Will of Mary Offutt 1770-1852
Scott Co.,Ky. Will Book L. p. 518
I, Mary Offutt of Scott County and state of Kentucky being weak of body but of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following
First-I give and devise to my son U. M. Offutt the twelve acres of land purchased by me of Alfred Ho -------. I also give and bequeath to my son Urias M. and at his death to his son James William the following articles of ---- to wit - one tankard one ---- and one cow now in my possession.
Second-To Mary A. Offutt, daughter of Isaiah and Rebecca Offutt I bequeath one seventh part of all the remainder of my effects less one hundred dollars. Also two hundred and sixty nine dollars and thirty five cents be deducted, which amount I have recently given to Rebecca my granddaughter. Rebecca shall have the use of all the property given to her daughter during her life time.
Third-To Dr James S. Offutt I bequeath one seventh of my estate less two hundred and thirteen dollars which amount I have recently given to him in money.
Fourth - To James P. and Robt S. Gray, I bequeath two sevenths of my effects and in addition two beds and fumiture of those now in my house - the notes drawn on them now in my possession are not to be collected.
--- part of my estate as my other grandchildren have all received similar sums for which I hold their receipts. In the event of either James or Roberts death without children the other shall be his heir
Fifth - To each of the following persons also I bequeath one seventh of my property to wit Ann M., Mary E., and James William - children of my son U. M. Offutt
And I hereby appoint my son U.M. Offutt executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all former will and testaments and devises made by me - In Testimony whereof I now set my hand and affix my seal this 5 day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty one
Mary Offutt (Seal)
Signed sealed published and delivered by the above named Mary Offutt to be her last Will and Testament in presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
E. N. Offutt (Seal)
G.(?) Beadel (Seal)
Con't.
Will of Mary Offutt, 1770-1852 - p. 2
CODICIL
Since publishing the above my last Will and Testament I have paid one to my grand daughter Rebecca M. Offutt two hundred and seventy dollars in part of the legacy bequeathed to her during her life time I have also delivered to James P. and Robert S. Gray the beds and furniture above specified - the design of this codicil is to set forth these facts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this thirteenth of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Mary Offutt (seal)
Signed by the above named.