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Fayette County, Ky. Last will and testament

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07237.05 Author/Creator: Fayette County, Ky. Place Written: Fayette Co., Ky Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 February 1820 Pagination: 11 p. : address, docket ; 32.4 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Cotton, Will. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 4 February 1820. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 12 p.

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