I, Rebecca Bell, being sound in mind and of disposing memory do make this my last will and testament.
First, I desire all my just debts to be paid.
2nd I give and bequeath all my property both real personal and mixed to my two daughters Sarah Bell and Cynthia Bell to be divided equally between them.
In testimony whereof I have thereunto subscribed my name this August 3rd, 1878.
Rebecca her x mark Bell
Witnesses: M.C. Hay and G.M. Fohl
State of Kentucky
Muhlenberg County Court Sct
September Term 1878
The foregoing last will and testament of Rebecca Bell deceased was produced in court and proven to be the act and deed of the said Rebecca Bell by the oaths of M.C. Hay and G.M. Fohl the two subscribing witnesses thereto and the same was ordered to be recorded which is now done accordingly.
John E. Reno, Clerk
Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 4, p. 18
Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam
Updated July 29, 2022