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John Wiggins, 1826

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John Wiggins Will

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In the name of God Amen. I, John Wiggins, of the county of Muhlenberg & state of Kentucky, being of sound mind & memory & understanding the uncertainty of this life think fit to make this my last will & testament in the following manner. To wit.

As touching my worldly estate it is my will & desire that all my just debts be faithfully paid &c. & constitute Martin Kittinger & Lewis Wiggins to be my executors.

1st, it is my desire for to be decently buried &c.

2nd, I give & bequeath unto Maryann Wiggins Seign'r all my estate except clothing &c.

3rd, I desire that all my clothing to be divided between Lewis Wiggins & Ebenezer F. Wiggins.

Signed & sealed in the presence of us. Given under my hand & seal. This the &nbps;    &nbps;     1825.

John Wiggins

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Thomas Bilbro
Thomas Combs
John Combs

Muhlenberg County Sct.
September County Court 1826
The foregoing last will & testament of John Wiggins, deceased, was exhibited into court by Martin Kittinger the executor therein named and proved by the oaths of Thomas Bilbro & Thomas Combs, subscribing witnesses thereto, & ordered to be recorded.
Att. Ch. F. Wing Clk.

Source: Muhlenberg County Kentucky Will Book 2, p. 367.

Contributed by Rick Girtman

Updated August 22, 2022