Lenox Rose’s last will, dated August 28, 1806, bequeaths his estate to his wife Sarah Rose during her widowhood, with a provision that if she remarries, she will receive only certain items. The remainder of his estate is to be equally divided among their six children. Sarah is appointed as the executor of the will. The document was witnessed by William Cross, Isaac Davis, and Edward Williams, and was validated in court in October 1806.
This indenture made this 28th day of August 1806.
I, Lenox Rose being weak in body but of sound in memory and knowing it is
appointed for all men to die, do make this my last will and testament. Item,
I lend to my beloved wife Sarah Rose, all my estate both movable and
immovable during her widowhood. But if she should marry then and in that
case, I give her my beloved wife her chairs, bed and furniture. And the
balance of my estate I give to my six children to be equally divided among
them. I do by these present appoint Sarah Rose my beloved wife my executor.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of us, William Cross, Isaac
Davis, and Edward Williams.
Lenox Rose ( seal )
Muhlenberg County Sct.
Oct. Term 1806
The above last will and testament of Lenox Rose dec'd was exhibited into
court and proved by the oaths of Isaac Davis and William Cross subscribing
witness thereunto and ordered to be recorded.
Att. Chas. F. Wing
Source: Muhlenburg County Kentucky Will Book 1, pages 64-65