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Will

Will Bk e, pg 51; Nelson Co, Ky: source: "The Figg Leaves"; Eulah Haskaarl & Don Matson,
1982; pg 3:

I John Figg of Nelson County and state of Kentucky being of sound mind and disposing memory
but much advance in life and knowing all men must die.

I make this my last will and testament.
first I give to my Beloved wife Elizabeth FIGG the Plantation whereon I now live also all my
household and kitchen furniture except two feather beds one horse two cows and calves and
ten head of hogs (the Stock as named here my wife is to have choice out of all my Stock and
the above property is to be my wifes during her natural lifetime or widowhood and at her
Death the above property or wht may then emain including the plantation is to be sold by my
Executors and the proceeds arising therefrom it to be distributed among my chldren here
named in the following manner to wit: to be distribuited equally among my Sons ANDREW,
NICHOLAS, ROBERT and LEWIS and my Daughters NANCY, HANNAH, and MILLY. I give to my
Daughter ELIZABETH GRAY one dollar. I give my Daughter MARY PORTER one dollar. I give my son
BEN FIGG one dollar. The remaining part of my estate to be equally divided amonks all my
Children except ELIZABETH GRAY, MARY PORTER and my son BEN FIGG. After my Decease i wish all
my Property sold that is not here disposed of by my Executors upon such terms as my
Executors may think proper and I appoint WILLIAM MILLER and DANIEL VITTITOW my Executors to
this my last will and Testament as wittness my hand this 30th day March 1837.

Test: Samuel G. VITTITOW John (his mark) FIGG

At a County Court held in Nelson County on the 14th day of January 1840. The lasw will and
Testament of John Figg dec'd. was exhibited in Court proven by the oaths of Samuel G.
VITTITOW and Thomas R. BAIRD subscribing witneses thereto and ordered to be recorded and
on the motionof William MILLER one of the Executors therein named he having entered into
bond with JAMES CHAMBERS and Samuel G. VITTITOE his securities in the penalty of $2000
conditioned as prescribed by Law and took the oath the law in such case directs.
It is ordered that a certificate of Probate of said Will be granted him in due form.
Attest: Nathl. WICKLIFFE, Clk.

Probate

ESTATE SALE: Estate of John Figg, dec'd, 1840, Nelson Co., KY

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Book 3, pg 105, Nelson Co: pg 4 "Figg Leaves"; Eulah Haskaarl & Don Matson, 1982:

A list of the sale of the personal property of John FIGG dec'd Jany 23d 1840:

2 ploughs - Wm MILLER
1 Scythe - Lewis FIGG
1 Saw & Scythe - Madison BOY
1 Wedge & Hinge - Vincent CAP
1 Lot old iron - Bowman FLORENCE
1 Briar hook - James CRADY
1 hoe - John BEELER
1 hoe - Elizabeth FIGG
1 pair Gears - Lewis FIGG
4 Gums - Wm MILLER
1 Grindstone - Same Same
Clivis Double & Single Trees- Loyd WONSET
1 plough - Lewis FIGG
1 axe - Mrs FIGG
1 Saddle - Nicholas FIGG
1 Cutting Knife & Box- Danl. VITTITO
1 White & Red cos - Elizabeth FIGG
1 calf - Ignatius DAWSON
1 Red Cow - Joseph CAP
1 Bay Mare - Lewis WINSOT
1 Sorrel Colt - Samuel DAVIS
1 Brown Horse - Nicholas FIGG
1 Reap Hook - Silas T. CAP
6 head of sheep - James LAWRENCE
4 head hogs - Bowman FLORENCE
11 head hogs - Joseph CAP
2 head " - Bowman FLORENCE
7 Geese - Silas J. CAP
1 Bed & Furniture - Rilly SMITH
1 Table - Nicholas FIGG
1 Bed & Furniture - Seth DUNCAN
1 Cupboard - Amos D. COY

total: $112.28
William MILLER, Esecutor of John FIGG dec'd

At a County Court held for Nelson County at the Courthouse at Bardstown on the 8th day of
June 1840

This list of Sales of the Estate of John FIGG deceased was returned and ordered to be
recorded.

Attest: Nathaniel Wickliffe, Clk.
[Note by Mary Yoder: Silas T Cap- is same as Silas J. Cap;

Silas J. Cap; father Joseph Cap, son Vincent Cap are all Medcalf/ Metcalfs. They were called
Cap because of the Ferry service they had on the Rolling Fork River.

Joseph "CAP" Medcalf, m Nancy Ann FIGG 1811 Nelson Co; d LaRue Co, KY & is my 3rd GGf 2Xs]

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ESTATE SETTLEMENT: Estate of John Figg, 1851, Nelson Co., KY

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Book 6, pg 532: Nelson Co, Ky; from "FIGG LEAVES"; Eulas Haskaarl & Don Matson, 1982:

A settlement made with Thomas H. MILLER, Executor of William MILLER dec'd who wa Executor of
John FIGG deceased at the office of the Clerk of the Nelson County Court in Bardstown on
Monday the 21th of Jul 1851 pursuant to notice herein filed.

Wiliam MILLER Executor of John FIGG deceased:
To John Figg heirs & devisees

To Amt of Sales reported to County Court: $112.28

1 By voucher paid Wilkinson & Clarey $5.00
2 By voucher paid John B. Boles 10;00
3 By voucher paid Millers & Irwin 11.42
4 By voucher paid R.S. Wilkinson 2.44
5 By voucher paid George S. Miles 1.25
6 By voucher paid John Beeler (approx) 1.00
7 By voucher paid T.E. Hagan C.N.C. 3.50
8 By voucher paid same 3.25
9 By voucher paid same 4.60
10 By voucher paid Silvister Johnson 6.25
11 By voucher paid Clerk N.Court 4.34
12 By voucher paid Jas. Beard Surpart 7.02
13 By voucher paid Borwn & Beard 5.60
14 By voucher paid James Beard 7.48
15 By voucher paid Matthew Greenwell 2.00
16 By voucher paid John Chambers .50
By voucher making his settlement 1.50
By voucher paid Executing Notice .25
Executors Comission 8.00
Clerks Fees for orders & recording Seeltmen 1.00
total 86.40
Leaves for distribution $25.88.

This is devised to his children ANDREW, NICHOLAS, ROBERT, LEWIS, NANCY, HANNAH, MILLY,
seven in number Whis gives to each one the sum of $3.69.
Haden E. Stone PJctCC

At a County Court held for Nelson County on Monday the 9th day of September 1851. The
foregoing Settlement was porduced in Court at the last Term filed and laid over for
exceptions. And now at this Term no Exceptions having been filed thereto the same is
ordered to be recorded.

Att: J. Darwin Elliott, Clerk
pg 6, "Figg Leaves"; Eulah Haskaarl & Don Matson; 1982:

State of Kentucky, Nelson County: SCT:

This day came Isaac CHAMBERS and Joseph ESSEX and made oath that they have been aquainted
with John FIGG SENR. (father of John FIGG, decd.) for many years that they are his neighbors
that John Figg decd who died whilst in the Service of the United States (as an ensign) in
Capt. FARMER'S Company in the Campaign of New Orleans in the years os 1814 & 1815. That sd
John now decd was always reputed to be the Son of sd John FIGG, SENR. and they believe him
to be the sd son of Jhn FIGG SENR. That he was an unmarried man when he died and under the
age of 21 years as they believe.
Isaac CHAMBERS
Joseph ESSEX

Sworn to before me this 20th July 1814.

J CARPENTER, Justice of the Peace for Nelson County

Given also is the pay records from the file of John FIGG, JR.through Dec 19 1816; says:
John FIGG, Ensign; Capt John Farmer's Company, 15th Reg/t Kentucky Militia; WAR OF 1812.
Company Pay Roll: for Nov 10, 1814- May 10, 1815
Roll dated : not dated
Commencement of Service: Nov 10, 1814
Expiration of service: Nov 10, 1814
Expirations of service: Dec 19, 1814
Time paid for 1 mo 8 days
Pay per month 20 dollars
Amount of pay 25.33 cents
Remarks: Davis Weller in lieu of John Figg decsd 19 Dec 1814
signed: Drew
3 Muster Rolls & 1 Company Pay Roll copies on pg 6 & 7 of "Figg Leaves".