Muhlenberg County Kentucky


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Joseph Noftsinger, 1848

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March 23rd 1848

Being in proper mind and knowing the uncertainty of life I think it right to make this my last Will and Testament

In the first place I recommend my soul into the hands of God

Secondly that all my Just debts to be paid

Thirdly I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth all my land and all my property of every kind even all that I possess, to have and to hold while she remains a widow in my name, and my 2 sons I wish to stay with her until they become of age, then if they can agree, then all that they make over what will decently and comfortably support her they shall have, and after her death or second marriage, I want my land and property to be equal divided between my 2 sons John B. Noftsinger and William Greene Noftsinger

Joseph Nofsinger

Jacob Jagoe
Jacob Hill

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Muhlenberg County Sct
April County Court 1848
The foregoing Last Will and Testament of Joseph Noftsinger deceased was exhibited into Court and proved to be the act and deed of the said Noftsinger by the oaths of Jacob Jagoe and Jacob Hill the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded Whereupon the said Will together with this certificate hath been truly Recorded.
Att. Chs. F. Wing Clk

Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 3, p. 89.

Updated August 28, 2022