Will books, 1794-1977 (bulk 1794-1816, 1820-1926, 1974-1977) [microform].

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Will books, 1794-1977 (bulk 1794-1816, 1820-1926, 1974-1977) [microform].

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Will books record the county clerk's copy of original wills which were probated in the county court. The wills are used to dispose of the testator's property and estate. Will books may include date of will, names of testator and beneficiaries, value of estate, description of property, amount willed to each heir, date probated, attestation of county court, and date recorded.

15 microfilm reels.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Campbell County was the nineteenth county created in Kentucky. Formed in 1795 from Mason, Scott, and Harrison Counties, it was named for Colonel John Campbell, an early settler. There are presently two county seats, Newport and Alexandria. In addition to these, Wilmington and Visalia also served as county seats. The Campbell County Clerk, whose duties are numerous and diverse, records and maintains various legal instruments and Fiscal Court records. In addition, the cler...