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Monroe County Indiana IndexWill Books 1-5Abel, Ellas Book 5 Pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Dated 21 Mar 1877 Recorded 6 Feb 1890Daughter- Eliza C. Snodgrass & Margaret E. Howe to have all property-real & personal Exec- None appointed* Wit- L. S. Mitchel, W. W. Wicks, Milton McPhetridge*Codicil - 27 Mar 1883 - names Daughters as exec (Eliza C. Snodgrass & Margaret E. Howe)Abel, Zarelda Book 5 Pages 11, 12Dated 8 Mar 1890 Recorded 24 Apr 1890Daughter- Addie Tuley to have all household goods & real estate; Brother - P. G. Pauley to have gold watch left testatrix by her first husbandAfter death of daughter Addie Tuley estate to be divided between sister Arabella I. Reeves & her 2 daughters Flora & Hattie Reeves Exec- Addie Tuley, daughter Wit- Erwin Grimes, Helton PauleyAbram, Gabriel Book 2 Pages 20, 21Dated 5 Sept 1839 Recorded 17 Sept 18412nd wife- No name - to have personal propertySon- Elias Abram to have all the real estate if he is living at testator's death. If not then real estate to be divided between youngest child of testator by his 2nd wife. Remaining children by 2nd wife to have personal property Exec- John Hiram Abram, Charles B. Abram Wit- Fielden W. Poe, John BakerAcuff, David Book 3 Pages 258-261Dated 20 Apr 1858 Recorded 27 Mar 1865Son-in-law- James C. Freeman all real estate in exchange for care of testator the remainder of his life & his funeral expenses.Children- Personal property to go to Elizabeth Stogsdale (nee Acuff); George Acuff; & Polly Sexton (nee Acuff) to make them equal to what has been given other children; Son- Arnold Acuff Exec- Arnold Acuff, son Wit- Robert C. Foster, Robert AcuffAcuff, Robert Book 3 Pages 147-150Dated 16 July 1859 Recorded 22 Nov 1859Wife- Nancy Acuff to have real & personal property so as to raise the family until youngest child, Michael, is 21. At that time all property sold & proceeds divided between wife & children (no names)Exec- Jesse T. Cox Wit- Robert C. Foster, Davy CarsonAlexander, James J. Book 4 Pages 348-351Dated 13 Feb 1879Recorded 28 Apr 1883Wife- Nancy J. Alexander to have all residue of real estate & personal after these bequests: Daughter- Mary Barnhill to have certain real estate; Sons- James H. Alexander & John T. Alexander - real estate; Daughter- Sarah Crafton - $500.00, she already having been given some real estate Exec- Nancy J. Alexander, wife Wit- Ben P. Adams, William A. ClarkAlexander, John, Sr. Book 3 Pages 59, 60Dated 20 Feb 1851 Recorded 12 Aug 1854Only Daughter- Elizabeth Alexander to have everything as the 2 sons (unnamed) had already been given their share of their father's estate Wit- Mathew M. Alexander, James P. Dodds, J. W. AlexanderAlexander, John A. Book 5 Pages 60, 61, 62, 63Heirs- Hillery Price, husband of testator's sis, Maggie A. Price & their 5 children to wit: Wilbert Price; Oval W. Price; Ross H. Price; John T. Price; Daniel R. Price; Stella Alexander- oldest daughter of brother Joseph Alexander when of age; Flora Alexander, 2nd daughter of brother Joseph Alexander; Mabel Alexander- 3rd daughter of Joseph Alexander; H. Alexander, only son of said Joseph Alexander, last 3 (minors) their mother Phoebe Alexander to have charge of their bequest Exec- Isaac P. Hopewell Wit- Joseph Ward, William StoutAllen, Robert Newton, Sr. Book 4 Pages 131, 132, 133Dated 2 Mar 1876 Recorded 20 Nov 1876Daughter- Eliza Jane Allen; Son- Arthur Patterson Allen; Grandson- Joseph Newton Allen, when he is 21 property to be sold & proceeds to go to following persons towit: Daughters- Sarah Ann Allen; Eliza Jane Allen; Mary Frances Seford; Sons- James Montgomery Allen; *Homer Clay Allen; Robert Newton Allen; Daughter-in-law- Rachel J. Allen, wife of son Arthur Patterson Allen*Homer one place, Henry another Exec- William J. Allen- son-in-law, *Henry Clay Allen Wit- R. M. Gamble, L. I. PeringAnderson, John M. Book 5 Pages 279, 280Dated 11 Feb 1897 Recorded 25 Feb 1897Wife- Minerva Anderson to have all estate her life time. At death of said wife estate to be divided equally among:Daughters- Ada Pearson; Gertrude Nance; Floss Beauchamp But if their individual share exceeds $15,000.00 then each daughter pays the testator's son (?) 33 1/3 dollars. No provision for daughter Mary Butcher or Edward L. Anderson (a son) as each has been given their share previously. Wit- H. F.Woodward, David J. Kinser, E. W. HaneyArmstrong, Rebecca Book 5 Pages 512, 513, 514 Dated 23 Sept 1902 Recorded 14 Oct 1902 Heirs- Mallie S. Skirvin; Sisters- Lydia M. Stewart of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Mattie G. Armstrong, deceased; children of Mollie S. Skirvin & Abraham F. Skirvin viz.: Ross Skirvin; Bessie Skirvin; Lydia Skirvin; Clyde Skirvin; Roland Skirvin Exec- Monroe Miller Wit- Dr. John P. Tourner, James B. WilsonAshbaugh, Jacob Book 3 Pages 408, 409, 410Dated 1 Sept 1869 Recorded 23 Nov 1869Wife- ? to have 1/3 of personal property Son- Thomas Benton Ashbaugh - 2/3 of personal effects, 2/3 of all real estate; Daughters- Nancy Jane - $100.00; Elizabeth - $100.00 Exec- None named Wit- Thomas C. Sandy, Samuel B. MartinAshbaugh, John L. Book 4 Pages 285-288Dated 12 July 1872 Recorded 31 Mar 1881Wife- Nancy Ashbaugh to have some real estate & all personal Daughters- Louisa Jane Williams - certain real estate; Casandra Catharine Smith - certain real estate (wife of John Smith); Son(?)- James S. Wilson - real estateIf wife need assistance in caring for property call on W. S. Walker Exec- None named Wit- Ware S. Walker, Benjamin ReynoldsAshbaugh, Joseph Book 3 Pages 43, 44Dated 25 Aug 1853 Recorded 3 Jan 1854Wife- Mary Ashbaugh to have real estate & personal propertySon- Andrew Jackson Ashbaugh to have real estate after his mother's death & he to pay the other heirs $10.00 or $12.00 each Exec- Joseph Ashbaugh, son Wit- Wm. C. McCormick, B. R. ByersBabbitt, Thomas S. Book 5 Pages 391-394Dated 19 Feb. 1895 Recorded 5 April 1895 – Dayton, O. Recorded 7 Dec. 1899Heirs- Edwin D. Babbitt, brother; Emily A. Miner, sister; Frank B. Babbitt, nephew; Clarence H. Babbitt, nephew; William T. Herman, brother-in-law; his wife Sarah W. Herman; The Board of Relief of Disabled Presbyterian Ministers; American Home Missionary Society; Henry N. Herrman (?); Anna B. Darst- Daughter Exec- Anna B. Darst, daughter, William T. Herman, brother-in-law Wit- Geo A. Weidman, Clyde C. MinerBaker, Delilah Book 4 Pages 292, 293Dated 25 Mar 1874 Recorded 16 Apr 1881Husband- Kasper Baker 1/2 of certain real estate & all other property Exec- None named Wit- M. P. Harvison, D. J. HodgesBaker, Howard A. Book 4 Pages 365, 366Dated 5 Nov 1883 Recorded 28 Mar 1884Wife- Elizabeth Baker to have all property Exec- Elizabeth Baker- wife Wit- H. A. Richey, William GilesBaker, Jacob Book 3 Pages 1, 2Dated 30 Apr 1851 Recorded 12 May 1851Wife- Nancy Baker & her children to have certain real estate her life time. At death of said wife, the south half of said land to go to her children & the north half to testator's son Son- Henry Baker; Daughter- Sarah Jane to get other real estate; Son- Daniel Baker - a horse Exec- Malden Baker- friend, Eli Lundy- friend Wit- William N. Roseberry, Charley DayBalduff, John M. Book4 Pages 518, 519Dated 24 Nov 1884 Recorded 31 Mar 1888Niece- Minnie Balduff in return for her kindness & care of testator for last 8 years is to have all property real & personal Exec- None named Wit- John E. Harris, Henry A. HoltzmanBanta, David D. Book 5 Pages 246-249Dated 18 Feb 1896 Recorded 15 Apr 1896Wife- ? has her own estate so testator wills her nothing with her approval but he does leave her real estate & personal items (see will) Daughter- Mabel to have property in Franklin, Ind.; Sons- George & Charles - real estate & personal items; Grandson- Mart, fishing tackle; To Franklin College, some newspapers Exec- None Wit- Morton C. Hunter, Robert J. AleyBarrett, Hazlett S. Book 4 Pages 108, 109, 110Dated 7 Oct 1875 Recorded 6 May 1876Wife- Elizabeth Ann to have use of entire estate her life time. At death of said wife estate to go to the lawful heirs.Exec- Elizabeth Ann Barrett- wife Wit- Peter C. Sciscoe, Joseph D. HandyBates, Wylie L. Book 4 Pages 234, 235Dated 21 Aug 1877 Recorded 20 Mar 1880Wife- Susan Bates to have all of property after debts, etc. Exec- Susan Bates - wife Wit- Columbus Browning, James R. ParisBatterton, David Book 3 Pages 324, 325, 326Dated 25 Sept 1861 Recorded 7 Feb 1867Wife- Amanda M. Batterton to have residue of property after debts, etc, for the means of raising the child (minor). After death of said wife estate to be divided equally among the children taking into consideration advancements made to the older ones (no names) Exec- Amanda M. Batterton - wife Wit- Johnson McCollough, Milton McFetridgeBatterton, Henry Book 1 Pages 48, 49, 50Dated 25 Oct 1831 Recorded 27 Feb 1832Wife- Susannah Batterton to have all of estate to raise the childrenChildren- William Batterton; Peter Batterton; Thomas Batterton; David Batterton; George Batterton; Sally Williams; Eliza Hardesty; James Batterton; Nancy Dubois; Henry Batterton; John Batterton; Granville Batterton; Mary Jane Batterton Exec- Susannah Batterton, wife; James Batterton, son Wit- Sophronia A. Beck, William AlexanderBaxter, Joseph Book 3 p 122Dated 27 Sept 1858 Recorded 9 Oct 1858Wife- Margaret Baxter to have all of estate real & personalBrothers - Benjamin Baxter to have $1.00; Thomas Baxter - $1.00 Exec- Margaret Baxter- wife, Samuel Junkins Wit- David Catheart, W. B. H. HutsinpilerBayley, James Book 1 Pages 4, 5Dated 17 Aug 1818 Recorded ?Wife- Elizabeth Bayley to have all personal property & real estate Children- Holland Bayley, son; Sarah, daughter; John Bayley, son; Joanna McHolland, daughter; Thomas Bayley, son; Chesley D. Bayley, son; Nancy Chandler, daughter; James Bayley, son; William Bayley, son; Betsy Bayley, daughter; Lucinda Bayley, daughter All above children $1.00 each. At death of wife estate to go to children Exec- Chesley D. Bayley, son Wit- James Matlock, Nathaniel Clark Gilbert JosephBeckett, William J. Book 5 Pages 222, 223, 224Dated 5 Aug 1895 Recorded 12 Aug 1895Having no bros testator gives his only sister Ann S. Smith his estateExec- John K. AndersonWit- Case Wadley, I. T. Smith, James B. ClarkBell, Tarlton Book 1 Pages 56, 57, 58 Ltd 28 May 1831 Recorded?Wife- Margaret Bell to have all land, house & household goods & stock of every sort in order to raise the children (no names); Little Son- John Leland Bell to have the family Bible Exec- Benjamin Parks Wit- Ellis Stone, Francis HallBender, William Book 3 Pages 402, 403Dated 1 May 1869 Recorded 16 Oct 1869Wife- Elizabeth to have her lawful dowerNewton Bender to have a coltChildren & Heirs- William Bender, Jr.; John J. Bender; Deborah Wampler; Henry J. Bender; Elizabeth Ping; James B. Bender All above heirs by 1st wife Exec- James B. Bender Wit- Isaac A. Chandler, Henry C. WamplerBeneger, Jacob Book 9 Pages 123, 124, 125Dated 7 May 1834 Recorded 20 Apr 1850Wife- Margaret Beneger use of home place & all personal items her life time Son- David Beneger - real estate Balance of property to: Daughters- Sophia Pindle; Elizabeth Linder; Susan Hutsonpiller; Sons- Philip Beneger; John Beneger; Jacob Beneger; Joseph Beneger Exec- Luke Ward, John H. Beneger, son Wit- Luke Ward, William BeneyBennett, Mansfield Book 4 Pages 221, 222Dated 31 Aug 1877 Recorded 7 June 1879Wife- Elizabeth Bennett to have all real estate & all personal property. At death of said wife estate to go to children (no names) & GranddaughterGranddaughter, Genevia BennettExec- Elizabeth Bennett, wifeWit- Mathew Floyd, Theodore ThrasherBennett, Samuel Book 4 Pages 479, 480, 481(Will set aside - see Pages 425, 426, 427 for will)Dated 28 Jan 1885 Recorded 28 Jan 1885Samuel Bennett, exec of will of Samuel Bennett defendant sued by heirs to set aside will Heirs- Jahue Bennett; Rebecca Smith; Mary C. Taylor; Sarah A. Johnson; Mary C. Beard; Samuel Bennett, Jr.; Eliza A. Beard; Wm H. Bennett; Mary J. McGlothland; Lewis Buchannonp Comodore P. Moore; Edward N. Moore; Elizabeth MooreCivil action against will of Samuel Bennett to set aside his willBennett, Samuel Book 4 Pages 425, 426, 427Dated 26 Jan 1885 Recorded 8 Feb 1886Wife- Mary Jane Bennett to have real estate & personal property Sons- Jahue Bennett; William Bennett; Samuel Bennett, Jr. have promised to take care of testator's wife & make no charge for same Exec- William Bennett, son, Samuel Bennett, Jr., son Wit- R. W. Carr, Elisha M. LoweryBerry, John Marr Book 4 Pages 236-241Wife- Angeline P. Berry to have the $1200.00 left her by the will of her Uncle Peter Borrelar (?), deceasedLiving Children- Susanna Mitchell, a widow; Lucretia Campbell, wife of William Campbell of Chariton, Iowa; George Berry, Owen Co., Ind.; Ellen Badger, wife of Samuel Badger of Lucas Co., Iowa; William M. Berry of Chariton, Iowa; John M. Berry & Francis M. Berry, latter two living with testator; Son- Alexander Berry, deceased, has 2 sons, Benjamin F. Berry & Alexander Berry both of Iowa; Greene Berry, deceased, several children names unknown to testator but all live in Iowa Exec- John D. Mayfield - wife's brother Wit- William H. Curry, M. L. SnodgrassCodicil - 23 Dec 1879 - Angeline Berry, wife of John M. Berry has died. Testator's feeble son John M. Jr. in poor health so the farm home not to be sold for 5 yrs. Wit- John D. Coffey, John G. CoffeyBerry, Mathias Book 2 Pages 133, 134Dated 7 Jan 1850 Recorded 29 June 1850Wife- ? to have all personal property & real estate her life time. At death of wife all property sold & proceeds divided among all the children (no names)Granddaughter- Sarah Hewett to have $8.00 Exec- Felix G. Hile Wit- Lawson Huett, William J. SparksBerry, William Book 1 Pages 8, 9, 10Dated 17 Sept 1822 Recorded 23 Nov 1822Wife- Not namedOlder Children- Hannah, daughter; William Berry, son; Green Berry, son; Daughter Hannah's children; daughter Ally; Other Children- Nancy (disabled), daughter; John Berry, son; Other children mentioned - minors to be kept on the farm & given all possible schooling Exec- Joseph Berry, brother, William Berry, son Wit- John A. Gwins (?), William Barton, Jonathan NicholsBiddle, Wm M. Book 4 Pages 14, 15, 16, 17 (of Borough of Carlisle Co., Cumberland, Penn.)Dated 26 Oct 1854 Recorded 5 Mar 1855 in Cumberland Co. PennRecorded 30 Sept 1873 in Ind. Wife- Julia M. Biddle to have all real estate in Penn. & Ind. & all personal propertyExec- Julia M. Biddle, wife Wit- J. S. Colwell, J. McGinnis, S. Zeey (Zuy?)Blain, Robert Book 1 Pages 97Dated 21 July 1839 recorded 21 Jan 1841Wife- Not mentionedChildren- John Blain, son; Mary Blain, daughter; Margaret Wood, daughter; Ann Scarborough, daughter; Isabella Chambers, daughter; Staten(?) Hileman (?), daughter; Grandchildren- Leland Ervin Wood; George Hickman; Edith(?) Hickman Exec- James Turner Wit- Henry Stine, Nathaniel ClarkBlair, Marion Book 5 pages 426-429Dated 5 June 1893 Recorded 2 Mar 1901Heirs- Winnie May Eller- a friend; Florence Hemphill, daughter; Titian Blair, son Will revoked by court 3 Oct 1901 Exec- Titian Blair, son Wit- Elias Abram, Marion M. GuinnBlakely, Elizabeth E. Book 5 Pages 441, 442, 443 (widow of Wm Blakely)Dated 19 Oct 1893 Recorded 20 May 1901Wishes to be buried by side of husband at Clear Creek Children & Heirs- Martha Anderson, daughter; Florence Dodds, daughter; Estella King, daughter; Horace Blakely, son; William O. Blakely, son Exec- Samuel C. Dodds Wit- M. T. Carmichael, Thomas J. SareBollenbacher, George Book 4 Pages 406, 407, 408 Dated 10 Sept 1885 Recorded 25 Sept 1885 Wife- Margaret Bollenbacher to have all propertySons- Martin C.; William P.; Samuel M.; Jacob J. Bollenbacher Other Children- Lizzie White; Mary Northcutt; Kate Axtell; Julia Floyd; Caroline Kelso; Sarah Bollenbacher; Fannie Bollenbacher Exec- Margaret Bollenbacher, wife Wit- John Graham, Christopher WalkerBollman, Lewis Book 4 Pages 547, 548, 549, 550Dated 29 Aug 1888 Recorded 10 Sept 1888Wife- ? to have all property, At death of said wife estate to go to son Charles Bollman.Daughter, Mary Richardson - child by 1st wife of testator went to live with her mother at time of her parents' divorce & shared what her mother received of estate then. No provision for Daughter Mrs. Julia A. Fleming as she & family are wealthy Wit- William O. Fee, John McCallaBolunbacher, Rebecca Book 5 Pages 388, 389, 390 (Bollenbacher?)Dated 1 Feb 1900 Recorded 20 Feb 1900Bequests to- Nancy J. Young; William Bollenbacher; Sam Bollenbacher; Mary Northcott Exec- Joseph Young Wit- Marshall Moore, T. H. Colsbery, James Q. RichardsonBoon, Sophronia Book 3 Pages 229, 230Dated 9 Mar 1864 Recorded 23 June 1864Son- Howard Boon; daughter- Mary FrancisMoney from pension to be given heirs with other money Exec- W. W. Jackson Wit- Hubbard Sharp, H. C. M. LundyBorland, Edward Book 3 Pages 255, 256, 257Dated 23 Dec 1862 Recorded 28 Feb 1865Wife- Margaret Borland to have certain real estate & 1/4 of personal estate; balance of estate to daughter Mary E. Larrel (?) Daughters- Sarah Julia Borland; Mrs. Margaret A. Bersher (?) - deceased, her heirs Exec- Don't think an exec necessary Wit- Milton McPhetridge, Ellis E. SlussBorland, James Book 4 Pages 250, 251, 252Dated 19 Jan 1870 Recorded 31 Aug 1880Estate to be divided between nieces & nephews of testator who are children of testator's brother Edward BorlandNieces & Nephews- William C. Borland; James A. Borland; Mary E. Borland; Eliza D. Funk - wife of Joseph Funk Exec- Milton Hight Wit- John McCalla, James H. RogersBorland, William C. Book 5 Pages 408-414Dated 2 May 1888 Recorded 14 July 1900Wife- Christiana Borland to have all property her life time. At death of said wife estate to go to following children:Gertrude Borland, daughter; Minnie Borland, daughter; Louis S. Borland, son; William M. Borland, son; Edward Borland, son; James Borland, son - has already had his share of estate Exec- Edward Borland, son Wit- William Kennedy, Hiram P. PauleyCodicil - 24 Sept 1894 - Testator's wife has deceased since the will was written. Wit- James W. Jackson, John MartinBoruff, Samuel Book 4 Pages 323-329 Dated 30 Mar 1865 Recorded 27 Dec 1882 Wife- Ellen Boruff to have certain real estate.Step Daughter- Iris Odell to have $150.00; Son- Thomas Boruff - $25.00; Daughter- Elizabeth Anderson, wife of William Anderson - $150.00; Daughter- Margaret J. Campbell, wife of Hillary Campbell - $150.00; Son- Daniel Boruff - $500.00; Son- Dougan Boruff - $200.00.Other Children- Henry Boruff; Mary Pigeon, widow of Charles Pigeon; Sarah Rogers, wife of William Rogers; Solomon Boruff; Eli Boruff; Green Boruff; William Boruff; David Boruff; Conney Sisco, wife of Washington Sisco; Samuel Boruff Exec- Dougan Jones Wit- J. S. Smith Hunter, Milton McPhetridge, John M. Berry Codicil - 19 July 1877 - appoints Son Henry Boruff as execBowman, Emanuel Book 5 Pages 77, 78Dated 29 Sept 1891 Recorded 14 Mar 1892 Wife- Luciana Bowman all real estate & personal property except 20 acres heretofore deeded to Son Paul Bowman & 3 acres deeded to Daughter Margaret Swofford Wit- Louis N. Williams, Elias SmithBrandon, Galbreath L. Book 5 Pages 225, 226, 227Dated 3 Dec 1895 Recorded 13 Dec 1895Wife- Narcissa Brandon to have all property Exec- Narcissa Brandon - wife Wit- Robert W. Weir, Joseph M. RogersBratney, James Book 3 Pages 271-274 Dated 16 Mar 1865 Recorded 20 July 1865Wife- Rosanna Bratney to have all real & personal property after debts, etc. Bequests- William Bratney & James Bratney Curry, Grandsons; Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Penn; The Home Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America; James Bratney Curry is infant son of William Curry Exec- William H. Curry Wit- James Hanna, John H. LowdenBray, Nathan Book 5 Pages 13, 14, 15, 16Dated ? Aug 1876 Recorded 15 May 1890Wife- Nancy Bray to take care of Daughter Mary Esther & manage things. Afflicted daughter Mary Esther Bray to have certain real estate, the rents & profits from said land to be used for her maintenance. Exec- Nancy Bray, wife Wit- David Byers, Lafayette ByersCodicil - Son John W. Bray to have control of the real estate given to Nancy Bray & daughter Mary Esther & after death of both, he, said John, to have said real estate as his own.Bray, Rhoda Sarepta Book 4 Pages 449-452Dated 9 Lee 1880 [sic] Recorded 13 Aug 1886Husband- Little B. Bray to have all property his life time; Son- Alexander C. Bray of California has had his share of estate; Daughter- Eliza J. Bray to have home place at death of her father Little B. BrayExec- Little B. Bray, husbandWit- James C. Worley, James C. WorleyBrock, Martin Book 3 Pages 314-317Ltd 20 Oct 1866 Recorded 13 Nov 1866Wife- Mary Brock to have real estate & personal property to make a home for the children. Some real estate sold & $150.00 paid to each of the children.Son- George N. Brock & Daughter- Elizabeth Kunn (nee Brock) have already had their share. Mary Brock (wife) to be guardian for minor children Exec- Mary Brock, wife, George N. Brock, son Wit- James I. Alexander, David BarrowBrown, James Book 2 Pages 64, 65Dated 18 Apr 1846 Recorded 21 Sept 1846Wife- ? to have all personal property & real estate her life time. At death of said wife entire estate to go to 2 Nephews & 3 Nieces (divided equally).Nephews- James Crager; John Crager; Nieces- Mary Ann Givins; Phebe Sellinger, Margaret CragerExec- None named Wit- Emsley Wilson, IsemingerBrown, John Book 3 Pages 311, 312, 313 Dated 17 May 1862 Recorded 4 Aug 1866 Wife- Jennet Brown to have all estate real & personal 3 Children- Mary G. Johnston; Thomas M. Brown; James M. Brown Exec- Francis Wylie, Jennet Brown, wife Wit- Francis Wylie, David CathcartBrown, Lee Book 3 Pages 141, 142Dated Not Dated Recorded 9 May 1859After final expenses & debts are paid, anything left to be divided among the children Children- Robert Brown (youngest son) to have a certain yearling colt; Lavona, daughter, to have a certain gray mare. Real estate in Ill. & Ind. to be sold & proceeds divided among children.Children- Milton M. Brown; Elly E. Brown; Stephen G. Brown; George L. Brown; Robert Brown (above); Lavonia Brown (above) Exec- George L. Brown, son, Milton M. Brown, son Wit- George W. Smith, Samuel DenneyBrown, Martha F. Book 5 Pages 544, 545Dated 6 Dec 1903 Recorded 11 Dec 1903Bequests- United Presbyterian Church; William B. Brown, nephew named for testator's father; Andrew L. Brown, nephew; Dilla, daughter of James H. Brown; Mary E. Brown, daughter of James H. Brown; William A. Brown, son of Daniel Brown; Samuel Brown, brotherExec- Samuel Brown, brotherWit- Robert Weir, Thomas M. StevensBrowning, Finley Book 3 Pages 166-171Dated 4 June 1861 Recorded 15 Oct 1861Wife- Zaphora Browning to have 1/3 of proceeds from sale of land in Monroe Co. & the other 2/3 divided equally between the 2 sons when each is 21 years old.Sons- Nathaniel Browning; Andrew H. BrowningTestator owns some property heired from father-in-law Andrew Hilton. Wants father Nathaniel C. Browning to pay the testator's debts & funeral expenses immediately & the testator will pay him in personal propertyExec- Wants no court action about his estate. His father to take over the settlement Wit- Charles Hewson, J. S. Smith Hunter Codicil - 17 Sept 1861 - no new namesBrowning, Nathaniel C. Book ? Pages 53, 54, 55Dated 28 Nov 1874 Recorded 8 Dec 1874Wife- Betsy Browning to have the home place plus personal property Daughters- Harriet Crane; Elizabeth Taylor; Martha Browning to have $1,000.00 each Sons- Ira Browning; Columbus Browning to have the home place jointly at death of said wife. Remainder of real estate to be sold & proceeds to 2 Grandsons Nathaniel C. Browning, Andrew H. Browning, sons of deceased son Finley Browning Exec- Ira Browning, son Wit- William O. Fee, J. S. Smith HunterBrummett, Langston Book 4 Pages 225, 226, 227Dated 28 Oct 1878 Recorded 24 Nov 1879All real estate & personal property to be sold & proceeds of sale divided among wife & 4 of the children Wife- Rebecca Brummett Children- Mary Brummett; Sarah E. Brummett; Langston Brummett; Arthur BrummettWife Rebecca Brummett & Son Arthur had already been deed real estate Exec- John K. Anderson Wit- James B. Mulkey, Richard A. FulkBryan, George W. Book 5 Pages 470, 471Dated 12 May 1901 Recorded 30 Nov 1901Wife- Alice M. Bryan to have entire estate Wit- Cyrus N. S. Neeld, Will E. AdkinsBunger, Clarenda K. Book 5 p 546Dated 23 May 1898 Recorded 12 Sept 1903Bequests- Margaret Neeld; William M. Bunger & his son J. Willie Bunger; David Bunger; Alfred Bunger, son; Farley Bunger; Walker Bunger Exec- None named Wit- Frank M. Williams, Leander UmbargerBunger, Jacob Book 5 Pages 81, 82, 83Dated 17 Feb 1885 Recorded 26 Mar 1892Wife- Mary Bunger to have all personal items on homestead & $40.00 each yr of her lifeSon-in-law- William H. Lewis & wife Matilda E. to have the homestead (100 acres) on condition that wife Mary Bunger can live in brick dwelling house on said land. The other children have been given their share of estate.Exec- None appointed Wit- J. B. Kirby, J. N. StinnsonBunger, Joseph Book 5 Page 5 239-242 & 553Dated 11 Sept 1888 Recorded 28 Mar 1896Sons- M. Bunger to have personal items; William M. Bunger- real estate; Daughter- Clarinda Catharine Bunger - real estate & personal items; Son- David Bunger - real estate; Son- Wm & Daughter Clarinda C. to be his guardians. These children have had their share viz.: Children- Michael Bunger; Joseph T. Bunger; Alfred Bunger; Jno. W. Bunger; Margaret Neeld Exec- Joseph S. Dinsmore Wit- John H. Helms, Richard M. Butcher Codicil- 11 May 1869 - nothing to addBurch, Henry Book 4 Pages 369, 370, 371, 372Dated 14 Apr 1884 Recorded 21 May 1884Wife- Rebecca L. Burch to have 1/3 value of lands & all personal property after the following bequestsBequests- Sarah Harriet, daughter - personal items; Ira Asbury, son - to have stock & personal property; Nancy Matilda, daughter - to have personal items.The above advancements are to make the 3 above children equal with the other 7 heirsHeirs mentioned- Labora (?) Ann; Gilbert L.; Francis R.; Dennis M.; Mary E.; Henry I.; Sarah H.; Ira A.; Nancy M.; Thomas BradfordExec- Gilbert L. Burch, Son, James W. Thrasher Wit- William Burch, Jehue P. SparksBurch, Jane Book 4 Pages 299, 300, 301 Dated 23 June 1881 Recorded 7 Sept 1881Son- William H. Burch to have certain real estate & he to pay testator's daughter Eliza Harriet Burch $175.00; Sons- Jesse T. Burch - $175.00; Joseph P. Burch - $175.00; Daughters- Docia P. - $175.00; Eliza H.; Sarah E.; Martha A.; Tilda A. R.Daughters to have real estate & personal items Exec- William Tarkington Wit- Peter T. Oliphant, William E. Tarkington, James H. OliphantBurns, Anna E. Book 4 Pages 4l6, 417, 418Dated 6 Oct 1885 Recorded 21 Dec 1885Husband- Patrick BurnsAdopted Daughter- Lizzie Monahon, they to divide estate after bequest to Maggie O'Donnell (Sister of testatrix) is taken care of Wit- Jos. G. McPheeters, Sr. C. R. WorrellBurton, William Book 1 Pages 41, 42Dated 8 July 1829 Recorded ?? 1829Wife- Polly Burton Eldest Daughter- Gelena Berry; daughter, Elizabeth Mahala; son, John E. Burton to have all real estate after decease of testator's wife; daughter, Elmyra; Polly Ann Exec- Polly Burton, wife, John E. Burton, sonWit- Josiah Burton, John Burton, William EvinsBuskirk, George A. Book 4 Pages 39-43Dated 3 July 1873 Recorded 27 July 1874Wife- Martha Buskirk all property real & personal Exec- Brother, Edward C. Buskirk, Robert C. Foster Wit- Samuel H. Buskirk, Thomas B. BuskirkCodicil- 1 Jan 1874 - because testator's brother Edward C. Buskirk who was appointed exec of the will has moved to Indianapolis, the testator now appoints Robert G. Foster exec of said will Wit- Annie M. Buskirk, George W. Bryan, Samuel H. BuskirkBuskirk, Isaac S. Book 3 Pages 269-270Dated 6 Apr 1864 Recorded 17 June 1865Wife- Elizabeth Buskirk real estate & personal property Heirs- Michael H. Buskirk, son; Mary A. Myres, daughter; Catharine A. Buskirk, daughter; Winfield S. Buskirk, son; Elizabeth J. Buskirk, daughter (youngest child) Exec- None named Wit- Joseph D. Ealy, George Shirvin (?)Buskirk, Martha A. Book 5 Pages 372-376Dated 16 Mar 1894 Recorded 7 July 1894Daughters- Anna B. Hill; Mattie R. Buskirk; Sons- P. K. Buskirk; L. V. Buskirk The above children 4/5 of estateTolbert H. Sudbury as trustee of & for testatrix's son George A. Buskirk during son's life. Helen Buskirk, daughter of George A. Buskirk by his first wife to share with her father Exec- Nat U. Hill, P. K. Buskirk, L. V. Buskirk Wit- Henry A. Woolery, Walter E. Woodburn Codicil - 24 Apr 1894 - testatrix, Ira C. Butnan to replace Tolbert H. Sudsbury as trusteeNote - Another will on Pages 166, 167, 168 of Book 5 is same as this willButcher, Hiram & Amelia Book 5 p 533Dated 2 Sept 1901 Recorded 27 June 1903Son- William H. Butcher to have estate Exec- None named Wit- Henry V. Nikirk, Nathaniel P. DrakeButcher, Solomon Book 3 Pages 384-391Dated 27 Aug 1867 Recorded 26 July 1869 Children- Nancy Robinson, wife of Andrew Robinson; Rebecca Brummet, wife of Langston Brummet; Jacob Butcher; James Butcher, son, to have control of all estate until 1 Mar 1870 when son Lewis H. Butcher will take over possession. The 2 sons in turn to furnish their parents with all things necessary; George Butcher, son; Jacob Butcher, son Other Children- Hiram Butcher; Mary Robinson, wife of James Robinson; James & Arthur Kelly; Nancy A.; Rebecca A. Richerson, latter 4 Children of deceased Daughter Sarah Richerson; Adam Butcher; Eliza Hensley, wife of Jefferson Hensley Exec- Lewis H. Butcher, son Wit- George Sheeks, James H. Rogers Codicil - 24 Kay 1869 - no new names - a lot of yak-yakButler, Elizabeth Book 4 Pages 171, 172, 173Dated 21 July 1875 Recorded 30 Aug 1877After all debts & expenses are taken care of residue of property to go to 3 daughters equally.Daughters- Margaret K. Seals; Julia A. Eakin; Harriet L. Burt Exec- James B. Lathrop of Greensburg, Decatur Co.Wit- Mary C. Lathrop, James H. RogersByers, David Book 4 Pages 484, 485, 486 Dated 28 May 1886 Recorded 16 Apr 1887 Eldest son- Lafayette Byers of Boone Co., Ind.; Granddaughter- Ollie Hall; Youngest son- Thomas J. Byers Exec- Samuel Bray Wit- James W. Hamilton, Hulcee J. HamiltonByers, James Book 3 Pages 351, 352, 353Dated 30 Sept 1867 Recorded 28 Mar 1868All real estate to Charles Wm Allen who is authorized to sell said real estate & the 2/3 of proceeds of said sale to be divided among the testator's brothers & sisters viz.: sister, Almira Foster of Marion Co., Iowa; brother, Lafayette Byers; sister, Eliza A. Allen; brother, F.(?) F. Byers; sister, Clarinda C. Byers; Remaining 1/3 to Church of Christ at Richland, Ind. Exec- Trustee Charles Wm AllenWit- Nathan C. Bray (?), W. H. Getzen DaunerByers, Nathan N. Book 2 Pages 26, 27, 28Dated 3 Oct 1841 Recorded 19 Nov 1841Wife- Sarah Ann Byers Children (Infants)- Addison K. Byers; Mary Elizabeth Byers; David Byers Exec- Sarah Ann Byers, wife; David Byers, brother Wit- Elias Abel, Hanly (?) HoustonByrne, Mary Elizabeth Book 4 Pages 191-196(Formerly Mary Elizabeth Chapman, wife of Michael Byrne, Jr. of Grass Valley, Nevada Co., California)Dated 12 Jan 1878 Recorded 20 Mar 1878 in Nevada Co., Calif.Husband- Michael Byrne, Jr. all property, real & personal to use said property for care & maintenance of the 5 childrenChildren- Mary Florence Byrne; Walter Wyeth Byrne; Gladys Rosaline Byrns [sic]; Michael Byrne; Emma Byrne Exec- Michael Byrne, Jr., husbandWit- T. J. Dalton, Grass Valley, Calif., J. P. Bandenelli (?) Grass ValleyCampbell, Hugh Book 3 Pages 464, 465, 466Dated 4 Jan 1870 Recorded 31 Oct 1871Heirs- William A. CampbellChildren- Nancy Jane Alexander; Sally Ann Campbell, wife of G. Campbell; Mary C. Mellet; John F. Campbell; Hugh Campbell; Alexander W. Campbell; Robert H. Campbell; Berry Campbell; Grandchild, Mary A. Henrietta; George Campbell, child of daughter Rachel Campbell, deceased; daughter-in-law- Eliza, wife of James L. Campbell Exec- James L. Campbell Wit- Samuel H. Buskirk, L. G. Shyer(?), Samuel A. SmithCampbell, John Book 3 Pages 81, 82Dated 27 Jan 1851 Recorded 22 July 1856Son- Killory T. Campbell to have real estate; Daughter- Elizabeth Campbell, personal itemsFollowing children have had their share: Children- Lucina, daughter, married John M. Briester; Armilda Campbell, daughter, married Loudon Nichols; Evalina Campbell, daughter, married Charles C. Watson; Joseph W. Campbell, son; Oscar J. Campbell, son Exec- None named Wit- Joseph Davis, John F. CampbellCampbell, William A. Book 5 Pages 122, 123, 124Dated 16 Jan 1893 Recorded 8 Apr 1893Wife- Frances Campbell to have home farm & personal estateSome of the children have already been given personal items viz.: Children- Alice Howard; Emma Carmichael; Maggie Woodward; Willie; JohnRemainder of children (no names) to be made equal with those named above. Exec- Frances Campbell, wife Wit- Richard N. Denton, Frank N. JohnsonCarmichael, Alexander Book 3 Pages 266, 267, 268Dated 17 Feb 1865 Recorded 29 Apr 1865Wife- ?Heirs- Permelia (?) Ragain (?), daughter of testator's wife by her first husband Francis Marion Carmichael; John Wesley Carmichael; child of testator's son Joseph Jasper Carmichael; Bethany Carmichael, daughter; Mary Ann Burch, daughter; Other Children- Charles Carmichael; Margaret Burch; Archible Carmichael; Priscilla Shellton; Sarah Carter; Solomon Emsley; Carmichael Carmichael; Martin Carmichael Exec- Charles Carmichael, son, Martin Carmichael, son Wit- Thomas Oliphant, Seth Tatman (?)Carmichael, Lydia Book 5 Pages 254, 255, 256Dated 9 Mar 1894 Recorded 13 May 1896Daughter- Nora Carmichael to have entire estate Exec- William J. LoweWit- John C. Clay, Robert E. BakerCarmichael, Wesley Book 5 p 559Dated 5 May 1904 Recorded 9 June 1904Wife- Mary J. Carmichael to have all property her widowhoodChildren- F. O. Carmichael; Wesley E. Carmichael; Sherlie E. Carmichael; William H. Carmichael; Hershel Carmichael; Clayton Carmichael Exec- None named Wit- W. T. Breeden, Mary H. BreedenCARTER, Coleman A. Book 5 Pages 336, 337, 387Dated 18 Dec 1893 Recorded 2 Mar 1899Wife- Lucy A. Carter to have all property. At death of wife property to go to legal heirs to wit:Heirs- Andrew J. Carter; Allen H. Carter; Samantha J. Lucas; Clara P. Night; Louisa Pennington; Isaac Carter; Rebecca NightWidow's acceptance on p 387 Exec- Leaves appointment of exec to the court Wit- Isaac A. Chandler, Isaac M. ChandlerCarter, John Book 4 Pages 430, 431, 432Dated 20 Feb 1886 Recorded 20 Mar 1886Son- Wesley Carter (deceased) was given his share of estate while livingHeirs- Mary C. Wood; Luala Workman; John Thomas Carter; Barbara Elizabeth Sparks; Heirs of Naomi Carmichael (deceased); John W. Wood, grandson, son of Mary C. Wood Exec- Gilbert L. Burch Wit- P. T. Carmichael, James W. ShipmanCarter, Lucinda E. Book 4 Pages 395, 396, 397Dated 17 Mar 1864 Recorded 8 May 1885Husband- James W. Carter the use of property his life timeDaughters- Lizzie R. Binkley & Clara E. Carter to have real estate & personal items Exec- James W. Carter, husband Wit- James F. Carter, Ben R. Dunn, Francis M. Charles, William Stanley CharlesCarter, Margaret Book 5 Pages 282, 283Dated 12 Jan 1897 Recorded 11 Mar 1897Nancy Carter to have all property Exec- Abraham Carter Wit- John Davenport, P. J. Carter, James E. WhitakerCarter, Martha Book 5 Pages 318, 319, 320Dated 22 Mar 1898 Recorded 22 June 1898Son, Ralph B. Carter; daughter, Arra Bell McCormick; step-daughter, Josie Spaulding; step-son, Jobe W. Carter; daughter, Mary Maud Luzadder Exec- A. Frank McCormick, son Wit- A. Frank McCormick, John S. KellerCarter, Thomas Book 4 Pages 127, 128, 129, 130Dated 4 Feb 1876 Recorded 23 Sept 1876Wife- Fanny Carter, deceased; daughters- Maria Pering(?); Rachel Throop; Frances Edmondia Pering; Granddaughter, Ella A. Cassell; Grandchildren- child of son James F. Carter, deceased; Thomas Carter, Jr.; Thomas Brown Carter; Oliver Clinton Carter, son of John Clinton Carter, deceased Exec- Alfred H. Pering, Robert C. Foster Wit- Thomas E. Ransdall, Robert MarshallCates, Nancy Book 5 Pages 158, 159Dated 18 Mar 1884 Recorded 13 Mar 1894Sons- Charles Cates; Andrew J. Cates, each $10.00 plus what they have already been given; Daughter- Malinda Cates to have all residue of real estate & personal. At death of Malinda Cates, estate to go to George A. Cates Exec- None appointed Wit- Richard A. Fulk, A. B. CampbellCathcart, Mary Book 4 Pages 472, 473Dated 28 Jan 1881 Recorded 28 Jan 1887Debts & expenses paid first then balance of property to go to children & step children -To wit:Children- Elizabeth J. Wilson; Margaret J. McQuiston; David J. Cathcart; Samuel P. Cathcart; William T. Cathcart; Catharine L. Hanna. Stepchildren- Mary Kelly; Peggy White; Nancy M. Cathcart. Daughter-in-law- Mary E. Cathcart, widow of deceased son John H. Cathcart has the share her husband had received while living Wit- Robert M. Weir, Avory B. CharpieChandler, Christena Book 5 Pages 488, 489Dated 24 Apr 1901 Recorded 11 Apr 1902Son- Isaac M. Chandler to have all real estate & personal property useful on the farm; Daughters- Margaret; Martha; Sarah C.; Lucy A.; Ida G. Chandler to have balance of personal property Exec- Isaac H. Chandler Wit- W. W. Smith, Alonzo NormanChapman, James F. Book 3 Pages 334-337(of Grant Co., Wis.)Dated 14 Dec 1865 Recorded 5 May 1866Daughter- Mary Elizabeth Burns, wife of Michael Burns of Calif.; Son- Theophilus Chapman all real estate in Grant Co., Wis. & also IowaExec- Theophilus Chapman, sonWit- Frank Morris, Samuel Morris, William HookerChase, Aaron Book 3 Pages 237, 238, 239 Dated 11 Aug 1864 Recorded 8 Sept 1864 Wife- Deborah Chase to have entire estate her life timeSon- Leroy G. Chase; adopted Daughter- Harriet Chase. Other children to share estate after death of wife (no names) Exec- Deborah Chase, wife Wit- James Seward, George A. BuskirkChase, Deborah Book 4 Pages 542-546Dated 31 Dec 1868 Recorded 29 Aug 1888Husband- ? Chase, deceased; Heirs- Leroy G. Chase, grandson; Bloomfield S, Chase, son; Leroy H. Chase, son; George M. Chase, son; Aaron Chase, son; Deborah Chase, granddaughter, daughter of Aaron Chase above; Cora G. Chase, granddaughter; Harriet A. Chase alias Harriet A. Brigham who was raised by testatrix Exec- George H. Chase, son Wit- F. T. Butler, James SewaldCodicil - 1 Mar 1882 - Mentions care given testatrix by son Bloomfield S. Chase & her reward to him for such case. Wit- Robert C. Foster, James SewardChilders, John Book 2 Pages 136, 137Dated 2 Sept 1850 Recorded 14 Sept 1850All property to be divided among the 3 children: Children- Harriet Melissa Childers; Nancy Emeline Childers; William S. Childers Exec- William W. Puett Wit- Duncan Jacob, B. R. Byers, W. S. WalkerChristy, Andrew Book 1 Pages 6, 7Dated 28 Apr 1822 Recorded 17 June 1822Wife- Not namedMentions 7 children: Children- Richard Christy, son; Susanna Christy, daughter; Rosanna Nail, granddaughter; Joseph Christy, son; James Christy, son; Andrew Christy, son; Polly Downs, daughter; John Christy, son Exec- Richard Christy, son, David Downs Wit- Wm Brown, James BrownClark, James W. Book 3 Pages 105, 106, 107(of Warren Co., Iowa)Dated 3 Feb 1857 Recorded 16 June 1857Wife- Easter Clark to have real estate & personal property, balance of estate divided between children except oldest Son William John Clark who has been given his share; Sister, Cynthia Clark not to have the money left in testator's care for her Exec- Easter Clark, wife, David Maxwell Clark, son Wit- John H. Haitison, Daniel K. LyonClark, Nancy Book 3 Pages 84, 85Dated 24 Aug 1856 Recorded 5 Sept 1856Makes plans to help Cynthia her unfortunate sister, brother James Clark given the chore. Nephews- William James Alexander, Williamson Martin Alexander, David Maxvile Clark to have railroad stock Exec- James W. Clark, brother Wit- M. M. Campbell, James D. MaxwellClements, David Book 1 Pages 72, 73, 74, 75Dated 5 June 1840 Recorded 4 Aug 1840Because of the kindness & care given the testator by Wm Neil & wife he makes his will viz.: Children of Wm & Sarah Neill; Andrew; James; Mary Ann; Sarah Ann; Alfred - $5.00 each; Friend, William Keill to have all real estate & personal property and at his death said property to go to his wife during her life. In case of death of both Wm & Sarah Neil said property to go to their daughter Elizabeth if she is 21 years old. If not the property to be used to care for the other Children of Wm & Sarah Neill Exec- William Neill Wit- Jacob B. Lowe, Thomas B. Dal, Jacob SummetCoatney, Mary J. Book 5 Pages 117,113Dated 24 Jan 1893 Recorded 24 Feb 1893Debts of late husband Rufus Coatney to be paid. After all debts, etc., balance of estate to go to daughter Mrs. Maud E. Cunning. When grandchildren Erie & Beryle Showers are 21 then the property to go to them Exec- None appointed Wit- Ulrich H. Horn, ?Cochran, James Book 3 Pages 8-13Dated 19 Feb 1851 Recorded 9 Aug 1851Wife- Harriet Cochran certain property; Daughters, Harriet Cornelia Cochran; F? Ann?; Son, Laveritt Cochran (a minor & youngest son) Exec- Louis Brotherton (?), Elias Abel, Thomas McCalla (?) Wit- James Hughes, Daniel W. Mcee (?) Codicil - 8 Apr 1851Wit- Morton C. Hunter, John P. RaderCoffey, Harriet E. Book 4 Pages 165, 166, 167Dated 11 May 1876 Recorded 28 July 1877 Daughters- Martha C. Chord; Sophronia E. Howe; Mary J. Mulkey; Amanda F. Howe; Sons- Richard L. Coffey; Jasper H. CoffeyExec- Willis B. Walden Wit- A. W. Reeves, Sally A. ReevesCoffey, Mary J. Book 4 Pages 352-355Dated 7 Aug 1882 Recorded 5 June 1883Husband, John D. Coffey to have income from all real estate his life time; Brother-in-law, Jonathan O. Whisennand to have all real estate, except certain property to go to step-sons. Step-Sons, William R. Coffey; Anderson F. Coffey. Real estate near Ellettsville to be sold & proceeds given to Greenbury F. Stanger; Mary F. Stanger; Levi B. Stanger; David C. Stanger; Rebecca Stanger Exec- Jonathan O. Whisennand, brother- in-law Wit- Jonathan O. Whisennand, Robert W. MiersCole, Barton W. Book 4 Pages 200, 201, 202, 203 Dated 15 Nov 1877 Recorded 21 June 1878 Bequests- John Hamilton Cole, nephew; Moses H. Cole, brother, father of John Hamilton Cole; Celia Jane Brunkerhoff, sister. To such of bros as are living at testator's death Exec- Moses H. Cole, brother, John Hamilton Cole, nephew Wit- Ruben Ward, Daniel WardCole, Pamelia H. Book 5 Pages 272, 273Dated 5 Feb 1890 Recorded 22 Jan 1897Lizzie T. Cole (living with testatrix) to have all property as long as she remains unmarried. If she marries, then 1/2 of property given to her to go to her son Albert A. ColeExec- None appointed Wit- Jessie K. Jordan, Martha C. KarsellColtrin, Asa Book 1 Pages 15, 16, 17, 18(Physician of Erie, Penn.)Dated 19 Nov 1821 Recorded 11 Nov 1824 in Erie Co., Penn.Wife- Elizabeth Coltrin to have property in Buffalo, New York also in Vigo Co., Ind.Brothers- William Coltrin; Iva Coltrin; John Coltrin; Sisters- Rebecca Holmes; Ema Coltrin; Leissa (?) Edwards; Hannah Coltrin - mentions grandfather John Coltrin & father William Coltrin's estate, his share of each;Nephew, William Holmes; Cousin, Garris Sawdell; Brothers-in-law, Jacob Keefer; George Keefer, Jr. Exec- Elizabeth Coltrin, wife Wit- P. Christie, E. D. GarrisonCombs, Charles, Sr. Book 3 Pages 304, 305, 306Dated 10 Feb 1866 Recorded 10 March 1866Wife- Anna Combs; Sons- Charles Combs; Silas Combs; William Henry Combs; Bird(?) Combs; James Combs; Aaron Combs; Pleasant Combs; John Z (?) CombsExec- Silas Combs, son, Richard A. Oliphant Wit- Richard A. Oliphant, James CombsConder, David Book 3 Pages 235, 236, 237, 238Dated 30 Jan 1863 Recorded 31 Mar 1864Wife- Mary Conder & son Stacy(?) Conder, all real estate. Personal property to go to legal heirs viz.: Heirs- Elizabeth Wright; Heirs of Nancy Gilham (?); Green B. Conder; Atha (?) Sare (?); Amanda Jane Smitherman (?); Joseph Conder; Elijah W. Conder; David Martin Conder Exec- Greenberry Conder, son, Elijah W. Conder, son Wit- William Bowen, Joshua J. Whitaker Codicil - 25 Feb 1864Cope, James Book 3 Pages 482, 483 Dated 12 June 1872 Recorded 25 July 1872Wife- Ann Cope to have personal property. Son, James M. Cope to have real estate; Son (?), Andrew J. Cope real estate & personal property; Daughters, Laura T. Cope; ? Nancy C. Cope; ? Louisa Cope Exec- None named Wit- John Todd, William Armister (?) Cory, Maria Book 4 Pages 469, 470, 471Dated 8 Aug 1885 Recorded 14 Jan 1887Step-son, John M. Cory to have pay for his previous & future care of the testatrix who makes her home with him. Remainder of estate to go to Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Ind. Exec- Henry C. Duncan Wit- Sarah C. Duncan, Stephen S. Rogers, Henry C. DuncanCowden, Ephraim Book 5 Pages 72, 73Dated 5 Aug 1890 Recorded 1 Mar 1892Relatives James S. Cowden; Peter W. Cowden; Minter Cowden; Emma Walden to have all personal propertyExec- James S. Cowden Wit- J. C. Sumraitt, F. F. WhittedCowden, James, Sr. Book 3 Page 65Dated 12 Dec 1854 Recorded 18 Dec 18541st 3 sons: James Cowden; Ephraim Cowden; David Cowden; Daughter, Sarah CowdenThey to have all the personal estate after they pay the final debts & they are to pay testator's daughter Margaret Wampier $100.00 Exec- James Cowden, son Wit- Robert Gilmore, James CraigCox, Isaac Book 3 Pages 497, 498,499 Dated 6 Nov 1873 Recorded 21 Nov 1873Wife- Charon CoxThe testator has already given the Children & heirs $600.00 each. Children & Heirs- Eliza Jane Chitwood; James M. Cox; John B. Cox; Francis M. Cox; Francis Jasper Newton Cox*; Isaac M. CoxTestator speaks of children by 1st wife but does not elaborate Exec- Charon Cox, wife, John B. Cox, son Wit- David Barrow* Probably a mistake on the part of whoever transcribed this will into the bookCox, William Book 4 Pages 20, 21Dated 14 Nov 1873 Recorded 28 Nov 1873Wife- ? to have estate her widowhood and at her death estate to be divided between the several children (no names) Exec- George Rader Wit- Daniel Barrow, Rebecca Cox, Jacob GarrisonCrain, Jehiel Ross Book 4 Pages 400, 401, 402Dated 11 July 1885 Recorded 26 Aug 1885Wife- Lydia Crain to have all real & personal property her life time. At death of said wife heirs will be:Heirs- John W. Crain, son; Clara J. Long, granddaughter; Minnie E. Wright, granddaughter Exec- Frank Connell Wit- James A. Woodburn, Jeremiah P. PittmanCron, Isaiah W. Book 3 Pages 163, 164, 165Dated 23 Mar 1861 Recorded 5 Oct 1861Wife- Lucretia K. Cron certain real estate & personal property; Sons- Joseph W. Cron & William H. Cron the above property after death of wife; Daughters- Esther W.; Laura Jane; Mary Irene Cron; Therese Loucretia Carter, wife of John Clinton CarterSon-in-law, John C. Carter guardian for Daughter Laura Jane & son Joseph W. Cron. Guardian for his sister Mary Irene & brother William H. Cron Exec- John Clinton Carter, son-in-law Wit- John Dinsmore, Joseph S. DinsmoreCron, Wilburn H. Book 5 Pages 197, 198, 199Dated 1 Aug 1893 Recorded 10 Jan 1895Wife- Fannie M. Cron to have all property Exec- Fannie M. Cron, wife Wit- L. T. VanCleave, W. P. RogersCrum, Malinda Book 4 Pages 442, 443Dated 13 Feb 1886 Recorded 16 June 1886Daughter- Matilda Crum to have real estateExec- Pleasant Fossett Wit- Elizabeth Deckard, George DeckardCulver, Lawrence W. Book 4 Pages 367, 368Dated 17 Mar 1884 Recorded 12 Apr 1884Wife- Minerva Culver to have all property. Son, William C. Culver to have $5.00; Daughter, Ona B. Culver to have $5.00 Wit- Wm. Peterson, James B. CampbellCurry, William H. Book 5 Pages 186, 187, 188Dated 9 Dec 1893 Recorded 22 Nov 1894Wife- Eliza Ann Curry to have $400.00 in stock of a certain Co., & profits from real estate til it is soldSon- John Curry already has his share of estate; other children- Samuel Maggie; Maggie M. Douglass; Belle Etter; Charles W. Curry; James B. Curry; Rosanna J. Ridge; Emma J. Curry to have all real estate after deducting advancements paid to eachExec- James B. Ridge, Samuel CurryWit- William R. William, Jacob LittleCurry, William, Sr. Book 2 Pages 79, 80Dated 13 Feb 1847 Recorded 3 Mar 1847Home farm to go to: son, William Curry; daughters, Rosanna Curry; Elisabeth Curry Exec- None named Wit- Thomas Smith, Samuel CurryCutright, Robert Book 3 Pages 429, 430, 431Dated 24 Nov 1869 Recorded 26 Mar 1870 Wife- Juriah Cutright to have all of the estate; Sons, Josiah; Gabriel (an invalid) to live on the farm their mother's life time Mentions other heirs Exec- John Lucas Wit- Isaac A. Chandler, John I. BenderDavis, David Book 1 Pages 84, 85Dated 3 Dec 1836 Recorded 7 Jan 1837Wife- Esther Davis to have control of estateChildren- Cynthia Davis, daughter - $1.00; Hiram Davis, son - $1.00; James Davis, son - $1.00; Daniel Davis, son - $1.00; Esther Firthes (?), daughter - $1.00 Exec- David Byers Wit- Thomas Nesbit, Thompson EdwardsDavis, David Book 5 Pages 57, 58, 59Dated 3 Oct 1891 Recorded 16 Oct 1891Heirs Mentioned- Mary Lida Moore & her son William H. Davis; Jackson Davis to have $5.00. Exec- Frank C. Dunn Wit- Solomon Gasner, Frank C. DunnDearman, James Book 4 Pages 343, 344, 345Dated 9 Sept 1882 Recorded 17 Mar 1883To Elmer & Eddie Dearman, sons of Milton Dearman $50.00; Balance of estate to be divided equally between the rest of children except John & Mary to have $100.00 more than other heirs. Also Mary Ann to have all household goods. The understanding is that John & Mary Ann will care for testator the rest of his life.Exec- John Dearman Wit- Wm H. H. Parks, Julia B. ParksDeckard, Ann Book 5 Pages 515, 516Dated 8 June 1887 Recorded 29 Oct 1902Heirs- Addie A. WoodallHeirs of Mary C. Woodall, deceased- John EllittSquire Ellett, son - to have all real estate plus all personal property Exec- Squire Elliott Wit- W. B. Miller, F. E. Worley Note - Ellit, Ellett, Elliott - all 3 spellings on sheetDenton, Richard N. Book 5 Pages 250, 251Dated 24 Apr 1896 Recorded 2 May 1896Wife- Elmira J. Denton to have all property. After death of wife everything to he sold & out of proceeds: son, William D. Denton - $100.00 for his faithful duties as a son. Residue of proceeds divided thus: sons, Richard Denton; John F. Denton; Luke Johnson (?); Lee Denton; son of Joseph Denton (deceased son), John Y. Denton Exec- John W. Denton, brother Wit- C. J. Wylie, F. N. JohnsonDenton, William 13 Page 125Dated ? Recorded 23 Dec 1858Daughter- Mary Denton to have property in Bloomington (where Wm Denton lives). Should daughter Mary die before her father then testator's son John Denton to have said propertyExec- None named Wit- J. M. Berry, David BakerDerrow, Nathan B. Book 1 Pages 37, 38, 39, 40(of Vienna, Trumbull Co., Ohio)Dated 3 Nov 1828 Recorded 14 July 1829Wife- Laura L. Derrow; daughter & only children- Ester Bouton Derrow; Wm Woodruff, Son of Jonathan Woodruff; Connecticut Missionary Society; Honey Creek Church in Ind.; Church of Christ of the order of Honey Creek in Vigo Co., Ind.; Miss Chloe Forteas (?), Sister of testator's 2nd wife; Mother of 1st wife Wit- Charles Woodruff, Elisha Wilson, Peter ClintonDillman, Andrew Book 3 Pages 472, 473Dated 2 Nov 1859 Recorded 20 Mar 1872Wife- Elizabeth Dillman to have all real & personal property her life time. After death of said wife & last expenses paid the residue to be divided between the children equally (no names) Exec- David C. Dillman, son Wit- William W. Bass, John MitchellDillman, David C. Book 4 Pages 289, 290, 291Dated 16 Nov 1880 Recorded 2 Apr 1881Wife- Nancy A. Sillman to have 1/3 of all real estate & personal property. Children- Monroe Dillman; Ann Elizabeth May; Jerome Dow Dillman; Ira Morton Dillman each to have $20.00. Balance of estate to: Son, James L. Dillman; granddaughter, Lora Bell Turner, shared equally Exec- James L. Dillman, son, Jonathan M. May Wit- Samuel Turner, Rancon (?) TreslerDinsmore, John Book 5 Pages 89, 90, 91, 92Dated 16 June 1888 Recorded 9 Apr 1892 Heirs- Samuel Dinsmore, son; Sarah Dinsmore, daughter-in-law; Joseph Dinsmore, son; Matilda H. Kirby, daughter; William J. Dinsmore, sonResidue of estate to go to Foreign & Home Boards of Missions of Presbyterian ChurchExec- Samuel Dinsmore, son, Joseph Dinsmore, son Wit- Richard M. Butcher, William A. YoungDinsmore, Mary Book 2 Pages 81, 82Dated 29 June 1843 Recorded 8 Mar 1847 Heirs- Samuel Dinsmore, son of son John Dinsmore; John's son Joseph Dinsmore; Andrew Dinsmore, son – deceased; William Dinsmore, son; Rachel Dinsmore, daughter; Elizabeth Dinsmore, daughter, otherwise Reddley; Jane Dinsmore, daughter, otherwise Small; Margaret Dinsmore, daughter, otherwise W?? Exec- John Dinsmore, son, Joseph Small, Sr. Wit- Reuben Ward, Joseph Small Dowden, James Book 3 p 126Dated ? Recorded ?Grandson- Marion Shirley to have all the estate, he in turn is to provide for his grandfather James Dowden during his (James Dowden's) life time Exec- None Wit- NoneDowling, Peter F. Book 3 Pages 193, 194, 195Dated 20 Mar 1863 Recorded 21 Apr 1863Wife- Jane Dowling to have home farm and all personal property to have a home to raise the childrenExec- Daniel W. Fish Wit- Thomas T. Millburn, William TurnerDunn, Felix C. Book 4 Pages 412, 413, 414, 415Dated 10 Oct 1877 Recorded 2 Nov 1885Wife- Mary J. Dunn to have certain real estate & also personal property; Daughter, Eliza, wife of Henry C. Legg, real estate in Brown Co.; Son, Samuel Grundy Dunn to have real estate & personal itemsExec- Mary J. Dunn, wife, Celland F. Dodds Wit- W. C. L. Taylor, Joseph G. McPeeters, Jr.Dunn, George G. Book 5 Pages 49-56Dated 2 Sept 1857 Recorded 9 Nov 1885Wife- Julia A. Dunn to have use of all estate including land in Lawrence Co. for her support & for support & education of their 2 sons. Sons- Moses Fell Dunn; George G. Dunn Jr. Mentions will of late father Samuel Dunn. Brother, Samuel F. Dunn, land in Martin Co., Ind.; Nephew, George G. Dunn, son of Samuel Dunn; Samuel G. Dunn, son of Felix C. Dunn Exec- William Duncan, George A. Thornton Wit- James D. Maxwell, W. W. Sickles Codicil - 2 Sept 1857- Suggest that will be read. George G. Dunn deceased by 23 Sept 1857.Dunn, Samuel Book 2 Pages 115-119Dated 8 Dec 1838 Recorded 15 Dec 1849Wife- Elizabeth Dunn to have everything in Monroe Co.; Sons- William D. Dunn; Samuel P. Dunn; Felix Dunn to have real estate in Brown Co., but they to pay $100.00 to their brother Benjamin R. Dunn. Daughter, Eleanor B. B. Dunn; Son, George G. Dann, a colt to be his entire share of his father's estate. Exec to sell the land in Ky. Daughters, Lucinda E. Carter; Clarinda M. McFeeters Exec- Samuel F. Dunn, son, Elizabeth Dunn, wife, George G. Dunn, son Wit- James D. Maxwell, William AlexanderDunn, Samuel F. Book 3 Pages 222, 223, 224Dated 25 Jan 1864 Recorded 28 Jan 1864Wife- Margaret Dunn to have all real estate & personal property; brother, Felix C. Dunn of Martin Co., Ind.; William D. Dunn Exec- Felix C. Dunn, brother, Margaret Dunn, wife, Carry Batterton, wife's brotherWit- William. D. Dunn, James L. MaxwellDunning, Elijah C. Book 3 Pages 327, 328Dated 17 Aug 1866 Recorded 23 Mar 1867Wife- ? to have the estate. No mention of children Exec- Levi Ridge Wit- Johnson P. McElroy, R. WoodallEaly, Abram Book 3 Page 69Dated 31 Dec 1853 Recorded 11 Aug 1855Wife- Catharine Ealy to have property til children are all of age, then property to be sold & divided equally between the heirs Exec- Joseph EalyWit- Benjamin P. Rogers, John R. Cox, Thomas GalyeanEdmondson, William Book 3 Pages 257, 258Dated 15 Jan 1868 Recorded 6 June 1868Testator's remains to be buried in accordance with an agreement signed between testator & Hubbard Milton EdmondsonMentions legal heirs Hiram L. Edmondson & Hubbard M. Edmondson as having been given their share.Exec- Andrew W. Reeves Wit- Robert J. Mills, James StarnsEdwards, Elenor Book 4 Pages 231, 232, 233Dated 14 Jan 1880 Recorded 25 Feb 1880All property to be sold & balance after debts, expenses, etc., to go to brother Thornton Shipp of Johnson Co., Ind. Exec- Nelson Connett Wit- J. S. Walker, Joel W. EatonEgner, Rebecca Book 5 Pages 87, 88, 89 (of city of Laporte, Ind.)Dated 7 Oct 1891 Recorded 16 Apr 1892Stones to be placed at graves of husband & testatrix in Patton's Cemetery near Laporte Heirs- Frances Linard, daughter; Rebecca Robson, daughter Exec- Rebecca C. Robson, daughter Wit- W. B. Biddle, J. Vene DorlandEller, Dora Evelmer (?) Book 5 Pages 560, 561 Dated 10 June 1904 Recorded 15 July 1904 Husband- James Eller to have all property husband elects to take under the will Exec- James Eller, husband Wit- Charles O. Hough, James H. Hudson Eller, Elizabeth N. Book 5 Pages 504, 505, 506, 507Dated 4 Oct 1885 Recorded 26 Apr 1902Husband- Henry Eller to have entire estateChildren- James W. Eller; Harriet A. Ammerman; Margaret B. Kurby; Susan Mayfield; Frances Johnston; Mary L. Ward; Joshua B. M. Eller; Charley Dow Eller; John T. Eller (son of husband by 1st wife) Exec- Henry Eller, husband Wit- Frances E. Eller of Fairmont, Neb., James R. Ammerman of Fairmont, Neb.Eller, Henry Book 4 Pages 569, 570, 571Dated 4 Oct 1885 Recorded 4 Sept 1889Wife- Elizabeth N. Eller to have all estate real & personal. Children to share estate after death of wife. Children- John T. Eller; James W. Eller; Harriet A. Ammerman; Margaret B. Kirby; Susan V. Mayfield; Frances M. Johnson; Mary L. Ward; Joshua B. M. Eller; Charles Dow Eller; Elizabeth J. Simpson, oldest daughter, has had her share of estate given her Exec- Elizabeth N. Eller, wifeEller, John Book 1 Pages 90, 91, 92, 93Dated 21 Aug 1840 Recorded 29 Aug 1840Wife- No name; Sons, James H. Eller; John Eller; grandchildren- Susan Eller & Minerva Jane Eller (youngest) daughter of son James H. Eller; son, Francis Asberry Eller, youngest son; Daughter ?, Elizabeth Cole Exec- George Eller, son Wit- D. H. Maxwell, Thomas Rentshaw, Reubin Ward Ellett, David W. Book 3 Pages 110, 111Dated 5 Mar 1858 Recorded 26 Apr 1858Wife- ? to have the entire estate her life time. After death of wife estate to be divided among the 9 children: Children- Maranda J. McKeely; Charlotte T. Gillaspie; Louisa M. Ellett; Stephen A. Ellett; Rebecca E. Ellett; Mary Ann Ellett; John W. Ellett; James Ellett; Willis A. Ellett Exec- Jefferson Wampler Wit- John Cooter, Joseph Wampler, David GossEllett, Squire Book 3 Pages 340, 341, 342Dated 10 Oct 1867 Recorded 21 Oct 1867Wife- ?; Daughter- Sarah Catharine; Son- Charles Franklin Exec- Charles Moore Wit- P. E. Worley, Rice C. Harris, Peter CowdenEllis, Richard Book 5 Pages 277, 278, 279 Dated 26 Sept 1881 Recorded 6 Feb 1897 Wife- Susan Ellis to have real estate & personal property her life time. At death of said wife all property to go to John Cursie, a boy bound to Richard Ellis 14 May 1863 by the boy's mother Amy CarmichaelExec- Richard L. Stephens Wit- Samuel Lambkin, F. M. Lampkin (?)Emery, Elizabeth Book 5 Pages 147, 148, 149(widow of William Emery)Dated 9 Nov 1893 Recorded 27 Jan 1894Bequests- Julia Emery, daughter, $100.00 for her kindness to testatrix during her sickness; Bessie Roddy, granddaughter, $300.00 left in testatrix's hands as guardian from will of late William Emery Remainder of estate: Heirs- John Emery; Charles Emery; Julia Emery; Pink Cannves (?); Bessie Roddy Exec- James Karsell Wit- Henry B. Tourner, R. H. FulkEmpson, Richard Book 2 Pages 52, 53, 54Dated 3 June 1845 Recorded 17 June 1845Wife- ? to have all personal & real property. Heirs- John Empson, son; Perry Empson, son; Nancy Shipman, daughter; Mary Ann Johnston, granddaughter, daughter of Lucinda Johnston; Indiana Baugh, daughter; Mary Empson, daughter; Elizabeth Goodwin, daughter Exec- Samuel Baugh, son-in-law, William S. Holmes Wit- Samuel W. Uarney (?), Alexander BuchananErvin, Charles Book 3 Pages 392, 393Dated 27 Feb 1869 Recorded 4 Aug 1869Wife- Jane Ervin to have $2500.00.Bequests- James E. Farris, grandchild; Charles Farris, grandchild; James N. Ervin, grandchild; Theological Seminary; Foreign Mission Fund, both of Presbyterian Church Exec- James B. Farris, John M. Ervin Wit- David Johnson, John SmithEvans, John W. Book 2 Pages 30-34Dated 5 Oct 1843 Recorded 1 Nov 1843Wife- Mary Evans to have personal property & stock to raise the family.Children- Samuel Levan (?) Evans, son; Cynthia (Stewart) Walker, daughter; Elizabeth Lane, daughter; John Westley Evans; Owen Dow Jr. (?) Evans, 2 youngest sons; Benjamin Harrison Evans, son Exec- Benjamin Harrison Evans, son Wit- John Stone, William Alexander, John S. GoulsonFaris, Eugene McDill Book 5 Pages 379, 380Dated 1 Aug 1894 Recorded 21 Dec 1899Wife- Clara Orchard Faris everything Exec- None Wit- P. K. Buskirk, J. C. WorleyFaris, James Book 3 Pages 26, 27Dated 9 Apr 1849 Recorded 7 Aug 18524 Children- David; Isabella; Nancy; Mary; Granddaughters- Martha Ann Cathcart; Margaret Kiziah Tippens, each to have $5.00; daughter- Margaret Elizabeth (unmarried) $120.00; sons- James & John McDill McQuiston - real estateExec- David Faris, SonWit- Charles McCaughan, John SmithFaris, James B. Book 5 Pages 150-153Dated 29 May 1890 Recorded 27 Jan 1894Wife- Mary C. Faris all residue of property real & personal. Sons, J. Erwin Faris & Charles C. Faris have already been given their share of estate in land; Edward C. Faris deeded land which with $100.00 already given him will be his shareWife, Mary C. Faris to support & educate children by her viz.: Children- Earnest Faris; Nannie A.; Bulah Faris; Martha Violet; others unborn Exec- Mary C. Faris, wife Wit- James B. Mulkey, Edwin ConFarmer, John E. Book 4 Pages 174, 175, 176Dated 19 July 1877 Recorded 10 Sept 1877Testator has deeded to the following children previously. Children- George W. Farmer; Martha Parks; Susan Farmer; John R. Farmer; Emily E. Able; Amand Farmer; Antee Farmer, daughter; grandsons- William O. Turner; William R. Riley to have $100.00 each. Balance of estate to be divided between his own children Exec- None named Wit- David Miller, Jona StineFarmer, Martha Book 4 Pages 261, 262, 263Dated 7 Apr 1876 Recorded 6 Nov 1880Son- Valentine Farmer & Daughter- Judah Bratney to have all testatrix's real estate also all personal propertyExec- James Bratney Wit- James W. Sproule, John R. EastFedder, Ann (widow) Book 5 Page 585Dated 22 July 1903 Recorded 10 Aug 1903Heirs- John Guthbeck, grandson; Flossie Guthbeck, granddaughter; Anna Duncan, daughter; Amanda Shevel, daughter; Emma Smith, daughter; Bertha Snider, daughter; Minnie Kaser, daughter; Flora Huffman, daughter; Edith Cobb, daughter; Albert Fedder, son Exec- None named Wit- James A. Karsell, A. H. HeldonFee, Joseph D. Book 3 Pages 6, 7Dated 12 July 1851 Recorded 2 Aug 1851Wife- Margaret Fee to have entire estate. Part of real estate was devised to Joseph D. Feed by his late father Robert Fee Exec- Margaret Fee, wife, William A. Fee Wit- William H. Curry, Andrew B. CarltonFee, Robert Book 1 Pages 80, 81Dated 28 May 1839 Recorded 11 Sept 1841Wife- Isabella Fee some personal items & her living on the home farm; Sons- Robert Fee; William Fee; Daughters- Margaret Tate; Ginny Chavey; Sons- Matthew H. Fee; Joseph D. Fee to have the home farm Exec- William Fee, son, Joseph Fee, son Wit- Robert Ewing, Donald ? WoodburnFee, William O. Book 5 Pages 17, 18Dated 19 Dec 1874 Recorded 9 June 1890Wife- Jane I. Fee to have all property real & personalExec- Jane I. Fee, wifeWit- John C. Whisnand, Marcellus C. Fee, Joseph N. AlexanderFielder, Cornelius Book 5 Pages 178-182Dated 19 Feb 1879 Recorded 3 Nov 1894Wife- Mary Fielder to have all property real & personal. At death of said wife, property to be divided between children, towit: Children- Sarah Isabell Burks; William Thomas; George Washington; Henry Clinton; Wade Hampton; Cornelius; John Le; Mary Elizabeth Fielder; daughter. Lucy A. Lentz has already received $100.00 toward her equal share. Wife Mary Fielder to be guardian for minor children Exec- Mary Fielder, wife, William T. Fielder, son Wit- H. J. E. Colprit, Abner BaughFigg, James W. Book 5 Page 551Dated 5 Oct 1903 Recorded 26 Mar 1904Wife- Nomi A. Figg to have real estate & personal property. Children- Mary F(?) Litten; Lillie B. May; Ella J. Pyffe; Jennie M. Cline; Sarah R. Dovie Hoodley; Almora Figg, each to have $1.00 & after death of said wife, above children to inherit all propertyExec- Louis N. Williams Wit- C. Warren Acuff, John Thomas AcuffFIGG, Seli or Sela (?) Book 4 Pages 10, 11Dated 16 July 1873 Recorded 25 July 1873Wife- Nancy A. Figg to have property her widowhood to raise the children; To Sunday School of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Hill- $10.00. At death of wife, estate to go to children. Children- Sarah L.; Franklin P.; Thomas D.; Julia A.; Robert E.; Mary E. Exec- James H. Moore or Wesley Coffee of Owen Co. Wit- William J. Davenport, James H. ShelbornFinley, George Book 2 Pages 20, 21 Dated 8 Aug 1850 Recorded 13 Nov 1851Wife- Frances Finley stay in home place & support & educate the children. Son, Bluford Finley personal property; Daughters: Maria Finley; Frances Jane Finley, $40.00 each; Sons: David Finley; James D. Finley, $50.00 each Exec- Frances Finley, wife Wit- Elias Abel, W. C. TarkingtonFitch, Lean H. Book 5 Pages 536, 537 (of Dearborn Co., Ind.)Dated 14 Feb 1903 Recorded 21 May 1903Children & Heirs- Hannah V. Shaw; Walter H. Fitch; Thomas A. Fitch; Harris B. Fitch; James C. Fitch; Ada M. Fitch; George W. Fitch; Joseph C. Fitch; children of son Henry Fitch Exec- Walter H. Fitch, son, Harris B. Fitch, son Wit- Elwood E. Kassebaum, Geo M. Roberts, Samuel H. CollinsFleetwood, James Sr. Book 4 Pages 204, 205, 206Dated 6 Nov 1878 Recorded 6 Dec 1878Sons- James A.; John; Ira; Harvey Fleetwood to have real estate, latter son a minor; Daughters- Catharine Cornwell; Eliza A. Fleetwood; Pop White to have $50.00 each Exec- James Fleetwood, Jr. Wit- Isaac A. Chandler, William ArmbusterFlorer (Florey), Elijah Book 2 Pages 109, 110, 111Dated 4 June 1849 Recorded 22 Nov 1849 Wife- Amanda Florey to have all property her life time but if she marry, the property to go to the 2 children. Children- William S. Florey; Harriet Florey Exec- Amanda Florey, wife, William Smith Wit- Elizabeth Atwood, Samuel Wurney (?)Followell, Lydia Book 5 Pages 468, 469Dated 26 May 1899 Recorded 19 Nov 1901 Son- Joseph Hooper to have entire estate Exec- Joseph Hooper, son Wit- Henry A. Lee, Otto P. RogersFoster, Elizabeth M. Book 5 Pages 517, 518Dated 25 Oct 1895 Recorded 13 Dec 1902Sons- John T. Foster; Dow B. Foster; daughter- Flora Giles Exec- John T. Foster, son, Dow Foster, son Wit- Silas E. Mason, Thomas F. BurksFoster, William C., Sr. Book 3 Pages 301, 302, 303Dated 11 Sept 1865 Recorded 12 Feb 1866Bequests- Mary Josephine, Foster-Daughter; Robert Henry, Foster-Son; Elizabeth Tarkington, daughter; William C. Tarkington, son-in-law; William C. Foster, Jr., son; James P. Foster, son Exec- James P. Foster, son Wit- David Sheek, James R. SlussFox, Nancy J. Book 3 Pages 178, 179Dated 28 Apr 1869 Recorded 21 June 1862After debts etc. are paid residue of estate to go to Lucinda Payne wife of Noah Payne Exec- Noah Payne Wit- Robert W. Ryan, James A. Criager (?)Fox, William Book 4 Pages 207, 208Dated 16 Apr 1878 Recorded 19 Dec 1878Wife- Nancy M. Fox to have everything after debts are paid Wit- Wm B. Chrisler, William LeonardFreeman, James C. Book 5 Pages 125, 126, 127, 128Dated 1 Oct 1883 Recorded 13 Apr 1893Wife- Sally Freeman to have the mansion house & grounds & all personal items. Youngest daughter, Rosalene - real estate. Other 4 children to have remaining real estate, viz.: Children- Louisa Ann Simms- oldest daughter; Joseph N. Freeman-, only son; Martha Ellen Brown, daughter; Rebecca D. Ellis, daughter Exec- Sally Freeman, wife Wit- W. B. Miller, W. C. DraperFrost, Sarah B. Book 4 Pages 245, 246, 247 (widow of William Frost)Dated 5 Feb 1876 Recorded 17 July 1880After debts, etc, are taken care of all the property to be divided between: Children- Theodore Harvey Parks; Louisa Maxwell Scranton; Mary Matilda Cullison equally. These above named persons are children of Harvey Parks & his wife (no name). The latter of whom was raised in testatrix's family. Exec- John Blair Wit- James N. Blair, William T. BlairFrost, William Book 3 Pages 373, 374, 375Dated 27 Dec 1860 Recorded 24 Nov 1868Wife- Sarah B. Frost to have some real estate & some personal property.Bequests- Lane Seminary at Walnut Hill, Ohio $1000.00; Second Presbyterian Church of Indpls. $100.00; Residue of money after above payments: Theodore Harvey Parks; Louisa M. Parks; Mary M. Parks; Joseph Frost; Kesiah E. Frost (the two last being children of testator's brother John Frost) Exec- John M. Seward, John Blair Wit- E. E. Slues, J. S. Smith Hunter (?)Fullen, Esther Book 2 Pages 45, 46, 47Dated 8 Oct 1844 Recorded 26 Mar 1845Husband- Deceased (?)4th Daughter- Rachel Coffey, wife of Alfred H. Coffey to have all property after debts, etc. No other names of children Exec- Alfred H. Coffey Wit- Wm B. Brown, Alfred MorelandFulk, Richard A. Book 5 Pages 541, 542 Dated 15 Aug 1903 Recorded 3 Nov 1903 Heirs- Lula B. Smith, daughter; Lyman Fulk, son; Mary, daughter; Robert Fulk, son; Herbert Smith Exec- Tolbert H. Sudbury Wit- Thomas J. Sare, O. M. FulwiderFulkerson, Nancy P. Book 4 Pages 386, 387Dated 27 Nov 1884 Recorded 5 Dec 1884Catharine A. Fulkerson to have all property after debts etc. Exec- None named Wit- Martha Houston, Mary Tiragate, Martha HopeFullerton, Thomas Book 3 Pages 262-265 Dated 11 Mar 1844 Recorded 13 May 1865 Wife- Nancy FullertonChildren- William, eldest son; John, second son; Joseph R., 4th son; Thomas, 3rd son; Elizabeth Fullerton; Jane Fullerton; Nancy Fullerton Exec- Nancy Fullerton, wife, Thomas Fullerton, son Wit- Luke Ward, Joseph BungerCodicil - 13 Sept 1858 - gives cash to each of above daughters. Wit- Joseph Bunger, Magdaline BungerFyffe, John Book 4 Pages 453-456Wife- Jane Fyffe to have her support from the estate her life time; Son- William C. Fyffe to have the home place but he is to support his parents their life time. 200 acres of land to be sold & proceeds divided between the 6 children, viz.: Children- James W. Fyffe; George W. Fyffe; Sarah E. Royney; John P. Fyffe; Rachel Pyffe [sic]. Children of deceased Daughter Rebecca WamplerExec- James W. Fyffe*, Madison A. Houston Wit- Joseph S. Payne, R. W. Carr*Codicil - 12 July 1886 - since James W. Fyffe named as exec of his father's will has moved from the state Madison A. Houston is appointed in his placeGaither, Perry Book 4 Pages 121, 122, 123Dated 14 Jan 1876 Recorded 12 Aug 1876Wife- Betsy Ann Gaither to have real estate & personal property her life time. At death of said wife, the real estate to go to son George Gaither. Mentions 2 children & 2 Grandchildren, Children of deceased daughter Rebecca Chambers Exec- Betsy Ann Gaither, wife Wit- James Fox, George Fox, Lewis LitzGalloway, Jane Book __ Pages 88, 89Dated 15 Oct 1840 Recorded- No probateSon- Robert M. Galloway to have the home farm & his sisters Elizabeth Ann, Margaret, & Nancy to have a home with said son. Sons- James L. Galloway; Thomas Galloway Exec- None named Wit- David Meek, James Glen (?)Galloway, Mary Jane Book 5 Pages 134, 135, 136Dated 20 Oct 1892 Recorded 5 July 1893Grandson- George McCord to have ?300.00; Daughter, Martha Karsell, balance of estate, with whom testator has been living for past 3 years & who will continue to provide a home & care for testatrix the remainder of her life Exec- None named Wit- James A. Woodburn, S. R. LyonsGalloway, Thomas B. Book 4 Pages 572, 573(age 76 yrs.)Dated 23 Nov 1883 Recorded 11 Nov 1889Wife- Mary J. Galloway to have income from estate & all personal property her life time. At death of wife estate to go to following heirs:Heirs- Mary B. Evans, Daughter; Martha C. Karsell, daughter; George McCurd, grandson, son of daughter Margarette, deceased; George M. Galloway, son; Maria J. Sciper, daughter; Martha C. Karsell, daughter; Mary B. Evans, daughter; William N. Galloway, son Exec- James Karsell, William Collins Wit- W. P. McNary, J. A. WoodburnGamble, John Book 2 Pages 72, 73Dated 7 Nov 1845 Recorded 26 Dec 1846Wife- Mary Gamble to have entire estate her life time. Oldest son, Robert, $1.00; second son, Martin, $1.00; daughter, Ruth, $1.00. At death of said wife Mary, the entire estate to go to testator's daughter Catharine Jane Gamble & no other person. Exec- Mary Gamble, wife Wit- James Allen, John Rock Gamble, Katharine Jane Book 5 Pages 486, 487 (age 70 on May 26,1899)Dated 17 Feb 1900 Recorded 10 Apr 1902Bequests- Rev. D. J. Shaws; Mrs. Martha Cook (house companion for many years); Ladies Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church of BloomingtonExec- Ladies Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church of BloomingtonWit- R. M. Blackwood, Mrs. Naddie B. FarisGardner, Joseph Book 3 Pages 292, 293, 294Dated 19 Oct 1865 Recorded 7 Nov 1865Wife- Julian Gardner. Son, Lewis S. Gardner. Other children mentioned but no namesWants to be buried on his father's old place in Green Co. Exec- Julian Gardner, wife Wit- Dudley C. Smith, Francis A. EllerGaskins, Allen Book 5 Page 532Dated 6 Dec 1902 Recorded 16 May 1903Wife- Elizabeth Gaskins to have all property. At death of said wife estate to be divided between son Charles W. Gaskins and daughter, Mary Gaskins Exec- Charles W. Gaskins, son Wit- J. Ed. Robinson, W. E. GaskinsGaskin, Sarah Ann Book 3 Pages 321, 322, 323Dated 24 Aug 1866 Recorded 6 Dec 1866Bequests- Missionary Society of the M.E. Church; American Bible Society; American Tract (?) Society; Cynthia Robinson, sister; Allen Gaskin, brother; Thomas Gaskin, brother; Elias N. Gaskin, brother; Hosea Gaskin, brotherExec- Samuel Denny Wit- John Hupp, George W. SmithGaskins, Thomas M. Book 5 Pages 19, 20Dated 15 Apr 1890 Recorded 4 July 1890Wife- Sarah A. Gaskins to have all the property real & personalExec- William E. Gaskins, son Wit- Melvin Robinson, Joseph WilliamsGaskins, William Book 3 Pages 123, 124Dated 5 Sept 1856 Recorded 3 Nov 1858Children to have all property real & personal. Unmarried children to live together on the home placeExec- Allen Gaskin, son, James W. Gaskin, son Wit- John Hupp, Samuel DennyGetty, Samuel Book 5 Pages 269-272 Dated 18 Nov 1896 Recorded 30 Nov 1896 Wife- Rose Getty to have both real & personal property. Daughters- Elizabeth Getty; Ida E. Getty to have real estate. Son- John C. Getty, personal items; married daughter- Nancy Kerr certain money or notes Exec- Robert M. Weir Wit- Aaron W. Rose, Wm A. RobertsonGlascock, Will H. Book 5 Pages 472-476Dated 8 Nov 1901 Recorded 7 Jan 1902Wife- Allie M. Glascock to have home place in Greenfield, Ind., all other real estate & personal propertyFather- Robert Glascock to have property he occupies in Cleveland, Hancock Co., Ind.; son, Leon Glascock; brothers- Jasper N. Glascock; James Logan Glascock; sister, Amanda A. Shinn; brother-in-law, Walter Creviston; mother-in-law, Lucinda Creviston Exec- Allie H. Glascock Wit- George C. Schaeffer, Edward W. Felt Glenn, Ann Book 3 Pages 282, 283, 284Dated 14 Oct 1859 Recorded 25 Oct 1865Sister- Janet Glenn to have all of testor's estateExec- None named Wit- David Cathcart, John BrownGillasy, Thomas Book 3 Pages 145, 146Dated 3 Sept 1859 Recorded 19 Oct 1859wife- ? to have real estate (home farm) & personal property her life time, but wife is to give the 2 youngest children, William & Sarah, when they come of age the same amount in money as was given to the older children (no names) Exec- None named Wit- Austin (?) Robinson, Andrew J. McNeelyGilmore, Susan Harriet Book 5 Pages 556, 557 Dated 29 Mar 1904 Recorded 6 July 1904 Husband- Russell H. Gilmore. Heirs- Flora A. Kitson, sister; Ruth A. Gilmore, daughter, only child; Sarah A. Disher, sister; Herbert T. Kitson, husband of Flora A. Kitson Exec- Flora A. Kitson, sister Wit- Ira C. Batman, J. F. HollandGoble, Rufus E. Book 5 Pages 401-404Dated 11 Oct 1899 Recorded 19 June 1900Heirs- Cerese (?) Goode Wampler, niece, daughter of testator's deceased sister Cenia (?) VanBuskirkExec- Cerese (?) Goode Wampler Wit- Ed G. Davis, E. C. MooneyGolesmith, James Book 3 Pages 112, 113 Dated 21 Apr 1838 Recorded 3 May 1858Friend- Sarah Johnson to have entire estate Exec- None named Wit- John Kitcham, Daniel KitchamGoodwin, Seth Book 3 Pages 130, 131, 132Dated 6 Aug 1857 Recorded 18 Jan 1859Present wife- Delilah Goodwin to have all property. Sons- John Goodwin; Obediah Goodwin; Vincent Goodwin, $2.00 each; Son, Raleigh Goodwin, $2.00; Daughters- Nancy Duke; Lydia Morgan; Malinda Woodward; Eliza Ketcham; Lucinda Morgan; Matilda Morgan, $2.00 each. Sons- Ammon Goodwin; Seth Goodwin Harrison Goodwin, $2.00 each. Children by present wife- Mary M. Davis: Elizabeth Goodwin; Catharine Goodwin; Martha Jane Goodwin, $2.00 each; Mattichi Goodwin; Jesse Goodwin; Thomas J. Goodwin; James M. Goodwin, $2.00 each Exec- Delilah Goodwin, wife, Samuel Orchard Wit- Paris C. Dunning, Martin C. Hunter (?)Goss, David Book 4 Pages 29, 30, 31Dated 1 Oct 1872 Recorded 7 Mar 1874Heirs- Catharine Cooley, daughter; Malinda Packwell, daughter; Lucinda Martin, daughter; Elizabeth J. Martin, daughter; Mary Ann Leamon, daughter; Thomas C. Martin, son-in-law Exec- Jefferson Wampler Wit- Joseph Wampler, William WamplerGray, William Hamilton Book 3 Pages 27, 28, 29Dated 7 Mar 1826 Recorded 7 June 1826Aged Father- Samuel Gray, Blue Spring Community; cousin, Mary A. Stockwell; mentions note left by his father Samuel Gray; friend, Jonathan Nichols Exec- Jonathan Nichols Wit- Joseph Berry, John P. Berry, John HendersonGreen, Solomon Book 2 Pages 102-105 Dated 28 June 1846 Recorded 21 Aug 1849 Wife- Rachel Green to have certain real estate. Children- James Green, son, $5.00; Joseph Green, son, $5.00; Elizabeth, daughter- $5.00; Ju??, son, $5.00; Ruthy, daughter, $5.00; Solomon, son- real estate; Morris, son, $100.00; Rachel, daughter, $5.00; Laban, son, real estate; Isaac, son, $100.00; Martha, daughter, $5.00; Rebecca Whaley (?) Exec- Solomon Green, son, Leban Green, son Wit- Thomas Fullerton, William R. MayGreeves, John J. Book 4 Pages 565-568Dated 26 Aug 1882 Recorded 13 Sept 1889Wife- Mahala Greeves real estate & personal property & bondsAt death of wife aforesaid the title to above real estate to vest in daughterDaughter- Lillie O. Greeves; Son- Robert C. GreevesExec- Named none, don't want to waste money in the courts Wit- J. S. Faris, H. P. Pauley Greeves, Robert C. Book 5 Pages 328, 329, 330Dated 22 July 1892 Recorded 16 Nov 1898Wife- Ann E. Greeves to have all propertyDaughter, Alice Greeves to have estate in case of death of her mother Exec- Ann E. Greeves, wife Wit- Charles H. McPheeters, Will V. CampbellGriffith, John L. Book 3 Pages 467, 468, 469Dated 17 Jan 1856 Recorded 12 Dec 1871Wife- Easther Campbell all the estateChildren- ? Exec- John B. Cox Wit- William M. Tate, Robert CampbellGrimes, Thomas Book 3 Pages 63, 64Dated 22 Nov 1854 Recorded 6 Dec 1854Wife- Nancy Grimes to have all property real & personal Children mentioned, not namedExec- William Leonard, son-in-lawWit- Irvin Grimes, John C. Bennington, D. Rollin MaloneGrubb, Elizabeth Book 4 Pages 433, 434Dated 18 Mar 1886 Recorded 15 May 1886Husband- Thomas Grubb to have all of estate Exec- None named Wit- William Peterson, Hiram AndersonGuin, Jane Book 3 Pages 491, 492, 493Dated 4 May 1872 Recorded 16 Oct 1872Estate to go to children (no names) Exec- Isaac M. Guin, son Wit- William Rice, Robert Reed Guy, Reuben Book 2 Pages 95, 96Dated 23 Jan 1849 Recorded 3 Feb 1849Wife- Elizabeth Guy to have property to raise familySon- Silas Guy, (no other names)Exec- Elizabeth Guy, wife, Silas Guy, son Wit- Pleasant L. D. Mitchell, Lewis C. ShryerGuy, Silas E. Book 5 Dated 11 Sept 1894 Recorded 13 Oct 1894 Wife- Nancy H. Guy all of estate her life time. Children who already have received advancements: Sarah E. Thrasher; Milton G. Guy; Jane Renshaw; Nancy C.(?) Huff; Harriet R. Hazel; Silas M. Guy; Lillie G. Dodd; David R. Guy, the above to share in division of estate after death of said wife.Grandson, Fred Dillman, son of daughter Mary E. who from age of 6 or 7 has lived with her grandfather May, was provided for by her Grandparents at her marriage.Daughter, Harriet R. Hazel to get extra money for staying at home & caring for her parents after she was of age Exec- Nancy K. Guy, wife Wit- J. T. Mitchell, Samuel M. MitchellHacker, William T. Book 5 Pages 405, 406, 407Dated 14 Mar 1900 Recorded 29 June 1900 Mother- Anna E. Hacker all property of every kind Exec- Anna E. Hacker, mother Wit- John Smith, Sarah J. HackerHadden, Jacob Book 3 Pages 394, 395Dated 8 Dec 1868 Recorded 17 Aug 1869Wife- Jane Hadden to have all estate her life time. At death of said wife property to be divided between: John L. Hadden; Joseph Hadden; Mary M. Hadden; Elizabeth E. J. Hadden Wit- Lorenzo D. Policy, Robert Houston, Sr., Charles D. CarrHalley, Ellen Book 4 Pages 578, 579, 580Dated 22 July 1889 Recorded 51 Jan 1890 [sic]Heirs- Thomas Finn, son; William Finn, son; Martin Finn, son; children of William Finn, granddaughter (?); Mary Burk, daughter Exec- William Finn Wit- Wilson Adams, William J. BecketHall, Mary Book 3 Pages 14, 15Dated 14 June 1845 Recorded 16 Aug 1851Bequests- Sophia Whaley, wife of Joseph Whaley, $70.00; Perscilla Rawlings, daughter of Daniel Rawlings, late of this co., $30.00; Matilda Slocomb, wife of James Slocomb, $50.00; Nicey Bresden, wife of Thomas Bresden, $50.00; Mary Flatford & Elizabeth Flatford each $40.00, but each have borrowed $10.00 – so $30.00 to each; Priscilla Owens, the new trunk Exec- Joseph C. Howe Wit- John M. BerryCodicil - 14 or 18 Aug 1845 - no new names Wit- John M. BerryHall, Samuel S. Book 4 Pages 393, 394Dated 4 Nov 1873 Recorded 6 May 1885Remainder of personal property after final expenses to go to children: Children- Eliza A. Handy; Elizabeth L. Blakely; Nancy P. Davis; William W. Hall, real estate Exec- None named Wit- Richard A. Fulk, Walter A. PolandHamilton, Jesse T. Book 4 Pages 488, 489, 490Dated 28 July 1883 Recorded 16 Apr 1887Wife- Martha Hamilton to have all property real & personal during her widowhood Children & Heirs- John A. Hamilton, eldest son; Robert A. Hamilton, son; Mary Eliza Hamilton, granddaughter; daughter of Son Robert A. Hamilton Children born by wife Martha viz.: Mary Ellen Hamilton, only daughter; David M. Hamilton, son; James W. Hamilton, son; Frank B. Hamilton, son; Hulcee J. Hamilton, son Exec- Martha Hamilton, wife Wit- James A. Strong, Samuel W. StrongHamilton, Robert Book 1 Pages 62, 63, 64Dated 20 Apr 1835 Recorded 8 July 1835Wife- ? to have all property to help raise the children Son- William Hamilton; Joseph Hamilton; little daughter, Mary Ann left to care of her mother Note - paging jumps from 64 to 70 Exec- Jonathan Nichols, William BerryWit- Jonathan Nichols, James SlocombHansford, John Book 3 Pages 234, 235, 236Dated 20 June 1864 Recorded 23 July 1864Wife- Pernealia (?) Hansford to have entire estate, with which to raise the children (no names) Exec- Pernelia Hansford, wife Wit- David Byers, Andrew W. ReevesHarbison, Robert, Sr. Book 2 Pages 85, 86Dated 19 Feb 1847 Recorded date not givenSon- John H. Harbison; daughter- Esther P. Harbison; grandchildren, Grizzelda Jane Henry; Samuel C. HenryExec- Robert Harbison, Jr., son-in-law (??) Wit- John Woodbrein, John Lunduson (?) Hardesty, Samuel Book 3 Pages 30, 31, 32 (of Bloomington)Dated 26 Sept 1851 Recorded 3 Nov 1852 Wife- ? to have the Tavern & personal propertyDaughter, Sarah Jane Robertson; Daughter, Isabelle, after death of wife to have the lot; daughter, Eliza Jane Mercer, real estate; daughter, Martha Ann, real estate; Son, Charles Fletcher Hardesty - the "Gilbert" Farm; son, Samuel Thomas Hardesty; daughter, Mary, wife of Jarnes D. RobertsonExec- James D. Robertson, Charles F. Hardesty, son Wit- George W. Hardin, Joseph G. McPheetersHardin, George W. Book 4 Pages 183-186(died in Adrian Co., Mo.)Dated 4 Sept 1877 Recorded 15 Jan 1878Bequests- Alfred Lay of Jefferson City; James H. Lay of Warsaw, Mo.; their sister Elizabeth Druve (?) to help educate her 3 sons; Juliet Morton of Kansas City, sister of deceased wife; William Etta Ready & Ellen J. Lightburne of Liberty, Mo.; Unetta S. Childs, Frankfort; Reubena T. Caldwell, Shelbyville; Sarah F. Lightburne, Louisville; James M. Sutton, wife's brother George H. Williams, Fayette Co., Ky.; Mary E. Smith, Fulton, Mo., niece; Charles H. Hardin, nephew & Gr, and niece Fanny J. Hardin of Adrian Co., Mo. Exec- Charles H. Hardin of Adrian Co., Mo.Wit- James Calloway, Enoch Hooten, W. H. (?) KennanHarmon, Lewis Book 4 Pages 373, 374, 375 Dated 19 May 1870 Recorded 19 July 1884Wife- Polly Harmon to have control of all real estate & personal property her life time Daughters- Rhoda Harmon; Nancy Harmon; Rachel Harmon; Harriet L. Harmon to have east half of the landSon- John W. Harmon to have west half of said land; daughters, Juliann Gardner; Susanah Gantry to have $20.00 each Exec- Polly Harmon, wife Wit- James H. Guston, Alfred ThrasherHarris, James M. Book 5 Pages 333,334,335Dated 16 Jan 1894Recorded 6 Feb 1899Wife- Sarah A. Harris to have all property Heirs (after death of wife) - Earnest Harris - SonJesse Mendenhall - DaughterOthers(?) Exec- William T. Harris - son Wit- Samuel E. HarrisWilliam B. MillerHarris, Joseph S. Book 5 Pages 300, 301, 302, 303Dated 29 July 1895 Recorded 27 Sept 1897Wife- Matilda Harris to have all property real & personal Heirs- Alfred E. Harris, son; Elijah Harris, son; William H. Harris, son; Omer Harris, son; David Harris, son; Morton Harris, son Exec- None named Wit- Wm Peterson, James W. JacksonHarshbarger, Rebecca Book 4 Pages 482, 483 Dated 15 Mar 1880 Recorded 22 Mar 1887 Daughter- Florence Pauley to have all real estate; Son- P. G. Harshbarger & grandchildren, Nellie & Charlie Harshbarger, children of Son Augustus Harshbarger, all the remaining propertyExec- Florence Pauley, daughterWit- J. H. Louden, Laura Croutcher, L. C. LoudenHash, Robert Book 5 Pages 338, 339, 343 Dated 21 Sept 1891 Recorded 24 Apr 1899Wife- Nancy Hash to have all property. After death of said wife estate divided between: Emma McPhelridge; Edward Smith; William B. Smith; Charles J. Smith; Nathan R. Smith; Loua(?) I. Smith; Daisy C. Smith; Mary Lampkins p 343 - Will repeated & wife Nancy Hash accepts Wit- John K. Anderson, James B. ClarkHathaway, Joseph Book 3 Pages 405, 406, 407Dated 13 May 1867 Recorded 27 Oct 1869Children, except Joseph V., that are living at testator's decease to have $100.00 each, except William, who has been given his share. Joseph V. also has been provided for Exec- None named Wit- W. A. Johnson, George A. Buskirk, J. S. Smith HunterHayes, Charles L. Book 5 Pages 421-425Dated 17 Sept 1900 Recorded 1 Dec 1900Wife- ? Hayes to have real estate & personal property. At death of said wife the real estate aforesaid to go to: Sons: Frank L. Hayes; George G. Hayes; Daughter- Anna M. Hayes. Other Heirs- Cora Shields; Henry Hayes; David L. Hayes; Caroline Clark; Peter Hayes; Wm R. Hayes; Lizzie McKnight Exec- Frank L. Hayes, son, George G. Hayes, son Wit- W. P. Sexton, John H. Therelkeld, Loyal C. Theselkeld [sic]Headley, Benjamin Book 4 Pages 444, 445, 446Dated 13 July 1805 Recorded 30 June 1886Wife- Eunice Headley to have control of all property her life time. At death of said wife all property to be equally divided among the legal heirs, the note given the testator by his son James to be deducted from son James' share.Exec- Eunice Headley, wife Wit- A. J. Axtell, Birdie Andrew, Corda GoodmanHelms, Samuel Book 4 Pages 494, 495, 496Dated 12 Apr 1887 Recorded 4 June 1887Wife- Rachel Helms to have all property. Son, Jeptha M. Helms to take care of said property for his mother & at her death the property to become property of son Jeptha M. Helms, he paying certain sums to following heirs: Heirs: John Helms, son; Rose Burkhart, daughter; Ettie Hurley, granddaughter; Hattie Hurley, granddaughterExec- Jeptha, son - to take care of estate without letters of administration Wit- R.W. Carr, Alvis MooreHeltonburg, Hiram M. Book 5 Pages 84, 85, 86Dated 29 Dec 1879 Recorded 26 Mar 1892Wife- Nancy Heltonburg to have all real estate while she remains testator's widow. Also all personal property. Son, Joshua Heltonburg to have $2.50; Daughter, Polly A. Heltonburg to have her life off her father's estate as long as she lives. After death (or remarriage) of said wife estate to be divided between: Joseph Heltonburg, son; Nancy Heltonburg, daughter; Mary Shields, daughter; David Heltonburg, son; Izella Heltonburg, daughter; Martha Heltonburg, daughter Exec- William Call (?), James B. Bender Wit- J. K. Anderson, W. J. AllenHemphill, Jennet Book 2 Pages 66, 67, 68, 69Dated 7 June 1842 Recorded 8 Oct 1846Son- Hugh Hemphill the estate & he to care for his mother. Heirs- Sarah, step-daughter, Jane, daughter, William Hemphill, son, John Hemphill, son, Robert Hemphill, son, Andrew Hemphill, son, Jennet Hemphill, granddaughter, Martha Hemphill, granddaughter, Mary Isabella Hemphill, granddaughter McCaw to have all beds, bedding & clothing except one bed & bedding to son Hugh Exec- Hugh Hemphill, son Wit- John Moffit, Letitia M. MoffitHenderson, Elija J. Book 4 Pages 491, 492, 493, 494Dated 9 Mar 1887 Recorded 18 Apr 1887Headstones, like those at graves of testatrix's deceased husband & daughter Emma to be placed at graves of testatrix & her son Carey W. Henderson. Daughter- Mrs. Mary J. Austin to have 3/4 of all property, granddaughter, Carrie Austin - 1/4 propertyHenderson, Joseph, Sr. Book 2 Pages 106, 107, 108, 109Dated 30 Mar 1848 Recorded 14 Sept 1849Son- James Henderson to have a horse furnished by his sister Eliza; daughter- Eliza Henderson to have entire estate as the other children have already had their share Exec- None named Wit- E. S. Harrall, John A. Russel, Jacob B. LoweHenson, John Book 1 Page 1 Administration of estate Recorded 31 Oct 1818 Nothing on the estate Exec- Letters granted to David Chamber Bond of $1000.00 Administrator - David Chambers Wit- John Chambers, Wm ChambersHiggins, Patrick Book 4 Pages 66, 67Dated 20 Feb 1875 Recorded 4 May 1875Wife- Catharine Higgins to have all real & personal propertyExec- Felix Higgins, brotherWit- Rev Henry Kissing, John H. LoudenHill, Basil Book 3 Pages 318, 319, 320Dated 11 Nov 1865 Recorded 3 Dec 1866Wife- Charity Hill to have all real & personal property for the support of herself & daughter Susan M. Hill. Other children- Levi Hill; James Hill; Thomas Hill; Betsy Ann Barrett, wife of Hazelett Barrett; Hugh H. Hill; William G. Hill Exec- Hugh H. Hill, son, William G. Hill, son Wit- David Chambers, Amzi ThrasherHill, Hugh H. Book 4 Pages 475, 476, 477, 478Dated 24 Dec 1881 Recorded 15 Feb 1877(?)Oldest brother - Levi Hill, $1.00; brothers- Thomas Hill, $1.00; Heirs of deceased brother James Hill, $1.00; Elizabeth Barrett, widow of Hazlett Barrett, $1.00; brother, William G. Hill, $300.00 or if he is not living at testatrix's deceased then the $300.00 to be paid to Susan M. Underwood, sister of testatrix. Said Susan M. Underwood also to have all personal property & certain real estate. Exec- Susan M. Underwood, sisterWit- William A. Wallingford, Harmon PriedlyHill, Thomas Book 2 Pages 126, 127Dated 20 Apr 1850 Recorded 9 May 1850Wife- Milkey Hill to have 1/3 of the estate. Daughter- Sophia Hill. Other 2/3 of estate to be divided between all children except heirs of deceased son Isaac Hill who gets nothing as he (Isaac) has previously been given more than his share. Exec- Basil Hill, Hugh G. Hill Wit- Jesse Wright, James HillHill, Whit M. Book 4 Pages 27, 28Dated 15 Feb 1873 Recorded 18 Mar 1874Wife- Deceased. Estate to be divided between children. Exec- Joseph M. Howe Wit- Howard Maxwell, W. B. HughesHinkle, Jonathan H. Book 4 Pages 315, 316, 317Dated 30 Sept 1880 Recorded 1 July 1882 Wife- Catharine Hinkle to have home place & all personal property. At death of said wife the above property to go to sons equally Sons- Jonathan M. Hinkle; John H. Hinkle; James M. Hinkle; daughter-in-law, Nancy J. Hinkle, wife of son William Hinkle & their children: Hugh Hinkle, Jonathan M. Hinkle, Maud Hinkle, to have certain real estate. Daughter-in-law, Catharine Hinkle, wife of son Isaac Hinkle & their children: Nettie Belle Hinkle, Johnie Hinkle, Flora Hinkle. They to have certain real estate. Daughters, Delila Paul; Elizabeth McElroy; Mary Paul; Maggie Kerr. Grandchildren- Fannie C., Mary Vannoy, Catharine Payne. Daughters & grandchildren to have all notes & money at testator's death Exec- Jonathan M. Hinkle, son Wit- H. D. Headley, J. H. GrayHogan, Prosser Book 1 Pages 43, 44, 45 Dated 31 Aug 1830 Recorded 3 Nov 1831 Wife- Mary Hogan to have all real & personal estate. Sons- William Hogan; Nathan Hogan; Samuel Hogan; James Hogan (adopted son called Little Jim); daughters- Nancy; Cynthia; son- James Hogan Exec- William Alexander Wit- Abner Goodwin, William BryanHolstine, George Book 4 Pages 297, 298Dated 2 Dec 1879 Recorded 25 June 1881Daughter- Malinda E. Stuart to have all property Exec- Malinda E. Stuart, daughter Wit- Robert C. Green, John C, WooleyHoltzman, John T. Book 4 Pages 8, 9Dated 8 Mar 1873 Recorded 2 June 1873Wife- Kate Holtzman to have everything after debts, etc., are paid. Debts of firm of A. Holtzman & Son to be paid Exec- Pleasant L. D. Mitchell Wit- Richard A. Fulk, E. P. AdamsHook, John C. Book 3 Pages 362, 363, 364 Dated 24 June 1868 Recorded 21 July 1868Wife- Sarah Hook to have everything her life time. At death of said wife the estate to go to William H. Stout whom the testator raised from infancy. Exec- None named Wit- Samuel E. Holtzman, Milton L. McColloughHookes, Jane Book 2 Pages 138, 139, 140 Dated 18 June 1849 Recorded 28 Sept 1850Son- John C. Hookes has already had several advances from his mother. This to be used for children of son Thomas Hookes, deceased, left orphan children who need help. Exec- None named Wit- John McCullough, Alex McClellandHooper, Isaac Book 4 Pages 4, 5Dated 1 Aug 1872 Recorded 12 Mar 1873Wife- Lydia Hooper to all real & personal property Exec- Lydia Hooper, wife Wit- W. F. Reed, Henry Fellows, Felix C. DunnHoover, Elizabeth Book 2 Pages 141, 142(of Woodford Co., Ky.)Grandchildren- children of Jacob Trisler - probably his 1st wife viz.: William Trisler; Mary Elizabeth Trisler; Susan Catharine Trisler & other children who may be born to Jacob Trisler & present wife Sophia Trisler Exec- None named Wit- Samuel Scott, Thomas ArnoldHouston, Alfred W. Book 4 Pages 93, 94, 95Dated 5 July 1873 Recorded 12 Feb 1876Wife- Mary Houston. Son- James P. Houston to pay funeral expenses of testator & wife Mary Houston. Daughters- Minerva Arm Stout; Clerinda R. Rogers; Mary Edwards; Heirs of daughter Sarah Jane Whisennand; Heirs of Son William Ivan Houston; Heirs of Son George W. Houston; Daughter, Malissa Frances Hall Exec- None named Wit- M. A. Houston, D. M. DelapHouston, Harvey Book 3 Pages 174, 175, 176, 177Dated 22 Aug 1844 Recorded 6 Dec 1862 (part of the time they used 1861 & other times 1862)Wife- Isabella Houston to have all property while a widow & after her death or remarriage, the estate to go to childrenExec- Isabella Houston, wife, Alfred Houston, brotherWit- Daniel Stout, Joseph J. McPheeters Codicil - 10 April 1851 - appoints Washington J. Houston as exec to replace Alfred Houston Wit- W. J. Houston, James Hall6 Dec 1861 - Isabella Houston, widow of Harvey Houston, refuses to accept the will & will take under the law.Howard, Crecilla Book 5 Pages 132, 133Dated 21 Apr 1888 Recorded 28 June 1893Daughter- Mary J. Rumple to have all real estate. Children- John A. Howard; Charles Howard; Alvin Howard; Margaret McCaw; Sarah Clay; Martha Harvy - to have $1.00 each Exec- William B. Miller Wit- John E. Steele, John EakinHoward, Thomas Book 4 Pages 111, 112, 113Dated 25 May 1876 Recorded 5 June 1876Wife- Mary D. Howard to have all property after debts, expenses, etc., are paidExec- Mary D. Howard, wife Wit- A. Holtzman, Aaron W. RoseHowe, Andrew J. Book 4 Pages 497, 498Dated 25 Apr 1887 Recorded 9 June 1887Estate to be divided "between the 2 Daughters - - Rosa C. Hoover & Kate B. Stevenson" Exec- Rosa C. Hoover, daughter Wit- Amzi Atwater, Mary A. HooverHowe, James M. Book 5 Pages 67, 68, 69Dated 13 Nov 1883Recorded 6 Jan 1892Wife- Mary P. Howe to have entire estate real & personal for use of herself & the childrenExec- Mary F. Howe, wife Wit- James D. Maxwell, Jr., Moses KahnHowe, Joseph M. Book 4 Pages 447, 448Dated 1 Mar 1886 Recorded 19 July 1886Daughter- Mary Frazee Howe all property Exec- None named Wit- D. H. Maxwell, H. P. TurnerHowe, Lucinda Book 3 Pages 436, 437, 438Dated 27 Sept 1869 Recorded 16 May 1870All property, both real & personal to go to the grandchildren. Grandchildren- Joshua A(?) Watts; Fannie Bancroft; Mary R???; John Watts; Howard Maxwell; Louise Watts; Allison Maxwell; Emma Carter; Francis Maxwell; Mary E. Maxwell; David A. Maxwell; Annie E. Maxwell; Lucy A. Maxwell; Julia M. Maxwell; Alice Polk; Walter Howe; James H. Maxwell; Joshua A. Howe; Alfred Howe; Lucy Howe; ??? Howe; Lillie Howe; John Howe; Minnie Howe Exec- James M. Howe, James D. Maxwell Wit- James B. Mulky, Mary J. MulkyHowe, Joshua O. (?) Book 3 Pages 359, 360, 361Dated 4 Mar 1868 Recorded 15 July 1868Wife- Lucinda Howe to have certain real estate & personal property her life time. At death of said wife the following:Daughters- Louisa Maxwell - part of real estate; Elizabeth Watt - part of said estate; Granddaughter- Irene Howe (daughter of Joshua O., Jr.) to have part of real estate; Son- James M. Howe Exec- James M. Howe, son Wit- James B. Mulky, Daniel O. SpencerHowe, Mary F. Book 5 Pages 480, 481, 482Dated 10 July 1895 Recorded 17 Feb 1902Property to go to children namely: Children- Walter Howe; Alice Howe Polk; Joshua O. Howe; Alfred G. Howe; Minnie E. Howe Hunter; Lucille Howe Frazier; Lillie S. Howe; John M. Howe Exec- Lillie S. Howe Wit- Louise Maxwell, Fannie Bell Maxwell Howe, Sophia W. Book 4 Pages 428, 429Dated 25 Oct 1882 Recorded 24 Feb 1886 Husband- Joseph M. Howe to have entire estate Exec- None named Wit- C. L. V. Butcher, R. W. MiersHughes, Charles Book 3 Pages 451, 452Dated 18 Oct 1870 Recorded 31 Oct 1870Grandsons- Charles H. Hughes & George Hughes, the house in Bloomington where testator lives Wit- David B. Ryan, Owen McCabe, Edward HollandHughes, James Book 4 Pages 22, 23, 24 (of Washington, D.C.)Dated 16 Aug 1869 Recorded 28 Oct 1873 Wife- Mary W. Hughes to have all property Exec- Mary W. Hughes, appointed in will, Archibald Rowan, appointed in codicil as sole exec. Wit- John T. C. Clark, A. Roam, John AlexanderCodicil - 20 Oct 1873 - Archibald Rowan to have pay for his former services. Archibald Rowan appointed as sole exec Wit- Reuben Middleton, Charles A. Wells, C. C. HyattHughes, Sarah E. Book 5 Pages 163, 164Dated 7 Sept 1893 Recorded 1 May 1894Husband- William B. Hughes to have all property Exec- None Wit- Ada N. Tuley, James B. MulkeyHughes, William B. Book 5 Pages 377, 378Dated 3 July 1899 Recorded 13 Dec 1899Wife- Harriet C. Hughes to have entire estate Exec- Harriet C. Hughes, wife Wit- Ira C. Batman, H. Lester SmithHunter, Adam Book 2 Pages 89, 90Dated 23 Sept 1847 Recorded 4 Dec 1847Father- James Hunter - $100.00; Nancy Small, wife of John Small, $50.00; Brothers, James Hunter, land received for services in Mexican War; William Hunter, Sisters, Eliza Hunter; Nancy Hunter; Mary Canning Hunter. John Small to be guardian of the bequest to Nancy & Mary during their minorityExec- John Dinsmore Wit- Luke Ward, Margaret WardHunter, David Book4 Pages 556, 557, 558 Dated 18 June 1887 Recorded 21 May 1889 Wife- Hannah G. Hunter to have all estate real & personal Exec- John C. Hunter, son, James M. Hunter, son Wit- R. A. Poster, S. W. CollinsHunter, David E. Book 5 Pages 70, 71Dated 14 Dec 1889Recorded 26 Jan 1892Wife- Elizabeth R. Hunter to have all property real & personal Exec- Elizabeth R. Hunter, wife Wit- Ezra Perring, Jr., Walter E. WoodburnHunter, Hannah G. Book 5 Pages 267, 268Dated 28 July 1891 Recorded 20 Oct 1896Derrvin(?) to have certain furniture. Other children (no names) to divide the remainderExec- John C. Hunter, James M. Hunter Wit- Amanda C. W. Norman, Cyrus M. NormanCodicil - 24 Aug 1896 - Daughter Chissey J. Smith to have remuneration for any past & future service to testatrixHunter, J. S. Smith Book 4 Pages 124, 125, 126Dated 9 Dec 1872 Recorded 22 Sept 1876Wife- Olive O. Hunter to have estate her life time Exec- Olive O. Hunter, wife Wit- J. Glass McPheeters, George W. BryanHunter, Martha A. Book 4 Pages 528, 529, 530Dated 19 May 1887 Recorded 7 July 1888Husband- Morton C. Hunter to have a life interest in the estate known as the Hunter Homestead. After death of said husband, Daughter Minnie Adaline Hunter to have above property.Part of testatrix's estate inherited from her father Asher LaBerteu. Balance of estate to be divided between other children (no names) Exec- None appointed Wit- James B. Mulkey, Morey M. Dunlap Hunter, Morton C. Book 5 Pages 264, 265, 266Dated 10 May 1894 Recorded 2 Nov 1896Testator's body to be buried by the side of his deceased wife Adaline Hunter in graveyard at Bloomington. Services to be in charge of Masonic Lodge. Daughter- Minnie Adaline Hunter to have $20,000.00 out of stock of Morton C. Hunter, Stone Co. Rest of stock to be divided between remainder of children. Children- Mary Lizzie VanNeys (?); Morton C. Hunter, Jr.; George D. Hunter; John A. Hunter; Joseph J. Hunter; Frank T. Hunter; Samuel M. Hunter; Minnie Adaline Hunter Exec- John A. Hunter, son, Samuel Hunter, son Wit- S. K. Rhorer, S. C. DoddsHunter, William B. Book 2 Pages 62, 63Dated 3 July 1846 Recorded 12 Aug 1846Brothers - James M. C. Hunter, John Hunter; Son- David Cheney Hunter. David Cheney to have guardianship of said David Cheney Hunter Exec- John Cheney Wit- Robert C. Havnell (?), Henry TannerJenkins, Thomas Book 1 Pages 10, 11Dated 9 May 1821 Recorded 3 June 1822Wife- Not named; 9th- Son, John H. Jenkins; 1st- Daughter, Jane Freeland; 2nd- Grandson, Thomas Freeland; 3rd- Grandson, Robert Freeland; 4th- Granddaughter, Jane Abb Freeland; 5th- Grandson, Joseph Freeland; 6th- Daughter, Rebecca Rawlin; 7th- Granddaughter, Rebecca Caroline Ravlin; 8th- Grandson, Daniel Arnet RavlinExec- John M. Jenkins (82,000.00 Bond)Wit- Jacob B. Louis, Rebecca P. Sedwick (?)Jennings, Mrs. S. C. Book 5 Pages 348-351(Blount Co., Tenn.)Dated 28 Mar 1894 Recorded 29 May 1899 - Blount Co., Tenn.Heirs- Mrs. M. B. Howe & her 5 children towit: Alice; Hazel; Luciel; Irene; Willifred Exec- Mrs. M. B. Howe Wit- J. L. Caldwell, F. H. Lamon, J. W. CultonJohnson, David Book 4 Pages 152, 153, 154Dated 2 Mar 1877 Recorded 2 June 1877Wife- Mary A. Johnson to have all real estate & personal property until youngest son, Samuel Allison Johnson is of age. Son- Robert Johnson, infirmry & unable to take care of himself. William G., next to youngest son Exec- Mary A. Johnson, wife Wit- Wm Wylie, John M. ErvinJohnson, Martha Book 5 Pages 209, 210, 211Dated 1 Mar 1887 Recorded 18 Mar 1895Son- Crawford Johnson to have all property after he pays his 2 half sisters certain amounts of money towit: Vina Hettle; Lorena Reeves Exec- James Fleetwood Wit- C. Bert Smith, Samuel M. GrahamJohnston, Henry Book 4 Pages 31, 32, 33Dated 12 Jan 1874 Recorded 11 Apr 1874Wife- Martha Johnston & Son, Crawford Johnston to have certain real estate (the home place) divided between the 2 when said son becomes 21 years of age. Wife also to have all personal property. Henry Johnson, son of Nelson Johnson to have Crawford Johnson (? Johnston) share in case said Crawford should die before coming of age. Exec- None appointed Wit- Jeremiah P. Pittman, Paris C. Duning Note - Johnson or Johnston, both spellings on sheetJohnston, John Green Book 5 Pages 304-307Dated 8 July 1886 Recorded 9 Mar 1898Wife- ? Johnston to have all property. Sister-in-law, Rhoda Sipes to have a home with the wife. Heirs: William H. Johnston; Rhody Perry; Robert Johnston; Levi Johnston; Mary McConnell; Alfred H. Johnston; Lora Alice Johnston; Marion I. Johnston Exec- Some Homer Johnston (?son) Wit- Franklin Lowery, Robert JohnstonCodicil - 10 Dec 1895 - Daughter Alice has deceased leaving one child, i.e., John C. Johnston Johnston, Robert Book 1 Pages 82, 83Dated 5 Mar 1836 Recorded 17 Mar 1837Wife- ? to have her share of real estate; 2 sons mentioned, no names; daughters mentioned - no namesCharles Johnston & Chailles Johnston swore to the fact that they saw Robert Johnston sign the will Exec- Wife Wit- John Roberts, Alexander BuchananJones, Lewis Book 2 Pages 83, 84 Dated 24 Sept 1846 Recorded 16 Mar 1847 Wife- Eleanor Jones to have all money, notes & accounts. Sons- William; Thomas; Lewis; Jonathan; Simon Jones; Alfred Jones. Daughters- Katharine Lowe; Ruth Davis; Elizabeth Trogdon Exec- William Jones, son, Alfred Jones, son Wit- Standford JonesJones, Lewis W. Book 5 Pages 74, 75, 76Dated 21 Jan 1892 Recorded 6 Feb 1892Wife- Martha Jones after sale of personal property & real estate to share with the following children in division of proceeds. Children- Lucy T. Smith; Sarah E. Harris; Hazel Phelps. Sons- Samuel C. Jones & Luther Jones not to be included in this division Exec- James P. Jones, son Wit- William P. Koons, James RaganJones, William Book 3 Pages 376-380Dated 13 Sept 1865 Recorded 20 Feb 1869Wife- Mary Jones to have some property. At death of wife estate to go to legal heirs viz.: Heirs- Stanford Jones; Thomas Jones; Alexander Jones; Eleanor Boruff; Donegan (?) Jones; Louis Jones' heirs Exec- Dougan (?) Jones, son, Alexander Jones, son Wit- R. W. Carr, J. D. Woorely (?) Codicil - 30 Sept 1866, no new namesJones, William H. Book 5 Pages 291, 292Dated 27 June 1897 Recorded 9 Aug 1897 Jane W. Harris to have all personal property Exec- James B. Wilson Wit- James C. Voss, Robert M. Weir Jourdon (Jordon ?), William Book 3 Pages 70, 71, 72Dated 13 Mar 1854 Recorded 27 Aug 1855Present wife- Nancy Jordon. Daughter- Elizabeth Jordon; Sons- John Jordon & James Jordon to have some land; daughter- Sarah, married to Jeremiah Devore (?); Letty Ann married to Lewis Cossier (?); Virginia married to Thomas J. Woodall, she now deceased with no heirs; son, Andrew Jordon; daughter, Lavina married Alfred Glover; Mary married Montgomery Taylor; Rachel married George Dodson Exec- Jefferson Wampler Wit- P. T. Butler, C. W. MotleyKelley, Alexander, Sr. Book 3 Pages 447-450Dated 15 Oct 1865 Recorded 17 Oct 1870Because of the care given to testator in his old age, he gives all his estate to the following children: Children- Alexander Kelley, Jr., son; Daughters, Martha Dearmon; Sarah Kelley; Susan Kelley Exec- Alexander Kelley, Jr., son Wit- Jos. G. McPhetters, John Smith Codicil - 6 Feb 1870 - nothing newKelsey, Margaret Book 2 Pages 93, 94, 95Dated 8 Oct 184? Recorded 30 May 1848Following children to have $40.00 each: Children- Mary Bell; Elizabeth Kelsey; Margaret McKee; Susanah Young; Thomas Kelsey.$40.00 divided between grandchildren: Grandchildren- Jane Morrison; Margaret Morrison; Susannah Morrison; Nancy Morrison; Eliza Morrison; Amanda Castler (nee Morrison); Heir of Jennet Morrison, deceasedExec- Thomas Kelsey, sonWit- William Millen(?), Hugh KelseyKendrick, Dennis C. Book 3 Page 459Dated No date Recorded No dateTo Charles G. Corr (?) all real estate, he to pay off debts. Ferrilla Kendrick signed will with Dennis C. KendrickExec- None Wit- Jackson Bales, James H. BaleKern, Adam Book 1 Pages 70, 71Dated 14 Sept 1834 Recorded 8 Aug 1838Wife- Mary Hamilton to have everything contained in an agreement signed 20 Oct 1825. Son- Coonrod Hamilton to have home place. Daughters- Sarah; Anne; Elizabeth to have $.50 each in addition to former bequests to each. Sons- Adam; Abraham; William to have $.50 each in addition to former bequests; Daughters- Susan to have $.50 extra; Polly to have $1.00 extra Exec- John Goodnight, Coonrod Kern, son Wit- Dudley C. Smith, William Bryant Codicil - 9 Feb 1836 -Wit- Dudley C. Smith, Julian KernKerr, Alexander Book 3 Pages 480, 481, 482 Dated 5 Aug 1870 Recorded 14 May 1872 Wife- ?, certain property; $20.00 to Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; $20.00 to Foreign Missions of same church; $20.00 to Northward College for the Education of Colored Youth; $20.00 to Home Missions of Presbyterian Church; a Bible to each grandchild. Daughter, Elisabeth Jane. Married daughters- Nancy & Mary mentioned Exec- John Smith, Thomas Curry Wit- David J. Shaw (?), M. J. ShawKerr, John Book 3 Pages 242, 243Dated 16 Mar 1864 Recorded 23 Oct 1864Estate to be divided equally between the children except son William to have $100.00 extra (no other names) Exec- David Hunter, Samuel Gettz Wit- David Hunter, Samuel GettzKerr, William Book 3 Page 78Dated 3 Sept 1855 Recorded 9 Feb 1856Wife- ?, to have use of farm til sons are of age, after which they are to support her. Sons- John Alexander Kerr; William Hugh Kerr. Daughter, Ruth Jane Exec- John Smith, Samuel Latimore Wit- Samuel Gitty, James AllenKerr, William H. Book 5 Pages 316, 317Dated 4 July 1898 Recorded 23 July 1890 [sic]Wife- Elizabeth M. Kerr all real & personal estate Exec- Elizabeth M. Kerr, wife Wit- Williard A. Weddle, L. H. Barnhill, Ren C. SmithKetcham, George P. Book 5 Pages 361, 362, 363 Dated 24 June 1899 Recorded 10 Aug 1899 Property to go to: Daughter, Elizabeth Woodward; Sons- John D. Ketcham; Daniel Walter Ketcham; James Luther Ketcham; Daughter, Mary Emma Dill & husband William P. Dill have been given their share of estateExec- Joseph S. Woodward Wit- W. P. Rogers, Walter E. HottelKing, David H. Book 4 Pages 272, 273Dated No date Recorded 9 Mar 1881Wife- Elizabeth King to have 1/3 of all real estate & personal property except an in-lot in Bloomington already deed to daughter Emma when she is 18; William King; David K. King; Emma King (child by present wife Elizabeth) the remaining 2/3 of estate Exec- None named Wit- Wyatt W. Wicks, Henry RogersKing, Elizabeth Book 4 Pages 381-385Dated 16 Oct 1884 Recorded 2 Dec 1884Heirs- William J. King, son, Emma Woorheis, daughter - to have real estate in Piatt Co., Ill. At death of daughter Emma, said real estate to go to her daughter Bessie. Granddaughter, Edna King, $1000.00 Exec- Richard A. Fulk Wit- J. C. Miller, Carrie L. Miller King, James S. Book 5 Pages 510, 511Dated 5 Aug 1900 Recorded 20 Aug 1902Wife- Sarah A. King to have all real estate & all personal property except $10.00 worth of personal to son, John T. King. Other Heirs- Ruth King, granddaughter; Millard (?Mildred) King Exec- Samuel E. Bowers, John Ballenger Wit- John Ballenger, Samuel E. BowersKing, William Book 1 Pages 60, 61Dated 22 July 1826 Recorded 28 Mar 1827Peggy King (called friend in will) to have entire estate for her use and to support their children (no names)Exec- Peggy King, John Kootch (?) Wit- William Fletcher, John LambKinser, Andrew Book 4 Pages 137, 138, 139Dated 18 Dec 1876 Recorded 27 Jan 1877Wife- ?. Wife & children to have all real estate & personal property. Sons- Mason; David; Perry; Lame (?) Jerry Manuel. Daughters- Mary Alias Clary Elizabeth; EstabelleWife to be guardian of children while they are minors Exec- A. J. Temples, Oliver McLahlin Wit- Garrett Blackwell, Thomas J. HunterKirby, Joel A. Book 3 Pages 75, 76, 77Dated 10 Nov 1855 Recorded 25 Jan 1856Wife- ? to have certain real estate & personal property. To trustees of Wesley Chapel Meeting House, one acre of land for a cemetery; Son, Wm M. A. KirbyExec- Wm M. A. Kirby, sonWit- Joseph Knows, W. H. Jackson, A. W. ReevesCodicil - 10 Nov 1855 – Son, Wm M. A. Kirby to take care of his mother her life time.Kirby, Margaret B. Book 5 Pages 331, 332Dated 23 Dec 1898 Recorded 6 Jan 1899Husband- Joseph H. Kirby & son, William H. Kirby (an invalid) to have use of property their life times. Daughters- Nora M. Maples & Elisabeth M, Kirby to share in estate Exec- Joseph H. Kirby, husband Wit- Charles H. Hays, Vic E. JohnsonKirby, William M. A. Book 5 Pages 430, 431, 432Dated 17 Jan 1899 Recorded 20 Mar 1901Wife- Nancy Kirby to have all property real & personal. At death of wife estate after debts, etc., to go to children. Children: Joseph H. Kirby; Joel B. Kirby; Elizabeth Bunger; James R. Kirby; Charles H. Kirby; Francis R. Kirby; Margaret K. Buzzard Exec- Joel B. Kirby, son, Frank R. Kirby, son Wit- Archibald Fleener, Luther M. GrimesKnighten, Jesse Book 1 Pages 23, 24Dated 31 Aug 1821 Recorded 5 Nov 1821Wife- Nancy Knighten to have property in order to raise the children. Son, John Knighten; step-son, Tunnis (?) WorleyExec- Nancy Knighten, wife, David H. Maxwell Wit- Thomas Litterall, Enos BlairKutch, John Book 3 Pages 411, 412, 413 Dated 14 Sept 1861 Recorded 5 Jan 1870Wife- Mary Kutch to have real estate in Harrodsburg, Ind. & personal items. Farm to be sold & proceeds divided equally between the children. Children- William Kutch; Alfred Kutch; Nelson Kutch; Tilford Kutch; Children of Tinley Kutch to have their father's share; Children of Caroline Wright, wife of David Wright, to have her share; Children of Orpha Storms, wife of Alfred Storms, to have her share; America Jane Henderson, daughter of America J. Henderson, to have her mother's shareExec- Alfred L. Kutch, son Wit- R. W. Carr, J. D. Urney *Laboyteaux, Asher Book 4 Pages 409, 410, 411Dated 24 Feb 1876 Recorded 2 Nov 1885Wife- Martha Laboyteaux to have all property her life time. Heirs- Miss Bell Shields, (daughter of testator's wife); Barshiba Sluss, daughter; Martha A. Hunter, daughter; Peter B. Laboyteaux, son; Gabriel Laboyteaux, son Exec- Robert C. Foster Wit- John W. Davis, Walter E. Woodburn *Also spelled Labertew on sheetLampkins, James Book 3 Pages 185, 186, 187 Dated 14 June 1858 Recorded 5 Apr 1862 Wife- Sarah Lamkins to have all real estate & all personal property Exec- None named Wit- James Payne, John KnightLane, Isaac Book 3 Pages 298, 299, 300Dated 1 Mar 1865 Recorded 13 Jan 1866Wife- Mary Lane; Son- A. M. Lane Children are all of age. Children: Samuel; David; Lucinda; Archibald; Margaret; Nancy Exec- Mary Lane, wife Wit- E. J. Morgan, George J. ParhamLangdon, Samuel P. Book 4 Pages 505, 506, 507Dated 11 Dec 1884 Recorded 16 Nov 1887Estate to be divided between daughter Amanda Hill & son John W. Dithmore. Grandson, Samuel Paul Waggoner has already been given a farm & that does it for him.Exec- John W. Castleton, Walter E. Woodburn Wit- John R. East, Walter E. Woodburn *Languill, Eleanor Book 3 Pages 151, 152Dated 5 Mar 1860 Recorded 26 Mar 1860Husband, Solomon Languill, deceased Heirs- Thomas L. Languill; Ezekiel Languill; Joseph Languill; Martin V. Languill; Elizabeth Brown Exec- William R. Carlton, Jacob Myers Wit- William R. Carlton, Jacob Myers*This surname so poorly written & spelled, nothing definite can be said[transcriber's note - probably Langwell]Latimer, Samuel Book 5 Pages 524, 525, 526Dated 6 Dec 1887 Recorded 20 Mar 1903Wife- Margaret Latimer to have all personal property.Heirs- David B. Latimer, son; James R. Latimer, son; S. Belle Kelley, daughter; Nettie H. Latimer, daughter Exec- David B. Latimer Wit- Charles H. McPheeters, Will E. AdkinsLeitz, Leonard Book 5 Pages 154, 155, 156Dated 9 Nov 1887 Recorded 2 Mar 1894Wife- ? to have 1/3 of all estate. Sons- Andrew Leitz, $1.00; John Leitz, $1.00; David Leitz, $1.00; daughters - Rebecca Hartsock, $1.00; Mary Jane Musser, $.1.00; sons- Louis, Jeffrey; George & Benjamin Leitz the balance of the estate real & personal Exec- Louis Leitz, son Wit- R. W. Carr, N. K. McFaddenLemon, John Book 2 page 77Dated 31 Lee 1846 [sic] Recorded 3 Feb 1847Wife- Margaret Lemon to have home farm her life time plus all personal estate. After death of said wife farm aforesaid to go to daughter. Daughter- Minerva; granddaughter- Charlotte Lemon, $50.00 at age 21; daughter-in-law- Rebecca, $1.00; son, Abraham Lemon Exec- Abraham Lemon Wit- Overton Ridley, Josias GoodwinLentz, Jackson Book 4 Pages 330, 331, 332Dated 21 Dec 1882 Recorded 8 Jan 1883Wife- Jane Lentz, a lifetime interest in certain real estate plus personal property. At death of said wife estate to be divided between following children. Children- Jackson Lentz, Jr.; Jonathan Lentz; George Lentz; Levi Lents; Jacob Lentz; Tillman Howard Lents; Willis G. Lentz; Mrs. Mary Josephine Payne; William Marion Lentz Exec- None named Wit- John G. Earle, Charles McClungLeonard, James F. Book 3 Pages 332, 333Dated 10 July 1867 Recorded 14 Aug 186?Wife- Alvira Leonard to have estate after debts, etc., are paid. Son, John F. Leonard; daughter, Martha Allen; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hess to share in estate Exec- Alvira Leonard, wife Wit- John Dinsmore, Joseph BungerLiford, William P. Book 5 Page 549(Lyford)Dated 17 Nov 1902 Recorded 23 Apr 1904Wife- Sarah Elizabeth Liford all real estate & personal property, 5 children $1.00 eachChildren- James Robert Liford; Albert Monroe Liford; Dessie May Ground; John William Liford; Isabella HazelwoodWidows election to take by the will on page 552 Exec- Sarah Elizabeth Liford, wife Wit- Dr. A. C. Liford, Charles C. DunnLilly, William Book 5 Pages 492-503(of Borough of Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., Penn.)Dated 30 Oct 1893 Recorded 16 Apr 1902; Recorded 30 Dec 1893 in Carbon Co., Penn. Wife, deceased. Heirs- James W. Lilly; Jane D. Wright, Jennings Co., Ind.; Frances Harlan, niece; Mrs. Kate James, niece; Harry K. Conner; William Conner; Manuel Conner, Cemetery Co., of Mauch Chunk Borough, Carbon Co., Penn.; Mrs. Josephine V, Remmal, wife of Julius Remmel; Charles Wright, nephew; Samuel L. Wright, nephew; John Lilly, nephew; John M. Lilly; Robert B. Conner, son of testator's deceased wife; Emma Lilly; Ida Lilly; George LillyChildren of late brother J. O. D. Lilly of Indianapolis, Ind. viz.: Charles Lilly; John M. Lilly; Emma Lilly; Ida Lilly; William Lilly; son of John Lilly of Lambertville, N. J.; William Lilly, son of Charles Lilly of Indianapolis Exec- William H. Stroh, James Monroe Driesbach, Edgar Twing Wit- William G. Freyman, E. O. Nothstein Lindley, William Book 5 Dated 9 Oct 1890 Recorded 14 Dec 1893Wife- Elizabeth Lindley to have use of personal property. Testator wished to be buried at Pololi, Ind.Sons- Walter C. Lindley & Ernest H. Lindley to continue to live with their mother (Elizabeth Lindley); 2 daughters, ? still at home Exec- None Wit- W. B. Baker, S. E. Carmichael Litterell, Elizabeth Book 2 Pages 35, 36, 37Dated 11 Apr 1844 Recorded 22 May 1844Husband, deceased. Estate divided between: Son, William J. Litterell; daughters, Harriet Denny; Elizabeth Fenton Exec- Asher Laborton (?) Wit- G. W. Moore, Amanda MarkleLitton, Gilbert Book 3 Pages 180, 181, 182Dated 25 Feb 1861 Recorded 21 June 1862Wife- Laura Litton to have the home farm & all personal items during her life time. 7 girls: Elizabeth Hooper; Mary J. Walden; Theresa Jane Litton; Zavilan (?) O. (?) Litton; Ann Ellen Litton; Marietta Litton; Amanda Litton - they to have property left after death of wife.Sons- William C. Litton; John C. Litton each has been given $1200.00 Exec- None named Wit- Wave (?) S. Walker, Jefferson Wampler, Isaac BuskirkLively, Catharine Book 5 page 203Dated 10 June 1890 Recorded 110 probateWants inscription put on her tombstone already erected beside that of her deceased husband. Bequests- Katy Reeves, daughter of Mack & Sarah Reeves (raised by testatrix); Sarah Reeves; Penelope Winfrey, niece; Catharine Owens, niece Exec- Will B. Hughes Wit- James B. Mulkey, Margaret J. McCoyLively, David Book 4 Pages 574, 575Dated 7 Aug 1879 Recorded 11 Nov 1889Wife- Catharine (commonly called Katy) Lively to have all real estate in counties of Brown, Lawrence & Monroe. Also all personal property. After death of wife, sons to have all real estate. Sons- Wesley Lively; Andrew Lively (now of Lawrence Co., Ind.) Exec- Doesn't want an exec Wit- R.W. Miers, B. W. BrowningLong, Amos Harvey Book 4 Pages 146, 147, 148Dated 19 Mar 1877 Recorded 21 Apr 1877Wife- ? to have all real estate her life time & at her death to go to her lawful heirs (no names) Exec- A, J. Temples, Isaac Mitchell Wit- Jackson H. Clendening, Charles AdamsLong, Sexson Book 4 Pages 388, 389, 390Dated 4 Mar 1884 Recorded 14 Feb 1885Wife- Nancy Long to have all property her life time. At death of said wife estate to be divided between heirs. Heirs- Elizabeth O. Smith; Margaret A. Goodwin; William R. Long; Mary C. Conder's heirs; Nancy J. Clay (?); David G. Long; Ella B. Mathews Exec- Robert H. Smith Wit- Abraham Carter, George T. CarterLoving, John Book 1 Pages 2, 3Dated 31 Aug 1818 Recorded 7 Dec 1818Wife- Lory Loving to have all other estate. Children- Taylor Loving; Reuben Loving; William Loving; Lot Loving; John Loving; Delphy Loving; Lotty Loving; Lory Loving; Mary Alaway; Delilah Wakefield; Elizabeth Tucker, only $10.00At death of wife Lory Loving, estate to be divided equally among above children except Elizabeth Tucker. She to have only $10.00 Exec- Joseph Gilbert, Wm Loving of North Carolina, brother, Taylor Loving of Monroe Co., Ind., son Wit- Nathaniel Clark, Francis Hickman, Robert Blain (?)Lowe, William Book 2 Pages 48, 49, 50, 51Dated 11 July 1833 Recorded 13 Mar 1841Wife- Jane Lowe to have real & personal property her life time. Son, Jacob B. Lowe given real estate; grandson, William Lowe, son of Enos Lowe; Daughters- Lydia; Sarah; Mary Lowe; Son, Enos Lowe; Daughter, Hannah Lowe; Son, Jesse Lowe Exec- Jane Lowe, wife, Jacob B. Lowe, Enos Lowe if wife dies Wit- Bartin R. Byers, John M. SlussLowe, William J. Book 5 Pages 340, 341, 342Dated 16 Apr 1899 Recorded 5 May 1899Wife- Mary E. Lowe to have estate.Children- Catharine Lowe; Elener M. Lowe; Simpson B. Lowe; John Lowe; Henrietta Foster; Edward Lowe; William Lowe; Luther Lowe; Arthur Lowe Exec- Simpson B. Lowe, son, Luther Lowe, son Wit- Hal Woodward, Grant S. MonicaeLucas, Ann M. Book 5 Pages 311, 312Dated 29 July 1897 Recorded 17 June 1898Husband- deceasedWants stones erected at his grave & hers. Also stone erected at graves of her father & mother Joseph Palmer & Elizabeth Palmer Bequests- Charles Palmer, brother; Joseph & Annie Palmer, son & daughter of George & Sarah Palmer; John Lucas (brother of husband) & wife Susan Lucas Exec- Charles C. Bender Wit- Gordon Back (?), E. O. BenderLucas, Joseph Book 5 Pages 183, 184, 185Dated 4 Aug 1891 Recorded 14 Nov 1894Wife, Ann M. Lucas to have all property; wife to pay daughter, Salley Palmer $500.00.For election of widow Ann M. Lucas to take under the will see p 215Exec- Ann M. Lucas, wifeWit- John Brogan, John Sherlock, W. S. PedigoLucas, Thomas P. Book 4 Pages 72, 75, 74Dated 31 July 1875 Recorded 7 Aug 1875Wife- Sarah Catharine Lucas to have entire estate Exec- Robert C. Foster, J. S. Smith Hunter Wit- John Blair, James HooperLunderman, Jemima Book 4 Pages 531, 532, 533, 534Dated 19 Sept 1887 Recorded 11 July 1888Sister- Eleanor Stone to have home place in Bloomington. Balance of estate to go to brothers & sister. Brothers - Caleb Stone, Camden, Ark.; James Harvey Stone, Indianola, Iowa; Sister- Elizabeth Smith, St. Paul, Minnesota. Heirs of deceased sisters Harriet Bollman & Martha Gorman Exec- None named Wit- Lewis Bollman, Henry S. BatesMcBride, Jonathan Book 2 Pages 87, 88Dated 3 July 1847 Recorded 7 Aug 1847Wife- ? no name - to have personal property during her life time also real estate. At death of wife the estate to be divided between the children (no names). Exec- William McBride, friend Wit- James Carmichael, John S. FossettMcCalla, Mary Book 5 Pages 260, 261 Dated 21 Nov 1894 Recorded 9 Sept 1896 Brother - Samuel McCalla to have all property Proved in Garrard Co., Ky., 27 Aug 1896 - Lancaster, Ky. Exec- None Wit- Joseph M. Rogers, Juliet G. RogersMcCalla, Samuel Book 4 Pages 304, 305Dated 20 Feb 1873 Recorded 25 Feb 1882Family to stay on homestead & Samuel McCalla, Jr. take over control of everything Exec- None Wit- John J. Woodburn, John G. RobinsonMcCaughlan, Charles Book 5 Pages 129, 130, 131Dated 16 Aug 1892 Recorded 19 Apr 1893$200.00 to be divided between the Domestic Southern & Indian Missions of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; Daughters- Mag L. Craig, married; Mary C. Paris, married; Aggie Latimer, married; Granddaughter- Nancy Elisabeth Kennedy; Daughters- Mattie S. McCaughan; Lizzie McCaughan with whom testator lives Exec- Mattie S. McCaughan, daughterWit- Sam S. Smith, Charlie C. FarisMcCaughn, Daniel Book 3 page 100(DesMoines Co., Iowa)Dated 21 Oct 1856 Recorded 6 Apr 1857Bequests- Daniel Husbandton & John Moore, $10.00; Margaret Jane McCaughn for her services to her grandparents, $10.00; $100.00 to be paid the treasurer of the church of which he is a member; Daughter, Susanna McMillan, $100.00; $100.00 to he paid to each of the following children: Samuel; Charles; William; John; Daniel; James; Mary; Nancy; Susannah; Hannah; $50.00 to Daniel Kilpatrick; A Bible to be given to each grandchild & Thomas Kilpatrick Exec- William J. McCaughn, son, James McCaughn, son Wit- John Baird, William KilpatrickMcCaw, Hannah Book 5 Pages 477, 478Dated 3 Jan 1894 Recorded 31 Jan 1902Property to be sold, proceeds divided between heirs.Heirs- Daughter, Melvina Wilcous who is missing, 1/6; daughter, Elizabeth Breckenridge, 1/6; son, Armstead Percell, 1/6; daughter, Maggie Martin, 1/6; son, William McCaw, 1/6. Children of deceased daughter, Mary Allen - 1/6, viz.: Timothy Tyler; Emma (?) Tyler; Lewis Tyler; Emma Allen; Lizzie Allen; Cornelius Allen Exec- William P. Rogers Wit- A. T. Massy, S. K. Rhorer McConnel, Harvy Book 3 Pages 484, 485Dated 30 July 1872 Recorded 13 Aug 1872Balance of property after debts to go to bother & sisters, viz.: Brother, Luther McConnel; Sister, Isabell Mathew(?); Sarah Ann McConnel Exec- John Stephenson Wit- David Larue, Isaac I. Whisenand, McConnell, Mathew Book 3 Pages 474, 475, 476 Dated 19 June 1867 Recorded 11 Apr 1872 Children by first wife, Jane McConnell, now deceased, viz.: Children- Eliza McConnell Mercer, daughter; Margaret Jane Mercer, daughter; Fletcher McConnell, son; Malissa McConnell, daughter Children of Margaret the last wife, now deceased. Children- Luther McConnell; Harry McConnell; Isabelle McConnell; Mathew McConnell; Sarah A. McConnell Exec- John Stevenson Wit- F. T. Butler, Joseph M. SutherlandMcCord, Elam Book 4 Pages 34, 35Dated 14 Lee 1871 [sic] Recorded 15 May 1874Wife- Jane W. McCord to have land in Polk Co., Iowa & her share of personal propertyChildren- Sarah Jane, daughter & William E., son - land in Ringold Co., Iowa Benjamin F., son & Clara E., daughter - land in Shannon Co., Mo.Aranna P., daughter & Elam M., Son - land in Polk Co., Iowa Benjamin F. appointed guardian of daughter Clara E. Exec- Elam K. McCord, son Wit- CP. Tuley, Benjamin Voss, W. W. WicksMcCrea, John Book 4 Pages 134, 135, 136Dated 9 Apr 1876 Recorded 5 Dec 1876Wife- Esther (deceased?); Heirs- John McCrea, son; Walter C. McCrea, grandson; Anna & Ella Tuley, daughters of C. P. Tuley; Essie Fee (?), granddaughter; Emma (?), daughter; Esther W. Seward, daughter Exec- John McCalla Wit- John McCalla, William O. FeeMcCullough, William D. Book 1 Pages 58, 59Dated 14 Aug 1833 Recorded 6 Sept 1833Wife- Mary McCullough to have the property to raise the children (no names)Exec- Mary McCullough, wife, Jonathan McCullough Wit- John S. Hardesty, Ellis Stone, Wm M. SmithMcDermont, Jane Book 3 Pages 453, 454, 455Dated 31 Aug 1870 Recorded 13 Jan 1871 Exec to sell most of real estate & personal items Heirs- Francis McDermont, son; Mary Ravenscroft, daughter; Annie, daughter; Alexander McDermont, son; Clark McDermont, grandson, son of Francis McDermont - he (Clark) age 4 yrs; Sarah Jane McDermont, granddaughter, daughter of Francis McDermont Exec- Hugh Martin Wit- James B. Mulky, David A. StewartMcFadden, Alexander Book 3(?) Pages 47, 48, 49, 50Dated 10 Jan 1854 Recorded 16 Feb 1854Friend Catharine Anderson has agreed to take testator's 4 minor children & raise them till each is 16 years old for $100.00 a year paid semi-annuallyTestator's mother-in-law, Mary Ann Mercer, to remove her property from testator's home. Each child when 21 years old to receive $100.00. Exec- William McFadden, brotherWit- Jacob Zike, Alexander Sutherland, John H. Taylor Codicil - 2 Feb 1854 - no new names McGee, Benjamin Book 5 Pages 140, 141, 142, 143Dated 28 Apr 1893 Recorded 6 Dec 1893Wife- Verlinda V. McGee to have all of the estate. After death of said wife estate to go to wives of: Ben A. McGee; Edward McGee; Elbert B. McGee for use of each of their families Exec- Verlinda V. McGee, wife Wit- R. M. Weir, R. A. FulkMcGee, Verlinda V. Book 5 Pages 228-231(widow of Benjamin McGee)Dated 9 Jan 1894 Recorded 17 Jan 1896All estate to go to 3 sons & their wives towit: Sons- Benjamin A. McGee & wife Alice; Edward L. McGee & wife Lunetta (?); Elbert B. McGee & wife JuliaExec- Richard A, FulkWit- Robert M. Weir, Lizzie E. All??? (ink blot)McGinnis, Archibald Book 3 Page 83Dated 13 July 1855 Recorded 28 July 1856Wife- Elizabeth McGinnis to have entire estate Exec- None appointed Wit- N. C. Browning, Jacob B. LoweMcGinnis, Elizabeth Book 4 Pages 44, 45, 46Dated 27 July 1874 Recorded 7 Oct 1874Son, Archibald McGinnis all real & personal propertyBequests: Mary J. Small, daughter; Elizabeth S. Payne, daughter; Margaret Bodkins, daughter Exec- Archibald McGinnis, son Wit- Agnes E. Foster, Robert C. FosterMcKee, William Book 3 Pages 370, 371, 372Dated 14 Aug 1868 Recorded 1 Sept 1868Wife- Harriett McKee to have all estate. At death of said wife estate to be divided between the daughters. Daughters- Maryetta Swisher; Sarah McKee Wit- Gilead Racy, Rebecca L. RacyMcKinley, Francis, Sr. Book 4 Pages 376, 377, 378 Dated 10 Mar 1884 Recorded 23 Aug 1884Wife- Hannah McKinley to have entire estate subject to debts & funeral expenses. Exec- Joseph S. McKinley, son Wit- John Dinsmore, John H. LoudenMcKinley, Francis Jr. Book 4 Pages 219, 220Dated 24 Mar 1879 Recorded 20 May 1879 Wife- Jane McKinley to have all property real & personal Exec- Jane McKinley, wife Wit- Anna M. Bunger (?), John H. LoudenMcKinley, Francis W., Jr. Book 4 Pages 356, 357, 358Dated 4 May 1883 Recorded 23 June 1883After debts & final expenses, residue of property to go to Joseph S. McKinley when he is 21 years of age. In the meantime Samuel McWylie to be guardian for Joseph S. McKinley Exec- None named Wit- William J. Allen, William WylieMcKinley, Joseph S. Book 3 Pages 289, 290, 291Dated 19 Oct 1865 Recorded 6 Nov 1865Wife- Maria L. McKinley to have personal property. Children mentioned but no names Exec- James Small, Samuel McWylie Wit- Robert C. Foster, Wm WylieMcMillen, Susan Book 5 Pages 160, 161, 162William & Hannah Moore all estateExec- NoneWit- Maggie Moore, Martha A, CraigMcNeely, Jesse Book 3 Pages 128, 129Dated 1 Nov 1856 Recorded 2 Mar 1859Wife- ? to have entire estate Exec- ? McNeely, wife Wit- John Hupp, John B. Cox, Sr., Benjamin E. McNeelyMcPheeters, Amelia R. Book 5 Pages 415, 416, 417Dated 9 July 1900 Recorded 24 Aug 1900Husband- Joseph Glass McPheeters to have all property Exec- Joseph Glass McPheeters Wit- C. T. Lowder, Eva CrockettMcQuiston, Abraham Book 3 Pages 24, 25 Dated 14 May 1852 Recorded 9 June 1852Wife- Mary McQuiston have all property to raise children during their minority. Exec to sell property in Cherokee, Logan Co., Ohio & also land heired from testator's father in Green Co., Ohio. Land mentioned in Fayette Co., Ind. Exec- Nancy McQuiston, wife Wit- John M. Sluss, Elias AbelMajor, Nancy Book 4 Pages 526, 527Dated 5 Mar 1887 Recorded 26 June 1888Son- Michael Major to have the home farm plus all personal property Exec- None named Wit- John H. Hancock, Joseph WamplerMark, Timothy Book 4 Pages 560, 561, 562Dated 20 May 1875 Recorded 4 June 1889Wife- Priscilla G. Mark to have all real estate except lot where daughter Malinda Lee now lives. Also all personal property to wife.Heirs- Sarah A. Wallingfor, daughter; Margaret P. Pearson, daughter; Malinda Lee, now a widow, daughter; Eliza Lemon, daughter; William T. Mark, son; Timothy S. Mark, son; Milton H. Mark, son; Mary E. Sears, daughter Exec- Timothy S. Mark, son, Samuel Wallingford Wit- Wm H. Cornelius, L. T. Lewder, C. R. StephensonMartin, George W. Book 3 Pages 399, 400, 401, 402Dated 13 Sept 1869 Recorded 3 Oct 1869Father - John Martin; Mother to have all his estate.Exec- John Martin, fatherWit- William Hanna, Benjamin H. Polley, Jonathan Lenbs (?)Mathers, Benjamin Book 3 Pages 307, 308, 309Dated 4 Aug 1859 Recorded 16 May 1866Wife- Grace Mathers to have real estate & personal propertyChildren not namesExec – Samuel MathersWit- John Mathers, Samuel MathersMathers, James Book 1 Pages 86, 87Dated 23 Aug 1838 Recorded No date Wife- to have all property to support herself & family; sons, Thomas Mathers; James Preslay Mathers Exec- Samuel Mathers Wit- M. Berkey (Berkly?), W. A. GormanMathers, James P. Book 4 Pages 59, 60, 61, 62Dated 29 Sept 1874 Recorded 18 Jan 1875Wife- Sallie R. Mathers to have the $1000.00 she brought with her when testator married her & some personal items. Daughters- Cynthia Dillman Mathers; Julia Catherine Mathers; Sallie Ann Rhorer; Laura Louisa Reynolds; Elizabeth Cornelia Mathers Exec- Thomas N. Mathers, brotherWit- Ellis E. Sluss, T. N. Williams (?)Mathers, Thomas N. Book 4 Pages 580, 581, 582, 583Dated 6 June 1887 Recorded 4 Feb 1890Estate sold, proceeds after debts, etc, to go to children. Children: Newton B. Mathers; John T. Mathers; James B. Mathers; Charles Mathers; Presley K. Mathers; Jennie Martin; Mollis Myers; Lucy Finley, deceased with living heirs Exec- John T. Mathers, son Wit- Leonidas D. Rogers, William H. RogersMathews, John Book 4 Pages 359, 360, 361 Dated 30 June 1874 Recorded 29 Jan 1882Wife- Mary Ann (mother of all the children except Alfred & Catharine) to help manage the Quarrying Business which is to be continued under the name of P. T. Mathews & Brothers.Brothers or sons? - Wm N. Mathews; James Mathews; Fred Mathews4 sons to share equally with the daughtersDaughters- Ann; Jane; Susan; Phoebe Son- Alfred & Daughter- Catharine to have extra shares Exec- P. T. Mathews, son Wit- Wm McKutt, S. P. ThompsonMathews, Joseph Book 4 Pages 466, 467, 468Dated 1 May 1881 Recorded 22 Dec 1886Wife- ? Mathews & testator are to be supported their life time by Mary E. Spence & William V. Mathews. In order to do this, William V. Mathews is to have the proceeds from the farm where testator lives plus personal property.Heirs- E. J. Mathews; J. M. Mathews; T. E. Mathews; J. M. Mathews; Cornelia A. Mathews; C. L. Mathews; E. W. Mathews; Sarah Mathews; Mary Mathews; Elizabeth Mathews; Heirs of Eliza Mathews; Josie M. Mathews Exec- Thomas E. Mathews, Mary Spence Wit- John J. J. Smith, Charles G. SmithMathews, Thomas E. Book 5 Pages 9, 10Dated 8 Nov 1889 Recorded 6 Feb 1890Wife- Mary J. Mathews & son, John S. Mathews to have all property real & personal Exec- John S. Mathews, son Wit- John T. Woodward, E. J. MathewsMatlock, William Book 1 Pages 32, 33Dated 3 Nov 1826 Recorded 18 Nov 1826Wife- Sally Matlock to share real estate with the children Children- George Matlock; John Matlock; Charlotte Matlock; David Matlock; Malinda Matlock; James Matlock (youngest son); Polley Matlock Exec- Sally Matlock, wife, George Matlock, son Wit- Daniel H. Maxwell, James MarshallMaxwell, David H. Book 3 Pages 67, 68Dated 18 May 1854 Recorded 9 July 1855Wife- Mary D. Maxwell to have all personal estate & some real estate her life time. After death of said wife property to be divided between the children with each daughter receiving $100.00 more than each sonChildren- Mary E. Maxwell; James D. Maxwell; Samuel Maxwell; David H. Maxwell, Jr.; Martha A. Howard; Margaret A. Allen (?); ? D. Hughes Exec- Mary D. Maxwell, wife, James D. Maxwell, son Wit- Morton C. Hunter, James W. ClarkMaxwell, James D., (Sr.?) Book 5 Pages 109, 110, 111Dated 21 Dec 1874 Recorded 22 Dec 1892Signed 5 Sept 1892 (?)Wife- Louisa H. Maxwell to have all real & personal estate for support of herself & childrenWit- A. R. Howe, James C. WorleyWit- 5 Sept 1892 by Ella W. Howe & Lillie Howe Exec- Louisa H. Maxwell, wife Maxwell, James D. Jr. Book 5 Pages 30, 31, 32, 33Dated 24 Nov 1890 Recorded 16 Jan 1891Father- James D. Maxwell Sr. (& partner in business) all business property. Mother- Louisa H. Maxwell; sisters- Emma Carter; Mary E. Maxwell; Anna C. Philputt; Louisa H. Maxwell; Fannie Bell Maxwell; Martha Juliette Maxwell, all to get life insurance policiesOther bequests- Dr. William Maxwell of Indianapolis, Ind., brother; David H. Maxwell, brother; Howard Maxwell, brother; namesake, i.e., James D. Maxwell, infant son of brother Dr. Allison Maxwell; Rev. Allan B. Philputt, brother-in-law, gold watch & chainWill mentions land in Wichita, Kansas Exec- James D. Maxwell, Sr., father Wit- Annie E (?) H. Lemon, Lillie E (?) HoweMay, Caroline Book 5 Pages 353, 354, 355 (widow of John F. May)Dated 12 Apr 1898 Recorded 26 June 1899After debts, etc., 1/2 of estate to go to daughter. Daughter- Mrs. Clara HubbardOther 1/2 to stepson Otto May & wife & their daughter Helen May; daughter, Mrs. Clara Hubbard to give $100.00 to her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Bestor Testatrix to live with Otto May & family. Exec- Otto May Wit- Emma Martin, Jesse W. MayfieldMay, David Book 4 Pages 499-502Dated 31 May 1881 Recorded 10 Oct 1887 Wife- Sarah May to have her support out of the estate Heirs- John F. May, son; Nancy H. Guy, daughter; Jonas R. May, son; Isaac May, son (infirm?); Alice Guy, granddaughterSon Jonas R. May appointed guardian for his brother Isaac May Exec- Jonas B. May, son Wit- Alfred-H. Perring, Peter B. MartinMay, Francis Book 4 Pages 63, 64, 65Dated 3 Aug 1862 Recorded 2 Feb 1875Real estate to be sold & divided among heirs. Personal estate to be divided among children Children- Gilbert L. May; Rachel T. Campbell; Amanda Davis; Wm A. May; Isum N. May; Allen E. May; Minerva C. May; Joseph W. May Exec- William A. May, son Wit- Richard N. Denton, John KerrMay, Lewis Book 5 Pages 444, 445Dated 9 July 1900 Recorded 22 May 1901Wife- Sarah A. May to have all property real & personal. At death of wife all property to be sold & proceeds divided among children - none named. Only son Martin W. May. Exec- Martin W. May, son Wit- D. K. Miers, Thomas J. SareMay, Peter Book 2 Pages 43, 44, 45Dated 3 Mar 1845 Recorded 21 May 1845Wife- Rachel May to have property after debts are paid. Son, John May, real estate; daughter, Margaret May; son, Lewis May, real estate; daughter, Mary Jane May; son, Preston May, real estate; William May Exec- None appointed Wit- William Cannon, Isom EddingtonMay, Susan Book 4 Pages 99, 100, 101Dated 15 Feb 1876 Recorded 12 Apr 1876Children to be given their share of estate as each reaches his or her majority or marries Exec- Samuel P. Thompson Wit- Johnson P. McIlroy, Wm C. WhisenanMilam, James Book 1 Pages 98, 99Dated 11 Feb 1841 Recorded 20 Mar 1841Wife- Corcas [sic] Milam to have entire estate for herself & the children (no names) Exec- Dorcas Milam, wife Wit- William Tamer, Charles SwearengenMilligan, Dorceas Book 2 Pages 130, 131Dated 18 Apr 1850 Recorded 17 June 1850Husband- George MilliganTo George Milligan real estate, he to pay the following children of Dorcas (?Dorceas) Milligan $100.00 each as they reach 21 yrs:Children- George D. Milam; Elmira Jane Milam; Elizabeth Milam; Harriet MilamGeorge Milligan, step-father of above children appointed their guardian. Exec- George Milligan, husband Wit- Samuel H. Buskirk, J. W. DavisMillin, Mary Book 2 Pages 6, 7, 8Dated 27 Sept 1836 Recorded 20 Oct 1836Son, Robert Millin (dec'd), his children: Martha Lucinda Millen (? Millin); John Presley MillenHannah Millen, wife of James Millen, she the only living child of testator Exec- Samuel Weir Wit- David Rogers, William M. Millen, William TurnerMitchell, Mary A. Book 5 Pages 284, 285, 286Dated 7 Sept 1881 Recorded 20 Apr 1897Heirs- Jane M. Shields, daughter; Kate E. Mitchell, daughter Exec- Kate E. Mitchell Wit- Henry Henley, James HooperMoberly, Nathaniel Book 4 Pages 435, 436, 437Dated 9 May 1886 Recorded 22 May 1886Wife- Joanna Moberly to have control of entire estate her life time. After death of said wife: Son, James Monroe Moberly - $5.00; daughters- Nancy; Alice; Mahala; Mary Ellen Sexton, $80.00 each to make them equal with daughters Elizabeth Bartlett & Amanda Ann Hays; daughter, Sarah Ann Lemon, $10.00 (her full share of estate); daughter Matilda Moberly Exec- Joanna Moberly, wife Wit- John M. Pickerell, William MoberlyMoberley, William Book 3 Pages 51, 52Dated 24 Dec 1851 Recorded 29 Apr 1854All real estate & personal property to be divided among the following children: Children- Simon Franklin Moberley; Alexander G. Moberley; Elizabeth Jane Moberley; Margaret T. Moberley; Elhanon W. Moberly(?) Moberley?; William H. Moberly; Grandchild, Clemmetia Young.William H. Moberly to get $250.00 more than the others. Exec- Alexander G. Moberly, son, William H. Moberly Wit- James B. Miller, John Moffett, Solomon ButcherMoffatt, Martha B. Book 5 Pages 23, 24(widow of Samuel Moffatt)Dated 19 Apr 1890 Recorded 6 Oct 1890All property after debts, last expenses, etc., to belong to 2 daughtersDaughters- Mary J. Gordon Laura B. Reed; son, Charles A. Moffatt was deeded his share of his mother's estate 5 Apr 1890. Exec- Aaron Gordon Wit- Henry C. Duncan, Richard A. FulkMoffatt, Mary Book 4 Pages 85, 86Dated 7 June 1875 Recorded 27 Nov 1875Bequests- Board of Home Missions of U.P. Church; Board of Foreign Missions of U.P. Church; Building Fund of Bloomington U.P. Church; Luticie Heller, daughter; Samuel Moffatt, son; Lizzie Barbra Harbison, granddaughter; Jonana O. Harbison, granddaughter; Mrs. Sarah Harbison Exec- None named Wit- A. M. Nesbit, Samuel HarbisonMoffett, Samuel Book 4 Pages 282, 283, 284Dated 27 Apr 1880 Recorded 31 Mar 1881Wife- Martha B. Moffett to have entire estate except that part deeded to testator's son Son, Charles A. Moffett Exec- Martha Moffett, wife Wit- Isum W. Sanders, James A. Strong, David ByersMoffitt, John Book 3 Pages 348, 349, 350, 351Dated 11 Dec 1867 Recorded 8 Feb 1868Wife- Letitia Margaret Moffitt to have real estate & all personal property; daughter, Mary Jane to have her support off above real estate; son, David to have above real estate after death of his mother & sister Mary Jane; son, James E. to have money to complete his Theological studies; daughter, Martha Letitia, $1200.00; United Presbyterian Church of N. America, $200.00; Foreign Missions, $100.00; Home Missions, $100.00 Other Children: Samuel R.; Charles H.; John H.; William T. MoffittMoore, George B. Book 4 Pages 460-463Dated 28 Aug 1886 Recorded 7 Oct 1886Wife- Nancy J. Moore to have 1/5 of all property Heirs- Pearl Moore; George W. McHenry; John E. Steel, stepson3 living children: George B. Moore; Oscar T. Moore; Ella KingChild of deceased daughter Ezora McHenry Exec- George W. McHenry Wit- William B. Miller, William R. CoffeyMoore, John Book 1 Pages 30, 31Dated 15 July 1825 Recorded 13 Nov 1826Wife- Ann Moore to have all property after debts, etc., are taken care of Children- Betsy Moore; William John (?) Moore Exec- Ann Moore, wife, George Henry Wit- Thomas Smith, James BowlandMoore, Joseph Book 1 page 22Dated 7 Aug 1823 Recorded ?Wife- Martha Moore to have all estate after bequests. Children to have $1.00 each viz.: Children- Rachel Nole; James Moore; Miriam Bodkins; Ruth Chuffon (?); John Moore; Isabel Young; Martha Bowers (?); Ann Fl (?); Polly Gildrift (?) Exec- Martha Moore, wife, William Alexander Wit- Samuel W. Irvin, Joseph SmithMoore, William J. Book 5 page 550Dated 14 Nov 1903 Recorded 23 Feb 1904 Wife- Hannah Moore to have entire estate Heirs- James S. Moore, foster son. Children mentioned not by name Exec- Hannah Moore, wife Wit- Thos. Kilpatrick, William BeelerMorgan, Absolom Book 2 Pages 100, 101Dated 9 Apr 1845 Recorded 15 Aug 1849Wife- Elizabeth Morgan to have home farm and all personal estate as long as she remains a widow of Absolom Morgan. Son, James P. Morgan, $25.00; Susan Haver (?) R. Morgan, $15.00; Nancy G. Morgan, $15.00Exec- Elizabeth Morgan, wife; Stephen E. Morgan Wit- Willis A. Gorman, G. W. W. BattertonMorris, John Book 4 Pages 253-256Dated 1 May 1880 Recorded 2 Oct 1880Wife- Mary Morris to have entire estate real & personal plus testator's pension from his service in Civil War.All children have already been given their share (no names).Exec- Mary MorrisWit- David Byers, James A. BakerMulkey, James Book 3 Pages 16, 17, 18, 19Dated 20 Apr 1851 Recorded 5 Oct 1851Wife- Elizabeth to be taken care of by their son James B. MulkeySons- James B. Mulkey; Gonsolvey (?) Mulkey; Daughters- Mary Gillaspy; Nancy McCormack; Sarah Jane McCormick; Elizabeth Denny to have real estate; Eliza Smith, real estate Exec- Daniel Ray Wit- Thomas Gillaspy, Lee BrownCodicil - 26 May 1851 - to wife Elizabeth Mulkey - $200.00 Wit- Thomas Gillaspy, William L. GaskinsMulky, James B. Book 5 page 543Dated 12 Nov 1903 Recorded 4 Dec 1903Heirs- Frank L., son, & Kate his wife; Horace Mulky, son; J. Asman, son; only grandchild, Francis ? Exec- Solomon M. Carmichael Wit- Joseph E. Henley, Jess B. FieldsMurphy, Alexander Book 3 Pages 285-288Dated 28 Apr 1865 Recorded 2 Nov 1865Bequests- Alexander M. Murphy, son; Mabelle Curry; Clay Curry; Evey Curry; child of granddaughter Elmira Curry; Paulina Witson, daughter Exec- None named Wit- P. L. D. Mitchell, George W. Hardin, Joseph M. HoweMurphy, Benjamin Book 3 Pages 28, 29Dated 21 Oct 1852 Recorded 1 Nov 1852Wife- Cynthia Murphy to have use of entire estate in order to raise the minor children Minor Children- John; Martha Ann; Jane; Marticia Exec- Philip Murphy, brotherWit- Seth Goodwin, John KinneyMurphy, Philip Book 4 Pages 212, 213Dated 26 Aug 1868 Recorded 3 Mar 1879Wife- Jane Murphy to have all property Exec- Jane Murphy, wife Wit- Frederick T. Butler, John D. Maxwell, John McCalla, Joseph M. SutherlandMyers, Anna Book 5 Pages 171, 172, 173, 174Dated 5 Apr 1886 Recorded 3 Sept 1894Husband- Emanuel Myers to have real estate & some personal items. Remainder of personal property sold and debts & funeral expenses paid & stones put up at the grave then the residue divided between the childrenExec- William L. Adams Wit - William L. Adams, J. P., James B. KerrNeal, Sarepta A. Book 5 Pages 522, 523 Dated 31 May 1901 Recorded 31 Dec 1902 Husband- James F. Neal the entire estate Wit- Edwin Corr, Robert W. MiersNeeld, Benjamin Book 3 Pages 365-369Dated 11 Feb 1860 Recorded 11 Aug 1868Wife- Elizabeth Neeld to have all estate to raise the 5 minor childrenMinor Children: John R.; Nathan M.; Cyrus N. S.; Isaac N.; Harriet N. NeeldSons- Robert M. Neeld; William H. Neeld Daughters- Elizabeth Reeves; Margaret H. C. Kirby. Above sons and daughters have already been given $808.00 each. Other children: Jane Hardesty; Jane H. Heeld, granddaughter - Daughter of testator's Son Joseph Neeld, dcc'd Exec- Doesn't want an exec Wit- Elias Able, Milton McPhetridge, Paris C. DunningNeely, Mrs. Hettie Book 5 Pages 458, 459, 460Dated 4 Oct 1901 Recorded 8 Nov 1901Testatrix wishes to be buried by side of her late husband in Pittsburg, Penn. Heirs- William & John Reed; Robert Neely Reed; child of William Reed; child of John Reed; Samuel Sample, brother; James Sample, brother, or if he be not living to his daughter Miss Ora Brown; Wm J. Sample, brother; Hattie Sample; Mable Reed; Hattie Reed; Robert Neely Reed; Samuel Reed; Mary Reed; Robert G. ReedExec- None named Wit- J. C. Robinson, Walter E. WoodburnNichols, John Book 3 Pages 143, 144Dated 3 Mar 1859 Recorded 2 Sept 1859Wife- Sarah Nichols to have property in Bloomington, Ind. Also $2000.00; son, Marion Milton Nichols to have the family Bible & personal property. Mentions "my heirs" to have estate divided among them. Exec- Hiram Jackson Nichols, son, Sarah Nichols, wife Wit- Jesse T(?) Cox, Mary AcuffNichols, Thomas Book 5 Pages 175, 176, 177Dated 16 June 1893 Recorded 6 Oct 1894Granddaughter- Sarah E. Browning in return for her care & kindness to testator to have all property real & personal. Exec- Sarah E. Browning, granddaughter Wit- William P. Rogers, John W. WalkerO'Donnell, Margaret Book 5 Pages 369, 370, 371Dated 25 Oct 1899 Recorded 13 Nov 1899Husband- Patrick O'DonnellDaughter- Mary Carr Mennier both to divide the estate between them equally.At death of said husband his share of estate to go to their son John O'Donnell Exec- None Wit- Susie Murphy, Edward J. MennierOliphant, Thomas Sr. Book 3 Pages 157, 158, 159Dated 7 Apr 1852 Recorded 21 Aug 1860Wife- Elizabeth Oliphant to have real estate Children- Lawson Oliphant; Elizabeth Oliphant; Thomas Oliphant; Jane Oliphant; William & Nancy; James Harvey Oliphant, youngest boyElizabeth, daughter, deceased so her share to go to her children p 159 - 21 Aug 1860 - Election of Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Oliphant, Sr. to take under the will. Exec- Thomas Oliphant, son, James H. Oliphant, son Wit- John Tergo (?), William WhitakerOrans, Mary Book 2 Pages 74, 75, 76Dated 17 Nov 1845 Recorded 26 Jan 1847Estate to be divided between: Daughters: Jane Guin; Nancy Morris; Polly Pate; Elizabeth Shrewsbusy Exec- David Byers Wit- David Guin, Elizabeth FosterOwens, John Book 2 Pages 11-19 Wife- Dorothy OwensAdopted Children- William Inman Owens; Ann Inman Owens; Richard Inman Owens; Thomas Inman Owens; Benjamin Inman Owens, to live on the farm & sultivate [sic] it. Orders land in Monroe & Green Co. sold. Real estate of late Benjamin Inman sold. Exec- Austin Seward, Dorothy Owens, Francis V. Hall Wit- George W. Hardin, George H. JohnstonParks, Albert Book 4 Pages 216, 217, 218Dated 15 Apr 1873 Recorded 30 Apr 1879Wife- Elizabeth Parks to have her legal share of estate. Son- John A. Parks. Daughters- Rebecca Whisenand; Nancy Whisenand; grandchildren- Homer Newton; Albert Oliver Rawlins, child of deceased daughter Emma Harriet Rawlins Exec- John A. Parks, son Wit- Clelland P. Dodds, Isam W. SandersParks, George Book 2 Pages 9, 10Dated 5 Sept 1833 Recorded 1 Sept 1836Wife- Katharine Parks to have estate to help raise the children. Daughters- Sarah Parks; Rebecca Parks. Sons- Curtis Parks; James Parks (?); Benjamin Parks (?) Exec- James Parks, Katharine Parks, wife, Benjamin Parks, Marady Bailes Wit- Henry Hopewell, Reuben TompkinsParks, Susan F. Book 5 Pages 539Dated 27 Apr 1903 Recorded 12 Oct 1903Heirs- Thomas D. Alexander; Cassie M. Alexander; Ann S. Alexander, sister; Samuel D. Alexander, brotherExec- Thomas D. Alexander Wit- T.J. Louden, Ora P. ThompsonPate, Abagos (Goss) Book 3 Pages 462, 463Dated 9 April 1861 or 19 Apr 1871 (both dates written) Recorded 3 June 1871Children- George Pate; David Pate; Andrew Pate; child of William Andus Pate; child of deceased Bon Goos (?) Pate Exec- John OrchardWit- William Shield, John OrchardPatton, Samuel Book 3 Pages 105, 106, 107Dated 19 June 1857 Recorded 16 Aug 1857 Wife- ? to have real estate & personal property till children are of age, James Patton being youngest child. Then property divided among children with son George Clark receiving $100.00 more than the others. Exec- George Patton, son Wit- Samuel Mathers, Thomas N. MathersPauley, Abraham Book 3 Pages 200, 201, 202Dated 5 Apr 1863 Recorded 9 May 1863All children to have an equal share in the estate except son Solomon Pauley (now in Iowa). Child of James Pauley considered one heir, James Pauley deceasedGeorge Eller to be guardian for James Pauley's children. Exec- George Eller Wit- John R. Stone, Joseph BungerPaulley, Phreebourn G. Book 5 Pages 519, 520, 521 Dated 27 Mar 1899 Recorded 31 Dec 1902 Wife- Sarah Jane Paulley to have all property. At death of said wife estate to go to sons Andrew Hilton Paulley; Wallace Paulley; Ralph PaulleyWill written for Phreebourn G. Paulley by John O. Burbank Exec- Sarah Jane Paulley, wife, Samuel M. Wylie Wit- C. C. Harvey, S. T. HillCodicil - 18 Feb 1901 - appoints son A. Hilton Paulley & son Lewis W. Paulley as exec - doesn't mention wifePearson, Thomas J. Book 4 Pages 318, 319Dated 20 Dec 1879 Recorded 4 Nov 1882Daughter- Lucy Ann Pearson to have all personal property Exec- None named Wit- J. S. Campbell, Wm Peterson, Benjamin A. Polley, Joseph L. PolleyPedego, Simeon Book 4 Pages 539, 540, 541Dated 26 May 1888 Recorded 15 Aug 1888 Wife & children to have all property Exec- William J. Lowe Wit- R. W. Carr, William Bennett Codicil - 28 July 1888 - no new namesPeircy, Hannah Book 3 Pages 198, 199 Dated 13 Sept 1859 Recorded 8 Apr 1863 Husband- Joseph Peircy, deceasedHeirs- George & William, sons of Joseph Dearmin & Eliza his deceased wife, personal items; Leah Dearmin, wife of James Dearminsee Pages 212, 213Exec- David Hendin Wit- David Barrow, Elizabeth Barrow Pelley, Zadock Book 4 Pages 520, 521, 522Dated 6 Aug 1887 Recorded 4 Apr 1888Wife- Martha Pelley to have all real estate & personal propertyChildren- William Pelley, son, $1.00; Mary, daughter, $1.00; Caroline, oldest daughter, $1.00; John, son, $5.00; Eliza, daughter, $5.00; David, son, $10.00After death of wife estate to go to sonsSons- George Pelley; Henry Pelley; Frank Pelley; Anney Pryor Exec- William L. Adams Wit- George E. Slater, Fumey (?) H. PetersonPennington, Joseph Book 4 Pages 320, 321, 322Dated 3 May 1882 Recorded 15 Nov 1882Wife- Mary A. Pennington to have all real & personal property. At death of said wife estate to go to following children (by present wife) Children- Thomas Pennington; Samuel Pennington; Sarah P. Head; George Pennington; Andrew J. Pennington; Nancy C. Pennington Children by former wife- William Pennington; Joseph Pennington ?; Mary A. Parkam (deceased); Amanda J. Baxter (deceased). These last 4 children had been given their share of estate. Exec- Samuel Pennington Wit- Richard A. Fulk, Robert C. FosterPenny, Polly Ann Book 3 Pages 3, 4, 5Dated 6 June 1851 Recorded 7 July 1851Sister- Eliza Henderson; brother- Joseph Henderson; sister- Nancy (can't read) Bros & Sister (no names) Exec- None named Wit- Francis Otwell, Jacob B. LowePerdue, Willla Book 4 Pages 12, 13Dated 51 Aug 1871 [sic] Recorded Aug 1873Philip W. Purdue & Calvin R. Purdue to have nothing, they already have their share; Sons, Jesse Purdue; William Henry Purdue; Daughters- Polly Ray Hall; Emily Ann Thompson Exec- Jesse Purdue, son Wit- John L. Roe, Gurd W. ElvinPering, Flora Book 5 Pages 564, 565Dated 2 Aug 1904 Recorded 15 Dec 1905Husband- Clinton C. Pering to have all property Exec- Clinton C. Pering, husband Wit- John E. White, Ira C. BatmanPering, Matilda Ann Book 4 Pages 346, 347Dated 2 Oct 1081 Recorded 26 Mar 1833 [sic, probably 1881 and 1883]Matilda Ann Pering is legal heir to 1/10 part of estate of Andrew F. Dodds, deceasedGrandson, William H. Pering all the interest of testatrix in above item, after he is 21. Matilda A. Pering raised said grandson. Should Wm H. Pering not live to be 21, the legacy above to go to his father John D. Pering.Exec- None named Wit- Joseph M. Howe, James D. MaxwellPerry, Nancy C. Book 5 Pages 21, 22(Known as Nancy C. Anderson)Dated 13 Mar 1890 Recorded 23 Aug 1890All property real & personal to belong to son James H. Anderson Wit- Alexander T. Smallwood, Jonathan W. BouherPerry, Richard Book 3 Pages 445, 446Dated 1 June 1870 Recorded 8 Oct 1870Wife- ? Perry to have all real & personal property. Should said wife re-marry the property to go to families of testator's deceased brothers, Samuel Perry & Joseph Perry & to his sister Martha Dillman's family, she is also deceased.Exec- John Mitchell or Silas E. Guy Wit- Silas E. Guy, John Mitchell, Joseph DavisPerry, Samuel B. Book 3 Pages 215, 216, 217Dated 3 July 1863 Recorded 8 Aug 1863Wife- Margaret Perry to have all real estate in Monroe Co., Ind. & personal property until testator's own children are 21 years old. Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Taylor.0Wife appointed guardian of the childrenExec- Daniel Perry, William P. Taylor, Margaret Perry, wife Wit- Pleasant L. D. Mitchell, H. Stackhour (?)Peterson, Gammell Book 5 Pages 41, 42Dated 14 Feb 1891 Recorded 23 Feb 1891Wife- Hanna Peterson to have entire estate Exec- None appointed Wit- Geo. B. Rader, J. G. WardPeterson, Mary Book 4 Pages 511, 512Dated 28 Nov 1887 Recorded 13 Dec 1887Property to be sold after debts, etc., are taken care of & balance remaining to be divided between following heirs:Heirs- William Peterson; Harriet Miller; Thomas J. Peterson; Mary I. Ramage; heirs of Elizabeth Crabb, deceasedExec- None named Wit- Garmel (?) Peterson, William L. AdamsPhillips, Enoch Book 3 Pages 114, 115, 116, 117Dated 29 Dec 1856 Recorded 28 Apr 1858Wife- ? to have personal items & interest from $2000.00. Sons- Samuel H. Phillips; Enoch Phillips; James S. Phillips; Alfred W. Phillips. Daughters- Sarah Parke (?); Julia Ann Phillips; Mary Ann Sharpe; Catharine Snodgrass' Eliza Jane Bryan. Son- William Phillips Exec- Samuel H. Phillips, son, James S. Phillips, son Wit- John ??, John Winings, Jr. Codicil - 26 Aug 1857 - Wit- Elisha Balantine, John McCreaPhillips, William Green Book 5 page 555Dated 11 June 1895 Recorded 28 May 1904Wife- Margaret Phillips to have all real & personal property her life time. At death of said wife youngest son, James A. B. Phillips & other children (no names) to divide the estate. Exec- None named Wit- James W. Jackson, John MartinPhipps, Sarah A. Book 5 Pages 119, 120Dated 12 Dec 1892 Recorded 25 Mar 1893Children- Nathan M. Phipps; S. C. Phipps; H. L. Phipps; M. C. Phipps; W. G. Phipps; C. C. Phipps; R. A. Phipps; Sarah A. Barnett; Elizabeth A. Nichols. Each to have an equal share of the estate Exec- Calvin C. Phipps, sonWit- Mrs. James M. Wright, Mrs. R. H. GentryPiercy, Hannah Book 3 Pages 212, 213, 214 Dated 15 Mar 1860 Recorded 14 Dec 1863 Husband- Joseph Piercy, deceased. Nephew- James Dearman, son of John Dearman, deceased all her interest in deceased husband estate Exec- David Hunter Wit- David Barrow, William J. HoustonPiercy, Joseph Book 3 Pages 118, 119Dated 1 Aug 1857 Recorded 13 May 1858Wife- Hannah Piercy to have personal property & income to support her. Nephew- John Piercy of Putnam Co., Ind., son of testator's deceased brother Jacob Piercy, to have the property left to wife Hannah Piercy after her death.Exec- Hannah Piercy, wife, John Piercy, nephew Wit- George W. Hardin, Paulina V. HardinPitts, William Book 4 Pages 391, 392Dated 19 Mar 1885 Recorded 27 Mar 1885Wife- Amy E. Pitts to have all property at the testator's death (if the wound he has suffered proves fatal) & to take all the children & go to Sterling Kansas & go on the farm bought for her & raise said children. At death of said wife estate to be divided among children. Testator too feeble to sign his name. Exec- None named Wit- Robert N. Puett, P. F. HarrisPoe, William Book 3 Pages 53, 54Dated 26 Feb 1850 Recorded 3 June 1854Wife- Charity Poe to have use of home farm & personal items her life time.Son- Jeremiah to have farming equipment to keep up a home for his mother who, with testator live with son Jeremiah; granddaughter- Charity Elizabeth Poe to have one bed. Later real estate & personal items to be sold & proceeds divided among the heirs (no names) Exec- David Byers Wit- Nathan Bray, L. B. BrayPorch, Isaac N. Book 4 Pages 438, 439Dated 1 Jan 1887 Recorded 3 June 1886 [sic]Wife- Sarah H. Porch to have entire estate for herself & the children Exec- None namedWit- S. F. Ashley, Theodorick Ford, S. F. FowlerPryor, Watson W. Book 5 Pages 399, 400Dated 28 Aug 1899 Recorded 23 Apr 1900Wife- Catharine Pryor to have entire estate. Exec- James P. Pryor, son Wit- Charles B. Mastin, Sherman C. RickardPuett, John Book 3 page 66Dated 8 Sept 1854 Recorded 19 Jan 1855Wife- America Puett to hold all property real & personal to raise the children Exec- America Puett, wife Wit- William Puett, James H. AdamsPuett, Joseph Book 1 Pages 46, 47Dated 11 Oct 1831 Recorded 21 Nov 1831Wife- Elizabeth Puett to have plantation; Son- William W. PuettChildren- Jesse Puett; Coleman Puett; Francis Puett; Milly Puett; Nancy Puett; Joseph Puett Other children have been given their share (?) Exec- William W. Puett, son Wit- John K. Whisinnand, Peter GasePuett, William Book 4 Pages 114, 115, 116Dated 3 Dec 1874 Recorded 15 July 1876 Heirs (7 children)- George Newton Puett to have all real estate except the burying ground where the testator's wife & son John are buried. George N. Puett in turn to support his father his life time Heirs of John Puett: America (Puett) Parks; son-in-law- James E. Wood; Clark Hill; 5 Daughters - child of Nancy Wood; Florence Hill; Daughter of testator's daughter Rebecca Hill; 2 Daughters not named Exec- None named Wit- John Williams, Barton A. HallPutnam, James Book 3 Pages 57, 58Dated 17 Dec 1851 Recorded 11 Aug 1854Jesse Runnels, who married testator's daughter Mary, has been given her share; daughter- Lucinda Houston, wife of Joseph Houston to have real estate; son, Henry Putman has had his share of estate; Benjamin Putman also has had his share; William Putman has been given his share; daughter, Franky Cleveland (now Franky Watson) has been given her share; John Calvin Percifield, who married testator's daughter Elizabeth (she now deceased), has been given his wife's share. Exec- None named Wit- F.T.Butler, James RunnelsRader, Julia Ann Book 3 Pages 252, 253, 254Dated 27 Oct 1864 Recorded 20 Feb 1865All real estate & personal property to go to brother, David Rader. The real estate had been deeded to Julia Ann Rader by her father & mother Exec- None named Wit- George B. Rader, Margaret RaderRenard, Daniel Book 3 Pages 133, 134, 135Dated 3 Dec 1858 Recorded ?? 1859Wife Elizabeth Ranard to have all monies & personal property to help raise the children. All property in Wappello Co., state of Iowa to be sold. Mentions 4 minor children.Children- Silas, son; Mary, daughter; Sophia, daughter; Jane, Daughter Exec- Elias Ranard, David Byers Wit- John Haasford, Addison R. ByersRayle, Margaret Book 4 Pages 502, 503, 504 Dated 13 June 1887 Recorded 3 Nov 1887Friend- Nancy J. Keck with whom testatrix has lived for a long time, to have all property after debts, expenses, etc. Exec- John Keck Wit- R. A. Fulk, Martha BrownRedman, Susan Book 4 Pages 563, 564Dated 30 Mar 1889 Recorded 17 July 1889Mrs. Martha J. Dougherty all property real & personal because of her care of testatrix for a long timeExec- Samuel K. RhorerWit- James D. Maxwell, Jr., Richard A. FulkReeves, Emma Book 5 Pages 200, 201, 202Dated 16 Jan 1895 Recorded 12 Feb 1895Husband- Thomas Reeves to have the 1/2 interest testatrix holds in the Hotel property. After death of said husband the above property to go to testatrix's sister Cornelia Presley & Mary May Exec- Isaac W. Presley Wit- W. B. Miller, Effie SteeleRice, Harwar Book 5 Pages 356, 357, 358Dated 25 Jan 1888 Recorded 29 July 1899Heirs- Rowena P. Eller, grandchild; Margaret A. Fowler, daughter; Thomas E. Rice, son; Robert K. Rice, son; Nathan L. Rice, son; Joseph H. Rice, son; Mary E. Brown, daughter; heirs of son Benjamin W.; heirs of son John B. Rice; heirs of daughter Lucinda J. Brown (all latter 3 deceased) Exec- Alfred Cooper Wit- William W. Madaris, John T. EllerRice, James M. Book 5 Page 454Dated 24 July 1901 Recorded 12 Aug 1901Will missing from Will Book or filming responsible for absence of willWit- Jesse Rice, S. McWylieRice, William Book 4 Pages 197, 198, 199Dated 6 May 1878 Recorded 1 June 1878Aged Wife- Elizabeth all property real & personal her life time. At death of said wife any property remaining to be divided equally among the children or their heirs. $10.00 to be given to the preaching of the Gospel by the Evangelists of the Church of Christ Exec- Elizabeth Rice, wife Wit- James A. Baker, John Morris, Oliver P. Gray, David ByersRichardson, William Book 3 Pages 244, 245, 246 Dated 27 Aug 1863 Recorded 19 Oct 1864 Wife- Sarah Richardson to have entire estate to raise children (no names). Wife to be guardian for son Joshua & grandson Jacob H. McCoy Exec- John Richardson, son, Jacob Richardson, son Wit- David BarrowRickoff, Aaron P. Book 3 Pages 346, 347Dated 20 Jan 1868 Recorded 4 Feb 1868Wife- Abagail M. Rickoff to have estate. Wife to be guardian for 2 sons M. P. Rickoff & Joseph R. Rickoff. At death of said wife estate to be divided between the above sons Exec- Abagail M. Rickoff, wife Wit- William Leonard, William A. CampbellRiddle, Stephen Book 3 Pages 41, 42Dated 4 Feb 1852 Recorded 20 Oct 1853Wife- Elizabeth Riddle to have all personal property in order to support her 2 children while they are minors; step-children- Elizabeth; NancyExec- William Grimes (?), stepson Wit- R. W. Carr Faris, C. DemmingRidge, Benjamin Book 4 Pages 187, 188, 189, 190Dated 4 Mar 1872 Recorded 1 Apr 1878Wife- Henrietta Ridge to have all personal estate. After deceased of said wife, following children given bequests:Children- Mary Jane Ridge Rebecca Ann Whisenand, wife of Jonathan Whisenand; Sarah S. Richards, wife of Asa B. Richards; Elizabeth E. Stanger, widow of Harvey I. Stanger; James E. RidgeTestator has sold son John S. Ridge certain real estate for which he is to care for his parents the rest of their lives. Other sons- Levi Ridge; William Ridge Exec- James E. Ridge, son Wit- Thomas P. Whitson, William WhisenandRiley, James Book 2 Pages 97, 98, 99Dated 11 Jan 1849 Recorded 4 Aug 1849Wife- Neomy Riley to have real estate & personal property to help raise the children. In event of death of said wife, Edward Roland to be guardian of the testator's children.Children- William S. Riley; John G. Riley; Benjamin P. Riley; Nancy Ann Riley; George D. Riley; Mary M. Riley; Delphanite (?) Riley; Permelia J. Riley Exec- None named Wit- William S. Riley, William H. Treadway, William D. SnodgrassRobertson, James D. Book 3 Pages 329, 330, 331Dated 22 Jan 1867 Recorded 12 Sept 1867Wife- ? to have the home farm & all real estate & personal property. Wife appointed guardian of daughter & sons while minors. Daughter, Harriet E. Robertson. Sons, Walter S. Robertson; Charles T. Robertson Exec- wifeWit- George A. Buskirk, William S. CooperRobertson, Wesley Book 4 Pages 56, 57, 58Dated 29 Dec 1873 Recorded 19 Dec 1874Wife- Nancy Robertson to have residue of estate after bequests below.Bequests- John Wesley Robertson & Simpson Greenberry Robertson, the home place, they to care for their mother; Nancy Robertson; William Franklin Robertson, son; Milton Stang Robertson, son; James Alexander Robertson, son, each given money Exec- Nancy Robertson, wife, John Wesley Robertson, son Wit- David W. Rowland, Charles T. RobertsonRobertson, Zepheniah Book 3 Pages 61, 62Dated 19 Jan 1836 Recorded 8 Jan 1854Deceased by 17 Oct 1836 Filed 17 Oct 1836Wife- Elizabeth to still live on the home farm & be supported by son, Wesley Robertson. Son, Wesley Robertson, given the home farm; Greenberry Robertson not yet of age, when he is 21 yrs, he to have 1/2 the home farm; daughter, Polly Robertson; daughter, Rebecca Guggel Exec- Elizabeth Robertson, wife, Wesley Robertson, son Wit- Sheverly (?) Gaines, John H. Thompson, Hezekiah RobertsonRobinson, James Book 4 Pages 535, 536, 537, 538Dated 20 Oct 1881 Recorded 30 July 1888Wife- Jane H. Robinson & daughter Margaret Swearingen to divide everything (of the estate) between them. Daughters mentioned, others not named. Granddaughter, Eliza Caroline Swearingen Exec- Jane H. Robinson, wife; Margaret Swearingen, daughterWit- John W. Buskirk, Henry C. DuncanRobinson, John Book 4 Pages 209, 210, 211Dated 7 Aug 1877 Recorded 18 Feb 1879To only living sister, Janie Robinson, the home farm & all other property Exec- Jane Robinson, sisterWit- D. J. Shaw, M. J. ShawRoddy, William W. Book 4 Pages 87, 88, 89, 90Dated 3 Aug 1875 Recorded 30 Nov 1875Bequests- Board of Home Missions of United Presbyterian Church; American Bible SocietyChildren- Lycurgus W. Roddy, son; William B. Roddy, son; sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret StrongExec- P__ born G. Pauley, Samuel McWylie, brother-in-law Wit- James B. Mulkey, John G. StewartRogers, Benjamin Franklin Book 4 Pages 96, 97, 98Dated 9 Nov 1875 Recorded 7 Mar 1876Wife- Sophia Rogers to have all property Exec- Sophia Rogers, wife Wit- Henry Rogers, Aquilla W. Rogers, J. Milt RogersRogers, Emily Book 5 Pages 324, 325, 326, 327Dated 25 Aug 1898 Recorded 3 Sept 1898Husband- S. Milt Rogers to have care necessary. Son, Otto F. Rogers; Daughters, Minnie M. Lee; Mattie J. Smith. All sons & daughters living at time of testatrix's decease to share in estate including:Children- Isaac Milton Rogers; Ben S. Rogers; John S. Rogers; Robert C. Rogers Exec- Henry A. LeeWit- Margaret Ewing, S. E. SmithRogers, James Book 3 Pages 231, 232, 233Dated 3 Jan 1862 Recorded 15 July 1864Wife- Susannah Rogers to have all property. Grandson, James L. Mayfield when he is 21 years to have $100.00; daughter, Hannah, wife of John H. Anderson. At death of wife estate to go to said children viz.: Children- Mary Rebecca Nichols (nee Rogers); Hannah Anderson (nee Rogers); Lewis Rogers; William H. Rogers Exec- Susannah Rogers, wife Wit- Isaac Milton Rogers, James Madison BeattyRobers, Dr. Joseph M. [sic] Book 5 Pages 286, 287, 288Dated 6 Feb 1896 Recorded 26 Feb 1896Wife- Juliett Gill Rogers to have all property after debts, etc. Brother, Robert C. Rogers everything pertaining to his profession as a doctorBequests- William Farmer, formerly of Pratt, Kansasp 238-9 Mar 1896, Juliett Gill Rogers, widow of Dr. Joseph M. Rogers, deceased, elects to take under her husband's will. Exec- Juliett Gill Rogers, wife Wit- Henry C. Funcan, Martha R. SmithRomans, Sarah Book 4 Pages 102, 103, 104 Dated 13 June 1863 Recorded 17 Apr 1876 $100.00 to be divided between: Bequests- Richard L. Richardson; Owen Adkins Richardson; James M. Richardson; child of John Richardson; Sarah Jane Richardson (no relationship given); Jacob Richardson, son of John Richardson to have everything after bequests above are paid Exec- None named Wit- John Hupp, Chris C. FleenerRoper, John J. Book 3 Pages 250, 251Dated 22 Dec 1864 Recorded 1 Feb 1865Daughter- Mary Alice Roper to have all property including money due John J. Roper as a soldier of United States. Nothing to be given to Nancy Jane Roper, formerly Nancy Jane Logston a woman to whom John J. Roper is married but cannot stand to live with. She alleges she has been married to another man since marriage to John J. RoperWit- David Sheeks, John RoperRush, William Book4 Pages 513, 514, 535Dated 25 Feb 1887 Recorded 8 Feb 1888Wife- ? to have home farm & all personal property her life time. At death of wife, everything to be sold & proceeds divided among heirs.Heirs- Elizabeth Park; Ellen Downing; Mariah Campbell; Harriet Minter; Joseph Rush; Oscar Rush; Mary Rickoff; John T. Rush Exec- John T. Rush, son Wit- Jesse R. Goss, Richard M. ButcherRussell, James Book 4 Pages 398, 399Dated 12 May 1885 Recorded 23 May 1885Wife- Margaret Russell to have all property after final expenses. After death of said wife: grandson, James Russell Douglass, $300.00 of estate; Daughters- Ellen Douglass; Margaret Hilbert; the remainder of estateExec- Wm H. Douglass, son-in-law Wit- James Dodd, Nathan SmithRussell, John A. Book 4 Pages 554, 555, 556Dated 26 June 1888 Recorded 24 Dec 1888 Wife- Rachell Russell to share estate with children Heirs- Matilda L. Curry, daughter; Robert P. Russell, son; Henry S. C. Russell, son Exec- Robert F. Russell, son Wit- S. J. Shaw, M. J. ShawCodicil - 23 Nov 1888 - forgot to name his Son Robert F. as exec in his will written June 26 1888 so names him in this codicilRussell, Rachael Book 5 Pages 508, 509Dated 16 Aug 1898 Recorded 7 Aug 1902 Heirs- Henry S. C. Russell, son; Robert P. Russell, son; Matilda, daughter Exec- Robert F. Russell, son Wit- P. M. Blackwood, Anna BlackwoodRyors, Louisa W. Book 5 Pages 385, 386Dated 6 July 1891 Recorded 24 Jan 1900Daughter- Belle R. Miers to have all property; daughter-in-law, Anna Ryors to have stock in a loan Assn.; sons- Alfred & Steele to have $100.00 each Exec- Belle R. Miers, Daughter Wit- Mary Banta, Julia S. SheSadler, William C. Book 3 Pages 456, 457, 458Dated 19 Nov 1870 Recorded 27 Mar 1871 Wife- Mary Sadler to have $5000.00 out of the estate. Sons- Madison Sadler has been given $400.00; Milton has been given $400.00; Daughters- Sarah Jane has been given $500.00; Amanda has $500.00; son, William to have $100.00 more than other heirs; son, Riley S. Sadler has had $400.00; son, Joseph Sadler, daughter, America ??; son, Samuel Car(?) Sadler.Children Laura Sadler; Harvey Sadler; Benjamin E. Sadler to share equally with the othersExec- Mary Sadler, wife; William A. Richardson; Madison Sadler, sonWit- W. M. Roseberry, F. W. BeardSample, Margaret Book 5 page 558Dated 4 Aug 1898 Recorded 9 July 1904Brother, Samuel Junkin to have 1/2 of estate; sisters, Katie Junkin & Jane Brown the other 1/2 Exec- William J. Brown Wit- Charles C. Hough, Ira E. StansifordSample, William Book 4 page 25Dated 15 Oct 1875 Recorded 20 Feb 1874Sons- James Sample; Hugh Sample; Samuel Sample Daughters- Sarah Reed; Mary Ann Campbell; Hatty Wooley(?) Grandsons - William Sample; Robert Sample; Hugh Sample; James William Taylor To grandchildren, sons & daughters of son William's first wife Grandson - John Reed Exec- None named Wit- Charles Goodale, Stanford ThrasherSanders, David Book 3 Pages 22, 23Dated 25 Feb 1852 Recorded 12 Mar 1852Wife- Frankey Sanders all personal & real estate for herself & children. At death or marriage of said wife, the estate to go to son, Lorenzo Adams Exec- Henry S. Anders, brotherWit- John Densmore, Reuben WardSanders, Henry Book 3 Pages 33, 34Dated 15 Apr 1851 Recorded 6 Nov 1852Wife- Susanna Sanders to have the use of the entire estate her life time. At her death said estate to be divided among all the children. Granddaughter, Susanna Sanders to have $100.00Exec- Joseph Sanders, John Blake Sanders Wit- William N. Roseberry, Robert AcuffSanders, Wright Book 1 Pages 94, 95, 96Dated No date Recorded 15 Aug 1838Wife- Polly Sanders to have home farm.Sons- David Sanders; Nathan Sanders; Henry Sanders Mentions land in Owen Co., Ind. 3 Daughters - no names Exec- John Sanders, John Eller, Jr. Wit- John Eller, Jr., Mahola D. Eller, Sarah Pauley (?)Sare, Asbury Book 5 Pages 433, 434, 435Dated 14 Mar 1876 Recorded 21 Mar 1901Wife- Accha Sare to have all property real & personal. At death of said wife property sold & proceeds divided between following heirs:Heirs- Accha E. Paddock; Ruth Sare; Mattie Owens; Alice Johnston; Joseph Sare; Douglas Sare; Mary Kirkman; Nancy E. Emerson; David M. Sare has had his share, so William A. Sare, son of David M. Sare is not to have anything; Preston Sare not to share in estate because he has had his share; William W. Sare, son, not to have any part of estate, he having been given his share previously Exec- Joseph Sare, son Wit- W. R. Byers, Robert E. Baker Sare, Thomas Book 3 Page 39Dated 1 Dec 1852 Recorded 21 Dec 1852Wife- Rebecca Sare to have entire estate after debts & final expenses. Should wife remarry she to have 1/3 of estate & other 2/3 to go to heirs - no namesExec- Solomon Morgan Wit- William East, James M. MayScisco, William F. Book 3 Pages 120, 121Dated 21 May 1855 Recorded 10 July 1858Wife- Elizabeth Scisco to have the home farm her life time for her support & that of the minor children viz.:Minor children- William Thomas Scisco; Mary Elizabeth Scisco; Peter Scisco. These 3 above to have $100.00 each as that amount was given the older children Exec- John P. Scisco, son, Henry Boruff, son-in-law Wit- James D. Maxwell, Wm BlachleyScott, Jonathan Book 2 Pages 55, 56, 57, 58Dated 1 Apr 1843 Recorded 3 Feb 1846Wife- Katharine; Granddaughter- July Ann Shaves; Grandsons- Robert Jefferson Loller (?); Melvin Dudley Loller (?); Sons- Vincent; Levi; Thomas Jefferson; James Uriah; Daughter- Mariah Exec- William Berry Wit- John A. Givens, William B. Hamilton Codicil - 21 Nov 1845 - 2 little Grandsons Jonathan S. Loller & Dempsey S. Loller. Wit- Stanfield WhartonJohn A. GivensScott, Katie S. Book 5 Pages 43, 44Dated 1 Dec 1890 Recorded 7 Mar 1891Husband- Frank H. Scott to have entire estate Exec- None appointed Wit- Carson J. Wylie, Samuel M. WylieScott, Susanna Book 5 Pages 298, 299 (widow of James Scott)Dated 18 June 1897 Recorded 13 Sept 1897 All estate to go to sister Elizabeth Gregg of Noble Co., Ohio Exec- Tolbert H. Solbury (?) Wit- Richard A. Fulk, John SareSeal, Stephen P. Book 3 Page 79Dated 7 Apr 1856 Recorded 10 May 1856Wife- Lydia Seal to have everythingExec- None appointedWit- Jacob B. Loule (?), Martha Louie (?), H. (?) AdkinsSeward, Irvin Book 5 Pages 490, 491Dated 3 May 1902 Recorded 27 May 1902Heirs- Charles Seward, son; Fannie Lease, daughter; Mammie Rose, daughter Exec- Robert D., brotherWit- Edwin Cow (?), J. Delmar BaittieSeward, James Book 5 Pages 192-196Dated 22 Mar 1887 Recorded 18 Dec 18942 sons Edward M. Seward & William P. Seward to have all property, real & personal. Other people mentioned: Belle K. Seward, wife of Edward M. Seward; Williamson B. Seward, his son William H. Seward. Speaks of firm Seward & Co. Exec- Robert D. Seward – revoked, Edward M. Seward, son, Wm F. Seward, son Wit- James W. Simmons, William T. BlairCodicil - 22 Mar 1887 - forgot to appoint exec so does it in this codicil then in codicil #2, 16 Mar 1894 revokes 1st codicil & adds other execSharp, Hubbard Book 4 Pages 2, 3Dated ? ? 1872 Recorded 7 Feb 1873Wife- Mary Sharp to have all real & personal property Exec- Mary Sharp, wife Wit- John A. Reeve, John H. ShortSharp, Mary Book 4 Pages 168, 169, 170 (widow of Hubbard Sharp)Dated 28 Aug 1875 Recorded 4 Aug 1877First money to be used for tombstones for graves of deceased husband & herself Heirs- Grandson, son of deceased Son George Sharp; grandson, son of deceased son Andrew Sharp; grandson, son of deceased son James Sharp; Sarah J. Wilson, grandchild; Julia E. Sidle, grandchild; child of deceased son William H. Sharp; child of deceased daughter Susannah James; Joseph R. Sharp, son; Samuel L. Sharp, son; Daniel A. Sharp Exec- James S. Sharp Wit- John M. Rodenbeck, George A. CarpenterSharpless, David Book 3 Pages 470, 471Dated 28 Mar 1870 Recorded 20 Mar 1872Wife- Jane Sharpless to have entire estate. At death of wife said estate to go to son Robert Sharpless who is ordered to pay the following sums: Daughter, Ellen Manly - $1.00; son, David Sharpless - $1.00; son, James Sharpless - $1.00; son, Thomas Sharpless - $1.00; heirs of daughter Mary Whitaker (deceased) - $1.00 each; heirs of son William Sharpless - $1.00 each; son, Andrew Sharpless - $500.00 Exec- None named Wit- J. S. Whitaker, O. D. Evans, J. D. UrmeySheeks, Julia S. Book 5 Pages 446, 447, 448Dated 23 Oct 1899 Recorded 8 July 1901Son- George T. Sheeks to have all property real & personal Exec- David H. Maxwell Wit- Emma B. Wilson, D. H. MaxwellSheets, John Book 1 Pages 34, 35, 36Dated 19 Mar 1827 Recorded 19 June 1827 Wife- Hannah Sheets; Children- Jacob Sheets of Washington Co., Ind.; Elizabeth Elliott of Illinois Exec- Jacob Sheets, son Wit- Jesse Wright, David KilloughSheffield, James Estate Book 1 page 1Administrator appointed Recorded 31 Oct 1818 No details of estate$1000.00 BondLetters granted to administrator David Chambers gave bond of $1000.00 Wit- Wm Chambers, John ChambersSherlock, Bridget Book 5 Pages 262, 263Dated 17 Feb 1895 Recorded 7 Oct 1896Daughter- Brigit Carmichael can have all property Exec- John Sherlock, son Wit- John F. Potts, John SherlockSherlock, John Book 5 Pages 321, 322, 323Dated 23 Apr 1898 Recorded 6 Aug 1898Wife- Malinda Sherlock to have all property real & personal her life time. After death of said wife property to be sold & proceeds divided between following heirs: Heirs- Stephen Sherlock; Annie M. Sisco; Bridget S. Adams; Mary Pate Exec- R. H. Fulk (if living), Newton K. McFadden, Francis H. Sherlock Wit- Frank Dunn, Walter E. HottleShields, Mary Book 2 Pages 59, 60, 61Dated 31 Dec 1845 Recorded 24 Apr 1846Heirs- Sarah Jane Collins, daughter of John Collins, deceased - all personal property; Archibald Collins, son Thomas Henderson Collins; son of John Collins, deceased; James Howard Collins, son of Archibald CollinsExec- William Davidson, step father of John Collins' children Wit- Henry Tanner, Abner Sever (?)Shields, William H. Book 5 Pages 437, 438, 439, 440Dated 8 Apr 1899 Recorded 22 Apr 1901All property to be sold & proceeds divided between living children & grandchildren who are children of deceased children of testator - no names. Exec- John Shields, son Wit- George W. Deckard, Walter E. HottelShirley, Ruth Book 3 Pages 196, 197 Dated 17 Mar 1863 Recorded 18 Apr 1863 Sister- Mary Ann Brassel to have all estate left after last debts, etc., are taken care of Exec- Saluda Pickett, sisterWit- John Gillaspie, Aley GillaspieShook, Elizabeth Book 3 Pages 343, 345, 346Dated 15 May 1867 Recorded 2 Apr 1868Estate to be divided equally between children (living at death of Elizabeth Shook) or their heirs (no names)Exec- Henry Shook, son, John H. Shook, son Wit- William J. Jackson, George W. FletcherShooks, George Book 3 Pages 185 > 184Dated 11 Feb 1861 Recorded 29 Aug 1862Wife- Elizabeth to have entire estate Exec- None named Wit- James Parke, J. M. Harris, H. D. Seall Showers, Charles H. Book 4 Pages 464, 465Dated 14 Dec 1886 Recorded 18 Nov 1886 (?)Wife- Sarah M. E. Showers, all property, real & personalExec- None named Wit- James S. Showers, George W. BryanShryer, John Book 4 Pages 523, 524, 525Dated 18 Apr 1887 Recorded 21 May 1888Heirs- Elizabeth Cookerly; Bessie Rogers; Lula Rogers Exec- Elizabeth Cookerly Wit- John Waldron, P. C. PauleyShryer, Lewis G. Book 4 Pages 336-343Dated 24 Sept 1881 Recorded 8 Mar 1883Heirs- John Shryer, son, real estate; Christianna Borland, daughter, real estate; Children of son Daniel Shryer, deceased viz.: Linnie Sceips (?) (married), Lewis J. Shryer, real estate; Children of daughter Cornelia L. Stephenson viz.: Harriet B. Seiwell (married), William S. Stephenson, Grant S. Stephenson, Nellie Stephenson, real estate; Children of daughter Harriet P. Cookerly, deceased, Charles Cookerly, Elizabeth Cookerly, John Cookerly, Harry Cookerly, Rosamon Rogers (married), Elizabeth & Louisa Rogers children of Louisa D. Rogers, deceased; Grandchild of Harriet P. Cookerly; Isabelle Miller, daughter to have cash instead of real estate Exec- John Shryer, son Wit- William M. Tate, James Dodd Codicil - 4 Dec 1882 - no new names Wit- C. G. McCalla, Edwin BullardSullivan, Benjamin L. Book 2 Pages 28, 29 Dated 26 May 1843 Recorded 28 June 1843 Wife- Eliza Sillivan to have all property. At her decease property to go to the children except 3 children who have been given their share of their father's estate earlier, viz.: Children- Richard M. Sillivan; John T. Sillivan; Mary J. Linville Exec- Eliza Sillivan, wife, Elmore Walker Wit- John W. Evans, Rolandis WalkerSluss, Eliza Book 5 Pages 112-116Dated 24 Sept 1886 Recorded 20 Dec 1892Bequests- Celia E. Alexander, daughter, to have all real estate but she to pay other heirs certain money.Other Heirs- Mary P. Blazwell; James R. Sluss; Eliza J. Alexander; Amanda B. Hight; Margaret Gregory; Thomas M. SlussDaughter Celia C. Alexander nor husband Joseph N. Alexander to be charged rent for the house they live in. Exec- Rev. Amzi Atwater Wit- George W. Bollenbacker, Charles E. Maxwell Codicil - 24 Mar 1891 - bequest to Thomas M. Sluss is revoked Wit- Isaac H. Holtzman, Richard A. FulkSluss, John M. Book 4 pages 214, 215Dated 23 Feb 1879 Recorded 19 Mar 1879Wife- Eliza Sluss to have all propertyExec- Eliza Sluss, wife, James R. Sluss, son Wit- James D. Maxwell, James M. MasonSmall, Robert Book 3 Pages 295, 296, 297Dated 18 Dec 1865 Recorded 8 Jan 1866Wife- Mary Jane Small some personal & some real estate4 Children- Mary D. Andrews; Joseph; Emma D.; Margaret G.; any others yet unborn Exec- James Small, brotherWit- John McCrea, John DensmoreSmith, Addison C. Book 5 Pages 547, 548Dated 26 July 1902 Recorded 5 Jan 1904Wife- Sarah E. Smith to have all of the estate Children- Charles B. Smith; Alice Smith Shirley; Donald H. Smith; Thurston L. Smith; Rodney D. Smith Exec- Sarah E. Smith, wife, Dr. Rodney D. Smith, son Wit- Otto P. Rogers, Henry A. LeeSmith, David Book 2 Pages 22, 23Dated 28 Dec 1841 Recorded 13 Jan 1842Wife- ? to have the home place her life time & at her decease to go to son, John Smith. Children who have married & left home- Thomas; Nancy; Jane; Sarah; Elizabeth; Rebecca; Margaret - each $50.00 Exec- Thomas Smith, son, John Smith, son Wit- David Paris, John Logan Smith, David M. Book 4 Pages 26, 27Dated 20 Feb 1874 Recorded 18 Mar 1874Wife- Mary J. Smith to have the home farm Bequests- James R. Smith, brother; Samuel L. Smith, brother; Margaret R., sisterExec- John C. Hunter Wit- Thomas R. Smith, D. J. ShawSmith, Dudley C. Book 4 Pages 257, 258, 259, 260Dated 2 Jan 1880 Recorded 30 Oct 1880Wife- Isabel Smith to have certain part of estate Heirs- Dudley P. Smith, son; Martha A. Johnson, deceased daughter, her children: Horace Johnson, Dudley Johnson; Olivia Givens; Rodney D. Smith; Addison C. Smith; Linia (?) Wolf; Narcissa Brunton; Minerva D. Sadder Exec- Dudley P. Smith, son, Isabel Smith, wife, Levin (?) G. Branden Wit- J. H. Porch, J. H. ThrashaSmith, Heber C. Book 3 Pages 45, 46Dated 17 June 1851 Recorded 2 Feb 1854No wife, no familyTo the friend or relation who takes care of testator in his last days on earth, he gives all of his property Exec- Dudley C. Smith, brotherWit- Richard Hardesty, Martha A. SmithSmith, James Book 1 Pages 25, 26Dated 1 Aug 1825 Recorded 5 Oct 1825Wife- Mary Smith to have all real & personal property after debts, etc., & minus gifts to children Children- Mary C. Smith, daughter - has already been given a horse, cow, bed & bedding.At death of said wife estate to be divided between the children (no names).Exec- Mary Smith, wife Wit- Samuel Owens, Frank HannaSmith, John Book 3 Pages 477, 478, 479Dated 13 Mar 1872 Recorded 10 Apr 1872Wife- Isabella, $4000.00 & some personal property; Sons- David N. Smith, real estate & notes; James R., real estate & notes; Daughter- R* $4000.00 [*Just the letter R, nothing more]; Son- Samuel S. Smith, $4000.00Exec- David M. Smith, son Wit- Samuel Latimore, David HunterSmith, Mary A. Book 4 pages 516, 517Dated 17 July 1888 Recorded 20 Feb 1888Husband- James M. Smith to have his support off estate. Louis P. Mood to have his support also. After death of said husband & Louis P. Mood, estate to go to legal heir (?). Exec- Dr. John P. Tourner Wit- S. E. Carmichael, W. H. EastSmith, Milton J. Book 5 Pages 106,107,108 Dated 14 Nov 1889 Recorded 17 Nov 1892 Wife- Laura J. Smith to have all real estate & personal property after payment of debts, expenses & bequests as follows: Bequests- Alley Smith; Lonnie Smith; Hattie Smith (a minor) her bequest put in care of Joseph M. Smith till she is of age (21 yr); Joseph M. Smith already has rec'd his share of estate; Amanda Taylor & her two children (the colored woman living in family)- property in Bloomington, Ind. Exec- Laura Smith, wife, Robert C. Green Wit- James M. Hunter, Dellezon C. SmithSmith, Rebecca Book 5 Pages 232, 233, 234, 235Dated 9 Feb 1890 Recorded 29 Jan 1896To 3 different missions of Reformed Presbyterian Church certain bequests. After above bequests all property real & personal to go to sister Jane DaughterExec- Jane Daughter, sisterWit- D. J. Shaw, Mrs. C. A. PreslarSmock, James Book 3 Pages 488, 489, 490Dated 3 June 1872 Recorded 26 Aug 1872Daughters- Martha Coffey, real estate; Caroline, real estate; Sons- Henry Smock of Owen Co., Ind.; Jackson Smock of same Co.; Elhain Smock of Ill., real estate; Daughters- Mary A. Costen; America Pauley; Annis Clay; Nancy Phillips; Grandchild- Frances Clay; Narsister Clay; Henry Clay, children of deceased daughter Candacy Clay Exec- Henry Smock, son Wit- Wm Johnson, Lafayette Byers, David ByersSnodgrass, Hannah Book 4 Pages 228, 229, 230Dated 10 Aug 1876 Recorded 17 Jan 1880Bequests- Lucy El?, personal items; Jennie Snodgrass, daughter of her son Homer Snodgrass, the watch & chain that belonged to testatrix's daughter Jennie Cutler; Belle Jessup, daughter of Homer Snodgrass, personal items; Eliza Snodgrass, wife of son Calvin F. Snodgrass, personal items; Mary Snodgrass, wife of Homer Snodgrass, personal itemsExec- Robert C. FosterWit- Margaret H. McCalla, Agnes E. FosterSouders, Judith Book 5 Pages 212, 213, 214Dated 1 Sept 1888 Recorded 19 Mar 1895After debts, etc. . . : Son, Oscar Souders to have $1.00; Grandson, Spencer (commonly called Dick Spencer) to have $1.00; Residue of estate to go to daughter. Daughter, Kate Atkinson Exec- None named Wit- Arthur J. Alexander, David HughesSowders, Joshua Book 3 Pages 155, 156Dated 13 Dec 1856 Recorded 12 Aug 1860Wife- Levana Sowders, property; Sons- John Sowders, real estate & a horse; Thomas J. Sowders, a horse; Joshua, real estate & a horse; Daughters- Levinia Sowders; Melvina Sowders; Mary Sowders; Clementine Sowders, each a bed, bedding & a cow Exec- William J. Kinson Wit- Isaac Kuhn, George A. BuskirkSowle, John Book 3 Pages 338, 339Dated 13 Aug 1867 Recorded 24 Aug 1867Wife- Susan Ann Sowle (formerly Susan Ann Woodward) to have all the estate Exec- Sillas J. Thompson Wit- William B. Alexander, George B. CarterSparks, Allen Book 4 Pages 306, 307, 308 Dated 20 Mar 1882 Recorded 26 May 1882Wife- Elizabeth Sparks to have certain real estate, certain personal property & $1000.00. Balance of estate to following 5 children: Children- William Thomas Sparks; Calvin Sparks; Ealy Sparks; Sarah Breeden; Nancy Jane Sparks Exec- Ben. P. Adams Wit- Hiram Burch, John B. HazelSparks, Elizabeth Book 5 Pages 293, 294Dated 23 Apr 1894 Recorded 20 Aug 1897Niece- Mary E. Eastham, all property, real & personalWit- Joseph S. Walker, Story A. WalkerSparks, Henry Book 5 Pages 418, 419, 420Dated 16 Aug 1900 Recorded 16 Oct 1900Wife- Scillie J. Sparks to have certain real estate & personal property. Real estate in Green Co. to be sold & proceeds to be divided between the 4 sons. Sons- Thomas W. Sparks; John A. Sparks; George M. Sparks; Solomon E. Sparks Exec- Thomas W. Sparks, son, Solomon E. Sparks, son Wit- M. H. Buskirk, M. M. BowenStancier, Henry I (?) Book 4 Pages 440, 441Dated 20 Apr 1886 Recorded 12 June 1886Wife- to have control of estate till youngest child is of age then she (said wife) to have 1/3 of all property & the 2/3 to be divided between: Children- George T. Stancifer; Charles H. Stancifer; Lory A. Stancifer; William A. Stancifer; Grace Allivia Stancifer; Ira E. Stancifer; Emma I. Stancifer Exec- None named Wit- Newton Thrasher, John W. BaxterStanger, John Book 4 Pages 379, 380 Dated 26 May 1884 Recorded 9 Oct 1884 Wife- Ann Stanger to have certain real estate & personal property. At wife's death all property to be divided among legal heirs (no names) Exec- Wythe M. Stanger, son Wit- Rice C. Harris, James M. ParksStanley, Elizabeth Book 3 Pages 275, 276, 277, 278Dated 26 Apr 1865 Recorded 11 Aug 1865Husband- Jesse Stanley to have personal items; Daughters- Rachel Caroline Coffin; Polly Banta; Sons- Bartlett Y. Armfield; John M. Armfield Exec- Paris C. Dunning, brotherWit- Isaac Adkins, James WoodburnStansberry, Caleb, Sr. Book 3 Page 40Dated 7 Sept 1852 Recorded 7 Feb 1853Son- John Stansberry, $400.00; Sons-in-law- Henry Franklin, $1.00; Luke Sanders, $1.00; Sons- Elisha Stansberry, $1.00; Hiram Coffey, $1.00; William Stansberry, $100.00; Caleb Stansberry, 4 horse wagon & gear Exec- Caleb Stansberry, son Wit- Dudley C. Smith, William GreenStansifer, Martha J. Book 5 Pages 527, 528, 529Dated 31 Dec 1896 Recorded 1 Apr 1903Heirs- Ira E. Stansifer, son; Grace A. Brinegar, daughter; Laura J. Thrasher, daughter; Emma J. Hough, daughter; Beulah Stansifer, granddaughter Exec- Ira E. Stansifer, son Wit- M. H. Buskirk, Thomas J. BakerStevenson, George Book 5 Pages 95, 96, 97Dated 9 Apr 1892 Recorded 13 Aug 1892Heirs- John C. Stephenson, brother; William M. Stephenson, brother; 5 sisters or their heirs- Mary Ann Johnston; Margaret McConnell; Sarah McConnell; Isabell McConnell; Hannah Koontz; Luther McConnell, one of heirs of Margaret McConnell Exec- John C. Stephenson, brotherWit- Joseph Sare, George BodeStewart, David A. Book 4 Pages 91, 92Dated 20 Jan 1875 Recorded 25 Dec 1875Wife- ? to have all property real & personal she & her heirs forever Exec- None named Wit- John Cuirass, Rattray StewartStimson, Henry Book 3 Pages 203-208 Dated 24 Mar 1863 Recorded 13 Aug 1863Wife- Amy L. Stimson to have control & use of all the estate to help raise their children who are still minor. When each reaches maturity, he or she to be given Minor Children- William M. Stimson; Charles E. Stimson; Wilber P. Stimson; Edward P. StimsonGranddaughter- Mary E. Stimson, daughter of deceased son George Stimson; Daughter- Mary Ann Ellett Exec- Robert T. Stimson, son Wit- James M. Campbell, Wm M. A. Krig (?)Codicil - 21 May 1863 - names Jacob Vansickle Stimson, grandson & son of Erasmus P. Stimson; Mary Ann, granddaughter & daughter of Son James L. Stimson; sons Erasmus P. & James L. StimsonIn Civil WarWit- David Brass, J. M. Hains Stine, Henry Book 3 page 160 Dated 22 Aug 1860 Recorded 1 Oct 1861Wife- ? to have everything during her widowhood. At death of said wife all property to go to 2 children. Children- Howard Stine; Harriet Stine Wit- Wm B. Gentry, James W. GentryStipp, John Book 3 Pages 101-104Dated 1 Dec 1855 Recorded 30 May 1857Wife- ? to have use of certain personal items & $1000.00 in cash; Daughter- Martha Ann Stipp; Son- John StippLand in Lawrence Co., Ind. (594 acres) to be sold. $100.00 to Children of daughter Elizabeth Rogers, deceased Exec- George Stipp, son, James A. Stipp, sonWit- Israel Judah, John W. Brown, William McFaddenStockwell, Elizabeth H. Book 4 Pages 105, 106, 107Dated 13 Apr 1876 Recorded 19 Apr 1876Son- Jerome Howe Stockwell all real estate & personal property Exec- Aaron W. Rose Wit- Milton L. McCullough, Henry M. GillmoreStone, James H. Book 5 Pages 216, 217, 218Dated 20 Oct 1894 Recorded 15 Apr 1895Entire estate to be divided between DaughtersDaughters- Elizabeth M. Stone; Susan E. Stone Exec- Susie E. Stone, daughter Wit- Walter E. Woodburn, T. J. LoudenStone, Martha Book 3 Page 469Dated 31 Mar 1871 Recorded 8 Mar 1872Estate to go to children. Children- Hariet (?) J. Stone; Samuel H. Stone; John A. Stone; Stephen P. Stone; Martha A, Stone; Mary P. Stone Wit- George Eller, David Pafford, Achiton(?) C. SmithStout, Daniel Book 3 Pages 188-192Dated 1 Dec 1862 Recorded 7 Feb 1863Certain money to be paid to: Daughters - Mary A. Puett; Nancy Hindman; Cynthia Rawlings; Sarah Lucas, wife of Thomas B. Lucas; Mary Johnson, wife of Andrew Johnson; Sarah C. Lames (?), daughter of testator's daughter Sarah Ellett; William Ritter, son of testator's daughter Rebecca Ritter, deceased Exec- None named Wit- Henry Rogers, James Woodborn (?) Codicil - 5 Jan 1863 Stout, Malinda J. Book 5 Pages 243, 244, 245Dated 23 Mar 1896 Recorded 2 Apr 1896Husband- Bob Stout to have some personal property; Brother, Henry C. Anderson; Niece- Daisy Anderson; Mother- ?; Sister- Neva Barnhill; Each of above to have personal propertyExec- Richard. A. Fulk*Wit- Frank J. Dunn, Neva Barnhill * Richard A. Fulk refuses to act as execStrean, Joseph Book 3 Pages 86, 87 (of Clear Creek twp,)Wife- ? to have all personal property & rents from real estate her life time; $400.00 to help build a meetinghouse in Clear Creek twp. near where testator wishes to be buried; Sons- Robert Strean & John Strean already have had their share of their father's estate. Remainder of estate to go to sons & daughters, viz: Children- Andrew Jackson; Joseph Alexander; Elizabeth; Mary Ann; David; Samuel; William; Martha Jane; George M. Dallas. Andrew Jackson's share to go to his heirs Exec- None named Wit- D. R. Malone, Henry V. NeikirkStrong, Samuel M. Book 3 Pages 73, 74Dated 7 Sept 1855 Recorded 21 Sept 1855Wife- ? to have everything in order to raise the children. When children are all of age then said wife to have 1/3 of property & children divide the remainder between them.Exec- Samuel WeirWit- Morton C. Hunter, Nicholas S. MayfieldStuart, William Book 5 Pages 93, 94Dated 19 Feb 1891 Recorded 21 June 1892Wife- Malinda Eve Stuart to have the home property. At death of said wife, estate to go to the 5 daughters. Daughters- Mrs. Anna E. Clark; Permelia J. Manley; Martha Helen Orchard; Cleopatra McPheeters; Amanda Eudora Shoemaker. Husbands of above- John E. Clark; James F. Manley; Charles H. McPheeters; John W. Shoemaker Exec- None appointed Wit- Cora E. Wooley, Notary PublicSummit, Daniel Book 4 Pages 266, 267, 268Dated 2 Oct 1880 Recorded 30 Nov 1880Because the married Children of testator (listed below) have all had their share of the estate, Daniel Summit gives $1.00 to each, viz.: Children- Louisa E. Stairwalt; Julia A. B. Mont; Mary E. Parks; Sarah C. Toommy; Margaret U. Stinez; David M. Summit; Rachel J. Sturgeon, deceased; America Jackson, deceased. Personal property to go to sons & Daughters: Sons- Daniel P. Summit; Christian N. Summit; James E. Summit Daughters- Isabella Summit; Caladonia Summit Exec- James L. Stairwalt Wit- John Branstetter, Jane L. Stairwalt, John P. LeanonSutherland, Alexander Book 4 Pages 82, 83, 84Dated 11 Oct 1875 Recorded 6 Nov 1875Wife- Emeline Sutherland to have all real & personal estate. She to settle with children as she chooses (no names)Exec- Emeline Sutherland, wife, Dougan Jones Wit- C. F. McNutt, Jesse Cox, George W. BryanSutphin, David P. Book 3 Pages 209, 210, 211Dated 8 June 1863 Recorded 7 Sept 1863Mother- Lucinda Sutphin to have certain real estate & all personal property her life time. After death of said mother the above property to go to testator's brothers & sisters. Brothers- John A. Sutphin; Isaac O. Sutphin; Sisters- Rebecca Millburn; Mary E. Brookart (?); Margaret Sutphin Exec- John M. Brookart Wit- Wilford Carter, William LeonardSutphin, Lucinda Book 5 Pages 287-290Dated 8 May 1897 Recorded 4 June 1897Bequests- Isaac Sutphin, son; Frank Millburn, grandson; Morton Millburn, grandson; Maud Millburn, granddaughter has been given her share; Newton P. Sutphin, grandson; William Sutphin, grandson; Alva Sutphin, grandson; Montge (?) Sutphin, grandson; Lillie Sutphin, (last 5 children of John Sutphin, deceased); Charles M. Sutphin has had his share so not more; grandchildren- Carey Hatfield; Minnie Browning; Carl Browning, (children of daughter Margaret Browning); Mary Burkhart, daughter Exec- Isaac Sutphin, son Wit- John B. Crafton, John P. TournerSwearingin, Van H. Book 4 Pages 223, 224Dated 8 Dec 1879 Recorded 16 Dec 1879Wife- Margaret Swearingen to have all real & personal estate & she to provide a home for the children. Children- Eliza Caroline; Charles Edward; James Robinson; Eugene Allen; Ella Grace Exec- None named Wit- W. P. McNary, W. J. AllenTague, Jacob Book 5 page 538Dated 25 Sept 1903 Recorded 10 Oct 1903Daughter- Sarah Stultz only heirExec- Jacob CarmichaelWit- W. A. FulkTarkington, Ellsberry Book 3 Pages 35, 36, 37Dated 31 Oct 1852 Recorded 17 Nov 1852Wife- Lucinda Tarkington to have estate for herself & children. Wife to have 1/3 of estate when youngest son Mathew Melvin Tarkington is 21 years then rest of estate to be divided between the heirs viz.: Heirs- Joseph I. C. Tarkington; William E. Tarkington; James C. Tarkington; Sarah E. Tarkington; Jesse J. Tarkington; Mildred J. Tarkington; George S. Tarkington; Mathew M. Tarkington Exec- William E. Tarkington Wit- Richard Ratliff, William SparksTarkington, Jesse Book 1 Pages 76, 77, 78, 79Dated 22 Nov 1836 Recorded 28 Apr 1841 Wife- Polly Tarkington to have all property her life time. Sons- Sylvanus Tarkington; Joseph Tarkington; Benton Tarkington; Herndin A, Tarkington; John Tarkington; Elsbury Tarkington; Daughter- Polly R. Whaley; Son- Eli O(?) Tarkington Exec- William L. Tarkington, son, Polly Tarkington, wife Wit- Fayette Bean, J. Williams, George MilamTarkington, William E. Book 5 Pages 395, 396, 397, 398Dated 16 Jan 1900 Recorded 21 Apr 1900Heirs & Children: Martha J. King; Nettie F. Sare; William D. Tarkington; Ella F. Sullivan Exec- Martha J. King, daughter, Thomas J. Sare Wit- Edd W. Tarkington, James O. TarkingtonTate, Hattie Book 5 Pages 64, 65, 66Dated 5 Nov 1891 Recorded 18 Dec 1891Father- Thomas Spicer to have all income from estate real & personal, after his death: Minnie S. Tate, the piano; Harry Spencer, $200.00. After death of Thomas Spicer also, entire estate to go to Minnie S. Tate & brother & sister of testatrix. Exec- Thomas Spicer, brotherWit- W. R. Halstead, Joseph S. Payne, R. A. FulkTate, John Book 3 Pages 240, 241Dated 23 Sept 1858 Recorded 14 Sept 1864 Wife- Susannah Tate to have all property, real & personal Money on hand (after deducting $50.00 for wife Susannah) to be divided equally between children except 1/2 of daughter Sophronia's share is to go to Sophronia's daughter Nancy; land owned in Illinois to be sold, 1/2 of proceeds to son John J. Tate. No other children named Exec- None namedWit- William Leonard, John W. DavisTate, Thomas R. Book 3 Pages 55, 56Dated 15 Oct 1853 Recorded 17 June 1854Brother, James Tate; Mother, Margaret Tate; Sisters, Rachel S. Tate, Elizabeth O. Tate; Sister (?), Jane Brown; Brothers (?), William Tate, Robert Tate Exec- None named Wit- John L. Griffith, Thomas N. BlairTate, William M. Book 5 Pages 1, 2, 3Dated 27 Sept 1888 Recorded 6 Feb 1890Wife- Hattie Tate to have all real & personal property after payment of debts, expenses & bequests Bequests- Sarah M. Heristin; Wm J. R. McClerkin; Julia Tate BrowningAfter death of said wife everything to go to Minnie M. Spencer (known as Minnie M. Tate), a niece raised by testator. Exec- Hattie Tate, wife, Joseph S. Payne, brother-in-law Wit- Will I. Fee, William GilesTatum, Seth Book 5 Pages 99-103Dated 27 Apr 1891 Recorded 13 Oct 1892Wife- Martha Tatum to have $5000.00 out of sale of property by the exec. Residue of money raised by sale of real estate & personal property to be paid to children. Children- Heirs of: Thomas Tatum, 1/5; William Tatum, 1/5; Louis Tatum, 1/5; Jane Smith, 1/5; John C. Tatum, 1/5 Exec- William W. Hall Wit- L. D. Lowder, John E. HarrisTaylor, Milton Book 3 Pages 414-426Dated 14 May 1869 Recorded 15 Dec 1860 (Ohio) Bequests- Robert S. Duncanson, artist of Cincinnati, Ohio, $500.00 also all furniture now in his possession; Milton Taylor Duncanson about 9 years old, son of above Robert S. Duncanson, money & personal items; John James Taylor's five children: Cathy Taylor, Cassandra Taylor, Alvin Smith Taylor, Florence Taylor, Clarence Taylor, each to have money & personal items; Mary Ann Jane Rogers, wife of Milton J. Rogers, certain money. Former slaves, George Washington Evans & Henry Calleman of Washington Ky., $100.00 each; Shepher Thompson, also a former slave of Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio. All 3 served in civil war & the testator bequests to them his claim against the U.S. as a loyal slave holder.County Court of Mason Co., Ky., $1000.00 to be used for a charitable purpose (see will)Thirteen Pages of will & should be read to get all details. Exec- P. Mallon, M. Sweasy, Allen Collier, 2 of the 3 to actWit- Th. K. Ball, George W. Sulser, Emery WhitakerTaylor, Montgomery Book 5 Pages 36, 37Dated 6 Mar 1886 Recorded 10 Feb 1891Wife- Mary Taylor to have all property real & personalExec- None named Wit- James T. Williams, Chesley AcuffTaylor, Robert Book 4 Pages 419-424 Dated 29 Aug 1885 Recorded 29 Dec 1885Wife- Sarah Taylor to have home farm & to furnish a home for Ann Culley, sister of Robert Taylor. Other Heirs- William H. Taylor, son; David N. Taylor, son; Sarah J. Bennett, daughter. Child of deceased Son John Taylor Exec- William Bennett, N. R. McFadden Wit- Joseph S. Woodward, James M. Culley Taylor, Sarah Book 5 Pages 206, 207, 208Dated 4 Aug 1894 Recorded 18 Mar 1895All property to go to sister Louisa Leonard Exec- None appointed Wit- Perlina Perry, W. P. RogersTaylor, William Book 2 Pages 112, 113, 114Dated 24 Oct 1849 Recorded 26 Nov 1849Daughter- Jerusha, $300.00 to make her equal with the other heirs. No other names Exec- Asher Labertow Wit- Samuel Snoddy, Horace T. N. Benedict Codicil - appoints execThacker, David Book 1 Pages 50, 51, 52, 53Dated 9 Oct 1828 Recorded ?Wife- Elizabeth Thacker to have the land on Racoon Creek in Owen for a home to raise the children.Children- Ballard Thacker; Eliza Anne Thacker; John Thacker; Catharine Thacker who by reason of misfortune shall have more than the other children Exec- Elizabeth Thacker, wife, Jonathan Legg (?) Wit- Stephen Harris (?), Elijah HaysThomlinson, John Book 5 Pages 463-367(of Cook Co., Ill. - Chicago)Dated 8 Nov 1897 Recorded 7 Sept 1897 in Chicago, 7 Dec 1897Wife- Sarah Thomlinson to have stock in John Thomlinson Company. At death of said wife above shares of stock to go to sons. Sons- Joseph Thomlinson; Robert Thomlinson. Other Children- John Thomlinson; James Thomlinson; William D. Thomlinson; Eva M. Thomlinson Exec- Sarah Thomlinson, wife, Joseph Thomlinson, son Wit- Cecelia L. Kriete, E. T. Malone, Jesse H. McCulloughThompson, Agnes Book 5 Pages 79, 80Dated 26 Aug 1891 Recorded 25 Mar 1892Children- Edward Thompson; Margaret Jenkins; Joseph Thompson; Jennie Mathews; Albert Thompson to have the house & lot in Bloomington now occupied by William Carmichael Exec- Joseph Cron Wit- Henry Shields, Peter M. CookThompson, Gilbert Book 4 Pages 584, 585, 586Dated 1 Feb 1890 Recorded 4 Feb 1890Wife- Agnes Q. Thompson to have home place & personal property. All other property to be divided between children.Children- Edward; Margaret; Joseph; Jennie; Gilbert A. Exec- Frank Thrasher Wit- Robert R. Stewart, Joseph W. CronThompson, Jane Book 5 Pages 530, 531Dated 18 Feb 1902 Recorded 2 Apr 1903Heirs- Amanda Hill of Knox Co., Ind.; Trustees of Kirkwood Ave. Christian Church of Bloomington Exec- Edwin Corr Wit- Isaac O. Sutphin, Charles G. CorrThompson, John Book 5 Pages 534Dated 2 Oct 1902 Recorded 24 July 1903Wife- Hannah Thompson to have entire estate. Should said wife remarry estate to go to children (no names)Exec- None named Wit- J. I. Chitwood, David MannThompson, John G. Book 3 Pages 98, 99Dated 10 Jan 1857 Rec. 12 Mar 1857Wife- Elizabeth D. Thompson to have land & personal property her life time. At death of said wife everything to be sold & proceeds divided between the children or their descendants viz.: Heirs- Cyrus S. Thompson; Amelia B. Carter; Amanda C. Thompson; Gilmore B. Thompson; John P. Thompson; Leonidas R. Thompson; Mary Jane Thompson; William H. Thompson; Margaret A. S. Ward; Silas J. Thompson; Clifton J. ThompsonExec- None named Wit- Rufus Ward, James W. SpencerThompson, Samuel P. Book 5 Pages 137, 138, 139Dated 15 Feb 1893 Recorded 22 July 1893Wife- Louisa A. Thompson to have use of entire estate. After death of said wife testator wishes $500.00 to go to Ministerial Aid Society for the Methodist Episcopal Church for benefit of worn out ministers. Testator also wishes wife to name Lee Mallicoat & Isaac Williams as her beneficiaries Exec- Louisa A. Thompson, wife Wit- William B. Miller, Ed. E. FaulknerThrasher, Alfred Book 5 Pages 381, 382, 383, 384Dated 9 Dec 1899 Recorded 26 Dec 1899Heirs- B. P. Thrasher, son; Peter S. Thrasher, son; J. W. Thrasher, son; Grant Thrasher, son; Samuel E. Bowers, son-in-law; Elmer E. Buskirk, son-in-law; Thomas A. Baker, son-in-law; Theodocia Thompson, daughter; Tuide Young, daughter; Annie Brunnega, daughter; Clara Young, granddaughter Wit- M. H. Buskirk, P. M. BowersThrasher, Catharine Book 3 Pages 172, 173Dated 14 Dec 1861 Recorded 22 Jan 1862Son- Joel Thrasher to have entire estate after debts, etc. Exec- None named Wit- Alfred Thrasher, Howard CampbellThrasher, Elizabeth Book 5 Pages 274, 275, 276Dated 22 Jan 1897 Recorded 30 Jan 1897Husband- Haselet Thrasher to have all property real & personal his life time. Bequests- Lewis H. Thrasher, oldest step-son; James W. Thrasher, 2nd step-son; Ora Thrasher, step-son; Florence Bruster (?), step-daughter Exec- Ora Thrasher, step-son Wit- L. A. Underwood, John H. LeonardThrasher, Jason N. Book 5 Pages 484Dated 7 Mar 1902 Recorded 15 Mar 1902Wife- Nannie Thrasher to have all property. At death of said wife or remarriage, estate to go to 4 children. Children- Olive Brown; Frank Thrasher; James Thrasher; Alma Thrasher Wit- B. P. Thrasher, Mary E. BatesThrasher, Joel Book 3 Pages 279, 280, 281Dated 11 Jan 1864 Recorded 12 Oct 1865Wife- Orlena (?) Thrasher to have control of all property & make a home for the minor children on the farm. Son- John Henry Thrasher is in the army to have a horse, bridle & saddle, also the other boys if they stay at home till 21. Girls get no horses Exec- Orlena Thrasher, wife, Brother (left blank)Wit- John W. Meredith, James CarrollThrasher, John Book4 Pages 149, 150, 151Dated 5 May 1877 Recorded 16 May 1877Wife- Mary Thrasher to have all real & personal property. At death of said wife real estate to go sons. Sons- Joseph H. Thrasher; George C. Thrasher; John E. Thrasher; Daughter, Sarah M. Thrasher – The above 4 children to pay $60.00 each to: Rachel Q. Paddock; Eliza A. Gentry; Mary M. Tarkington; Nancy K. Tarkington; Amanda E. Koons Exec- Mary Thrasher, wife Wit- John Koonz, Franklin Coleman, Henry KoonsThroop, Lucinda Book 4 Pages 403, 404, 405Dated 1 Sept 1885 Recorded 24 Sept 1885Daughter- Estella Throop to have entire estate Exec- George W. Bollenbacher Wit- Eliza J. Alexander, Calvin R. WorrellTomey, Michael Book 4 Pages 142, 143, 144, 145 Dated 22 Aug 1875 Recorded 16 Apr 1877Recorded in Brown Co. - 25 Sept 1875Son- John M. Tomey to have the farm in Monroe Co, also all personal propertyOther Heirs- Mary J. David, daughter; Sarah E. David, daughter; Samuel Tomey, son; Indiana Hubbard's (daughter) heirs: daughters- Nancy R. Norman, Margaret Peterson, Virginia Davis, Rachel S. McCoy Exec- John M. Tomey, son Wit- John Richards, Benjamin RichardsTourner, Henry P. Book 4 Pages 502, 503Dated 27 Sept 1881 Recorded 21 Oct 1881Wife- Frances A. Tourner to have money coming to the testator because he is a member of the Masonic Mutual Benefit SocietyExec- None namedWit- J. K. Anderson, George BollenbacherTribble, Nancy Book 2 Pages 128, 129 (widow of William Tribble)Dated 19 May 1849 Recorded 24 May 1850 Heirs- Byran Tribble's heirs (deceased son), $1.00; Heirs of son William Tribble, $1.00; Heirs of son Robert Tribble, $1.00; John Childers, son-in-law & his wife Matilda Childers (my daughter) the residue of the estate Exec- John Childers, son Wit- John Gilmore, Jesse RunnelsUrmey, Josephus S. Book 5 Pages 25-29Dated 30 Jan 1890 Recorded 19 Nov 1890All estate real & personal to go to heirs (children) Heirs- Carrie B. Urmey; Ida E. Urmey; William N. Urmey; Joseph G. Urmey; Alice Neil.Samuel Urmey has been given his share Exec- Newton K. McFadden, Joseph G. Urmey Wit- James H. Lewder, Andrew J. Skimerhorn Codicil - 4 Nov 1890 - changes legacy to Alice NeilVanderpoll, Samuel Book 4 Pages 242, 243, 244Dated 3 June 1880 Recorded 15 July 1880Wife- Sarah Vanderpool to have all property, after last expenses, etc. At death of said wife property to be sold & proceeds divided thus: Son, William - 2/3; Brother, Jeremiah Vanderpool - 1/3 Exec- Jeremiah Vanderpool, brotherWit- Isaac A. Chandler, Milton M. ButcherVanoys, Rebecca W. Book 4 Pages 36, 37, 38(widow of Andrew Vanoys) Heirs- Caleb K., son; George W., son Each of the following grandchild to have money: Grandchildren- Sarah Ellen Rollins (or Vanoys)??; Rebecca J. Houston; Rebecca J. Barrow; Rebecca M. Fleaner; Rebecca C. Vanoy; Rebecca Ryors; Bruzilla Campbell Vannoys (Vanoys)? Having no estate, testatrix can only give a mother's blessing to: Elsie Jane Rutherford; Martha Ann Barrow; Charlotte Mary Ryors; Elizabeth Glen Houston; Eliza P. Whisenand; Sallie Ann Holsapple Exec- Caleb H. Vanoy, son Wit- Milton Hight, John McCallaVest, William Book 2 Pages 144, 145, 146, 147Dated 29 June 1850 Recorded 14 Jan 1851Wife- Permelia Jane Vest to have all property to raise the childrenChildren infants- Mary Eliza Vest; John W. VestEldest Daughter- Frances A. R. Sanders Exec- Permelia Jane Vest, wife Wit- Alford H. Coffey, David ByersVint, Joshua Book 3 Pages 220, 221 Dated 25 May 1863 Recorded 28 Jan 1864Amanda A. Vint, daughter of Joshua D. Vint & Mary Wampler, daughter of Jacob Wampler, Jr. to have all the property. Should Amanda A. Vint die before coming of age then her share to go to John Henry Wampler, eldest son of Jacob Wampler Exec- None named Wit- Robert Delap, Jonathan O. WhisennandVolpert, Michael Book 5 Pages 455, 456, 457Dated 1 Mar 1901 Recorded 31 Oct 1901Wife- Alice May Volpert to have all estate.Exec- Alice May Volpert, wife Wit- Aurthur Cravens, S. C. DoddsVoss, Emery B. Book 4 Pages 508, 509, 510Dated 15 Oct 1887 Recorded 18 Nov 1887Wife- Emma M. Voss all real estate & personal property. At death of wife estate to be divided amongfollowing heirs:Heirs- Henry H. Voss, son; Mary A. Seward, daughter; James G. Voss; Catharine N. Wylie; Sarah L. Strong; Charles E. Voss; Lizzie E. Allen; Edward M. Voss Exec- Henry H. Voss, son Wit- Wm P. Browning, James B. MulkyVoss, William Book 4 Pages 269, 270, 271Dated 24 Nov 1880 Recorded 8 Dec 1880Wife- Phoebe Voss to have use of real estate & personal propertySon, John C. Voss & daughter, Sarah E. Walker to have certain real estate both in Monroe & Perry Co., Ind. Exec- Ben P. Adams Wit- Lilly H. Adams, George W. BryanWaggoner, Burgess Book 4 Pages 264, 265 Dated 17 May 1879 Recorded 1 Nov 1880 Daughter- Amanda McCaustand to have all personal property Exec- None named Wit- James D. Maxwell, John WaldronWagoner, Sarepta Book 3 Pages 161,162(late Sarepta McCloud)Dated 29 Oct 1860 Recorded 19 Nov 1860Husband- ? all property including property due testatrix as child & heir of Daniel McCloud, deceased, late of Monroe Co., Ohio, also all property due her from estate of her Grandfather, William McCloud of Clayton Co., Iowa Exec- None named Wit- Joseph B. Walker, Nicholas S. MayfieldWall, Bartholomew Book 2 Pages 37, 38, 39Dated 16 May 1843 Recorded 7 Aug 1844 Wife- Nancy Wall to have property her life timeDaughter- Nancy Ann Wall to have as much as her older sister received.At death of wife Nancy, property to go to 2 sons - Alexander A. Wall; Rufus N. Wall Son- Andrew J, Wall & daughters, Evaline & Permelia have had their share Exec- Andrew J. Wall, son, Nancy Wall, wife Wit- John W. Evans, John Phillips, Samuel L. EvansWampler, Adam Book 4 Pages 117, 118, 119, 120Dated 21 June 1876 Recorded 9 Aug 1876 Heirs- Adam E. Wampler, son; Dulcena Wampler; daughters of Dulcena Wampler: Cora Belle Wampler, Sarah M. Wampler; Paris G. Wampler, son; Elizabeth J. Mize, daughter; Sarah Vant (?), daughter; Mary A. Deckard, daughter; Nancy Jacobs, daughter Exec- James Bender Wit- John C. Orchard, George P. FinleyWampler, Jefferson Book 4 Pages 75-81Dated 1 Jan 1873 Recorded 18 Aug 1875Wife- Elizabeth Wampler to have a good support out of the real estate given to sons. Real estate to go to 4 sons, viz.: John Wampler; Thomas Wampler; Joseph Wampler; William Wampler – equallyDaughter- America Wooden; Heirs of Marriette Buskirk Exec- Thomas Wampler, son, William Wampler, son Wit- William A. Montgomery, William D. JohnsCodicil - 1 May 1873- No new heirs namedWampler, Joseph Book 4 Pages 333, 334, 335Dated 18 Aug 1877 Recorded 5 Mar 1883Wife- Elizabeth Wampler to have real estate & personal property. At death of said wife estate to be divided between children, except son David B. Wampler, who is not of sound mind, his part to be paid at intervals as needed. Exec- Joseph Wampler, son, Alfred Layman, son-in-law Wit- John J. Cooper, William HedrickWard, Luke Book 4 Pages 362, 363, 364Dated 6 Jan 1882 Recorded 5 Mar 1884Sons- Reuben & David to have the home farm & give daughter Nancy C. Ward a home as long as she is single. Other real estate to be sold & proceeds divided between following children: Reuben; Nancy C.; Daniel; Isaac; James; David Ward; Jane W. McPetridge Sons William & John already have received their full share Exec- Daniel Ward, son Wit- Calvin F. Snodgrass, Jonathan RogersWard, Reuben A. Book 5 Pages 38, 39, 40Dated 5 Jan 1891 Recorded 17 Feb 1891Wife- Nancy Ward to have 1/3 of the estate Bequests- Joseph McDermont, grandchild; Jane McDermont, grandchild; Vina McDermont, grandchild; Clara McDermont; grandchild, (their deceased mother daughter of testator - no name); Mrs. Lilly G. Abrams, grandchild. Residue of estate to children now living Exec- Francis M. Ward, William H. Ward Wit- William M. A. Kirby, Benjamin VossWeaver, John Book 5 Pages 256, 257Dated 1 May 1896 Recorded 8 May 1896Wife- Margaret Weaver to have all property. At death of said wife property goes to following heirs: Heirs- Charles M. Weaver; John Dunbar Weaver; Margaret L. Weaver; Julie E. Weaver; William J. Weaver Exec- Andrew T. Massy Wit- J. P. Turner, Benjamin VossWeaver, John Book 3 Pages 38Dated 21 Sept 1849 Recorded ? Nov 1852Wife- Elizabeth Weaver to have $100.00 over her portion of the estate. Son- Abraham Weaver & daughter- Amanda to have land equal to that given to testator's son, George Weaver & his daughter Anna Myers. Also personal property on the same basis. Exec- George Weaver, son, Abraham Weaver Wit- Barton R. Byers, William J. FarleyWeiner, Henry Book 4 Pages 294, 295, 296Dated 22 Feb 1881 Recorded 28 May 1881Wife- Catharina Weiner (born Kesfer?) to have all property real & personal. Son, Joseph Weiner has had his share of estate. Other Heirs: Magdalena Weiner, daughter; Balentine Weiner, son; Anton Weiner, son Exec- None named Wit- John Carr, Pleasant L. D. Mitchell, August BarthWeir, Charles S. Book 5 Pages 313, 314, 315 Dated 10 Nov 1890 Recorded 25 July 1898 Wife- Eliza S. Weir to have all real estate and all personal property. At death of said wife the homestead (155 acres) to go to son John Weir and the rest of the children to have remaining real estate Bequests- Robert W. Weir, son; Jane I. Strong, daughter Exec- John Weir, son Wit- James B. Mulkey, John Ehin Codicil - signed 10 Nov 1890 alsoWeir, David M. Book 3 Pages 242, 243, 244, 245 (of LaCrosse Co,, Wis.)Dated 21 Aug 1866 Recorded 28 Oct 1867Estate heired from deceased father to go to: Heirs- James C. Weir, brother; Mary L. Harbison, sister; Euphronia I. Weir, sister (all of town of Neshoner, LaCrosse Co., Wis.); Mary Weir, step-mother Exec- James C. Weir, brother Wit- T. N. Horton, Isabella Reed, Letitia ReedWeir, John Book 3 Pages 88, 89, 90Dated 21 Mar 1855 Recorded 22 Nov 1856Wife- Jennet Weir to have use of estate her life time. At death of said wife, out of what is left, daughters to have $100.00 and what is then left children to share equally in it.Exec- Samuel Weir, son Wit- Charles C. Moffett, Morton C. HunterWelborn, John Book 4 Pages 6, 7Dated 11 Mar 1873 Recorded 1 Apr 1873Wife- Mary Wilborn to have 1/3 of proceeds from sale of all property real & personal Heirs- Milton Wilborn, grandson; Nancy Baker, daughter; Louisa Cooper, daughter; Alzira Hall, daughter; Hannah J. Goodwin, granddaughter; G. W. (or H.) Wilborn, son; Polly Ann Baker, daughter Heirs above to have the other 2/3 of proceeds from sale of property Exec- G. H. (or W) Welborn Wit- John Smith, William TreeseWelch, Mariah Book 4 Pages 177, 178, 179Dated 18 Oct 1875 Recorded 10 Oct 1877Son- George W. Welch to have certain real estate & in return to take care & provide for Frances M. Welch as long as he lives.(This bequest is ambiguous, is Frances M. Welch male or female?)Exec- George W. Welch, sonWit- James Burke, W. L. Buskirk, William L. AdamsWesley, Frederic Book 3 Pages 381, 382, 383Dated 19 Apr 1869 Recorded 5 May 1869Heirs- Angeline Deckard's heirs - $800.00; Calvin Wesley, son - $800.00; Samantha Pennington, daughter - $2.00; Elcana Deckard, daughter - $2.00 Exec- Isaac Elmore Wit- Wilford Carter, George MusserWhisennand, George Book 3 Pages 218, 219 Dated 20 June 1856 Recorded 29 Jan 1864 Daughter- Ann Simpson, wife of Luke SimpsonOther Children: Catharine Da??; Sarah Simpson; Elisabeth Starns; Jane Griffa; Hannah Delop; Mary Ann Neff; George WhisennandJonathan & William have been given their share Exec- None named Wit- Thomas Mullikin, George W. Hardin, Joshua O. HoweWhisennand, Isaac Book 3 Pages 136, 137, 138Dated 19 Feb 1859 Recorded 15 Apr 1859Wife- Anna Whisennand to have home place & what personal items she brought with her when she married testatorSon- Isaac Jackson Whisennand to live with said wife of testator; James Whisennand Coffey, son of testator's daughter Mary to have $200.00 Other Heirs- Margaret Isenhour; Wm C. Whisennand; Rebecca Clayman; John D. WhisennandOther Heirs- Isaac J. Whisennand; James M. Whisennand; Sarah Ellen Mayfield Exec- John D. Whisennand, son, Isaac J. Whisennand, son Wit- Jesse T. Cox, John K. WhisennandWhisennand, Jacob Book 2 Pages 24, 25 Dated 11 Sept 1843 Recorded 24 Oct 1843 Wife- Rebecca Whisennand; son, ? Whisennand; daughter, Elizabeth Whisennand, these 3 to have the home property Other Children- Isaac Whisennand, son; Heirs of above named Elizabeth (if any); Polly; John R.; William; Rebecca; Solomon; Michael; Catharine Exec- None named Wit- John Tiffe, G. K. M. HogeWhisennand, John C. Book 5 Pages 295, 296, 297Dated 29 July 1897 Recorded 24 Aug 1897Wife- Margaret Whisennand money & real estate; granddaughter of testator's former wife (no name mentioned); grandson - Roy H. Ousler to have &300.00, (this granddaughter & Roy H. brother & sister); daughter, Armina E. Ousler, real estate; Golda May Ousler; Roy H. Ousler, child of Armina E. Ousler Exec- William I. Fee Wit- Sol. E. Carmichael, Charles H. SibertWhisenand, John D. Book 5 Pages 365, 366, 367 Ltd 11 Jan 1896 Recorded 14 Sept 1899 Wife- Susan O. Whisenand to have certain personal property. All real estate to be sold & all personal not taken by said wife sold & residue after debts to go to following children: Emily P. Bradley; Janes L. Whisenand; Lizzie F. Body; Sadie A. Campbell; Cynthia Rhorer; Gilbert F. Ridge Exec- James L. Whisenand Wit- John A. McDonald, Thos. J. SareWhisenand, John K. Book 4 Pages 457, 458, 459Dated 18 July 1878 Recorded 5 Oct 1886Estate after debts, etc., to be divided between these heirs: Heirs- Rebecca Turner; William H. Whisenand; Esther E. Godsey; Sarah J, Thornton; Mary A. Hanna; Orpha Wodsack Exec- William Henry Whisenand Wit- John C. Whisenand, Clelland F. DoddsWhissenand, Paul Book 1 Page 13Dated No date Recorded 9 Jan 1824 (?)Wife- ? & children to have everything (no names) Exec- John M. Jenkins, Wife - refused to serve, no name Wit- Thomas Thornburgh, John Owens, Jr.Whitaker, James Book 4 Pages 49-52 Dated 18 Aug 1873 Recorded 5 Dec 1874 Children- John S.; Enoch P.; Isaac; Joshua J.; Susanna Maloney; William; Benjamin F.; Samuel; Abraham; George W.; James - all to share equally taking into account previous advancements made to each Exec- Aquilla W. Rogers Wit- Charles P. Tuley, William J. PotterWhitsell, Eliza Ann Book 5 Pages 345, 346, 347Dated 9 Sept 1890 Recorded 5 June 1899Husband- William E. Whitsell to have all property. At death of husband the following children to divide the property: Children- Serepta A. Neal; Sarah Alice Martin Exec- None Wit- E. M. Woody; Samuel S. GriffithWickersham, Juliett Augusta Book 3 Pages 247, 248, 249Dated 15 Sept 1864 Recorded 10 Dec 1864Husband- James Wickersham; son- Joseph Woodward Wickersham to have all real estate & personal property Exec- James Wickersham, husband Wit- William B. Haines (?), Cyrus NuttWier, Alexander C. Book 4 Pages 274-277Dated ? Mar 1877 Recorded 23 Mar 1881Wife- Eliza Wier to have all real & personal property; youngest daughter, Jessie Wier; son, Arthur Wier; daughter, Alice Wier - all to have real estate Oldest son- Corwin O. Wier already has his shareWife, or in case of her death, the 2 sons Arthur & Corwin, to manage the estate but not appointed as execWit- Thos. J. Byers, David Byers Note this name spelled Weir and Wier on sheet.Wier, Samuel Book 3 Pages 139, 140, 141 Dated 30 May 1859 Recorded 15 June 1859Wife- Mary Wier to remain on homestead & raise family, the minor children (4), until the youngest is of age. Little daughter Euphenia Irene & youngest son James C. to have the same opportunity for an education as older children did. Daughter, Mary L. Harbison; sons: John A.; David M. Wier Exec- Charles Wier, brotherWit- James Robinson, David ByersWilkison, Mary Book 3 Pages 486, 487Dated 17 Aug 1872 Recorded 30 August 1872Husband- Isum Wilkison to have entire estateExec- None named Wit- Henry Clark, James H. LittleWilliams, Godfrey Book 2 Pages 40, 41, 42Dated 15 __ 1845 Recorded 10 Feb 1845Sons- William Williams; Jesse Williams; daughter- Polly Ann Greenwood, wife of William Greenwood Exec- Gilbert A. Hays was appointed but resigned 21 Mar 1845 Wit- John G. Smydth, D. K. SmydthWilliams, Sarah Book 4 Pages 309-314Dated 14 June 1870 Recorded 3 June 1882 Property to be sold & proceeds put at interest till George M. Williams, son of Francis M. Williams & testator's grandson comes of age. Interest from this money used to support Florence J. Williams, Alice Williams, Julia Williams, all children of Francis M. Williams; daughters- Eliza Robb; Susan Bigham to have a share Exec- Dr. James D. Maxwell Wit- John J. Durant, James H. Rogers Codicil - June 1881 - no new namesWilliamson, Alex Book 4 Pages 248, 249Dated 28 June 1880 Recorded 24 July 1880 Entire estate to be divided between testator's brother & sister. Brother, James Williamson; sister, Mrs. Jane Grant Exec- James Russell Wit- Nathan Smith, James DoddWilson, Archibald Book 4 Pages 278, 279, 280, 281Dated 1 Nov 1875 Recorded 28 Mar 1881Wife- Elizabeth Wilson to have control of entire estate Heirs- Mary L. Wilson - youngest daughter; William B. Wilson, son; Jennie W. Wallace; James M. Wilson, sonExec- Wife, Elizabeth Wilson, William B. & James M., sons, should his wife unable to take care of it Wit- Thomas J. Byers, David Byers, G. W. McHenry, John A. WalkerWilson, Elizabeth Book 5 Page 562Dated 4 Aug 1904 Recorded 17 Nov 1904Daughter- Carrie C. Hughes all the property; sons: Weston, Wilson. Welty, Wilson to have $100.00 each Exec- Carrie C. Hughes, daughter Wit- Martha A. Smith, Duley F. SmithWilson, Emsley Book 4 Pages 180, 181, 182Dated 27 Oct 1877 Recorded 19 Nov 1877Wife- Perlina Wilson to have all real estate & personal property except the home farm which goes to grandson, A. Clay Curry & in return said grandson is to live with testator's wife & care for her in her life timeExec- Perlina Wilson, wife, A. Clay Curry, grandson Wit- James D. Maxwell, C. H. HendersonWilson, Perlina Book 4 Pages 551, 552Dated 27 Jan 1886 Recorded 8 Oct 1888Wants stones for deceased husband & herself setup.Granddaughter- Eva Curry (now married but her present name unknown to testatrix), all personal property. Real estate to be sold & all debts & last expenses taken care of out of proceeds of said sale & balance if any to go to the said granddaughter in 1st item. Exec- James D. Maxwell, Jr. Wit- James D. Maxwell, Sr., R. A. FulkWithrow, Thomas A. Book 4 Pages 576, 577Dated 9 July 1884 Recorded 22 Nov 1889All estate to daughter, Cornelia Withrow, except: son, Jefferson Withrow - $5.00; daughter, Harriet - $5.00Benjamin Voss to be guardian of daughter, Anna Cornelia Withrow Exec- Benjamin Voss Wit- James B. Faris, Thomas HardenWithrow, Wesley Book 3 Pages 442, 443, 444Dated 1 Mar 1869 Recorded 3 Sept 1870Wife- Sarah Withrow to have the home farm & all personal property. After death of said wife the residue of estate to go to son, Balney because of his bodily infirmities, he cannot make a living for himselfExec- Sarah Whitson, wife Wit- Barton Acuff, William T. BellWoodall, Darwin M. Book 5 Page 540Dated 24 Aug 1903 Recorded 16 Oct 1903Heirs- Anna J. Byers, step-daughter; Joseph G. Byers, step-son; Oeiris R. Woodall, son; Atta M. Gaviness, daughter Exec- Oeiris R. Woodall, son, Charles C. Caviness, son-in-law Wit- Samuel B. Curry, David B. StangerWoodall, Perry Book 3 Pages 439, 440, 441Dated 6 Apr 1870 Recorded 11 June 1870Wife- ? & her 6 daughters, certain real estate. Wife's daughters- Sally B. Armstrong; Catharine C. Armstrong; Margaret J. Armstrong; Mary E. Armstrong; Rebecca A. Woodall; Nancy S. WoodallSon- Darwin M. Woodall to have certain real estate & personal propertySon- Pleasant J. Woodall has had his share of estateElizabeth Whisennand (nee Woodall) also has had her share Exec- Darwin M. Woodall, son Wit- Russell McManis, Thomas J. OwensWoodburn, Sarah McGill Book 5 Pages 34, 35Dated 24 Jan 1891 Recorded 17 Feb 1891Niece- Louisa Evalyn Crowe to have all property real & personal Exec- Walter Emmett Woodburn Wit- J. A. Woodburn, Martha McCainWooden, Solomon Book 3 Pages 153, 154Dated 14 Apr 1857 Recorded 20 July 1860Wife- Ellen Wooden to have entire estate to raise the children. At decease of said wife the entire estate to go to 2 youngest sons viz.: sons, Granville Sandford Wooden; Solomon Wesley Wooden; John K. Milcale (?); Nancy Jane's heirs ; F. Perry & S. Elizabeth mentioned; son, Francis Marion; daughter, Mary Ellen Exec- David Chambers, John Ketcham Wit- John Dillmon, John KetchumWoods, Jacob Book 5 Pages 258, 259 (age 75 yrs)Dated 6 Mar 1880 Recorded 15 July 1896Wife- Matilda Woods to have all property her life time. At death of said wife property to go to daughter, Mary J. Doggy; grandsons, James N. Parks; Charles Baggy? Exec- None named Wit- Richard M. Green, Samuel H. DunnWoodward, Bartlett Book 2 Pages 70, 71Dated 2 Oct 1846 Recorded 12 Nov 1846Wife- Sarah Woodward to have all property in order to raise the children & educate them Exec- John Tate (?) Wit- Thomas Nichols, Solomon LucasWoodward, James Book 3 Pages 460, 461Dated 9 Jan 1871 Recorded 1 July 1871Wife- Susanah Woodward to have the home farm & personal property. Heirs to have personal property not taken by wife Exec- None named Wit- John A. Metcalf, C. M. AndersonWoodward, John T. Book 4 Pages 155-160Dated 9 May 1877 Recorded 21 June 1877Wife- Lucinda A. Woodward to have certain real estate, certain personal property & $1000.00 in cash. Benjamin F. Adams appointed guardian for minor 2 daughters: Lucy G. Woodward; Fannie S. Woodward, $600.00 to be used for their maintenance & education.Son, John T. Woodward (minor), $400.00 for maintenance & education also a sorrel horse (Frank) Balance of estate: Children- Thaddeus H. Woodward; Mary S. McCormick; Lucy M. Woodward; John T. Woodward; Lucy G. Woodward; Fannie S. Woodward Exec- Benjamin F. Adams Wit- Silas Combs, James DoddCodicil - 18 May 1877 - Wife Lucinda A. Woodward to have $500.00 extra & 6 ewes & 6 hogs. Wit- P. Carmichael, Thomas CarterWoodward, Priscilla Book 1 Pages 55, 56 Dated 12 Jan 1825 Recorded ? Daughters- Patsy & Frances - all household furniture; sons- Bartlett Woodward; Silas Woodward; James Woodward; Henry Woodward. Other Children- Nancy Grimes; heirs of Polly Girden (?); Joel WoodwardExec- Bartlett Woodward, son Wit- Wm Lowel (?), David Lilbough (?)Woodward, Silas Book 2 Pages 91, 92Dated 20 Aug 1847 Recorded 11 Dec 1847Wife- Margaret Woodward to have use of real & personal estate. Wants 2 youngest children to have as much as the children who have left their father were given (no names); 80 acres of land in Davies Co. to be sold & proceeds divided between the children Exec- Margaret Woodward, wife, James Woodward Wit- Gabriel Ragsdale, Arnold MeltonWooley, Elizabeth Book 5 Pages 308, 309, 310Dated 14 Mar 1898 Recorded 19 Mar 1898 Mentions sister, Mrs. Mary Pauley, with whom testatrix lives Heirs- Mrs. Mary Pauley, sister; George Wooley, brother; Adda Wooley, niece Exec- James B. Pauley, Samuel Bray Wit- John R. Neeld, Wm H. McColloughWright, Edward Book 3 Pages 493, 494, 495, 496Dated 16 Oct 1872 Recorded 14 Nov 1873Wife- Catharine S. Wright to have real estate & personal property. After death of wife, her sisters, Louisa Patten & Ellen Caroline Patten ?e, to have the homestead. After death of wife, the testator's sisters, Mrs. Jane Covell (now of Belville, New Jersey), & Mrs. Eliza King (now Union Hill, New Jersey), to have certain interest which the wife will receive till her deathOrders some real estate sold & the proceeds of said sale bequested to: Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church of the United States. Also to the Board of Education of same church. The Board of Foreign Missions of same church & to Trustees of said church for the use of disabled ministers & families. Exec- Catharine S. Wright, wife, Robert C. Foster Wit- Ambrose Y. Moore, Samuel E. HoltzmanWright, John Book 1 Pages 19, 20, 21Dated 28 (?) June 1825 Recorded 13 July 1825Wife- Rachael Wright to use the property to raise their children. Oldest son, William Seaman WrightExec- Rachael Wright, wife, William Seaman Wright, sonWit- J. Whitehead, Daniel Rawlins, Wm BarringtonWylie, John Book 3 Pages 432, 433, 434, 435Dated 9 Mar 1870 Recorded 7 Apr 1870Wife- Martha M. Wylie to have 1/3 of estate real & personal. Remaining 2/3 to go to the 3 children. Children- Samuel Oscar Wylie, eldest son; Emma Jane Wylie, daughter; Leu Ireraias (?) Wylie, youngest son Exec- Martha M. Wylie, wife Wit- Hiram Pauley, James A. StrongWylie, Peter Book 3 Pages 95, 96, 97 Dated 21 Sept 1856 Recorded 30 Jan 1857 No wife mentioned. Daughter- Nancy Martin, wife of Hugh Martin, $500.00 for her kindness to her father. Sons- Francis Wylie; Joseph Wylie, certain real estate. Francis to be trustee for his younger brother Joseph Wylie. Daughter, Lalley Ann Martin, wife of John Martin $200.00; grandchildren- Mary Ann Service; Peter Wylie Service; John W. Service; Elizabeth Service; Jane Service, child of daughter Jane Service, deceased - $25.00 each. Grandchild- Mary Elizabeth Gourley; Lilly Ann Gourley; Margaret Roseannah Gourly, children of deceased daughter Margaret Gourley - $25.00 each; grandson, James P. Wylie, child of son James Wylie, deceased - $25.00; grandson, James Washington Wylie, son of testator's son Francis Wylie - $25.00Exec- Hugh Martin, son-in-law Wit- James Marshall, F. P. Tourner, Paris C. DunningWylie, Reddick M. Book 5 Pages 563Dated 30 Aug 1899 Recorded 29 Dec 1904 Wife- Madaline A. Wylie to have all property Exec- Madaline A. Wylie Wit- John Enni(?), Arthur Brant, Eva HallWylie, Theophelus A. Book 5 Pages 219, 220, 221Dated 21 May 1895 Recorded 13 June 1895Wife- Rebecca D. Wylie to have all personal & real estate her life time. In case said wife does not survive testator or at her death estate to be divided in 4 parts. Daughter, Elizabeth Louisa Boison – 1/4; son, Theodore W. J. Wylie – 1/4; daughter, Margaret Mullette - 1/4Grandchildren- Children of deceased son Samuel Brown Wylie; Theophelus; Samuel B.; Rebecca D.; Lawrence S. Wylie - 1/4 Exec- Not named Wit- T.J. Louden, R. M. WeirYakey, Joseph Book 4 Pages 68, 69, 70Dated 23 Feb 1874 Recorded 28 July 1875Wife- ? to have the home farm & personal property. Heirs- Children (living)- Maria Jane Dilley; Peter H. Yakey; Elizabeth T. Glasener; Rose A. Frame; Penelope S. Booker; Joseph Nelson Yakey Exec- Joseph Nelson Yakey Wit- James H. Rogers, Jesse T. CoxYoho, Samuel Book 5 Pages 98, 99, 100Dated 26 Sept 1876 Recorded 8 Sept 1892Wife- Barbara Yoho to have all real estate & personal property. At death of said wife all estate to he sold & proceeds divided between: Heirs- Isaac M.; Hannah; Samuel R.; Richard W.; Jane; Lidda E. (no last names), whom testator says are his lawful heirs Exec- Richard W. Yoho Wit- Sexson Long, Joseph MathewsCodicil - 29 Dec 1891 - to Jane Whalen & her bodily heirs real estate. This her share in her father's estate Wit- John S. MathewsYoung, Abraham Book 2 Pages 120, 121, 122Dated 12 Feb 1850 Recorded 26 Feb 1850Wife- Susan Young to have home place & all personal goods. Sons- David Young; Joseph Young; John Young; Isaac Young; daughters- Mary Young; Elizabeth Young Exec- None named Wit- Ivy C. Bender, David YoungYoung, David A. Book 4 Pages 140, 141Dated 3 Mar 1877 Recorded 28 Mar 1877Sister- Mary Bunger; brother- James U(?) Young - they to have all real & personal propertyExec- Benjamin E. Adams Wit- Zachariah T. Coffin, Daniel WardYoung, Emily M. Book 5 Pages 359, 360Dated 15 Jan 1895 Recorded 1 Aug 1899Youngest son- Bert Young, to have real estate in Ind. & Adams Co., Mississippi; Eldest son- Tully T. Young, $1.00; 2nd son- William T. Young - $1.00; daughter- Emma Young Cates - $1.00 Exec- Bert Young, son Wit- Geo. W. Bollenbacker, Richard A. FulkYoung, Isaac W. Book 4 Pages 18, 19Dated 16 Oct 1873 Recorded 29 Oct 1873Wife- Martha E. Young to have all property to raise children. Daughters- Mary E. and Rebecca S., minors Wife to be guardian of above daughters Exec- Martha E. Young Wit- David A. Young, Joel McCoyYoung, John V. Book 3 Pages 91, 92, 93, 94Dated 30 Dec 1856Recorded 14 Jan 1857Wife- Priscilla Young to remain on the farm & keep & support the children. Brother, Alexander to manage the farm for the said wife. All real estate, other than home farm, to be sold & proceeds put out at interest. Scholarship of testator at the Indiana University be kept for the children. Wm Turner to be guardian, for the children Exec- Joseph Bunger, Rev William Turner Wit- Morton C. Hunter, Alexander YoungYoung, William T. Book 3 Pages 396, 397, 398Dated 7 Kay 1869 Recorded 31 Aug 1869Sister- Mary, and Brothers- David A.; James V. - they to have all real estate & all personal property Exec- Joseph BungerWit- Luke Ward, John H. Louden ................
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