November 2nd, 1923
The first and last will and testamony of John Thurmond of Henry Co. Ky. First will and bequeath that all first and honest debts be paid.
Second I will and bequeath to my wife Letha Thurmond this house and all household goods and kitchen furniture and one third 1/3 of the net increase accrueing from the entire proceeds of the home stead farm known as the Morton Bourne farm Clements bottom Henry Co. And two black mules, and one red cow spot on head bout seven years old. In case this cow dies she is to have another cow, also two mares to remain in her possession on said farm and for the use of said farm. All of above property mentioned is to remain in her possession as long as she remains my widow of her natural life in event she does not marry. In the event that she should marry or at her death above mentioned property is to be equally divided between my heirs as described below
Third,. I will that the farm remains as hold
Fourth. I will and bequeath that the farm is to be kept in good repair from the proceeds of same, and then the widow is to get one third
>1/3' of net proceeds of the farm, and the remains of net proceeds is to be deposited in Gratz Deposit Bank, Gratz, Owen Co. Ky. And once a year same is to be divided equally among the following heirs to wit: James William Thurmond, Levi Thurmond, Phil Thurmond, Edward Thurmond, Mattie Thurmond McCardwell, and Delvin Thurmond and also Perry Chandler my step son by my second wife for and in consideration of having raised him and his attention and good conduct tword me I will and bequeath that he share equally with my own children as above mentioned in my entire estate.Fifth. I will and bequeath that the farm on Woodcock branch that I bought at Commissioner Sale at New Castle and know as the William Clark farm shall be sold and the net proceeds of same is to be divided equally among my bodily heirs including Perry Chandler my step son said farm is to be sold and title made to same by the Administrators herein after mentioned
Sixth. I further will that all farming implements and tolls of all character is to remain on the farm wherein my wife is mentioned, for the use and benefit of said farm, ant there is to be no sale of my property other than that my administrators deem necessary and that to be sold at such times as to receive the best market value
Seventh: I will that Levi Thurmond and Phil Thurmond my sons be appointed as Administrators of my entire estate and that they take full control and management of homestead farm in renting and up keep and buying and selling of such stock is now on farm or may here after be raised on farm, and in the event that Levi or Phil. Thurmond fails to act as Administrator or should die then I will that Edw, Thurmond my son shall act in their stead
Eight: I will that my remains shall be buried in steel box and that my wife is to buried in like manner should she remain my widow at her death same is to for from the proceeds of my estate by her heirs.
John Thurmond
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Witness
D. W. Thompson
W. H. Johnson
C. F. Alexander