James Anderson - Page 359
I, James Anderson considering the uncertainty of the mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following , that is to say,

First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Nancy Eunis, all of my land being in Boone County, Kentucky. I furthermore give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Margaret, all of my land being in Galaton (sic) County, Kentucky.

I furthermore give and bequeath to my beloved wife and daughter aforesaid a certain Black boy named Fredrick which is now in the possession of Esther Holbert or Hannah Anderson of Boone County, Kentucky. I furthermore give and bequeath to my beloved wife and her ____ heirs all of my property of every description after my just debts are all settled.

I furthermore appoint my beloved wife, Nancy Eunis, sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1851. James Anderson.

The above instrument consisting of one sheet was subscribed by James Anderson the tester in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament and at his bequest sign our names hereunto as attesting witnesses. Joseph Anderson, Thos. Thompson.

State of Kentucky Grant County Court June Term 1851.
This last will and testament of James Anderson, dec'd, was produced in open court at the term above stated and proved by the oaths of Joseph Anderson and Thos. Thompson the subscribing witnesss thereto which  was orderd to be recorded, whereupon the same is duly admitted to record in my office. Given under my hand this 1st day of July 1851.  H. Woodyard, Clerk.

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