Deaths - Bourbon County, Kentucky
Surnames H-Z



KENTUCKY WILLS, COURT, GUARDIANSHIP AND OTHER RECORDS

SURNAMES H-Z

Extracted from works compiled by Mrs. William Breckenridge Ardery

(Note: This data has been published in several collections since it was compiled in the 1930s. Much of it was first collected by Kentucky DAR chapters, and compiled by Mrs. Ardery for the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and later published by at least two genealogical publishing companies. The following extracts come from NDAR published records as well as two published sources. Information from the various sources have been combined, when it is appropriate.)

BOURBON COUNTY

HALL, John - Sons, Theophilus and John; daughter Hannah HUTCHINSON; her daughters, Polly HALL and Deborah. Written 20 Oct 1807. Proved Jan 1809. Witnesses: Joseph and Geo. CASE etc. (Will Book C, p. 461)

HALL, Moses - Names wife, Hannah; sons, Wm., Edward, Moses, Alexander, John and Aaron; daughters, Martha HOOK, Mary FEMSTER; mentions three grandsons named Moses. Executors: Wm. MILLIGAN and Aaron HALL. Made 6 Sep 1802. Proved Jul 1806. Witnesses: John PORTER, Jesse FITZGERALD, Arthur SCOTT, etc. (Will Book C, p. 152)

HAMBLETON (HAMILTON), Wm. - sons, Alexander, Thos., Robt., and Samuel; daughters, Nelly BLAIR, Ibby HINMAN; wife, Isabella. Made 29 Mar 1800. Proved Jan 1801. Witnesses: John HOPKINS, John WAGNER; Sam. DONNELL. (Will Book B, p. 112)

HAND, Elizabeth - To Edward FUGATE; to son, John; son, Robert HAND, son Henry HAND. To Ann TRUSSELL and Milly WHITE (furniture) all rest between Mary FUGATE and Henry HAND. Executors: Capt. Robt. JOHNSON and Edw. FUGATE. Made July 1797. Proved Nov 1798. Witnesses: Darky and Thos. THOMAS. (Will Book B, p. 20)

HARMON, Peter - mentions wife; sons, Peter, Jasper, Jonas; daughters, Elizabeth ASHFORD, Sally BOARD, Polly HYZER. Written 22 Aug 1809. Probated Jan 1810. Witnesses: Philip HYZER, John McCANN, Jas. ROSS. (Will Book D, p. 46)

HARNEY, Selby - Names son, Gilbert; other children mentioned but not named. Executors: Samuel A. HARNEY and John HOPKINS. Witnesses: Esther HOPKINS, Sally WAGNER and John HOPKINS. Written 2 Feb 1814. Proved Mar 1814. (Will Book D, p. 528)

HAWKER, Jacob - April Court 1799. On motion of Jno. JONES, Secty. to Elizabeth, now wife of Joseph WILLIAMS, but late Elizabeth HAWKER, Admrx. of Jacob HAWKER, deceased, to summon said Joseph and Elizabeth to show why they did not give counter Secty. etc.

HAYDEN, Nehemiah - March Court 1799. Nathaniel HAYDEN, infant orphan of Nehemiah HAYDEN, deceased, 18 years next June, to be bound to Aaron GRIFFING to learn trade. Also in March Court 1799: Ordered to settle with Sidney SHANNON, late Sidney HAYDON, Admrx. of Nehemiah HAYDEN, deceased.

HENDERSON, Alex. - Mentions sons, Robert, Samuel and James HENDERSON; sons, Joseph, Alexander, David and Daniel HENDERSON; daughter, Florence HENDERSON; son, George H.; grandson Alex. HENDERSON (son of my son, John H.); my daughter, Jane BEATTY. Executors: Samuel and David H. Written 30 Oct 1791. Proved Oct 1796. Witnesses: Samuel HENDERSON, Josias McCLURE, Elizabeth HENDERSON. (Will Book A, p. 324)

HIBLER, Wm. - Mentions wife, Mary, nee SCREACHFIELD; sons, Daniel, Wm., Joseph, Wm.; daughters, Mary AMMERMAN, Eliz. AMMERMAN, Lena HORNBAKER, Cathy SELLERS, Nancy SELLARS; Susannah KEPINGER. Written 9 Oct 1812. Proved Feb 1814. Witness: David JAMESON. (Will Book D, p. 494)

HILLIS, Wm. - Mentions wife and children, but not named, land in Green County, Ohio. Written 10 Mar 1804. Proved Mar 1806. (See Book C, p. 89; wife Peggy later married James Dykes). Witnesses: Wm. HILLIS, John BOYD, etc. (Will Book C, p. 86)

HITT, William - Sisters, Agnes HITT and Sally HITT. Written 23 Aug 1809. Proved Sep 1809. Witnesses: John CARTER, Martin HITT, Dan. AYERS. (Will Book D, p. 1)

HORNBACK, James - December Court 1801. Michael HORNBACK Jr. appointed guardian to Elizabeth, Rachel, Samuel and Michael HORNBACK, infant heirs of James HORNBACK, deceased. Michael HORNBECK and Ezekiel HOPKINS, sureties.

HORNBACK, Simon - sons, Abraham, Michael, George, John, Isaac, Jacob and Simon; daughters, Polly Susie, Peggy Barbara; wife, Margaret; brother, Michael. Made 17 Dec 1800. Proved Jan 1801. Witnesses: A. and Margaret TRUMBO. (p. 114) April Court 1801. George HORNBACK, infant orphan of Simon HORNBACK, deceased, chose Abraham HORNBACK guardian. Jno. ARTMAN, Wm. ALKIRE and Geo. McCOWN, sureties. Barbara HORNBACK, infant orphan of Simon HORNBACK, deceased, chose Michael HORNBACK as guardian.

HUFFSTUTER, Ulerick - Names wife, Mary; daughters, Mary, Ruth, Susanna, and Ann; sons, John, James, Mathew, and George. Mentions Peter McINTOSH, Bethuel BAXTER of Madison County. Made 28 Sep 1801. Proved Apr 1802. Witness: Edmund BAXTER. (Will Book B, p. 149)

HUGHES, James - Names wife, Barsheba; sons, George, Enoch, John, Mason; daughter Nancy; brother, John. Written 15 Jan 1812. Proved Sep 1812. Witnesses: Ralph, Wm. and Elizabeth HUGHES. (Will Book D, p. 281)

HUMBLE, Conrod - Names wife, Hannah; son, Uriah (200 acres on Licking River); son, Noah (100 acres he lives on); to son-in-law, John FITZWATER; son-in-law, Richard CUSTER (250 acres in Jefferson county); daughter, Rachel (250 acres in Jefferson County); my brother Michael HUMBLE to deed 825 acres below mouth of Ky. on Ohio river to Jas. JOHNSTON, my brother-in-law. Written 5 Jan 1791. No probate date.

HUMBLE, Uriah - Uriah HUMBLE's Heirs vs. Uriah HUMBLE's Heirs. Orator Jas. H. HUMBLE and oratrix Elizabeth and Catherine HUMBLE would show their ancestor, Uriah HUMBLE, lately departed this life possessed of 230 acres located in Harrison and Bourbon Counties, also negroes and property descended to children who are besides orator and oratrix, Conrod HUMBLE, Sophia CUMMINGS who married Elijah CUMMINS, Mary FRYE who married John FRYE, Margaret HUMBLE, infant under 21 years, and Elizabeth, Jane, Chas., Uriah, Thos., Sarah, Jas., Hiram, and Wm. RANKINS, children of Delilah RANKINS, formerly Delilah HUMBLE, said heirs being non-residents. (Circuit Court Records, Box 809, Petition to Divide Property. Bill filed 19 Oct 1833.)

JACOBS, Jno. - January Court 1805. Administration of estate of Jno. JACOBS granted Anne JACOBS, widow, and Jackey HITE. Sureties, Geo. HUGHES, Jno. MULHERRIN.

JACOBY, Francis Lucien - Made 7 May 1788. Proved 15 Jul 1788. Names wife, Frederica, "my small children," all, viz: Katrina, Eliz., Butler, Susannah, Ralph, Gladinglug (?), Frank, Henry, Fred, Daniel, Betsy, Jacob, John and Adam (when of age). Witnesses: John GRANT, Wm. BUTLER, Cath E. BUTLER. (Will Book A, p. 7)

JACOBY, Francis - April Court 1799. Jno. JACOBY, infant orphan of Francis JACOBY, deceased, made choice of Benj. HALLOCK for guardian. Frederica JACOBY, Secty. March Court 1801. Adam JACOBY, infant orphan of Francis L. JACOBY, chose Frederica JACOBY guardian. Ralph JACOBY, surety.

JACOBY, Henry - Mentions children of his brother, Francis JACOBY; Adam JACOBY, mentions parents. Made 9 May 1798. Proved Mar 1801. Witnesses: Eliz. WATTS, John BUTLER. (Will Book B, p. 118)

JONES, Jno. - March Court 1799. Benjamin JONES, infant orphan of Jno. JONES, deceased, chose Jno. JONES guardian. Jno. KISER, Secty. (also in December Court 1799, a Robert JONES, orphan, about 6 years, apprenticed to Thos. CLARKE. No father given.)

KENNEBROOK, John - beloved friend, Thos. SIMPSON. Made 5 Jan 1803. Proved Mar 1803. Witnesses: John BOYD, Jas. McCOUNE. (Will Book B, p. 188)

KENNEDY, John - October Court 1799. John KENNEDY's heirs, division of land. On motion of Zachariah WHEAT and Nicholas TALBOTT, ordered that Jno. BOYD and Jas. DUNCAN, commrs., divide between Zachariah WHEAT and Elizabeth; Joseph ASHURST and Rebeckah; Samuel HATCHER and Julia; Eli KENNEDY; Joshua RAWLINGS and Sophia; Nicholas TALBOTT and Ary, and Washington KENNEDY, heirs of John KENNEDY, deceased, two tracts of 1000 acres each patented in name of John KENNEDY, son of John KENNEDY. Eli KENNEDY appointed guardian of Washington KENNEDY. Esther KENNEDY, widow of John KENNEDY, assigned her dower.

JAMESON, Samuel - My oldest brother, Wm. JAMESON's eldest son, Chas; to Samuel ROBINSON (living with me); my only wife, Rebekah, at her death, land to go to brother, David JAMESON's son, Samuel. Executors: Robt. FINLEY and Jas. KIRKPATRICK. Made 29 Oct 1793. Proved Dec 1793. Witnesses: David JAMESON, Geo. WILSON, Wm. ROBINSON. (Will Book A, p. 149)

JENKINS, Wm. - Bequests to Sam'l JAMISON; to Hannah, wife of David JAMISON; to Sarah, daughter of David JAMISON. Executors: Edward STOKER, David JAMESON. Written 10 Jun 1813. Proved Jul 1813. Witnesses: John JAMESON, Hannah JAMESON, John H. COTTON. (Will Book D, p. 376)

JANUARY, Margaret - widow of Peter JANUARY, departed this life, Tuesday, 20 Jul 1824 in 77th year. (Paris Presbyterian Church Records 1820-1824)

JONES, Chas. - Names wife, Nancy JONES; sons, Isaac, Edward, Walter, Catesby, Chas., David, William. Written 20 Jul 1812. Proved Mar 1813. Witnesses: Wm. and Sarah ARRASMITH. (Will Book D, p. 339)

JONES, John - Mentions wife, Susanna; son, John (200 acres on Mill Cr. when 21), sons Benjamin and Jacob (when 21); my 4 daughters, Christiana, Betsy, Susanna, and Catherine JONES; my brother, Jacob JONES. Written 17 Aug 1790. Proved Dec 1790. Witnesses: Sus. and Christopher KEISER, Hervy SPEAKS, Jas. GREEN. (Will Book A, p. 37)

JONES, Susannah - nuncupative will; Margaret SWANCK testifies that Mrs. Jones wanted her oldest daughter (lame) to have all. 15 Jun 1791 - Dec 1791. Witness: Barbary JONES. (Will Book A, p. 98)

JONES, Thos. - Mentions wife, Affia; sons, James W., Thos., Garrard; daughters, Sally, Jane, Betsy, Irvine, Alesanna BROWN. Written 4 Oct 1811. Proved Jul 1813. Executors: sons and Thos. MITCHELL, Andrew H. WRIGHT, and Nicholas TALBOTT. Witnesses: Jas. HICKMAN, Lott TRIMBLE. (Will Book D, p. 382)

KELLY, Nancy - Late Nancy WEBB, and Wm. KELLY in right of his wife as widow of Wm. E. WEBB, deceased. Oct 1808. (Will Book C, p. 448)

KEMP, Reuben - wife, Jenny; sons, Chas., Edeard, Reuben, James. Made 20 Mar 1807. Proved Apr 1807. Witnesses: John TALBOTT, James CLEVENGER. (Will Book C, p. 227)

KENNEDY, Joseph - January Court 1801. Joseph KENNEDY's heirs, division of land. Nathan KENNEDY, Rebecca KENNEDY, Sophia KENNEDY, Joseph KENNEDY, Jacob KENNEDY, all infant heirs by Thos. KENNEDY guardian; David KENNEDY, Joseph HILDRETH and wife, Elizabeth.

KINKEAD, Joseph - Names wife, Jane, all. Written 31 Aug 1795. Proved Nov 1795. Witnesses: Wm. MARTIN, Water CALDWELL. (Will Book A, p. 226)

KINKEAD, David - Eldest daughter, Mary; son, Thos.; daughter, Nancy; daughter, Elizabeth; son, David; son, Joseph; youngest son, Samuel. Executors: daughter, Nancy and son-in-law John DAVIDSON. Witnesses: Michael FISHER, Joseph PETTY. Made Dec 1795. Probate not dated. (Will Book A, p. 234)

KIRBY - Thos. - Names wife, Nancy; children mentioned but not names. Made 29 Apr 1810. Proved Sep 1810. Executors: wife and brother-in-law, Jno. KISER. Witnesses: John M. ALLEN, Jno. KEISER Sr. (Will Book D, p. 97)

KUYKENDALL, Henry - Names son, Jacob K., 2 sons, Henry and John K.; daughter, Rebecca; my grandchildren, Henry and John KUYKENDALL and Rebecca SHANTON's children. Executors: sons. Witnesses: Jas. GREEN, Wm. McCUNE. Made 27 Nov 1795. Proved Jul 1796. (Will Book A, p. 298)

LAIL, George - Names wife, Margaret; son, John; to Catarinah LAIL, daughter of Peter LAIL, deceased, when 18; sons, George and John, the plantation after my wife's death; (if George ever comes and applies for land); rest to be divided equally between Eliz. FRABKS (sic) and Margaret SIMMOLT and Eveleas CASNER and George and John LAIL (to my four above named children if George doesn't apply.) Executors: wife, Casper CARSNER, Andrew SIMMOLT. Made 2 Jul 1793 No probate date. (Will Book A, p. 133)

LAIR, Elizabeth - Names sons, Chas., John, Wm., Joseph and Matthias; daughter, Sarah; Elizabeth SMISER, daughter of Geo. SMISER. Made 30 Jan 1806. Proved Apr 1806. Witnesses: Geo. READING, Catherine KEES. (Will Book C, p. 93)

LAIR, Elizabeth - Mother; brother, John LAIR. Executor: Geo. SMISER. Made 18 Mar 1803. Proved Jun 1803. Witnesses: Michael SMITH, Katherine KEESE. (Will Book B, p. 206) (see also Will Book C, p. 93)

LAMY (LANEY?), Wm. - mentions brothers, Robt. and Alexander; to Patrick GRIFFY and Wm. ARDERY, (Penn. money); to Mrs. NESBIT, wife of Wm. NESBIT; to Jas. MILLER. Executors: Jno. ARDERY and Wm. NESBIT. Made 18 Jun 1791. Proved Oct 1791. Witnesses: Jas. and Isaac EGNEW. (Will Book A, p. 73)

LAUGHLIN (McLAUGHLIN?), James - Mentions son, George McLAUGHLIN; daughter Ealis McL., both Executors. George to choose guardian until age 21. Made 14 Mar 1791. Proved Aug 1793. (Will Book A, p. 128)

LEVENS, Ann - oldest son, Henry LEVENS, daughters, Patience MASH (WASH?), Rebecca SELVY; 3rd son, Nicholas LEVENS; 2nd son, Richard LEVENS; daughter, Ann McCRARY; youngest son, Jas. LEVENS. Witnesses: Henry DELAY, Wm. SPARKS. Made 24 Dec 1793. Proved Mar 1794. (Will Book A, p. 169)

LIGHTER, Henry - Wife, Catherine; son, Henry; daughter Mary; other children not names. Made 4 Jul 1804. Proved Sep 1808. Witnesses: Michael and Mathias BEVER. (Will Book C, p. 403)

LIRY, John - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including John LIRY. February Court 1791.

LONGMORE, Hugh - Names wife, Sarah; sons, William and George. Written 7 Feb 1810. Proved Mar 1810. Witnesses: Benj. MILLS, David A. GRAVES. (Will Book D, p. 82)

LOW, Charles - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Charles LOW. February Court 1791.

LUCAS, Thomas - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Thomas LUCAS. February Court 1791.

LYDICK, Andrew - wife, Elizabeth. Made 5 Nov 1807. Proved Dec 1807. Witness: Rich BIDDLE. (Will Book C, p. 320)

LYNE, Edmund - Slaves to be freed. Executor: friend, Harry INNIS. Written 26 Nov 1791. Proved Dec. 1791. Executor: Thos. WEST. (Will Book A, p. 96)

LYON, John - Mentions wife and children, but not named. Made 23 Mar 1791. Proved Sep 1807. (Will Book C, p. 309)

MAHAN, Jno. - October Court, 1798. Rainey MAHAN and Elizabeth MAHAN, infant orphans of Jno. MAHAN, deceased, chose Jno. CLARKSON guardian, and Court appointed Jno. CLARKSON guardian of Wm., Jno. and Agnes MAHAN, infant orphans of Jno. Mahan. Anselm CLARKSON, Secty. On motion of Jno. CLARKSON, ordered Charles SMITH, Jno. SMITH, and David CLARKSON, or any two, assign Agnes, now wife of said John CLARKSON (late Agnes MAHAN, widow of Jno. MAHAN, deceased) her dower in lands. November Court 1802. John MAHAN's heirs, division of estate. Rainey MAHAN, Chas. MAHAN, Wm. MAHAN, Agnes MAHAN, Jno. MAHAN. November Court 1804. Agnes MAHAN, infant orphan of John MAHAN, deceased, chose Chas. SMITH guardian. Nathan SMITH, surety. John MAHAN, infant orphan of same, chose Chas. SMITH guardian. Surety, Solomon HOGGINS.

MARNEY - Robt. - Grandchildren, John BATSON, Mary DRUMMONDS, entire estate; sons, John, James, Amos, Daniel, Jonathan; daughters, Rachel and Rebecca. Executors: James DRUMMOND and Mordecai BATSON. Made 24 Jan 1805. Proved Mar 1805. Witnesses Robt. and Wm. BATTSON. (Will Book B, p. 264)

MASON, George - nuncupative will. "Shot by Indians in Lower Blue Licks," 5 Sep 1787. He desired Mr. DENIT to pay his debts and reside to go to Jas. TAYLOR, son of Joseph TAYLOR, deceased, of Fairfax Co., near Alexandria to be divided among his brothers and sisters, except the wearing apparel to go to Wm. JOHNSON and his sister. Tues., 16 Oct 1787. Witnesses: Wm. W. FLYN and Edw. LYNE. (Will Book A, p. 3)

MATHENY, Daniel - Son-in-law, Daniel TURNEY; sons, Moses, Andrew; daughters, Ellender, Anna, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, Judah; wife, Judah. Made 6 Apr 1803. Proved Jan 1804. Witnesses: Sally MAYS, John NEAL. (Will Book B, p. 217)

MATTHEWS, Archer - Feb-Apr 1803, Box 120. John ARCHER was deputy sheriff under Jas. HENDERSON, now deceased, then sheriff of Greenbriar Co., Va., in 1778-1779, was in Ky. 1779. Plaintiff Lettice MATTHEWS who intermarried with Joseph D. KYSER, admr. and Thos. and Jno. STUART, Admrs. of estate of Archer MATTHEWS, deceased, and John ANDERSON vs. John ARCHER, deputy sheriff of Jas. HENDERSON.

McCANN, John - wife, Nancy and children. Made 8 Sep 1795. Proved Oct 1795. Children to be schooled. Executor: Capt. Thos. RULE. (Will Book A, p. 221)

McCLANNAHAN, Thos. - Names son, Wm., deceased, his widow, Elizabeth; grandson, Thos. McCLANAHAN; grandson, Wm. McCLANAHAN; Wm. BROWN and wife, Lucy; John HARRISON and wife, Elizabeth; Jas. PULLIN and wife, Aggy, grand- daughter; Sally McCLANAHAN, Polly McCLANAHAN aforesaid, my daughters, and widow of Wm., deceased; son, Thomas, my Military survey; son-in-law, David HICKMAN and wife Clary; Robt. JOHNSTONE and wife PEGGY; grandsons Wm. JOHNSTON and Maurice LANGHORNE; to Samuel ELGIN and wife, Aggy; to Thos. ASHFORD and wife, Sally and Isaiah ELKINS and wife, Ann, land in Woodford County. Executor: son, Thomas. Written 4 May 1807. Probated Feb 1809. Witnesses: Elizemon BASEY, Wm. LOVE, Alfred BAYSE. Codicil: two sons of son, Wm., deceased, viz: Thos. and Wm. trustees named for Agatha PULLIN; granddaughter, Peggy DUDLEY, wife of Robt. W. DUDLEY; six daughters of Elizabeth McCLANAHAN, widow of William, two of whom the above Agatha PULLIN and Peggy DUDLEY. Feb. 1809. (Will Book C, p. 476)

McCLANNAHAN, Thomas - Lawsuit: Thomas McCLANAHAN Heirs vs. Admr., filed 9 May 1834, Bill in Chancery, Box 732. James McCLANAHAN, John McCLANAHAN, Braxton W. CHAMBLIN and wife, Margaret, late McCLANAHAN, Lucy Ann McCLANAHAN, an infant under 21 by guardian said Braxton W. CHAMBLIN, Thomas McCLANAHAN and Newman McCLANAHAN, infants under 21 by guardian Huball FOSTER, who show that they together with Elizabeth FOSTER, late Elizabeth McCLANAHAN, now intermarried with Hubbell FOSTER, are heirs and children of Thomas McCLANAHAN, deceased, who departed this life in the month of June or July in 1833, possession of slaves and personal estate. Said Hubbell FOSTER appointed administrator. (Circuit Court Records)

McCLANAHAN - Wm. - Names mother, Eliz. McCLANAHAN; brother, Thos. McC. Written 26 Mar 1813. Proved Jun 1813. Witnesses: Wm. LOVE, Wm. MARKHAM, R. WILLIAMS. (Will Book D, p. 360)

McCLELLAND, Wm. - Names wife, Martha; sons, Alexander, Elijah, Robert (the eldest), James, Elisha, son Wm.'s heir, Patty Harris Mc.; daughters, Jane, wife of Robt. MILLER, Martha, wife of Joseph McKIM; granddaughter, Patty Orr Mc., daughter of Jas. Written 10 Nov 1812. Proved Jan 1813. Witness: Thos. TALBOTT. (Will Book D, p. 327)

McCLINTOCK, Daniel - Names wife, Frances, (Penn. currency); children to be schooled, viz: Elizabeth, Thos., Joseph, Margaret, and Alex. Executors: brothers, Wm. NISBET with Joseph and Wm. McCLINTOCK. Made 20 Oct 1798. Proved Jan 1799. Witnesses: John ARDERY, John HICKMAN. (Will Book B, p.25)

McCLURE, Andrew - mentions wife, Rebeckah; sons, James Allin and Andrew; two little daughters, Ellinor Wrignt McCLURE and Polly McCLURE; two little sons ... (plantation on Howards Creek in Clarke County and Fayette). Executors: brothers, Samuel and John McCLURE. Made 15 Aug 1793. Proved Dec 1793. (Will Book A, p. 151). April Court, 1802. Jas. A. McCLURE, infant orphan of Andrew McCLURE, deceased, chose Jno. BOYD and Robt. TRIMBLE guardians. Same appointed guardians of Eleanor W. McCLURE, Mary McCLURE and Andrew McCLURE, infant orphans of said Andrew McCLURE, deceased, with Geo. McCONN, Jno. McKINNEY, Wm. HILLIS and Edward SHROPSHIRE sureties.

McCLURE, James - Mentions wife, Margaret; son, James; daughters, Jean, Elizabeth CULBERSON, Mary, wife of John NISBET, Margaret, wife of John MOORE; granddaughters, Peggy and Suffroney McCLANAHAN; grandson, Jno. McCLANAHAN. Written 3 Aug 1813. Proved Nov 1813. (Will Book D, p. 454)

McCLURE, William - Names wife, Elizabeth; oldest daughter, Lucy; son, John; 2nd daughter, Jain; youngest daughter, Aliner. 20 Jun 1794. Executors: son John and Samuel WILSON. (Will Book A, p. 194)

McCONNELL, William - Ruling Elder in the Paris Church departed this life on Saturday, 9 Apr 1823, aged about 80 years (p. 70, (Paris Presbyterian Church Records 1820-1824)

McCORMACK - Jno. - August Court 1802. Jno. McCORMACK, infant orphan of Jno. McCORMACK, deceased, chose Wm. McCLELLAND guardian. Willis FIELD, security.

McCOY, John - Names wife, Wlizabeth; sons, Martin, Daniel, Duncan, James, William; daughters, Nancy, Sarah, Mary, Eliz FIGHT. Written 14 Sep 1813. Proved Dec 1813. Witnesses: Wm. and Benj. COOLIN, Chas. PORTER. (Will Book D, p. 459)

McDANIEL, Eneas - Mentions wife, Isabella; sons, Alexander, John, Rowland, Robert and Francis; daughter Jane DeVORE; Geo. GIVENS, Benj. KENDRICK and Chas. SMITH Jr. mentioned. Made 20 Aug 1802. Proved Sep 1802. Witnesses: John and Chas. CLARKSON, Wm. KENDRICK. (Will Book B, p. 165)

McMULLINS, Jno. - March Court 1799. Jno. BURNS appointed guardian to Polly and Joe McMULLINS, infant orphans of Jno. McMULLINS, deceased. Thos. SHANNON, Secty.

McNAY, Agnes - daughter, Isabella; son, John (2nd child); Nancy, Joseph; daughter, Sarah; daughter, Margaret; son, James, my right of any part that fell to me at the last adm. made by my son James... my son-in-law, James LITTLE. Probated July 1793. (Will Book A, p. 165)

METHANY, Thos. - the 50 acres John SLAGLE lives on to my nephew, Thos. SLAGLE, the son of my sister, Ann; to sisters, Ann and Sarah. Executor: my father. Made 8 Nov 1793. Proved Nov 1793. (Will Book A, p. 146)

MILLER, William - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including William MILLER. February Court 1791.

MITCHELL, Alex. - wife, Jean; sons, Joseph and John; daughters Patsy and Hannah. Made 9 Oct 1808. Proved Mar 1809. Witness: Thos. MITCHELL. (p. ?) Lawsuite Thos. JONES vs. Joseph KIRKPATRICK 2 Jul 1811, Box 207: Alexander MITCHELL departed this life leaving Joseph KIRKPATRICK and Kisiah, late Kisiah MITCHELL, Isaac ORCHARD and Marjorie (alias Marget) his wife, Joseph MITCHELL Jr., John MITCHELL, Hannah MITCHELL his heirs at law.

MITCHELL, Samuel - Brothers, Joseph and John MITCHELL (both young). Written 2 Oct 1795. Proved July 1806. Witness: Isaac ORCHARD. (Will Book C, p. 148)

MOORE, Jacob - deed of gift to loving sisters, Nancy FUNK, Eliz. ALKIRE and also Philip MOORE, a bond upon Joseph BUNION of County of Hardy, on So. Fork. Made 6 Sep 1790. Proved Dec 1790. Witness: Jno. ALKIRE. (Will Book A, p. 39)

MOORE, McClanahan - children mentioned, but only one named: Sibby. Executor: Willis FIELD. Written 21 Aug 1807. Proved Sep 1807. (Will Book C, p. 279)

MOORE, Thos. - wife, Mary; 7 children (one unborn) when of age; Thos., John, Andrew, Peter, George and Frederick. Written 7 Jul 1794. Proved Aug 1794. (Will Book A, p. 193). October Court 1798, Jno. MOORE, infant orphan of Thomas MOORE, made choice of Barney GILTNER and Court appointed same guardian to Barney F. MOORE, infant orphan of deceased. Robert WILMOT, Secty. Wm. McCLELLAND appointed guardian for Andrew and Geo. MOORE, orphans of Thomas MOORE, deceased. Wm. GRIFFITH, Secty.

MORIN, Jas. - January Court 1801. Sarah MORIN, infant orphan of Jas. MORIN, chose Wm. STAMPS guardian. Francis CALLIS, Wm. HUTCHISON, sureties. Wm. STAMPS appointed guardian of Joseph, Elizabeth and Margaret MORIN, infant orphans of James MORIN, deceased.

MORRIS, Brinkley - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Brinkley MORRIS. February Court 1791.

NELSON, Charles - Names wife, Eleanor; sons, Isaac, John, Elias, Levi and James; duaghters, Elizabeth, Sarah, Caty; mentions Jonathan CROUCH. Made 9 Sep 1802. Proved Sept 1802. Witnesses: Jno. MUSICK, Peter HENDRICKS, Jane SHARRAH. (Will Book B, p. 158)

NESBIT, Jeremiah - wife Sarah; my children when youngest comes of age; Mary, Rachel, Margaret, Robert, Sarah, Eliz., Jeremiah, Samuel, Wm., and Jean NESBIT, (when Samuel and Wm. are 16). Executors: brother, Wm. NESBIT and John MORROW. Witnesses: Wm. McCLINTOCK, Geo. MOUNTJOY, Robt. MORROW. Written 23 Mar 1796. Proved May 1796. (Will Book A, p. 281)

NESBIT, Samuel - Heirs list: Elizabeth who md. Samuel McCONNELL, Rachel, single, Wm. NESBIT, deceased, left 2 children, Samuel and Elizabeth, both under 21 years. (Circuit Court Records; ARDERY vs. Samuel NESBIT's Heirs, Box 695.)

NESBIT, Wm. - names sons, John, Joseph, Jeremiah; daughter, Elizabeth; wife, Nancy. Written 11 Jul 1806. Proved Sep 1805. Witnesses: Joseph and Thos. PATTON. (Will Book C, p. 29)

NORTHCUTT, Jeremian - wife, Mary; sons, Hosea, William, Benjamin, John, and George; daughters, Anna, Mary, Nancy. Written 9 Nov 1807. Proved Mar 1808. Witnesses: Wm. CHAMBLIN, John BRIDGES, Wm. PHILLIPS. (Will Book C, p. 341)

NORTON, David - October Court, 1798. Mary NORTON, infant daughter of David NORTON, about 10 years, apprenticed to Jas. FULTON to learn housewifery.

OGLE, Benjamin - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Benjamin Ogle. February Court 1791.

OGLER, Jacob - August Court 1802. David FISHER appointed guardian to Jacob OGLER, infant orphan of Jacob OGLER, deceased. Surities, Jno. BURGER and Peter SCHOOLTZ. Samuel OGLER, infant orphan of same, chose David FISHER, guardian.

OWINGS, John Cocky - Of Baltimore County, Maryland. Names wife, Colegate Deye; daughters, Mary, wife of Alex. NESBIT, Chaveilla, Penelope, D. Price, Fanny, and Charlotte; sons, John Cockey, Thomas. Written 1 Jan 1810. Proved 17 Feb 1810, Maryland, Dec Court 1811, Kentucky. Witnesses: Thos. LOVE, W. PRICE, A. OGDEN. (Will Book D, p. 215)

PALMER, John - wife, Jane; two sons, John and George; 4 sons; sons, Wm. and Thos.; each of my children now single; property to be sold and divided among all. Executors: wife, sons and Chas. SMITH. Written 3 Mar 1796. Proved Mar 1796. Witnesses: Robert McDONEL, John WELLS, Dorothy WELLS. (Will Book A, p. ?)

PALMER, Joseph - Robt. PALMER for Joseph PALMER's Heirs, Petition for sale of Land. Would show that complainants, Robt. PALMER Jr., Catherine PALMER, Wm. PALMER and Elizabeth PALMER, infants under 21 years by Robt. PALMER Sr., their next friend, are the children of Joseph PALMER Jr., deceased, that their grandfather, Joseph PALMER Sr. died intestate, that by his death there descended to them land located in Clark County, Ky. (Circuit Court Records, Box 806. Filed 8 May 1834.)

PARK, Jno. - October Court 1798. Jas. PARK appointed guardian to Jno. PARK, infant orphan of Jno. PARK, deceased. Wm. GRIFFITH, Secty.

PARISH, Nathaniel - "Son of Joel Parish of Louisa Co., Va." Sons, Joel, Zachariah, Nathaniel; daughters, Betsy DUKES, Polly PARISH; Polly THOMASON of N.C., grandmother to the above children; wife, Martha; sons, Thos., Calloway, Ansel, Ezekiel; daughters, Sophia, Nancy, Permelia, Kitty, Eliza. Written 13 Apr 1810. Proved Dec. 1810. Test: John PAYNE, Rebecca PAYNE, Augustin EASTIN. (Will Book D, p. 136)

PARISH, Wm. - Names wife, Sebina; daughter, Rebecca. Executor: Samuel KEITH> Made 20 Apr 1813. Proved Jun 1813. Test: James LAMME, Everett PALMER, Peyton PALMER (Will Book D, p. 361)

PATTON, Wm. - sons, Joseph, Thos., John, William; daughters, Mary, Resannah, Elizabeth, Martha, Rebecca, Sarah and Anna; bound boy, Alex. Patton IRVIN; son-in-law Joseph McCLINTOCK. Made 31 Jul 1794. Proved May 1796. Test: Joseph and Wm. McCLINTOCK and James LEA (REA?). (Will Book A, p. 165)

PAYNE, Joseph - wife, Peggy; son, Thos.; daughters, Molly, Betsy, Nancy, Amey; brother Wayford. Made 3 Jan 1796. Proved Mar 1796. Witnesses: Joseph and Benjamin PENN, Chichester CHINN. (Will Book A, p. 275)

PAYNE, Joseph - January Court 1799. On motion of Chas. BRISTOL and wife, Margaret, late Margaret PAYNE, Extrix. of will of Joseph PAYNE, deceased, to summon Waford PAYNE, another Extr. to show cause for not entering inventory of said decedent's estate.

PEERY, Robt. - September Court 1800. Jno. PEERY and Mary PEERY, infant orphans of Robt. PEERY, deceased, chose Jas. MORROW guardian, and Court appointed said James guardian to Thos., Jas and Nancy PEERY, orphans of said Robert PEERY.

PEYTON, Timothy - "of Prince William Co., Va." Wife, Sarah; my children, Sitha Ann, Ann Thornton, Frances Elizabeth, Valentine Smallwood and unborn child; pre-emption land in Fayette County; my son, Valentine Smallwood, 4000 acres I hold as heir to my brother, Valentine PEYTON; my brother-in-law, Jas. MATSON and children. Executor: John McMILLIAN. Made 5 Sep 1782. Proved 16 Jan 1788. Witnesses: Jesse DAVIS, John DAVIS, Geo. JACKSON, Thos. CALVERT. (Will Book A, p. 17) September Court 1799. Valentine S. PEYTON, orphan of Timothy PEYTON, deceased, chose Bayles GRIGSBY, guardian. Archibald MARSHALL, surety.

PHILLIPS, Jenkin - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Jenkin PHILLIPS. February Court 1791.

PHILLIPS, Wm. - of Louisa County, Va. Richard GRAVES heirs vs. Wm. PHILLIPS heirs, filed 31 Aug 1811, Box 315. (GRAVES heirs attempt to gain title of land purchased by their father Richard GRAVES from Wm. PHILLIPS, who never executed deed). Wm. PHILLIPS died leaving the following children: Wm. B. PHILLIPS, Elizabeth PHILLIPS, Cathrine PHILLIPS, Susannah PHILLIPS, Lucy ANDERSON, late PHILLIPS, who married Francis ANDERSON and although heirs are over 21 years, they refuse to convey.

PILCHER, John - Mentions nephew, Merrit PILCHER; brother, Moses PILCHER. Probated Oct 1813. Witnesses: Hiram SHAW, Joshua C. LIVINGSTON, Valentine SHALEY. (Will Book D, p. 418)

PORTER, John - "From Virginia." Land bought in Virginia by Wm. PORTER, mentions Richmond and Westmoreland Counties, Sugget's Point, near Bowlers Ferry, Va.; brother, Edward, deceased, sons, Luellen (born 1796); John (born 19 Feb 1806); son, Austin (born 1809); daughter, Lucretia (born 1804); Written 10 Sep 1809. Proved Dec 1809. Witnesses: N. C. STANDIFORD, C. B. GARRARD, James METCALFE. (Will Book D, p. 19). Lawsuit: Ford vs. PORTER's Heirs, Box 806. Filed Apr 1813. Wm. FORD complains of J. L. HICKMAN, admr. of John PORTER, deceased, and Lewellen, Lucretia, John and Austin PORTER, infant heirs of John PORTER, deceased.

POSTON, Elijah - Names wife, Susanna; sons, Samuel, Wm., John; daughter, Sally. Written 13 Sep 1811. Proved Oct 1811. Witnesses: Thos. CLENDENNIN, John SHORTRIDGE, Jesse WHITE. (Will Book D, p. 201)

PROTZMAN, John - "Washington County, Maryland." Names wife, Mary; sons, John, Nancy, Henry; daughters, Nelly Kitty, Polly McKINNAN (?). Written 29 Jun 1807. Proved Dec 1808. Test: Leonard SHUFORD, Nich. PARROTT, David SCHADLEY. (Will Book C, p. 336)

PRYOR, Joseph - Mentions wife, Mary; sons, Joseph, Samuel, William, Richard, Thornton, Edward; daughters, Ann DUVALL, Polly, Nancy, Prudence HALL; grandson, Duke PRYOR; granddaughter, Nancy, daughter of Thornton PRYOR; brother, Luke PRYOR, deceased, son John. Written 13 Dec 1812. Proved Feb 1813. Test: John TRIMBLE, Isaac ALLEN. (Will Book D, p. 330)

PULLEN, Jedediah - Names wife, Betsy; sons, John, James, Thomas; daughters, Sinah CLINKENBEARD, wife of Isaac C.; Betsy SMART, wife of Richard SMART, Polly FOSTER, wife of Asa FOSTER, Sarah FEGAN, wife of Zacharia FEGAN. Written Nov 1809. Proved Jul 1811. Witnesses: Geo. CASE, Wm. PULLEN, Samuel LEVESCUE. (Will Book D, p. 176)

QUIET, James - Mentions wife; son, James; daughters, Nellie BAIRD, Peggy HOPKINS, Hannah DONNELL, Martha BLAIR, Polly and Catherine. Made 31 Oct 1800. Proved Oct 1801. Witnesses: David KNOX, I. ERVIN. (Will Book B, p.132)

RAINE, John - son, Henry; daughter, Polly; granddaughter, Katy RAINE. Written 29 Sep 1804. Proved Mar 1806. Witnesses: Daniel IRVIN, John STITES, John WALLS. (Will Book C, p. 81)

RAMPH, Benjamin - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Benjamin RAMPH. February Court 1791.

RANKIN, Reuben - Names wife, Isabella; sons, Reuben, James, Benjamin, Robert; grandchildren, Reuben and Isabella, heirs of daughter, Peggy HALL, deceased. Written 13 Jan 1810. Proved Mar 1812. Witness: Abraham BUFORD. (Will Book D, p. 241)

RAWLINGS, Joshua - Son, Loyd; daughters Susannah, Anna; 2nd wife, Sophia; son, Lee; daughters Sisley and Dorcas. Made 25 Aug 1801. Test: Jas. FLEMING, Jas. CAMPBELL, Stephen RADCLIFFE. (Will Book B, p. 133)Proved Sept Court, 1801 by Jas. FLEMING and Jas. CAMPBELL, witnesses, and Sophia RAWLINGS and Nicholas TALBOTT, executors. Sureties, Eli KENNEDY, Washington KENNEDY and Josiah ASHURST. Other Executors named were Wm. FORMAN, Thos. DONNELL (DARNALL). April Court 1802. Thos. DARNALL and Wm. FURMAN appointed guardians to Susannah, Anne and Lloyd RAWLINGS, infant orphans of Joshua RAWLINGS, deceased. Jno. MORTON and Chas. LANDER, sureties. September Court 1803. Samuel HENDERSON, Nathaniel ROGERS and Wm. MITCHELL appointed commrs. to settle with Thos. DARNELL and Wm. FIRMAN accounts as guardian of estate of Susannah RAWLINGS, Lloyd RAWLINGS and Anne RAWLINGS, infant orphans of Joshua RAWLINGS, deceased.

READING, George - "In 67th year." To son, George READING, eldest son, Samuel READING, 1/3 of 1760 acres on Benson Creek, Kentucky River (Anthony FOSTER Jr. survey); son, John Mullen READING (400 acres which Simon KENTON surveyed for me on Fleming Creek, Licking River); my son, Wm. READING; 3 sons, 3000 acres (agreement in hands of Wm. LOGWOOD and with Geo. Stoval SMITH); 1000 acres on Benson Big Creek, etc. Written 23 Jun 1792. Probated -- (Will Book A, p. 123)

REDMON, George - brother-in-law, William BRUCE; wife, Nancy; daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, Sarah; sons, Thos., Chas., George Win (listed in a lawsuit in 1823 as George, Wm., etc.) and John. 9 children. Written 31 Dec 1789. Probated Nov 1796. Witnesses: John COOK, Samuel COOK, Martha REDMAN. Executor: brother, Wm. REDMAN. (1823 lawsuit also lists wife as Extrx.)(Will Book A, p. 35)

REED, William - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including William REED. February Court 1791.

REYNOLDS - Thos. - Mentions Jeory HULL, Rachel HULL, Archibald HULL and Richard HULL and James ANDERSON. These Executors. Made 22 Oct 1801. Proved Dec 1801. (Will Book B, p. 142)

RILEY, Joseph - Bourbon County Justices for use of Heirs of Joseph RILEY vs. Wm. McCANN, Admr. for Debt. (Box 120). Heirs listed as John RILEY, Wm. RILEY, John BROWN and Euphan his wife. 18 Aug 1801.

RITCHEY, Wm. - son, Gilbert R.; 2 daughters, 10 pounds each; 6 sons, Abram, Wm., John, Gilbert and Isaac. Made 22 Dec 1794. Proved Jan 1795. Witnesses: Peter and Geo. SNAPP. (Will Book A, p. 207)

ROBINET, Joseph - MARKHAM vs. Wm. L. TODD, 6 Dec 1822. Amended bill showing Richard ROBINET, Joseph ROBINET, Joseph HUME and Sarah, late ROBINET, only children and heirs of Joseph ROBINET, deceased. (Circuit Court Records)

ROSS, Henry - November Court, 1798. Phoebe ROSS, Nancy ROSS and Mary ROSS, infant orphans of Henry ROSS, deceased, chose Jno. LOVE guardian, and Court appointed Jno. LOVE guardian to Elizabeth ROSS, also orphan of said Henry. October Court 1800. Commrs. ordered to set apart to Jno. ROSS, one of heirs of Henry ROSS, deceased, his portion of personal estate of decedant.

RUBY, Henry - wife, Rachel; sons, Henry, Reuben; son-in-law, Michael MATHENY; other children mentioned but not named. Written 3 Nov 1807. Proved Apr 1808. Witnesses: Willis FIELD, Larkin FIELD, John FIELD Sr. (Will Book C, p. 359)

RUDDLES, Isaac - wife, Elizabeth; sons, Steven, Abram, Cornelius; daughters, Betsy MULHERING, Mary DANIEL (?). Made 6 Mar 1806. Proved Feb 1812. Witnesses: 0Thos. A. THOMSON, Jesse DAUGHERTY, Wm. THOMSON. (Will Book A, p. 239)

RULE, Sarah - Sons, Thomas, Andrew,(deceased), John, three other unnamed sons mentioned; daughter Meary RULE; Elizabeth EDWARDS; Sarah RULE. Made 13 Mar 1804. Proved July 1804. Witnesses: Wm. KENNETT, Jonathan DAZEY, Joseph WHARTON. (Will Book B, p. 242)

RUSSELL, Joseph - April Court 1801. Joseph RUSSELL, infant orphan of Joseph RUSSELL, aged 12 years, apprenticed to Jno. TILLITT.

SAMPLE, James - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including James SAMPLE. February Court 1791.

SANFORD, Reubin - November Court 1804. Commrs. to allot to Frances BRANHAM, late Frances SANFORD, widow of Reubin SANFORD, deceased, her dower in decedant's estate. Jane SANFORD, infant orphan of Reubin SANFORD, chose Wm. B. BRANHAM, guardian. Surety, Jno. M. HUTCHINSON. (Reubin Sanford died in Albemarle County, VA.) March Court 1805. Wm. B. BRANHAM appointed guardian of Willoughby SANFORD and Lucinda SANFORD, infant orphans of Reubin SANFORD, deceased. Surety, Thos. STARK.

SCONCE, John - sons, Robt., Thomas, John; wife, Margaret; brother, James. Children to have guardian and schooling. Made 3 Jan 1794. Proved Jul 1794. Witnesses: Samuel SLACK, Jas. BRITON, Thos. SCONCE. (Will Book A, p. 189)

SCONCE, Robt. - Mentions wife, Mary SCONCE; sons, Robt., James and Samuel; daughter Polly; granddaughter Cinthy Berry SCONCE; Rebecca ADAMS, daughter of Wm. ADAMS. Written 29 Nov 1808. Proved Jan 1809. Witness: Jane CHAMP. (Will Book C, p. 465)

SCONCE, Thos. - "Aged 29." Wife, Isbel, bond due from Wm. McCON; each of my nephews; my brother, Samuel SCONCE; brother, Robert. Made 19 Sep 1795. Proved Oct 1795. (Will Book A, p. 219) March Court 1799. On motion of Robt. PEERY, Secty. for Isbel, now wife of Hugh McKEE, late Isbel SCONCE, Extrx. of Thos. SCONCE, deceased, ordered to summons Isbel to show why she not give Secty. etc.

SELF, Vincent - daughters Eliz. and Sarah. Made 4 Nov 1806. Proved Jan 1807. Witnesses: Robt. PORTER and John RULE. (Will Book C, p. 250)

SMALLWOOD, John - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including John SMALLWOOD. February Court 1791.

SMITH, John - wife, Caterine/Caterina (who had left him). Wm. McCANN. Executors: Jas. ARDERY, John MITCHELL. Made 2 Feb 1794. Proved Jul 1794. Witnesses: Samuel and Stephen PEYTON, John DAVIDSON. (Will Book A, p. 187)

SMITH, John - Daughters, Knelly Kasi E.; sons, Wm. Enoch, Medleton. Executors: Zadock SMITH and Cassandra EDMENDS. Made 10 Jun 1804. Proved July 1804. Text: Samuel CLAY, Thos. WEST, Ann CLAY. (Will Book B, p. 242)

SMITH, Joseph - March Court 1799. Ordered that Samuel SMITH, orphan of Joseph SMITH, deceased, 15 years of age Christmas last, be bound to Jno. KEEVAN to learn trade.

SMITH, Thos. - names wife, Elizabeth; sons, John, Thos., Robert; daughters, Margaret HITT, Elizabeth HOWARD, Rebecca Ann HITT. Made 23 Nov 1803. Proved Mar 1804. Witnesses: John CARTER, Robt. CHAMP, Sarah ROSS. (Will Book B, p. 222) (See also Book C, p. 68)

SMITH, Thos. - daughter, Betsy SMITH, to have entire estate. If she die without issue, to be divided among John SMITH, Margaret HITT, Eliz. HOWARD, Ann HITT, Rebecca SMITH and Robt. SMITH. Written 12 Sep 1805. Proved Dec 1805. Witness: Hugh LARRIMORE. (Will Book C, p. 68) (see also Book B, p. 222)

SMITH, Weathers - Thomas Heirs vs. Smith Heirs. 24 May 1814. Weathers SMITH departed this life intestate, leaving Hardage SMITH, James W. SMITH, Geo. A. SMITH, Chas. A. SMITH, Lydia SMITH, Susanna ROGERS, late widow of Chas. ROGERS, deceased, and Margaret THOMAS, late SMITH, widow of Benj. THOMAS, deceased, his children and heirs at law, some of whom hold the legal title to said land as heirs at law of same by voluntary conveyance and each of said hairs refust to convey orators: Benj. Franklin THOMAS, Geo. Washington THOMAS, devisees of Benj. THOMAS, deceased, infants under 21 years by Jas. FRENCH their guardian and Nathaniel COTTON. Benj. THOMAS departed this life about Feb. 1813, leaving will in Montgomery County, when he divided said land to orators. Dated 24 May 1814.

SMELZER, Peter - wife, Barbara; sons, Peter, John, Jacob; daughters, Barbara, wife of Philip DOUBENSPECK, Catherine, wife to Melcha KOUTZMANN, Mary Elizabeth, John, Annamaria, Eve Elizabeth and Margaret and Jacob, my youngest son, lands I bought of John SOUTH, 400 acres; youngest son, Jacob, under age; my children; Mary Elizabeth, etc.; 600 acres in Mason County; Peter, S., my eldest son, etc. Made 21 Oct 1795. Proved Dec 1795. (Will Book A, p. 229)

SPEARS, Christian - Wife, Ann Mary; sons, John, Adam, Henry; other children mentioned, but not named. Made 19 Jul 1811. Witness: Jacob SPEARS (Will Book D, p. 188)

SPILLER, John - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including John SPILLER. February Court 1791.

STOKES, John - Wife, Ann; sons, Benjamin, John, Thos.; daughters, Katrun, Polly, Nancy. Made 7 Apr 1788. Proved Jun 1800. Witnesses: Benj. SNODGRASS, David CROUCH, John CROUCH. (Will Book B, p. 74)

STROTHER, Thos. - wife, Nelly STROTHER; to Thos. BENSON, son of Wm., 150 acres in Fayette County that Zach. BENSON now lives on--stud kept by Wm. MARKHAM; to Wm. and Thos. McCLANAHAN, sons of Thos. McCLANAHAN, Jr., (slaves); to Peggy, Polly, Anney and Mariah, daughters of aforesaid Thos. McCLANAHAN (under age) 200 pounds each. Executors: wife and Thos. McCLANAHAN Jr. Made 3 Apr 1798. Proved Jun 1798. (Will Book A, p. 364)

STUARD, Charles - Order Book A, p. 372 states that the Sheriff administered sundry estates, men who were killed in the "late campaign" including Charles STUARD. February Court 1791.

SUMMERS, John - Names wife, Agness; sons, John, Joseph, (land in Madison County); daughters, Agness, Hanna, Sarah; mentions Jas. ROBINSON; son-in-law, Robt. BARNS. Made 13 May 1802. Proved Aug 1802. Witnesses: Jas. CARNAHAN, Benj. DECKARD, Wm. McCLURE. (Will Book B, p. 154)

TARR, Frederick - March Court 1805. Administration of estate of Frederick TARR granted Jno. GASS, Jas. ALEXANDER, and Joseph PATTON. Surety, Jas. GASS.

THOMAS, Benj. - Thomas Heirs vs. Smith Heirs. 24 May 1814. Weathers SMITH departed this life intestate, leaving Hardage SMITH, James W. SMITH, Geo. A. SMITH, Chas. A. SMITH, Lydia SMITH, Susanna ROGERS, late widow of Chas. ROGERS, deceased, and Margaret THOMAS, late SMITH, widow of Benj. THOMAS, deceased, his children and heirs at law, some of whom hold the legal title to said land as heirs at law of same by voluntary conveyance and each of said hairs refust to convey orators: Benj. Franklin THOMAS, Geo. Washington THOMAS, devisees of Benj. THOMAS, deceased, infants under 21 years by Jas. FRENCH their guardian and Nathaniel COTTON. Benj. THOMAS departed this life about Feb. 1813, leaving will in Montgomery County, when he divided said land to orators. Dated 24 May 1814.

THOMAS, James - wife, Sarah; son, David (200 acres on Grays Run); son, James (deed from Edw. TRABUE); son, Thos; daughter, Rebecca THOMAS (unmarried); daughter, Ann JONES. Made 30 Apr 1794. Proved Apr 1797. Witnesses: John BEGGS, Conrod CUSTER, Arnnell CUSTER. (Will Book A, p. 342)

THOMPSON, Joseph - wife, Jean (until youngest son, John is of age); all rest to be supported. Executor: John MOORE. Made 30 Oct 1793. Proved May 1794. (Will Book A, p. 177)

THORNHILL, John - names sons, John and Reuben; all children not named; daughters, Sarah and Susie. Made 17 Mar 1801. Proved Apr 1801. Witnesses: John BARNS, John BLAIN, Wm. BUTLER. (Will Book B, p. 124)

THORNTON, Chas. Taliferro - Names wife, Ann Walker; children, names not given; unborn child. Executors: brother, Anthony THORNTON and brother-in-law, Walker BUCKNER. Written 12 Apr 1811. Proved Jul 1811. Witnesses: Anthony and Walker THORNTON. (Will Book D, p. 182)

THURMAN, Joshua - my sister, Mary SMITH's daughter, Betsy SMITH, land in Hanover County, Va.; my sister, Lucy WARD's daughter, Betsy WARD, slaves; my brother, John THURMAN's daughter, Sally THURMAN, young mare on Green River; my brother, John THURMAN's son, Thos., a rifle. My brother, Richard THURMAN's children. Made 27 Dec 1794. Proved Jul 1795. Witnesses: John JONES, Thos. ENDICOTT, John JONES Jr., Barzilla ENDICOTT. (Will Book A, p. 274)

TILLETT, John - Names wife, Jane; sons, James, William, John, Giles; granddaughter, Sarah, daughter of George, deceased; daughters, Nancy COTTEN, Jane REED, Elizabeth BOGGESS, Mary SPENCER, Susanna WARREN. Written 27 Mar 1810. Proved Sep 1812. Witnesses: M. and Samuel TALBOTT, Jas. FORD. (Will Book D, p. 300)

TIMBERLAKE, Richard - Names wife, Mary; son, Henry; daughters, Mary DUNCAN, Nancy TRIMBLE, Rebecca FINDLEY, Betsy. Oct 1807. Executors: son, Henry and son-in-law, Robt. TRIMBLE. Witnesses: John WALTON, Thos. WALTON, Wm. CLARKE. (Will Book C, p. 292) (An 1823 lawsuit has a deposition of Mary TIMBERLAKE, aged 71 years, which states that her husband, Richard TIMBERLAKE, deceased, was half-brother to Benjamin FORSYTHE and that in 1790 her husband removed his family from Hanover County to Kentucky. The said Benjamin Forsythe's will was also part of the lawsuit between Adair and Wiggington.)

TODD, Edward - March Court 1805. John TODD Sr. appointed guardian to Edward TODD, Jane TODD, Polly TODD, to attend to division of tract of Edward TODD, deceased, located on Silas Creek.

TODD, John Sr. - Names wife, Mary; daughters, Peggy and Sophia; Susannah HAMILTON; Elizabeth ASHBROOK, John TODD Jr., Rutha GREATHOUSE, Rebecca MORRIS, Sintha TODD. Written 14 Oct 1809. Proved Jan 1810. Witnesses: Wm. MORRIS, John CLARK, Nathan FRAKES, Wm. McCLANAHAN. (Will Book D, p. 48)

TRIMBLE, David - son, George; daughter, Nancy KING; son, Isaac; to son Isaac's son, David; my children to wit: James, John, and Nancy KING, heirs of Jas. ELLIOTT, deceased; Thomas, David, Wm., George, John McKINNEY, Isaac and Forgus GRAYHAM; my son, Wm. and George TRIMBLE, John McKINNEY and Isaac TRIMBLE, also, Forgus GRAHAM and their heirs; three daughters, Nancy KING, Polly McKINNEY and Betsy GRAHAM. Made 6 Sep 1798. Proved Jun 1799. Witnesses: John McKINNEY, John BOYD. (Will Book A, p. 46)

TROTTER, Joseph - Mentions wife, Nancy; sons, Joseph, William, James; daughters, Mary, Sally, Nancy; granddaughters, Betsy MILLS and Peggy MITCHELL; grandson, James PURVINE. Made 5 Sep 1808. Proved Apr 1809. Witnesses: Josiah COLLINS, John COLLINS, Henry HALL. (Will Book C, p. 522)

TUCKER, Alex - Mentions wife, Eleanor; sons, Greenberry, Aquilla; daughters, Priscilla, Nancy, Rebecca. Written 15 Nov 1811. Proved Dec 1811. Witnesses: Solomon HOGGINS, John McDANIEL. (Will Book D, p. 220)

TUCKER, Edwin - March Court 1801. Edward TUCKER's heirs, division. Widow, Ann CLEMENTS; Jno. TUCKER; Wm. TUCKER, Alexander TUCKER, Eleanor SPEAKS.

TUCKER, Jonathan - "Late of County of Montgomery and State of Maryland," now of County of Bourbon. Wife, Patsy TUCKER; sons, Leonard, Edward, Thos. Lindsey TUCKER, Jonathan Garroway TUCKER, Jeremiah; daughters, Milly HOGGIN, wife of Solomon HOGGIN, Lettice, Henrietta, Kesiah, Betsy, Patsy; mentions heirs of Jeremiah GODMAN; Solomon SIMPSON, Solomon DAVIS; Banj. NEALE; grandson, Horatio WARREN, and granddaughter, Levinia (both in Maryland). Made 20 Mar 1804. Proved Apr 1804. Witnesses: Thos. GODDARD, Chas. SMITH. (Will Book B, p. 236)

TULL, Isaac - Names wife, Betsey; son, John Rankin TULL; adopted daughter, Eliza TULL SIMPSON; children of Nancy POLLITT, wife of Thos. of Maryland. Written ...1812. Proved Jul 1813. Witness: Wm. FORMAN etc. (Will Book D, p. 378)

TURNER, Jesse - March Court 1803. Francis RAY appointed guardian to Sarah, Peggy, Jas., Robt., and Elizabeth TURNER, infant orphans of Jesse TURNER, deceased. Sureties, Wm. HENRY, Robt. HAMILTON.

WALLACE, Joseph - Names wife, Elizabeth; sons, Andrew, Joseph, William; daughters Isabella, Jane, Elizabth (sic), Margaret; brother, Stephen WALLACE; nieces, Margaret JONSON and Mary HAMBLETON. Written 20 Jul 1802. Proved Mar 1804. Witnesses: Wm. and Samuel McCONNELL, Alex. MITCHELL. (Will Book C, p. 276)

WALLICE, Margaret - Aged 51; unmarried brother, Stephenson WALLICE; Andrew WALLICE, deceased; Joseph WALLICE; mother, Jean WALLACE; nieces, Margaret JONSON and Mary HAMBLETON. Made 20 Jul 1802. Proved Mar 1804. Witnesses: Wm. & Samuel McCONNELL, Alex. MITCHELL. (Will Book B, p. 225)

WALLER, Edward - My mother to have my part of my father's estate due me, also profits of lands in Stafford County during her life and then returning to my estate; my wife, Sally; education of my children; my 2 daughters Mariam and Betsy WALLER; unborn child; my brother, Thos. WALLER; my several sisters; John WALLER and others in partnership with my lands. Made 15 Jun 1791. Proved Jan 1792. Executor & Guardian to my children, Col. John EDWARDS. (Will Book A, p. 100)

WARD, Benj. - August Court 1802. Elizabeth WARD, widow of Benj. WARD, deceased, appointed guardian to Wm., Jas., Susanna, Abraham, Joseph, Malinda WARD, infant orphans of Benj. WARD. David JAMISON, surety.

WARD, Isaac - Names sons, John and James WARD; wife, Elizabeth; when son Isaac arrives to maturity; daughter, Nancy. Made 1 Nov 1793. Proved Nov 1793. Witnesses: Samuel and Mary NISBET, Nathan RAWLINGS. (Will Book A, p. 147)

WASON (WASSON), James - Estate 9 Jan 1798. Wife; 4 boys, orphans, "oldest 17 years old and youngest is 8," bonds in Penna. (Will Book A, p. 366)

WEAKLIN, Wm. Cook - Names wife, Mary; son, Boyles WEAKLIN (200 acres); to Turner ROGERS, (200 acres); to Betsy WEAKLIN, Charles WEAKLIN, Wm. Canady WEAKLIN, (500 acres in Ohio, being balance I let W. BOWLES have to be equally divided). Executor: son, Bowles. Made 29 Dec 1792. Proved May 1793. (Will Book A, p. 135)

WEBB, James - nuncupative will. "Killed by Indians," proved by oath of Master OGDEN, Stephen BOYLE, and Robt. ELLISON. James WEBB was killed by the Indians in last expedition against the Maumees, made immediately as he started on the expedition. He was leaving the house of Stephen BOYLE where he had for some months resided. He took his horse by the bridle and gave it to an orphan child, Thos. ALLIN, who resided with said Staphen, and said it was his desire that his brother Benjamin WEBB should have his clothes, and Stephen BOYLE should have his crops they tended together, and settle his affairs. Nov 1790 - Dec Court, 1790. (Will Book A, p. 41)

WEBB, Winney - Mentions my brother, Isaac WEBB; nephew, James WEBB; nephew, Isaac WEBB; nephew Cuthbert WEBB; nephew, John WEBB (son of brother Isaac); niece, Winney SCOTT, also her son, Isaac and her daughter, Winney; my niece Lucy SCOTT; niece Mary NICHOLSON; niece, Elizabeth WEBB; nephew, Chas. WEBB; nephew John WEBB (son of brother Chas.); niece, Winney WEBB; nephew, George HARRISON and his daughter, Winney; nephew, John BALL; niece, Frances FAUNTLEROY, and her daughter, Winney, her daughter, Elizabeth; my niece Frances JONES (during her widowhood, a house in which she resides); Matthew T. SCOTT shall pay her $30.00 a year; to Amanda and Louisa JONES, daughters of my niece, Frances JONES; to Thos. CONN, son of my niece, Kitty CONN; to Mrs. Lucy WEBB, my brother's wife; to Williamson JONES, son of my niece, Fanny JONES (a horse). Executors: Matthew T. SOCTT, George WARE. Made 10 May 1823. Witnesses: Wm. H. RAMEY and Wm. H. RICHARDSON. Codicil: Winney FAUNTLEROY, lately deceased. 20 Aug 1823. Probated Sep 1823. (Will Book G, p. 110)

WELCH, Michael - Names wife, Mary; sons, Abraham, John; daughters, Abail, Margaret, Catherine, Mary. Made 12 Mar 1796. Proved Apr 1800. Witnesses: John STEEL, John SMITH, Wm. MILLER. (Will Book B, p. 71)

WEST, John - wife, Rachel; son, John WEST; my 4 children, Margaret, Martha, John and Roger WEST; daughter Sarah EADES. Made 23 Nov 1791. Proved Dec 1791. Robert EADES mentioned. Witness: John ALLEN. (Will Book A, p. 74)

WHALEY, Jas. - Jas. WHALEY's Heirs vs. George NORTHCUTT and Wife. Answer of Elinor NESBIT, late WHOLEY, Daniel TALBOT and wife, Ann, late WHALEY, Elijah HAYDEN and delila, late WHALEY, Harriet NIGHT, late WHALEY, Barbara WHALEY, to bill in Chancery by Geo. NORTHCUTT and wife, Elizabeth, late WHALEY. That Elizabeth is the child of Jas. WHALEY, deceased, and all these defendants except Eleanor NESBIT are remaining children and as to said Eleanor she is the widow of Jas. WHALEY, since his death has married to Geo. NORTHCUTT and moved to Mo., where he died leaving her a widow, she having taken out letters of administration upon his estate in Ralls County, Mo., etc. (Circuit Court Records, Box 808. May Court 1828)

WHEELER, Ruth - names son, Wm. Jackson; daughters, Elizabeth LAMAR, Unity WHEELER, Susan MEREDITH, wife of Thos. MEREDITH; Mary CRAMMER (CRAMER?), granddaughter, Ruth MEREDITH. Made 18 Dec 1807. Proved Jan 1808. (Will Book C, p. 327)

WHITLEDGE, John - wife, Susannah; sons, John, Thomas; daughters, Sally and Polly. Made 9 Jul 1804. Proved Oct 1809. Witnesses: P. SMARTWELDERS, James DAVIS, Robt. W. FINDLEY, John WATSON. (Will Book A, p. 13)

WILLIAMS, Charles - Names sons, Pope and Sanford; daughter, Jane; other children mentioned but names not given. Written 29 Jan 1812. Proved 1 Feb 1812. Witnesses: George FISHBACK, Joseph PUGH, Wise HITCH. (Will Book D, p. 239)

WILLIAMS, John - Mentions wife, Elizabeth. Mentions Wm. MARK, Executor. Made 26 Jul 1802. Proved Sept 1802. (Will Book B, p. 171)

WILSON, John - Mentions son-in-law, Jas. BURNS, all. Made 12 Mar 1795. Proved Oct 1795. Witnesses: John BEGGS, Conrad CUSTER, John HINKSTON. Executor: David WILSON. (Will Book A, p. 217)

WOODYARD, Henry - Wm. ROUTT Jr. appointed guardian to Nancy and Thos. WOODYARD, infant orphans of Henry WOODYARD, deceased. Wm. ROUETT, surety.

WORLE, Otwell - March Court 1799. Division of lands of Otwell WORLE, deceased, among widow and following: Jno. HINKSTON, Jno. WORLD, Samuel WORLE, Jas. WORLE, Robt. WORLE. Division made 1 Feb 1799.

WRIGHT, William - wife, Martha; sons, Robt., John, Hugh, James, William, Samuel, Thos.; daughters, Hannah MELVIN, Mary STEWARD, Margaret HENDRIX, Eliz. LEER, Sally HANNAH, Jean CHAMP; son-in-law, David LEER; Joseph HANNAH. Made 17 Oct 1802. Proved Jul 1806. Witnesses: Samuel BLACK, Tilghman HICKMAN, Wm. BLACK. (Will Book C, p. 149)

YOUNG, Samuel Dr. - All to John DAWSON, medicine, etc. Made 4 Jun 1786. Proved 20 Jun 1786. Witnesses: Benj. HARRISON, John TRIMBLE, John FARLOW. (Will Book A, p. 1)



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