Transcribed 1996 from LDS Microfilm. A note about the name "Lemuel"...Richard Goode had a son named Samuel; however, on each occasion that I have transcribed the name Lemuel, that is what it definitely appeared to be in this document. Although "S's" and "L's" are very often similar and confused in the early handwriting, it was the second letter, which always appeared to be an "e" (with the loop), that determined the final transcription. The only alteration from the original is the capitalization of surnames. Sandra G. Taylor.

Will Book I, p. 72-74
Will Records of Henry County Kentucky

Know all men by their presence that I, Rebecca GOODE, widow and Executrix of Richard GOODE, dec�d, in order that my children may have and enjoy all the benefits and advantages which is contemplated to be given by said husband�s will at my decease Have and by these presents do release transfer and give up to my children Joel GOODE, Lemuel GOODE, Richard GOODE and my sons-in-law William BARTLETT and Harry BARTLETT all my estate both real and personal of every description which I have a claim to under my said husband�s will to them the said Joel GOODE, Lemuel, Richard, William &Harry to them, their heirs and assigns forever except the following Property which I reserve for my own use during life only and after my death to go as herein after mentioned, To wit, Negro Woman Patt and Negro Woman Jude, one feather bed and furniture, Earthen ware, knifes and forks, cupboard, two?,Trunks, flat Iron, Pot, Metal from? jug & Butter Pot, Tin ware, Two flax Hackles, Coffee mill, mony? Scales?, Table, piggon & dipper and one Silver Watch. The Negro woman Jude and her increase two shares of whom? is to go to my son in law William BARTLETT above named, one share in his own right and the other the right of my son Joel who in my presence sold to him. The other woman Patt and her increase together with the other chattel I give at my death to go to my children Except Joel who has received his full portion forever in equal shares, share and share alike, my sons and sons in law having this day taken their shares of said Estate as follows:

Rebecca X (her mark) GOODE

To: [Note: The money amounts have not been included here]

William BARTLETT One Bed & furnishings
Joel GOODE one Do
H[ar]ry BARTLETT one do
Lemuel GOODE one     do
Richard GOODE one     do
William BARTLETT One pair of Steel yards
Richard GOODE One hand saw
Lemuel GOODE One Shot Gun
Joel GOODE & William BARTLETT 1 Gun Fork? [Lock?]
Joel GOODE One Chest
Richard GOODE One Hoe
William BARTLETT One Pot and Hooks
Richard GOODE one drawing Knife
Same One Negro Girl Christienne [Christiana?]
Lemuel GOODE One Negro child delphia
Same and Richard GOOD 100 A_ Land
William BARTLETT 2 Hoes
Joel GOODE One Hoe
Lemuel GOODE one do
Harry BARTLETT one Do
Richard one [Ang?]
Joel GOODE Cash advanced
& Interest two years
Same do paid STEEL & MCCLANE
Same to MCGRAW
Joel GOODE One Waggon
Harry BARTLETT One Negro boy Jacob
William One do man Gelbert
Joel GOODE One do Jack
Same One Negro boy Peter     (Willed)
William BARTLETT One do     do
Lemuel GOODE One Do Eady (Do)
Harry BARTLETT One Girl Esther, Willed
Richard GOODE One boy Ealeds?     Same
Same One dark bay Horse
William BARTLETT One bay horse
Joel GOODE One hip shot horse
Lemuel GOODE One sorrel mare
Joel GOODE One bald Horse
Henry BARTLETT One bright bay do
William One blind mare
Lemuel GOODE One red and black heifer
Same two Axes
Same two Ploughs
Same one Trou?
Same three Hoes
Same 19 head of Hogs
Same One pair Geer
Same One Grind Stone

EXPLANATIONS of Amounts: [p. 75]
Joel GOODE - �226.18.6
William BARTLETT incl. note of Lemuel GOODE - �135.8.6
Harry BARTLETT - �135..3
Lemuel GOODE - �153.7
Richard GOODE - �150.1

August 21, 1805
WE the undersigned children and legatees of Richard GOODE do agree to stand to and abide by the above and foregoing division of Estate.