1863 Will of Augusta J. Northern

Webster Co KY will of Augusta J. Northern dated 12 Apr 1863, proved in June County Court 1863. Webster Co Will book 1, p 151.

In the name of God amen. I Augusta. J. Northern of the county of Webster and state of Kentucky being of weak body yet of sound mind do ordain this as my last will and testament.

First it is my will and wish that all of my just debts be paid including my funeral expenses out of my estate.

Secondly it is my will and wish that my beloved brother Thomas Y. Northern have the amount of money in his hands belonging to me, I not knowing the precise amount.

Thirdly it is my will and wish also that my beloved brother John S. Northern have the amount of money in his hands belonging to me supposed to be about one hundred dollars.

Fourthly it is my will and desire that my beloved sisters Harriett H. Laughlin Elizabeth C. Lucas and Mary N. Givens, have the remainder of my estate equally divided among them that is to wit, that my Negro girl Ann be sold to one of my sisters at a fair valuation the proceeds thereof after paying my just debts &c. be equally divided among them.

Lastly it is my will and desire that my friend M. C. Dorris act as my executor in carrying out and enforcing this my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of April 1863.

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Augusta X Northern

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Attest: Wiley Ledbetter, A.E. Robb

Proven by the oath of A.E. Robb at June County Court 1863.

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