Search | Advanced Search | Search Families | Search Site

First Name:   Last Name:   ID:  

Documents

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 ... 1288» Next»

From: "Robinson"  
Subject: [ROBINSON] Will of Francis Robinson b. 1765 VA (Hewick line) 
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 21:04:01 -0500 


I knew this existed but this is the first I had found it: Thought it might help someone.

####################################

Will of Francis Robinson
Will Book D, Page 365
Harrison Co., Ky.
Submitted by Nancy Bray


I, Francis Robinson of Harrison County and State of Kentucky, do hereby make
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say:

First, I desire that my son Samuel Robinson have one hundred dollars for
which money he holds my bond.

Secondly, I give my son, Benjamin Robinson all the land that he holds my
deed for.

Thirdly, I give my son, William Robinson, fifty acres of land lying and
being on the South side of the North fork of Raven Creek, adjoining the farm
on which I now reside also adjoining the land of James Edwards.

I also give my daughter, Nancy, my negro girl Harriet to her and her
children and that the said negro girl shall not be liable to sale for the
payment of any debt that may now enlist or may hereafter be created by her
said husband nor shall he have any power to sell or convey or mortgage the
same.

I give my daughter Sally my negro girl Amanda to her and her children and
that her said husband shall have no power to sell, convey, or mortgage the
same nor shall said negro be subject to sale for the payment of any debt
that may now exist or that may be thereafter created.

I give my daughter Ellen my negro girl Melvina to her and her children and
that her said husband shall have no power to sell, convey, or mortgage same
nor shall she be liable to sale for payment of debt that may now exist or
may hereafter be created.

I give my daughter Polly my negro woman Milly to her and her children but
not liable to sale, transfer or mortgage by her said husband nor liable to
the payment of any debt that may now exist or may hereafter be created.

I give to my daughter Francis a negro woman Fanny and her child Rankin to
her and her children but not to be liable to sale by her husband nor subject
to the payment of any debt that may now exist or may hereafter be created.

I give my daughter Jane a certain tract or parcel of land lying on the South
side of the North Fork of Raven Creek and bounded by said creek the
Leesburgh Road and the land of Benjamin Robinson, also one feather bed and
furniture and my negro woman Clara which is now hired to my son William for
the term of four years next ensuing at the rate of thirty dollars per annum
which payment will and truly be made annually to my said daughter, Jane.

I give to my daughter Agnes two hundred dollars cash.

I give to my daughter Catherine Two hundred dollars cash.

I give to my grandson Thomas Coulson forty dollars to be paid to him when he
arrives at the age of twenty one years.

I give to my grandson Samuel Coulson forty dollars to be paid to him when he
arrives at the age of twenty one years.

I intend the two last named legacies to my daughter Betsy's two youngest
children.

I give my daughter Jane one milch cow.

I give to Leonard Baker two dollars.

I further desire that all my land not otherwise appropriated be sold and a
reasonable credit also all my stock, household, kitchen firniture and
farming utensils of every grade and description and after paying my just
debts and funeral expenses and I further desire an equal division of the
proceeds of said sale together with eight hundred dollars, four of which my
son Benjamin is to pay as previously stated and four hundred dollars which
my son William is to pay as heretofore stated and after paying all debts and
expenses and specific legacies to be equally divided among my children
hereafter named, Samuel Robinson, Benjamin Robinson, William T. Robinson,
Polly Colyar, Agnes Dunn, Catherine Huffman, Nancy Dunn, Sally McCann, Ellen
Readnour, Jane Robinson and after reading the foregoing Will the the
Testator he wished that his son, Samuel Robinson pay fifty dollars to his
Executors to be divided among the Legatees above name as the proceeds of
said sale and lastly I do appoint my son Benjamin Robinson executor of this
my Last Will and Testament wherof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal
this 28th day of December, 1840.

his
Francis X Robinson
mark

Harmon Million
W.T. Robinson Probated January Court 1841




Nancy's note: The Leonard Baker that was mentioned in the will was the
husband of his daughter Keturah Ann.

Francis Robinson Last Will and Testament

A text file transcription of The Last Will and Testament of Francis Robinson recorded in Harrison County, Kentucky.

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 ... 1288» Next»