Person:William Armstrong (54)

Will Transcript

Will of William Armstrong, (Book 11, p. 90) was proved in Mercer County in April court 1839.

In the name of God amen I Wm. Armstrong being weak and feeble in body and knowing that my earthly house of t:his tabernacle must soon be dissolved but being of sound mind and memory God be praised for all his mercies to me do make this my Last Hill and Testament.

First, I commend my soul to the hands of almighty God my Saviour and redeemer to whom I desire to render most humble and hearty thanks for all his favours bestowed upon me, a poor sinful and unworthy creature but especially for his mercy shewed unto me in Jesus Christ in whom I believe to have the remission of my sins and to be justified by his blood this poor vile body. I commit to the earth from whence it was taken in steadfast hope of a glorious resurrection unto life everlasting through the mercy and merits of the same Lord Jesus Christ.

Second, Concerning my earthly goods wherewith the Lord hath helped me, I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be promptly paid by my executors hereafter named.

Third, My land estimated at 425 acres I give to my two sons John L. Armstrong and Robert Armstrong to be apportioned to them after the following manner. That is to say to a dividing line running east and west giving to my eldest son John L. Armstrong 214 acres on the south of said line including the homestead or tenement in which I now reside with all its appurtenances.

All the residue on the north of said line I give to my youngest son Robert Armstrong including the place and premises on which he now resides.

Fourth, Respecting my slaves it is my will that my old and faithful servant Mary have her full and unencumbered freedom.

Ishmael and Nelson I give to my oldest son John L. Armstrong and the remainder Unity and Thomas I give to my youngest son Robert Armstrong.

Fifth, The rest of all my goods moveable, as money, livestock, household stuff, ... reasonably according to value or as the proceeds of sale, as may appear most satisfactory.

I give to my two sons named above to be equally divided between them and whom I also make Executors of this my will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of January, 1839.

[Signed] William Armstrong

Thomas Cleland )

John Robinson )

1.   Seekingmyroots.com.

   WILLIAM ARMSTRONG - b. 1765; d. 3-7-1839 in his 74th year. Married Elizabeth Robinson 4-3-1796 in Mercer County by Rev. James Rice. They are buried in New Providence Cemetery.
   
   According to descendants, Capt. William served as an officer in the command of Isaac Shelby, first governor of Kentucky, in the War of 1812. Isaac Shelby is not included in Kentucky Roster of War of 1812, although his biographers mention he served in that war.
   William's property lay on the east side of the McAfee-to-Salvisa road from his father John's property, within a half mile from the present site of New Providence Presbyterian Church. The property has a spring, and William operated a distillery.
   
   https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G000079.pdf