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County of Franklin

State of Kentucky
29 June 1820

Will

of
Bartlett Ford
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In the Name of God Amen I Bartlett Ford of the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky being of perfect mind and sound memory and well knowing that it is decreed that all must die do hereby make this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all other wills heretofore by me made (Viz)

Item it is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid by my executors hereafter mentioned and my body decently buried and as to my wordly property which pleased God to bestow on me I leave as follows

I leave and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Robertson One dollar and all other property that I have heretofore given her

Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter Sally Paxton one dollar and all other property that I have heretofore given her

Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter Patsy Bradshaw one dollar and all other property that I have heretofore given her

Item I leave and bequeath to my son George Ford one dollar and all other property I have heretofore given him

Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter Polly Harlow one dollar and all other property I have heretofore given her

Item, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Caty one dollar and all other property I have heretofore given her

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Item I leave and bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy Ford my tract of land whereon I now live contained One hundred and twenty three acres, be the same more or less also all my stock of horses, cattle, Sheep, and hogs, also all my household and Kitchen furniture of every description also all the plows hoes axes and all the plantation tools of every description. Also all the money That may be due me at my death by bond or Open account. Also all the geese, Turkeys, Ducks & poultry of every kind during her life and after her decease it is my will and desire that all the land as above Specified descend to my son Andrew Jackson Ford to him & his heirs and assigns forever. Also all the stock household and all the property as above described after the death of his mother. And Lastly I do hereby Constitute and appoint my trust friend John (Lillard ? - Lockard ?) executor & my beloved wife Nancy Ford Exor. of this my last will and Testament as Witness my hand and Seal 29th day of June 1820.

                                                                              his
                                                                  Bartlett X Ford
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Signed and acknowledged in presence of us
Bartlet Ford
Elisha Lockart
Sam Paxton

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NOTE: Bartlett Ford and his first wife Frances "Frankie/Franky" Bowles were my 5th great grandparents. Antoinette

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