The will of Lewis Reno, dated August 28, 1799, bequeaths a mulatto boy named Charles to his daughter Milly Kincheloe and the family plantation to his son Lewis Reno. The remaining estate is left to his wife Elizabeth for her lifetime, after which it will be divided equally among all their children. The will was proven in court on September 1799 by witnesses Isaac Davis and Moses Lucas, and ordered to be recorded.
By the will of God Amen. I being weak and Body but sound In memory Do
constitute and appoint this my last will and Testament
First: I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Milly Kincheloe a mulatto
boy named Charles to her and her Heirs forever. I gave and bequeath to my
son Lewis Reno, the plantation on which I now live to him and his Heirs
forever. The balance of my Estate I give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Elizabeth During her natural life and at her death that my Estate shall be
equally divided amongst all my children.
Signed sealed and Delivered this twenty-eighth day of August, 1799.
Lewis Reno (Seal)
Test.
Isac Davis
Warren Davis
Moses Lucas
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Muhlenberg County Sct.
September Term 1799
The last Will and Testament of Lewis Reno Dec'd was exhibited into court
and proved by the Oaths of Isaac Davis and Moses Lucas; subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Att. Chas F. Wing Clerk
Source: Muhlenburg County Kentucky Will Book 1, page 3.