William Robertson's Will

Will Book C, Page 297 Hardin County, Kentucky - written 19 Nov 1819 - probated 9 Oct 1820,
Be it remembered that I William ROBERTSON of Hardin County & State of Kentucky being weak in body but of perfect mind & memory & considerating the uncertainty of this mortal life & being sound judgment thanks to the almighty God for the same; I do make & publish this my last will & testament in manner & form following. viz:
I given & bequeathed to my eldest son Henry ROBERTSON, the sum of 190 dollars.
I have also given & bequeathed to my eldest daughter Nancy KEY a negro girl named Mariah.
I have also given & bequeathed to my son Joshua ROBERTSON one negro boy named Daniel.
I do also give & bequeath to my son Carter ROBERTSON a negro child to keep him or his heirs on or before the 1st day of December 1822 if I have the negro child at that time to give him if not I give him 150 dollars to be paid at the a foresaid.
I give & bequeath to each of the rest of my first wife's children a negro child if I have the child to give if not I give 150 dollars three years between each payment 1st in the 1825 in the year 1828 in the year 1831 & in 1834 each payment to be paid on the 1st of December each child to come in as they stand in the Will, 1st Fanny HILTON next Stephen ROBERTSON next Cayren SMITH then Bethenia ROBERTSON
Lastly, of all I do give & bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy ROBERTSON all the rest of my personal estate goods & (sic) chattle off what kind so ever to have & to hold free & clear from my first wifes children until after her death or marriage then to be equally divided between my last wife, Nancy ROBERTSON & one of the children named Ginny she had before we married which, I grant to have an equal part with the rest.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 19th of November 1819.
Test:
Samuel WATKINS,
Thomas HENDERSON,
Roby HENDERSON. signed William ROBERTSON
Theres one clause I left out of my will that I here add that is for my wife Nancy ROBERTSON to have the liberty of selling anyone the property negros or land to pay debts or any other property. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal 21st day of November 1819.
Test:
Samuel WATKINS,
John OLDHAM,
Martin KEY, Signed: William ROBERTSON
Pg 402, The valuation of property of William ROBERTSON deceased. (several items listed, then total) $1638.82.

Source: Marion Hopper