Rebecca Bell’s last will and testament, dated August 3, 1878, states that all her debts should be settled and her property, both real and personal, is to be divided equally between her two daughters, Sarah and Cynthia Bell. The will was witnessed by M.C. Hay and G.M. Fohl, and was proven in court during the September Term of 1878, subsequently recorded by Clerk John E. Reno.
I, Rebecca Bell, being sound in mind and of disposing memory do make this my last will and testament.
First, I desire all my just debts to be paid.
2nd I give and bequeath all my property both real personal and mixed to my two daughters Sarah Bell and Cynthia Bell to be divided equally between them.
In testimony whereof I have thereunto subscribed my name this August 3rd, 1878.
Rebecca (X) Bell
Witness: M.C. Hay and G. M. Fohl
State of Kentucky
Muhlenberg County Court Sct
September Term 1878
The foregoing last will and testament of Rebecca Bell deceased was produced in court and proven to be the act and deed of the said Rebecca Bell by the oaths of M.C. Hay and G.M. Fohl the two subscribing witnesses thereto and the same was ordered to be recorded which is now done accordingly.
John E. Reno, Clerk
Source: Muhlenburg County Kentucky Will Book 4, page 18.