In the name of God, Amen
I, Abraham Batterton, of the County of Madison and State of Kentucky, being feeble in body, but of sound and disposing mind, do now make this my last will and testament.
First, All my just debts to be paid.
Second, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Susannah Batterton all my estate, both real and personal during her natural life to manage as she may think best or proper.
Third. At the death of my wife I give unto my three sons Henry Batterton, Andrew J Batterton, and Tyre Batterton one dollar each.
Fourth, At the death of my wife I wish the balance of my estate both real and personal to equally divided between the balance of my children.
Fifth, I have already given to my four grandchildren, who is the children of my daughter China Bentley, one horse and saddle each, which I wish them have, and I do not consider it a part of my estate above named; and further state that my daughter China Bentley has two mares on my place which belongs to her and I exercise no ownership over them whatever.
Sixth. I do not wish my negro man William sold to the highest bidder, but wish him to have the liberty of choosing a master, provided he can find one that will give his value in the neighborhood.
Seventh. My wish and will is that the family grave yard on half acre, shall never be sold, but shall remain forever a burying ground or grave yard and shall not be converted or used for any other purpose whatever, and any persons wishing to deposit their dead there has the liberty to do so.
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my two sons Curtis Batterton and Martin Batterton Executors of this my last will and testament. Done this the 27th of October, 1858. Interlived (?) before signed.
Test:
Ben Howard
William Bentley
signed Abraham Batterton

At the County Court held for said County of the 6th day of December, 1858, this instrument of writing was produced in open court and offered for probate by Susannah Batterton and China Bentley as the true last will and testament of Abraham Batterton, dec'd, which was resisted by Henry Batterton, Andrew J Batterton and Tyre Batterton and on their motion the case was continued until the next term.
And at another Court held for said county on the 3rd day of January 1859, said instrument of writing was produced in open Court and proven to be the last will and testament of said Abraham Batterton, deceased by the oath of Benjamin Howard, a subscribing witness thereto, who also proved that William Bentley, the other subscribing witness thereto.
Madison County, KY
Will Book N, page 232