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1840, Kentucky Will Including His Slaves

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Last Will and Testament Including His Slaves

November 3, 1840, Last Will and Testament of Josepth McKein Including His Slaves, Bourbon County, Kentucky, Choice Very Fine.
12.5" x 7.5", 2 pages, written in blue ink. This last will states that he wishes his land to be sold and the money equally distributed among his children. Interesting is the request that "my three children above named shall have sip of any negros such as they may choose". Not even informing the children of which slaves they will inherit as in most cases, McKein allows his children to pick and choose from the lot he so owns. Written in beautiful dark blue ink, his document has minor tear on the folds and damp staining.



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