(p276) In the name of God amen I peter Kendall of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky being weak in boddy but of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner for follow (that is to say First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy Kendil all my estate in every part and parcel after my dust debts is paid of what kind and nature soever I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Nancy Kendell whom I hereby appoint sole executrix of this my last will and testament in which whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of June in the year of our Lord and savior one thousand eight hundred and twenty three.  Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Peter Kendell to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed, our names as witnesses in the presense of the testator.

Atteste                                                                         Peter Kendall

William Pearce

Avory Grimes

At a court held for Fleming County on the third day July eighteen hundred and twenty six This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of the said Peter Kendall dec’d proven by the oath of Wm Pearce as to his own attestation and as to the attestation of Avory Grimes (the other witness thereto recorded which is done.

            Atteste Joshua Stockton Clerke

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