The Will of Robert Wilson


September 23, 1879


I, Robert Wilson, of Green County, Kentucky hereby make this my last will and testament. I desire that all of my Perishable property or surplus thereof be immediately sold after my death and out of the money arising therefrom pay off my just debts and funeral expenses. I give to my wife Mary E. Wilson one third part of all my personal estate the remaining two thirds to be equally divided among my eight children (illegible) Fidelia Sublett, Hugh T. Wilson, Samuel A. Wilson, Creed F. Wilson, Cattie (sic) C. Wilson, George H. Wilson., Robert B. Wilson, Shirley M. Wilson. I desire that my wife, Mary A. Wilson, have the tract of land lying on the south side of the Greensburg Road known as the Ball (illegible) to hold and dispose at her will and pleasure. I give all of my real estate after giving  illegible) third to my children herein named  to be divided  Samuel A. having his interest laid off so as to include the old John White house to (illegible) forever, except Creed F. Wilson, whose part I gave him during his lifetime and at his death to his heirs and lastly I do hereby appoint my wife Mary E. Wilson and Samuel A. Wilson my son, executors of my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of September 1879.

Robert Wilson (signed)

Attest:  Ben Chewning, W. P White



Probated in Green County Court on 19 January 1880.