Silas Harlan was one of the brave men who fought the British and Indians during the Battle of Blue Licks on August 19, 1782. Silas was one of the four majors in battle, along with Edward Bulger, Hugh McGary and Levi Todd. Silas was one of the casualties of the battle You can read more about this battle in a previous post from July 26, 2018 – https://kentuckykindredgenealogy.com/2018/07/26/slaughter-of-kentuckians-at-the-battle-of-blue-licks/
Silas was born March 17, 1753, in Berkeley County, Virginia, the son of George Harlan and Ann Hunt. He left his estate to his three brothers – Jehu, Elijah and James.
Of the three witnesses to the will only Jeremiah Briscoe was living when the will was produced in court. Charles Ferguson also died during the battle. I am not sure when Jacob Harlan died.
Will of Silas Harlan
Lincoln County Will Book A
Page 2
In the name of God, Amen. I, Silas Harlan, of the County of Kentucky and Colony of Virginia, being of perfect mind and memory make this my last Will and Testament. My Estate I bequeath and dispose of in manner and form following.
First. To my brother Jehu Harlan I give and bequeath all that is due to me from Stephen Harlan of my father’s estate. Also to my brother Elijah Harlan my part of the tract of land that he is now in possession of. Also to my brother James Harlan all the remainder of my estate, real and personal and whom I do hereby constitute and appoint the whole and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament. And I do hereby utterly revoke, disallow and disannul all former bequests, wills and legacies by me heretofore in any wise left or made, declaring, ratifying this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty.
Silas Harlan, his seal
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the within named Silas Harlan to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us –
Jeremiah Briscoe, Charles Ferguson, Jacob Harlan
Page 3
At a Court held for Lincoln County the 22nd day of January 1783
This instrument of writing was exhibited in Court as the last Will and Testament of Silas Harlan, deceased, and proved by the oath of Jeremiah Briscoe, the only surviving witness and ordered to be recorded. Test. William May, Clerk, Lincoln County
Categories: Old Wills
heading may need to be August 19 1782 and hyperlink in email may need to be:
https://kentuckykindredgenealogy.com/2018/07/26/slaughter-of-kentuckians-at-the-battle-of-blue-licks/
rather than:
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Creed,
Thank you for catching my error in the title! I had already changed the hyperlink, although it is incorrect for those who are subscribed! Trying to finish too quickly!
Phyllis