Alexander McClure - Page 387
In the name of God, Amen. I Alexander McClure of the County of Grant and State of Kentucky, being weak of body but of sound mind and memory considering the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills.

First, it is my wish and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my executors out of my personal effects so soon after my decease as may be convenient.

Second, it is my wish that my landed property, stock, household property, grain that may be on the premises and all other personal effects (except hereafter provided for) shall remain in the possession and use of my beloved wife, Jane, for her comfortable support during her natural life as likewise to enable her to provide and maintain her family and make it a comfortable home for her and them.

Third, it is my wish and desire that my two sons, Alexander and William Harvey, shall remain on the farm with their mother and that the family cultivate the farm and take care of the farm and other property subject to the discretion and control of my said beloved wife.

Fourth, I desire and direct that after the decease of my said beloved wife, Jane, my landed property, stock and all the personal effects on the premises shall descend and belong to my said sons, Alexander and William Harvey, forever to be equally divided between them.

Fifth, to make a suitable provision for my daughters that are living at home, namely, Susan Margaret Christiann and Nancy (no punctuation) it is my wish and request that my wife and said sons at their discretion may provide for them out of my said effects when they may marry and leave home as my other daughters may have been provided for.

Sixth, as my children that are married or living from home, namely, Polly Pigot, Martha Myers, Jane McClure, Betsy Brown, James Thomas Gibson, Hannah and John have had assistance and been in some way provided for, it is my desire nevertheless that each and every one of them shall receive out of my estate one dollar.

Lastly, it is my desire that my property as above named shall remain together without appraisement sale or distribution during the life of my said wife and I hereby appoint and desire my said beloved wife, Jane, and my son, Alexander McClure, as executors to carry the provisions of this my last will and testament into effect. In testimony hereof I have set my hand and affixed by seal this 26th of February 1842. Alexander (X) McClure. Signed and sealed in the presence of A. R. Walker, James Gibson.

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Grant County Court, August 14, 1843.
The foregoing last will and testament of Alexander McClure, dec'd, was produced in court at the August term and on the day aforesaid and having been proven by the oaths of A. R. Walker and James Gibson, the subscribing witnesses, thereto was ordered to be recorded which is duly done. Attest: Wm. Smith, Clerk.

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