Will of James Pearl 1875

Submitted by Vera Burnham February 12, 2002
Source:Will Book 4   Page 123

1st, It is my will to be buried plain and respectable

2nd, It is my will for all my buriel and funeral expences to be paid

3rd, It is my will for my nephew,Jasper Pearl to have all of my property it
consisting of one tract of land adjoining John P. Farris and Samuel Templin
and others said land lying on the waters of Raccoon Creek in this Laurel
County, Kentucky. Also it is my will for Jasper Pearl to have all notes and
money that is assigned to me to collect and use to his own benefit.

It is my will for Ellie Pearl to have all my personal sundry articles.

It is my wish for of Jasper Pearl to attend and see that my sister Margaret
does not suffer for food or rayment while she lives.

In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this day of
September 2, 1875.

Signed, Sealed, and delivered in our presence date above

                                    James X Pearl   (seal)
                                       his mark
Attest;
W.R. Nelson
Ellie Pearl

State of Kentucky
Laurel County

I C.W. Jones Clerk of Laurel County court certify that the foregoing will
of James Pearl was produced to court and proven by the oaths of Ellie Pearl
and Wm. Nelson subscribing witness thereto at the September term 1878
And having laid over one month and no exceptions the same is ordered to
record which is done accordingly

                                   Att; E.W.Jones    Clk