Will of PARKER, Joseph

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In the name of Joseph Parker of the county of Franklin and state of Kentucky being weak of body and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and perfect

mind and memory blessed by the almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit:

First, I give and bequeath to my beloved sons and son-in-law, Charles Parker, Archibald Parker and John George a certain Negro girl slave by the name of Dinea to be equally divided

between each of the above named Charles Parker, Archibald Parker and John George. I do also give to the said John George a certain brown mare as compensation for my board and

trouble.

I do also give and bequeath to my younger son Lewis Parker a certain bond on Samuel Arbuckle which is due the fifteenth of January next, the said bond calls for hundred fifty dollars,

also my goods and chattels. The said Lewis Parker is to pay out of his portion all of the debts that shall remain against the estate.

I also give and bequeath to my youngest son John Parker of Virginia the money due on my pension certificate for my service rendered in the revolution. The said John Parker is to pay

out of his portion thirty dollars to my beloved daughter, Catherine George to have and to hold for her only use.

I hereby appoint Charles Parker and Archibald Parker sole executors of my last will and testament hereby revolking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set

my hand and seal this twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.

Joseph Parker

Signed sealed published and declared by delivered about Joseph Parker

to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who have hereunto

subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator.

Martin Parker

John Mitzner, Junr.

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