John Marshall

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THE WILL OF JOHN MARSHALL

written April 1, 1752, probated May 26, 1752

The last Will and Testament of John Marshall: Being very sick and weak, but of perfect mind and memory, I first give and recommend my soul to God that gave it, and my body to the ground to be buried in Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executor, hereinafter mentioned.

• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Sarah Lovell, one negro girl named Rachael, now in possession of Robert Lovell.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Ann Smith, one negro boy named Daniel, now in possession of Augustine Smith.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Lizzie Smith, one negro boy named Will, now in possession of John Smith.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved wife, Elizabeth Marshall, one negro fellow named Joe, and one negro woman named (???), and one negro woman (???), after delivering the next child born of her body, to my son John; until which time she shall remain in the possession of my wife. Likewise I leave my corn and meat to remain for the use of my wife and children. Also I give and bequeath unto my wife one grey mare named "Beauty," and a side-saddle; also six hogs; also I leave her the use of my land during her widowhood, and afterward to fall to my son, Thomas Marshall, and his heirs forever.
• Item: I leave my tobacco to pay my debts, and, if any be over, for the clothing of my small children.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, Thomas Marshall, one negro woman named Hannah, and one negro child named Jacob.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, John Marshall, one negro fellow named George, and one negro child named Nan.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, William Marshall, one negro woman named Sall, and one negro boy named Hannibal, to remain in the possession of his mother until he becomes of age of twenty years.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Abraham Marshall, one negro man named Jim, and one negro girl named Bett, to remain in the possession of his mother until he comes to the age of twenty years.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Mary Marshall, one negro girl named Kate, and one negro boy, Gus, to remain in possession of her mother until she comes to the age of eighteen years, or until marriage.
• Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Peggy Marshall, one negro boy named Joshua, and one negro girl named Liz, to remain in possession of her mother until she comes to the age of eighteen, or until marriage.
• Item: I leave my personal estate, except the legacies above mentioned, to be equally divided between my wife and six children above mentioned.
• Item: I constitute my wife and my two sons, Thomas Marshall and John Marshall, executors of this, my last will and testament.

In witness hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of April, 1752.

JOHN MARSHALL, Interlined before signing. [SEAL.] BENJAMIN ROLLINS, WILLIAM HOUSTON, AUGUSTINE SMITH, witnesses. Probated May 26, 1752, and Eliza, his relict, and Thomas Marshall qualified as executors.

John Marshall was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia about 1732. He is said to have married Jane Guisenbury. He was appointed an executor of his father's Will, but failed to qualify. His father died in 1752 and John was then, perhaps, a minor. He came to Bourbon County, Kentucky, at an early day. He must have died about the year 1800. His name does not appear upon the records of Bourbon County.

John Marshall's Will, Woodford County, Kentucky, Will Book C, pg 283:
In the name and mercy of God, amen, I, John Marshall of the County of Woodford and state of Kentucky, considering that I am well advanced in years and finding myself, at this time, of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this present writing my last will and testament, that is to say after recommending my soul to the bounteous reception of an heavenly redeemer.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Whittington...
Next I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth January...
Next I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Marshall...
Next I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Marshall...
Lastly I do constitute and appoint my sons, Thomas Marshall, Humphrey Marshall, and James Marshall - and the survivor of them - my executors; but any one of them qualifying should the others or either of them not qualify shall have the power of the whole.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and do publish this my last will and testament this 25th day of March 1809.

John Marshall

[Source: Woodford County Kentucky Court House;
Written: March 25 1809
Recorded: October 1810]* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 30 2023, 20:48:39 UTC