Will of ARNOLD, Jean
Will Book 1 · Page 38
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In the name of God Amen, I Jean Arnold having now a common portion of health and strong in memory calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing it was
appointed on for all to die. First, of al do recommend my soul to God, who gave it and my body to the dust to be buried in a decent manner and my funeral expenses
to be paid out of my estate. Item, I give to James Arnold son of Benjamin Arnold, ten pounds to be put to interest for him until he comes to age. Item, I give to Jenny
Arnold, who is daughter to Abigal Arnold, my bed and its furniture. Also five pounds in cash to be laid out for her in good decent clothing. Item, I give to my son, John
Arnold all the balance of my estate. I do hereby acknowledge and assign this to be my last will and testament and do ratify and confirm this and no other in witness
whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this second day of November 1798.
Jean Arnold
Witnesses present:
Wm. McBrayer
Robert Walker
Janet Walker
At a Court held for the County of Franklin on Monday, the 20th day of January 1806 the last will and testament of Jean Arnold was produced in court and proven by the
oaths of Wm. McBrayer and Janet McBrayer subscribing witness thereto, which is ordered to be recorded.
Daniel Weisiger, Clerk