will give the
most for the land and Share & Share alike in the proceeds. and as to the
balance of the bedding that I have not given already to be equally divided between
my four daughters Polly, Delia, Elizabeth & Catherine, and if they cannot
divide the same agreeable, then in that case my executors to divide the same
into four equal shares and divide by lot in the way the executors may say it
shall be done. Catherine Brown my daughter to have my Loom and fixtures thereto.
I give and bequeath to my son and daughters all the residue that I may be
possessed of goods, chatels, lands and tenaments, Daniel Amick, Obed Amick,
Peter Amick, William Amick, George F. Amick, Polly McConnell, Delia Wilson,
Elizabeth Clapp and Catherine Brown share and share alike except Catherine Brown
to receive forty dollars more than any one of the rest of my sons and
daughters-I hereby make and ordain my worthy and esteemed friends my executors to
wit, Joel Amick and Wallace Wilson of my last will and testament. In witness
wereof I Sarah Amick the testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this
twenty seventy day of October in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Fifty Three. SARAH AMICK-her mark
signed sealed published and declared by the above named Sarah Amick as her
last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our
names in the presence of the testator and in the presence of each other.
Peter Knapp, Mary M. Winkler
Whereas I Sarah Amick of Jennings County and the State of Indiana having
made and duly executed my last will and testament in writing bearing date the
twenty seventh day of October in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Fifty Three now I do hereby declare this present writing to be a codicil
to the said will and direct the same to be anexed thereto and taken as part
thereof and I do hereby give and bequeath to my son William Amick all the
estate that I am entitiled to of my father Peter Foust and Mary Foust my mother
both deceased and the same now in a suit in Chancery in Alamance County and
State of North Carolina should the same not be decided during my life time,
and I hereby request my Executors to pay the same over to Said Son William
Amick soon as the Said comes into their hands after my death-In witness whereof I
the said Sarah Amick to this Codicil set my hand and seal this twenty fourth
day of December in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Fifty Three
SARAH AMICK, signed sealed and published by the said Sarah Amick of Jennings
County Indiana as a Codicil to be added to and made a part of her will and
testament in the presence of us have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in
her presence and in the presence of each other.
Witnesses
Daniel Latimore
Peter Klapp
Subscribed and Sworn-January 17, 1854-James M. Hill, Clerk
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