Sarah (Collins ?) Leech was born 1738 in South Carolina, and died 1809 in Caldwell County, Kentucky. She married John Leech, son of David Leech.
Notes for Sarah (Collins ?) Leech: WILL OF SARAH LEECH September 27, 1809, Calloway County, Kentucky
In the name of God Amen I Sarah Leech of Caldwell County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, being weak in body but sound in memory, do make this my last will and testament. I first commit my soul to God that gave it. As to my worldly goods I give and bequeath as follows: To my son David Leech one dollar, also my daughter Jane Vaughn one dollar, also to my daughter Ellender Underwood one dollar, also to my son William one dollar, also to my daughter Susannah Loftis one dollar. Also to my son John one dollar. Also to my Joseph all the notes and bonds that I have against him in the hands of Jonah Watson I give to him after my death. Also to my son James all the notes and bonds that I have against him I give to him after my death. Also I give to my son Joseph's daughter Jean one cow and double wove bed cover, one pewter dish and Baron. Also the remainder of my stock and shelf affairs I give to my son James. Also I give to my grandson John Leech, son of James Leech, all my half of the land he now lives on, which he is to make a title to. Also I give to my granddaughter, Sarah Young my best feather bed. Also to my daughter, Ellender Underwood my other bed and furniture of each bed and all my wearing clothes for them to divide between themselves. Also I allow my daughter in law Martha Leech to have my saddle if she has not got one before my death if she has my desire it to be given to granddaughter Sarah Young.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 27th September 1809.
Her Sarah (x) Leech Mark In presence of Wm Leech Joseph Leech x, James T White x
Caldwell County __January Term 1810. I John H. Phelps, Clerk of said Court do certify that the written last will and testament of Sarah Leech deceased was produced in open court on this day and proven by the oaths of Joseph Leech and James T White two subscribing Witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded, and that a true copy stands of Record in my office. Given under my hand this 1st day of January 1810 Jn H. Phelps
More About Sarah (Collins ?) Leech: Maiden Name: Maiden name is thought to be Collins but this is has not been proven..
Children of Sarah (Collins ?) Leech and John Leech are:
David Leech, b. Bef. 1760, South Carolina, d. 1839, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
+Jane Leech, b. 1762, Spartanburg county, South Carolina, d. Bef. 1839.
Ellender Leech, b. 1764, Spartanburg county, South Carolina, d. date unknown.
John Leech, b. January 09, 1778, South Carolina, d. 1848.
+William Leech, b. Abt. 1775, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, d. June 06, 1836, Texas - killed in action.
Joseph Leech, b. 1776, South Carolina, d. December 22, 1854, Caldwell County, Kentucky - age 79.
+James Leech, b. 1779, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [Old Ninty-six District], d. 1863, Graves County, Kentucky.
+Susannah Leech, b. October 16, 1783, South Carolina, d. July 24, 1848, Greenville county, South Carolina.
Sarah (Collins ?) Leech (b. 1738, d. 1809)
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