William Overlin, Spencer Co. IN, Will; McKenney; Pitt
I was looking at the files on my computer and came across the will of William Overlin.I didn't remember I had this and don't know where I got it.I did find some notations that I got information from the IGI index on this family.I need to research that again, but in the meantime I'm posting the will here.Leticia, William's wife, was a McKenney.The witness Romney Pitt, may have been Rodney Pitt.And of course the witness John McKenney would be one of Leticia's relatives.
Last Will and Testament
WILLIAM OVERLIN
Spencer Co. IN
Will Record “A” 1833-1839
In the name of God amen, being weak in body but of perfect sound mind and memory do make and establish this my last will and Testament in figures and words following to wit:
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Leticia my land with all the appurtenances belonging thereto containing Eighty acres while she remains my widow also the best bed I have with the necessary bedding to keep her comfortably warm also one bedstead also one cow and to have choice of the flock also one years provisions such as she may make choice of also as much of the cooking utensils and Cupboard ware as she wants.
2nd I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Polly my flax wheel check reeo and muley heifer also one year’s provisions such as she may make choice of extra of her proportion able part of my Estate.
3rd I give and bequeath unto my sons John and William my land containing Eighty acres with all the appurtenances belonging thereto at their mother’s death.
4th I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Delilah Clark one dollar.
5th I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Selah Hardesty one dollar.
6th The residue of my property I want sold and the proceeds equally divided amongst my living heirs after my beloved wife Leticia deducting her dowry.
7th I appoint my beloved wife Leticia and my son Eli executrix and executor of this my last will and Testament in Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six signed and sealed in presence of
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Romney Pitt WilliamXOverlinSeal
John McKenneymark
The State of Indiana Spencer County
This day came John McKenney before me Clerk of said County and made oath that William Overlin signed sealed and published the foregoing as his last will and Testament and at the time of doing the same he believes the said William Overlin was of sound mind and disposing memory and that himself and Romney Pitt (this could be Rodney) were called on and did in the presence of each other subscribe their names as witnesses 24 Mar 1837.
Thos. P. Britton Clerk