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    3. This came to me from a newly-found cousin, Barb Coons, a descendant of Young's daughter Elizabeth (b. abt 1800 NC, m. John Wesley Mathis) The notes in parentheses are from Barb's distant cousin who sent her this information from Muhlenberg Co. -Carolyn <Muhlenberg County KY Abstracts of Wills and Administrations by Marian G. Hammers. Richard Cash, will, of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, dated 29 Aug 1823. To sons John Cash, Isriah (sic), William Cash, Richard Cash, Jonathan Cash and Sarah Lovelace, daughter Ruth Cash and her son Nelson Cash. The executors: David Summers and John Morgan. Witnesses: Valentine Whitmer and Charles Morgan. Proved Dec County Court 1824. (Dorann's note: Would Sarah Lovelace be the w/o Young Lovelace? Assume so.) John Lovelace, deceased. Appraisal of estate by John Vickers, William Moore and Ralph Vickers. 25 Aug 1826. Approved Dec County Court. Book II. pp. 387-388. John Lovelace, deceased. Sale Bill, Elizabeth Jordan, Administratrix. Approved Dec County Court 1826. Book II. pp 388-389. John Lovelace, deceased. Settlement. Administrator Elizabeth Jordan. Commissioners were Peter Shaver and John Vickers. Approved Nov County Court 1827. Book II. pp. 435-436. Lewis Reno, Will, of Muhlenberg County, KY, dated 19 Nov 1845. To daughter Elizabeth James, to daughter Milly K. Lovelace, to daughter Fanny L. Finch and to granddaughters Sally A. Kincheloe, Mary E. Kincheloe, Hannah T. Kincheloe and Clara L. Kincholoe (sic), the children of his deceased daughter Clara Kincheloe. Executors were Samuel James, William Finch and Henderson Lovelace. Witnesses: Alfred M. Jackson and Lewis McCown. Proven Jan County Court 1846. Book III. pp. 76-77. Richard Cash, deceased. Inventory, 18 Dec 1824 by William Martin, Martin Roark, and Valentine Whitmer. John Morgan, executor. Approved Jul County Court 1825. Book II. p. 320 John Standley, Will, of Muhlenberg County, KY, dated 09 Jun 1841. To wife Nancy Standley, to have "my place I now live on containing 75 ac patented to John Standley during her life." Mentions "three oldest boys," to Isaac Standley 100 ac of land patented to Farny Standley, to Polly Csh, to John Standley, to Moses Standley, to Mahala Standley, to Nancy Standley, and to Joseph Standley "what I left to his mother and at her death is to be his." Executor: Barnnihes (sic) Wilkins and Moses Standley. Witnesses: B.E. Oates, Janus Arnett and Janus Arnett, Jr. Proven 17 Jul 1841 Muhl County Court. Book II, p. 236. (Note: there were no Lovelaces nor Cashes in the index for Will Book 4, Muhl Co, 1877-1922.) Muhlenberg County Kentucky Deed Books 1-5 Abstracts 1798-1823 by Brenda Collier Doss. Deed Book 1-2. 1798-1809. p. 116. 02 Aug 1805. Vachel Lovelace sold to Elias Lovelace, Jr., both of Muhlenberg County KY, for 500 pounds, four horses, all my cattle, hogs and other stock, all household and kitchen furniture of every description. All debts, dues and demands against others by me. Signed Vachel Lovelace. Wit: C.F. Wing Deed Book 5, p. 12. 05 Aug 1818. Thomas Irvin sold to George Lovelace, both of Muhl Co KY, for $30, 30 ac on Isaac Creek. Signed Thomas Irvin. Deed Book 5, p. 20. 05 Aug 1819. George Lovelace, assignee of David Rhoads, sold to Thomas Irvin, all of Muhl Co KY, for $90, 60 ac on Isaacs Creek. Signed George Lovelace Deed Book 5, p. 156. 13 Nov 1819. George Lovelace sold to Charles Summers, both of Muhl Co KY, for $745, 149 ac on Isaacs Creek. Signed George Lovelace and Polly Lovelace. Wintesses John Morgan and William Oates. On p. 257, same date, Polly, w/o George Lovelace, relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 5, p. 272. 26 Nov 1821. John Walston sold to James Phelps, both of Muhl Co KY, for $18.63, 100 bushels of corn, 16 hoggs, 2 beds and furniture, 2 pots, 1 skillet and 50 ac on waters of Isaacs Creek. Adjoining John Hutson and John Cash. Pay James Weir $18.63. Signed John Walston. Deed Book 5, p. 303. 15 Sep 1821. Fereby Edens, Benjamin Rhoades and Sally his wife, Ezekiel Edens, Andrew ONeal & Nancy his wife, Elias Lovelace and Susanna his wife, Elias Edens, Walter Lovelace and Polly his wife, Hannah Edens and James Edens, representatives of James Edens, deceased, sold to Thomas Uzzell for $5, 100 ac in Muhlenberg County KY. Signed: Fereby Edens, Benjamin Rhoades, Sally Rhoades, Ezekiel Edens, Andrew ONeal, Ann ONeal, Elias Lovelace, Susannah Lovelace, Elias Edens, Walter W. Lovelace, Polly Lovelace, Hannah Edens and James Edens. Witnesses: Hector McNeill and Catharine Housman. Deed Book 5, p. 345. 15 Aug 1822 John Cash sold to John Hutson, both of Muhl Co KY, for $46, 23 ac. Signed John Cash. Witnesses Sikes Garris and W. Oates. On p. 346 Elizabeth, w/o John Cash, relinquished her right of dower. - - - - - Muhlenberg County Kentucky Deed Books 6-10 Abstracts, 1823-1842 by Brenda Collier Doss Deed Book 6, p. 498. 31 Mar 1828. Thomas Downs and Elizabeth his wife, of Daviess County, KY, sold to Elizabeth Lovelace, Daniel Lovelace and Mary Lovelace, heirs of John Lovelace, decd, and Elizabeth Jordan, of Muhl Co KY, for $300, 200 ac on Pond River in Muhlenberg County. Benjamin Worthington corner. Signed Thomas Downs. Deed Book 7, p. 330. 27 Apr 1831. David Campbell sold to Young Lovelace, both of Muhl Co KY, for $50, 5 ac on Jarrels Creek. William Martin line. Signed David Campbell and Margaret Campbell. Deed Book 8, p. 169. 19 Aug 1832. Benjamin Rhoads and Sally his wife, Ezekiel Edens and Polly his wife, Elias Lovelace and Susanna his wife, Walter Lovelace and Polly h is wife, Jeremiah Adams and Hannah his wife, James G. Edens and Mary his wife, Andrew ONeal and Nancy (Ann) his wife, and Elizabeth Cargil, late wife of Elias Edens, decd, all of Graves County, KY, sold to Isaiah Cash of Muhl Co KY, for $150, 300 ac on Pond River in Muhl Co KY. Thomas Uzzell corner. Part of 400 ac conveyed to the heirs of James Edens, decd by Charles Fox Wing as Commissioner of Muhl Co Circuit Court, 01 Jun 1820. Deed Book 8, p. 468. 27 Jun 1836. Alexandeer H. Lovelace sold to James Rothrock, both of Muhl Co KY, for $1 as security on 2 notes each $115, one-half ac in or adjacent to Greenville. Signed Alexander H. Lovelace. Deed Book 10, p. 37. 18 Aug 1840. Ephraim M. Brank and Mary C. his wife sold to Dabney A. Martin, all of Muhl Co KY, for $120, 3/4 ac adjoining lot where Henderson Lovelace now resides. Signed Ephraim M. Brank and Mary C. Brank. Deed Book 10, p. 232. 29 Jul 1841. Young Lovelace and Anna his wife sold to their sons Alexander H. Lovelace and Jackson Lovelace, all of Muhl Co KY, for love and affection, and $500, 380 ac on Elk Pond Creek. Duran Alcock corner. William Martin line. 190 ac where I live including farm and buildings to Alexander H. Lovelace and the remaining 190 ac to Jackson Lovelace. Retaining a life estate for me and Ann my wife. Signed Young Lovelace and Ann Lovelace. (p. 234, same date, Ann relinquished her right of dower. (Dorann's note: this was in lieu of a will.) Deed Book 10, p. 267. 04 Sep 1841. Dabney A. Martin bought from Jackson Lovelace, both of Muhl Co KY, for $89.59 and $40.24, all growing crop of tobacco. Signed Jackson Lovelace. Witness E.W. Martin. Deed Book 10, p. 269. 04 Sep 1841. Jackson Lovelace sold to Vachel L. Dillingham, both of Muhl Co KY, for note of $165.76 to James Weir and $1, 50 ac. Conveyed by William Campbell. All growing crop of corn, man's saddle, ladies saddle, 12 split bottom chairs, all cupboard ware, all furniture. Signed Jackson Lovelace. Witness Burris E. Pittman and William G. Jones. (Dorann's note: sounds like Jackson was selling out to move!) Muhlenberg County Kentucky Deed Books 11-14 Astracts 1841-1850 by Brenda Collier Doss. Deed Book 11, p. 25. 10 Feb 1842. Benjamin Davis and Elizabeth (late Lovelace) his wife, and Andrew Rickard and Mary Ann (late Lovelace) his wife, both daughters of John Lovelace, sold to John Vickers for $100, 100 acres on Cypress Creek. Patenteted to John Lovelace. Wm. M. Moore and David T. Short, Justices of the Peace. Deed Book 11, p. 110. 20 Aug 1842. Jackson Lovelace sold to James Weir and Edward R. Weir notes. Security Vachel L. Dillingham and Young Lovelace. 50 ac bought of William Campbell, all tobacco, corn crops. Deed Book 11, p. 262. 23 Mar 1843. Alexander H. Lovelace and Milly K. his wife sold to Edward Kingsley for $700, a lot in Greenville. Purchased from James Rothrock. Milly K. Lovelace relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 11, p. 314. 23 Aug 1842. Jackson Lovelace sold to Alexander H. Lovelace for $273.01, 308 acres on Elk Pond Creek. Duran Alcock corner. William Martin line. Deed Book 11, p. 435. No date (fall of 1843) Thomas Terry appointed attorney for Alexander H. Lovelace, Jackson Lovelace, Fielding Foster and Diliah (sic) his wife, William W. Martin and Mary Ann his wife, John W. Mathis and Elizabeth his wife, Elisha Hancock and Susan his wife and Sanford Fuller, heirs of Young Lovelace. Witnesses Barnett Eades and James Terry. Deed Book 11, p. 470. 25 Dec 1843. Fielding Foster and Deliah his wife, Elisha Hancock and Susannah his wife, John W. Mathis and Elizabeth his wif, Jackson Lovelace, Alexander H. Lovelace and Sanford Fuller, heirs of Young Lovelace, deceased, sold to William W. Martin for $35, land on Jarrels Creek. Signed Thomas Terry, Atny in Fact. Deed Book 11, p. 510. 25 Dec 1843. (The above heirs of Young Lovelace plus William W. Martin and Mary his wife sold 65 acres on Jarrel Creek. $15. to Moses M. Rice.) Deed Book 13, p. 282. 11 Feb 1848. William J. Lovelace sold to Henry Lucas, for notes, personal property. Estate of Russell McRery and Ezekiel Fleming. Daniel Lindsley, administrator of James H. Lindsley, decd. William Mesick. Witness John G. Gooch. Above are most of the Lovelace deeds. I omitted some either because they were duplicates (so far as information is concerned) or were not relevant. Muhlenberg County Kentucky Order Book 5, p. 18, 25 Jul 1842. Thomas Terry was appointed administrator of the estate of Young Lovelace, deceased, with James Rothrock and William W. Martin his security. Bond $1,200. William Martin, Thomas Martin, Barnet Eades and Samuel Wilkins were appointed appraisers of estate.>

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