Will of Reuben Ballard
8 Sep 1820, probated November Term 1820 Warren Co KY

I, Reuben Ballard, of the County of Warren and Commonwealth of Kentucky, being
of sound mind, etc. As to the property it is pleased God to bless me with, I
dispose of in manner and form following, to wit: After paying my funeral
expenses and some compensation to my daughter, Bethsheba Potts, to make her
satisfaction for her trouble with me in my illness. Item - I having conveyed
by deed to my son Bently Ballard one hundred and five acres of land, I
consider it is his full share of my estate. Item - Having given to my son
William Ballard the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid, and the
balance in payment of his debts which I consider to be in full of his share of
my property.
Item - To my son John Ballard I bequestth the sum of  seventy five dollars.
Item - I give to my granddaughter Polly Ballard the bed and furniture I now
possess. Item - Whereas I have some money due me by bonds, to wit: one bond on
Moses Clark for the sum of $305.00, to wit one bond on son John Ballard for
$95, to wit one other bond on John Ballard given to Phenis Cox for the sum of
$125 subject to two credits amounting to $39, to wit one bond on Johnathan
Potts for the sum of $13 which sums when collected, my will and desire is may
be equally divided amongst my following children, Cloe Alexander, Loving
Ballard, John Ballard, Bethsheba Potts, Beda Millar.  I also give my daughter
Bidda Miller my horse, saddle and bridle. Lastly, I nominate, constitute and
appoint my son Bently Ballard, and Jonathan Potts executors to this my last
will and testament. P.S. Loving Ballard is to have my big coat and his son
Reuben my hat. Wit: Jno. Loving and Jos. Feland Will proved by oath of John
Loving and Joseph Feland, and ordered to be recorded

Warren County Kentucky, Will book B, 1820, page 336