With approximately 150 surnames indexed, the will abstracts found in this book were taken from Will Books as found in the Clerk's office of Jefferson County, Kentucky. All spellings and abbreviations are listed as found in the original books.

Each abstract includes all names mentioned in the original will including (when applicable) spouse, children, nephews, friends, executors and witnesses. Once the will book, page number and date is known, the researcher can write to Jefferson County, Kentucky to obtain copies of the original will.

Example of Information Contained in this Publication

CROGHAN, William, Will Book #2, Page 229
Dated 27 Aug, 1822, Recorded 12 May, 1823
Wife: Lucy Croghan
Sons: John, William, George, Nicholas, Charles
Daughters: Ann H., Eliza C.
Nephew: Nicholas Clark
Grand Nephew: William Clark (Son of Nicholas)
Relationship Not Given: Emelia Clarke
Executor of Estate: Lucy Croghan, John Croghan, George Croghan, William Croghan, Nicholas Croghan, and Charles Croghan
Witnessess: Charles M. Thurston, Fortunatus Cosby, and Worden Pope

Surnames for WILLS Found in This Publication

The surnames listed below are for WILLS ONLY. Heirs, executors, and witnessess are not included in this list.
* After the surname indicates over 5 DIFFERENT first names are listed under the surname.
** After the surname indicates over 10 DIFFERENT first names are listed under the surname.

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KEARNEY KEEN KELL KENNEDAY KIRK KNOEDLER

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