Last Will and Testament
Of
John Thomas 1807
Transcribed by
Valerie J. Thompson
Nov 4, 2012
Adair County Will Book A, page 113
In the name of god, Amen. I,
John Thomas of County of Adair & State of Kentucky do make this my last
will and testament, to wit:
Item, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Ann Thomas all my
estate and at her death to be equally divided among my children, Harding
Thomas, Robert Thomas, John Thomas, Susanney
Page 114
Bondurent, Lucy Sweeney, & Nanncy Hellems &
it is my will that Sarah Winifrey shall have six shillings to be paid
by my Executors, &
it is my will that William Cabbel Ballewe shall have six pounds to be
paid by my Executors.
There is a certain Bricke debt that, if it comes, it is my will that
all my children shall pay an equal part. I, likewise , appoint my three sons,
Hardin Thomas, Robert Thomas, & John Thomas, my Executors of this my last
will & Testament, as Witness my and seal this the twentieth day of March
One thousand Eight hundred and Seven.
John D.
Thomas {Seal}
x his mark
Witness by us:
John Miller
Phillip Winfrey
Judith Thomas (her mark)
Adair County
At a County court began and held for Adair County on Monday the 6th
of July 1807 this last will and testament of John Thomas dec’d was exhibited in
court and proven by the oath of John Miller and Phillip Winfrey, subscribing
Witnesses.
