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ACKMAN, Ruth E.

Union City Times-Gazette, Monday, June 3, 1946

The will of Ruth E. Ackman, who died June 1, was filed for probate today in Randolph circuit court.  It was executed May 29 with Rowena Diggs and Raymond R. Tanner as witnesses.

Provisions of the will call for:  a diamond ring to Patty Capron, a three-stone ring, two diamonds and one emerald to Mary Capron, a diamond ring to Ruth Ackman, $1,000 in cash and all articles of furniture in the deceased's room to William A. Ackman, $1,000 to Mary Capron.  The executor was authorized to sell and convert the residue of the estate into cash, the residue going to the mother, Grace Lula Weaver of Colorado Springs, Col.

Lulu Lenkensdofer was nominated as executrix.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

ADDINGTON, Asa R.

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, February 7, 1941

 

Chester A. Arthur is Named Executor of Asa Addington Will.

  Chester A. Arthur, of Franklin township, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executor of the will of Asa R. Addington, who died February 2.  Bond was set at $2,000.

  The will, which was produced leaves the widow, Flora, all household goods and furniture subject only to the right of a son and daughter to select quilts, dishes and silverware which belonged to Mr. Addington's mother.

  Due to the fact that money inheritated by a first wife, Pearl, $800 from her father and $200 from the Emerson Addington estate, was turned over to the deceased and used by him to purchase and improve real estate, the will provides that the executor pay $500 each to a son, Perry O., and a daughter, Kathleen Addington Patterson, and the wife, Flora.  Residue of the estate will go to the children.

  The will was executed October 24, 1940, witnessed by A. L. and John E. Bales.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

ADELSPERGER, Charles C.

Union City Evening Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1936

Last Will of The Late Charles C. Adelsperger Filed For Probate.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of Chas. C. Adelsperger was filed Monday with the Clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court.  Provision is made for just debts and funeral expenses.

  The entire estate is left to the wife, Christina Adelsperger, for her life time.  After her death the estate is to go to the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association of Indianapolis.

  Wenner E. Adelsperger was named executor of the will which was written July 29, 1935 and witnessed by Walter E. Vernon and Ernest E. Turner.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

ALEXANDER, Barbara Ellen

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, February 8, 1940

Alexander Will is Probated in Court.

  The will of Barbara Ellen Alexander has been probated in Randolph circuit court.  The executor, Beneville K. Kelley, is to erect a monument on the Alexander lot in Fountain Park cemetery and also head stones at the graves of the deceased's parents in Old Dunkirk cemetery in White River township.

  To Volnie Stilts is left real estate, part of lot 7 in the west front of Winchester, and lot 70 in Beech Grove addition to Winchester is left to Bertha Monroe for her life-time and then to her children.

  The remainder of the estate is to be converted into cash by the executor and after payment of all debts, the fund is to be divided equally between Nephews, Bert "Izzie" Green and William Ernest Pursley, and the nieces, Ellen Bullens and Pansey Peters.

  The will was executed December 23, 1938, and witnessed by Alice W. Kelley, Beneville K. Kelley and Raymond Tanner.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

ARNOLD, Isabell W.

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, February 23, 1940

Isabell Arnold Will Probated.

  The will of Isabell W. Arnold, who died February 17, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  The document, executed April 4, 1938, was witnessed by Rev. D. R. Lusk and Mrs. Nellie V. Lusk.

  The will directs the executor to sell real and personal property in Ward township, including 47.64 acres of land, and to distributed the proceeds as follows:  $500 to the husband, Alva M.; one-third to a daughter, Mary A. Harshmann, who is nominated as executrix; one-third to a son, Victor M. Mock; and one-sixth each to two grandchildren, Pearl Clapp Foltz and Earl Clapp, children of Minnie Clapp, a deceased daughter of Mrs. Arnold

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

AUSTIN, Addie

Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, December 16, 1939

Thomas G. Austin is Administrator Mother's Estate.

  Thomas Gail Austin, of Muncie route 4, yesterday in Randolph Circuit court was appointed administrator of the estate of his mother, Addie Austin, who died October 31 of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

  Bond of $2,000 was furnished with Francis Ralph Austin of Fountain City, Mabel Cox, Ruth Austin, Sylvia Austin and William K. Moore of Winchester as sureties.

  Lem Austin, husband of Addie Austin, was instantly killed in the accident, which occurred east of Winchester on the Greenville pike.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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BARKER, Marietta

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, January 18, 1940

Will Probated in Circuit Court; Executor Named.

  Frank O. Barker, of Ridgeville, was appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Marietta Barker, who died January 6.  Bond of $800 was furnished with the Fidelity and Casualty company of New York as surety.

  The estate is left equally to four children, Louetta Morgan, Frank O., George W., and Benjamin Barker.  The will was executed October 10, 1916 with Edmon Burton and Walter G. Parry as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BARKER, Sarah E.

Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, November 8, 1941

Sarah E. Barker Will Probated in Court.

  The will of Sarah E. Barker, who died November 4, was probated in Randolph circuit court Friday.  To the son, Warda B. and his wife Minnie, is bequeathed lot 186, block 10 in John Mumma's addition to Winchester, residue going to the son.

  The late Winchester attorney, George H. Ward, was nominated as executor of the will, which was executed October 15, 1932 with Gertrude M. Monks and Mr. Ward as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BARR, Thaddeus E.

Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, October 5, 1946

The will of Thaddeus S. Barr, who died recently, was filed for probate today in Randolph circuit court.  A son, Glen, was nominated as executor of the document which was executed August 31, 1945 at Union City with Russell E. Wise and Irene Lawson as witnesses.

The will provides that the wife, Pearl L., be sole beneficiary, at her death the estate to go to the son.  Provisions are made for two granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Barr Klaus and Leatrice Barr, including tracts of real estate in Randolph county and Essex county in Ontario, Canada.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BEESON, Charles H.

February 12, 1935 - Union City Evening Times

City of Winchester accepts bequests from Beeson Will.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The City of Winchester at the Wednesday night Council meeting accepted the bequests to the City under the terms of the will of the late Charles H. Beeson.

  The estate left to the City includes a business room on North Meridan street, now occupied by the express office, a residence on North Meridan street, a large farm at the south edge of the City, near Fountain Park Cemetery, and another farm located three miles south and two miles west of the City; also all money, bonds, stocks or other evidence of indebtedness which is part of the residuary estate.

  According to the terms of the will any or all of the property with the exception of the farm on the south edge of the City, may be sold and the proceeds be used to establish for and maintaining a park on the farm.  One of the first developments on the park site will , in all probability, be a municipal golf course.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BEMIS, Laura C.

Union City Evening Times, Wednesday, July 8, 1936

Last Will Of The Late Laura C. Bemis Has Been Filed For Probate.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of Laura C. Bemis has been filed with the Clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court for probate.

  Following the payment of just debts and funeral expenses and the erection of a monument on the Bemis lot in Lisbon Cemetery, not to exceed $400, the estate is to go to four children Hugo C. Bemis, Hazel M. Parsell, Etta L. Hummel, and Chester E. Bemis.

  Lewis Parsell and Hugo C. Bemis are executors of the will which was written July 5, 1929 and witnessed by Lola H. Frazier and Clyde N. Chattin.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BENNETT, William G.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, March 18, 1941

Lynn Attorney Named Executor of Will of William G. Bennett.

  Samuel C. Westlake, Lynn attorney, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executor of the will of William G. Bennett, who died at Lynn March 10.  Bond of $4,000 was furnished with the Ohio Casualty Insurance company as surety.  The will, which was probated provides:

  To the widow, Julietta, all household goods; balance of personal property, one-third to the widow, two-thirds to a daughter, Artellisa Ballanger.
  To the widow, lot 7 in Samuel Platt's addition to Lynn; at her death to a grandson, Junior Ballanger.  Balance of the real estate, one-third to the widow and two-thirds to the daughter.

  The will was executed March 14, 1939 with Robert J. Brandon and Gordon Hunt as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BENSON, Amy Jane

Probate Wills Index
 
Benson, Amy Jane book 4 p239, 241 dated 3 Feb 1894 Recorded 20 Nov 1894
Husband Ephraim B. Benson to have entire estate.
Exec - None named
Wit J..H. Woodbury and Charles G. Keller

Contributed By: Andrea Long

 BENSON, James

Probate Wills Index

Benson, James Book 2 p 120 121 dated 14 Jul 1866 Recorded 18 Aug 1866
Wife Rebecca to have home farm for her lifetime plus personal property.
At death of said wife estate to be divided between sons and daughters, Sarah Jane Benson, Elizabeth Benson, Adam Benson, Abner Benson, John Benson and Melissa Benson plus personal items to each child.
Exec - Rebecca Benson, wife
Wit - James A. Bales and Joseph Hillis

Contributed By: Andrea Long

BICKEL, Josephine
Union City Times-Gazette, Monday, June 3, 1946

The will of Josephine Bickel, who died May 27, was filed for probate today in Randolph circuit court.

Two granddaughters, Margaret Josephine and Helen Frances Bickel, were bequeathed $500 each, the residue of the estate to a son, John H. Bickel, who was nominated as executor.

The will was executed in September of 1945 with Irene Lawson and Charles W. Tritt as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BOWMAN, Jonathan

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, October 15, 1941

Suit Contesting Farmer's Will Being Heard - Jonathan Bowman Will Subject of Jury Trial in Richmond Court.

  Richmond, Ind., Oct. 14 --- A Wayne county jury is hearing evidence in a will contest action which is being tried here on a change of venue from Randolph county.

  The jury is composed of Ralph Craig, Leon Allison, Walter Simpson, Hansel Dennis, Charles Wise, Ralph Walker, Charles Burradaile, Vier J. Radford, Wallace French, W. R. Thomas, George Stempel, and Guy Anderson.

  Witnesses in the case during the Monday afternoon session were John W. Bickel, Randolph county banker, and Solomon Harter, one of the plaintiffs.

  The action is brought by Solomon Harter, George Harter, Charles Harter, Ralph Harter, and Blanche Mullen against Oro Robinson, as executor of the will of Jonathan Bowman, wealthy and eccentric Randolph county farmer, who died in 1935, and is to break the will which was probated in December 1935.

  Bowman died leaving as his sole heir, his wife, Ella, who was at that time an inmate of the Richmond State hospital.

  In 1936, according to the complaint, the widow died, her death occurring before the final report of the executor of her husband's will had been filed.

  In the meantime her guardian, Max Diggs, had asked the court to determine if she [?] should inherit under the law or by the terms of the will.

  The plaintiffs are all her heirs who seek to break it on grounds the decedent was of unsound mind at the time he drew it and that as a result Mrs. Bowman should have had more interest in her husband's estate than the life estate which the will gave her.
  Bickel was an unwilling witness Monday, stating while on the stand that he "had friends on both sides."

  He declared that in his opinion Bowman was of unsound mind and related conversations he had with him from 1929 on to near the time of his death.  The will was drawn in 1928.

  It is estimated that $15,000 is involved in the action.

Richmond, Ind., Oct. 16 --- Judge G. H. Hoelscher late Tuesday dismissed a jury which had been hearing evidence in the action brought to break the will of Jonathan Bowman, wealthy Randolph county farmer, and entered judgment which in effect held that Bowman was of sound mind when he drew the will and that the will was a valid instrument.

  The ruling came after the attorneys for the plaintiffs, Solomon F., George, Charles and Ralph Harter and Blanche Mullen, rested their case and asked for a directed verdict, a move which was countered by a motion of defendants for a directed verdict.

  The defendants in the action were Ora Robinson, as executor of the will, Della Robinson and Ella Cox.

  The case was completed after a 12-man jury had heard evidence for a day and a half.

  Following dismissal of the jury Judge Hoelscher was told that Mr. Bowman made his home with his brother, Harvey, and had grown fond of his brother's children, two boys and two girls.

  In his will he gave his wife a life interest in the estate and left most of his property to his brother's children.

  Mrs. Bowman, an inmate of the Richmond State hospital, died in 1936, a year after Mr. Bowman's death, but before the executor had filed a final report.  Her guardian, before her death, had sought a court order to determine if she should take under the terms of the will or under the law of inheritance.

  Mrs. Bowman's heirs-in-law, who were the plaintiffs in the action disposed of Tuesday, sought to break the will on grounds that Bowman was of unsound mind at the time he drew it in 1928 when he was 84 years old.

  In his ruling, which he said was the first of its kind he had made in 17 years on the bench, Judge Hoelscher held that Bowman, known as eccentric all his life apparently knew the extent of his estate and the persons he wished to benefit in its distribution.

  The case was held here on a change of venue from Randolph county.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BRIDGMAN, Alice F.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, February 18, 1941

Smith Executor Bridgman Will; Bond is $22,000.  Hanover College, Marion Home Beneficiaries of Woman's Estate.

  Harry A. Smith, of Winchester, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executor of the will of Alice F. Bridgman, who died in Winchester February 12.  Bone of $22,000 was furnished with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company as surety.

  The will of Mrs. Bridgman, widow of the former owner of the Winchester Journal-Herald and after his death owner in her own right, directs the executor to erect a monument at the grave of Emma V. Farley in the Franklin cemetery, cost not to exceed $200.

  Specific bequests are:  

  to a sister, Edna I Tinsley, $10,000, furniture and bedding, with the request that she dispose of any article of furniture or bedding she does not wish to keep for her own use.
  to a niece, Ruth Margaret Tinsley, $2,500.
  to Edna Tinsley, all flat and other silver, with the proviso that inasmuch as she is well supplied with silverware it was Mrs. Bridgman's desire that it be distributed to her friends.
  to Edna Tinsley, table linens.

  To the trustees of Hanover college, $2,500 to be used in establishing and maintaining the "I. M. Bridgman Library of Indiana History," directing that the trustees "use this sum in such manner they deem proper in the promotion of the study of Indiana history."

  To Emily Flinn home of Marion, established and maintained by the Disciples of Christ, $2,500 to establish and maintain "The Alice F. Bridgman Room."

  All books are bequeathed to the Winchester library, but in case any of the books are not needed the librarian is directed to make disposition to deserving boys and girls who desire them.

  Residue of the estate is willed to the American Sunday School Union of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), the trustees or directors to invest and use the income in carrying on work of the institution in southern Indiana, or if advisable to use the principal.

  The executor is directed to convert all property not disposed of into cash to satisfy specific bequests.  In case the estate is not sufficient to satisfy all bequests, all beneficiaries are to be paid in full with the exception of Hanover college and the Flinn home, which are each to take half of the residue.

  The will was executed June 23, 1938 with William L. Cheney and John D. Wilson as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BRITT, Delphina

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, February 27, 1940

Delphina Britt Will is Probated.

  Ethel Britt Van Pelt, 532 East North street, Winchester, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executrix of the will of Delphina Britt, who died February 19.  Bond of $1,000 was furnished with the American Bonding company of Baltimore as surety.

  All real and personal property was bequeathed to a daughter, Hazel M. Britt.  Other bequests were $200 each to three children, Ethel, Russell and Dewey Britt and a watch, formerly property of a deceased son, Everett, to Russell Britt.

  The will was executed January 8, 1931 with A. L. Bales and Mary Lavin as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BURK, Enos
Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, June 8, 1946

The will of Enos Burk, who died recently, was filed for probate in Randolph circuit court today.  It was written May 13, 1946 with Russell E. Wise and William H. Tibbets as witnesses.

The widow, S. Anna E. Burk, was left the entire estate after two cash bequests have been made.  A niece, Grace Snodgrass, was willed $200; another niece, Stella Cox, $500.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BURRES, Clyde

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, May 31, 194-

Clyde Burres Will Probated in Court.

  The will of Clyde W. Burres, who died recently at Farmland, has been probated in Randolph circuit court.  The entire estate is left to the wife, Lettie, she being nominated as executrix of the document which was executed November 27, 1934, witnessed by C. W. Owens and Byron Nixon.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BURROWS, Boyden O.
Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, November 27,  1946

The will of Boyden O. Burrows, who died November 6 at Losantville, was filed for probate today in Randolph circuit court, a son, Sharron, being nominated as executor.

Executed November 4 of this year, witnessed by D. S. Wiggins and Paul Brown, the will provides for the following bequests:

To the wife, Bertha F., a three-acre strip of land immediately north of Losantville.

To the son, Sharron, one acre in the southwest corner of the farm adjoining Losantville, known as the poultry house lot.

To three sons, Sharron, Eugene and Ivan, a 203-acre farm north of Losantville, subject to the life estate of the widow.

To a son, Norrice, 60-acre farm three-fourths of a mile west of Modoc, subject to the widow's life estate.

To the widow, all personal property.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

BURTON, William F.

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, February 28, 1940

William Burton Will Probated.

  The will of William F. Burton, who died February 23, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday, a son Willard V. being appointed executor.  Bond of $1,000 was furnished with Florence M. Burton as surety.

  The widow was left the entire estate.  Witnesses to the will, which was executed February 17, 1940, were Willard V. Burton and Theodore Bragg.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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CAMPBELL, Millie

Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, December 30, 1939

Millie Campbell Will is Probated in Court Friday.

  The will of Millie Campbell, of Winchester route 4, who died December 23, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday, the husband, John Campbell, being made sole beneficiary.

  The will which was executed October 9, 1939, with Waldo Hickman, of Winchester route 4, and Kenneth C. Hinshaw, of Union City, as witnessess, provides for the following bequests in the event of the husband's prior death:

  Three-sixteenths each to Campbell Richardson of Fergus, Redmond Richardson of Stratford and John Richarsdson of Ungnon, all in Ontario, Canada; two-sixteenths each to Dora Stack of Washington, N. C., and Corie Anthony of Greensburg, N. C.; and one-sixteenth each to Winifred Morgan of Converse, Emmet Rhoades of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hiatt of Winchester route 4.

  Mitchell A. Hinshaw, of Winchester route 3, was nominated as executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CLAPP, William A.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, March 26, 1940

Joseph Harshman is Administrator.

  Joseph D. Harshman, of Union City, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed administrator with the will annexed of William A. Clapp.  Bond of $2,000 was furnished with R. A. Jellison and Frank Stack of Union City as sureties.

  The will which was probated, leaves the entire estate to the wife, Viola N. Clapp.  If she be deceased, the property is willed to a daughter, Violet F. Clapp.  The will was executed February 14, 1921 with G. L. Bailey and Nelson W. Ferguson as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CLARK, Martha

Union City Evening Times, Tuesday, July 6, 1937

Probated Has Been The Last Will of Mrs. A. L. Clark - She Remembers Her Sisters and Other Relatives.

  An authenticated copy of the will of Mrs. Martha Clark, 229 E. Main St., this city, has been filed for probate in the Randolph Circuit Court, at Winchester.  After the payment of debts and expenses, the 182 acre farm located northwest of Union City is to be sold and the proceeds from 77 acres are to go to a sister, Eliza J. Taylor of Sidney, Ohio, and the proceeds from the remaining 105 acres to go equally to a niece, Edna L. DuPere of Lima, Ohio, and two nephews, Walter D. Anderson and Charles D. W. Anderson of Sidney, Ohio.  The one-half interest in a house and lot in Sidney, Ohio is given to Eliza J. Taylor, Edna L. DuPere, Walter D. Anderson, and Charles D. W. Anderson, in equal shares.  The house at 229 Main street in Union City, Ohio is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally among Eliza J.(should read Edna L.) DuPere and Walter D. Anderson, Charles D. W. Anderson, and George Murray Anderson, subject to bequest of $100 to Roy W. Anderson, $300 to Olin Daggett, tenant on the Clark farm and $400 permanent maintenance fund for family graves to Granland Cemetery at Sidney, Ohio.  Other personal bequests include the following:  piano to Edna L. DuPere; tapestry parlor suite to Walter D. Anderson; radio and diamond ring to Eliza J. Taylor; wearing apparel to Eliza J. Taylor and Edna L. DuPere.

  The will is dated Dec. 12, 1935 and is witnessed by Purl I. Turner and Edith M. Cline.  Walter D. Anderson, A. E. Anderson Taylor, and Charles D. W. Anderson are named executors.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CLEVENGER, Benjamin F.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, June 20, 1939

Benjamin Clevenger Will is Probated.

  The will of Benjamin F. Clevenger, who died recently at Modoc, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.

  All real and personal property was bequeathed to the widow, India E. Clevenger, during her life.  Then it is to be divided equally among the following four children:  Mary Wood, Iris Sharp, Marion Clevenger and Acill Stock.

  The will was executed September 25, 1933 with C. V. Johnson and H. R. Lester as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CODDINGHAM, Mary E.

October 22, 1934 –Union City Evening Times

A second Will of the late Mary E. Coddingham is filed for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The second will of Mary E. Coddingham was filed with the clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court, Saturday.  This will leaves the entire estate to the husband, George W. Coddington for his life time after which the real estate is to go to a daughter, Thelma Irene Coddington Farrabbe for her life time.  After her death the real estate is to go to her heirs.

  The personal property at the death of George Coddingham is to be divided between the daughter and her two sons.

  This will was written Feb. 22, 1931 and witnessed by A. B. Roosa and Stella Roosa.

  A Mary E. Coddingham will was filed with the clerk Thursday Oct 18, which was written Feb. 23, 1928.  This will left the entire estate to the husband for his lifetime after which the real estate is to go to Irvin O. Allen, trustee, to be held in trust for the grandson, Chester M. Farrabee, until he is 30 years old.  The will also states that if he should died before he reaches that age the real estate is then to go to his living children in equal shares.  If he has no children the real estate is to go to Inez M. Allen.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CONNER, William W.

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, January 18, 1940

Will Probated in Circuit Court; Executor Named.

  Eunice E. Connor, of Farmland, was named executrix of the will of William W. Conner, who died January 10.  Bond of $2,500 was furnished with Jesse M. Conner of South Pasadena, Cal., Ruth Ruby of Albany, N. Y. and Edward J. Mendenhall of Farmland as sureties.

  The estate is bequeathed to the widow, Eunice.  The will was executed December 12, 1939, witnessed by Ruth Conner, Ruby and Nate Mendenhall.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

COTTER, Patrick

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, January 4, 1940

Michael Cotter is named Executor of His Father's Will.

  Michael Cotter, of Union City, has been appointed executor of the will of his father, Patrick Cotter, who died December 27.  Frank Stack is surety on the $100 bond.

  The will provides that a 140 acre farm in Greenfork township be left to the son, Michael, provided that within five years he pay five brothers and sisters $1,000 each.

  The will was executed October 3, 1925, witnessed by F. S. Caldwell and Frank Stack.  A codicil was attached August 24, 1931.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

CROSBY, Elizabeth

June 7, 1934 - Union City Evening Times

Will - Elizabeth Crosby

Winchester, Ind. --- The Will of Elizabeth Crosby, of Winchester, has been filed. The estate to be converted into cash by the executor, Earl Crabb, and following the payment of debts and funeral expenses, the money is to be divided among the three children, Fred Crosby, Mrs. Hazel Crabb and James W. Crosby. The Will was written April 2, 1934 and witnessed by Walter G. Perry and Jennie B. Lee.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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DAVIS, Alice M.

Union City Times-Gazette,Tuesday, December 24, 1940

Will of Winchester Woman is Probated in Randolph Court.

  The will of Alice M. Davis, of Winchester, who died December 18 was probated in Randolph circuit court Monday, a son, Gerald O. Davis, being nominated as executor.  The document was executed November 28, 1939, with Marie M. Brandon and John D. Wilson as attorneys.  Provisions of the will provide:

  To a granddaughter, Florence Alice Earnest - Haviland china dishes, and glass pieces and all silverware.
  To a son, Gerald - Dining room suite, rug, piano and books.
  To a daughter, Edna Bagley - Residue of household furnishings.
  To three other children, Glenn A. Davis, Mrs. Adah Ruth Mills and Elsie May Kenney - each $10.
  To Edna Bagley - One-third of the residue of real and personal property.
  To Gerald Davis - Two-thirds of the residue of real and personal property.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

DEVOR, Daisy D.

August 8, 1934 - Union City Evening Times

Last Will of the late Daisy D. Devor is filed for probate.

The will of Daisy D. Devor of Jackson Township was filed Tuesday with the Randolph County Clerk. Provision is first made for the payment of just debts, funeral expenses and last sickness.

The remaining estate is left to a sister, Lena Devor.

Miss Devor is also named executrix of the will which was written Aug. 12, 1907 and witnessed by Perry A. White, James B. McKinie and Webster Lambert.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

DICK, Emily Matilda
Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, November 26, 1946

The last will and testament of Emily Matilda Dick, who died at her home in Parker November 11, was filed for probate in Randolph circuit court today.  It was executed March 13, 1946 with Clyde B. Williams and Meeks Cockerill, as witnesses.

The document bequeathed a gold watch and chain to a niece, Marion Baxley, and a sewed quilt to another niece, Alma Ayers.  All household furniture that he wants and needs is left to a brother, Jacob Luther Jones.

Residue of the estate is to be sold at a public or private sale and the proceeds to be distributed as follows:  Preacher's Aid Society of the Northern Indiana Conference of Methodist Churches, $200; Jacob Luther Jones, a brother, $500; Dorothy Taylor, Alma Ayers, Mary Elizabeth Bird and Marion Baxley, nieces, each $200.

After the above bequests are made the balance of the proceeds is to be made as follows:  one-fourth equally to Earl and Harold Jones, children of a deceased brother, William Wilson Jones; and one-fourth equally to Marion Baxley and Eurdith Jones, children of a deceased brother, Gatis Jones.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

DUDLEY, Tyra S.

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, January 22, 1941

Tyra S. Dudley Will is Probated in Court; Sons are Executors.

  Ernest W. Dudley of Union City route 4 and Earl O. Dudley of Modoc route 2 yesterday in Randolph circuit court were appointed joint executors of the will of Tyra S. Dudley, who died January 12.  Bond of $9,000 was furnished with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company as surety.

  The executors, by provisions of the will are directed to sell enough property to pay expenses and debts and for a monument at the deceased's and his wife's graves.  Other provisions are:  a piano to the son, Earl O.; residue to the wife, Mary L.  At the death of the wife - $1,200 each to the following children:  Carl L., Ernest W., Arthur W., Earl O., Kenneth M., Gillie A. Gilpin, wife of Orange T. Gilpin, Millie M. Halstead, wife of Lewis Halstead (another son, Clinton O., had been advanced this amount).  Remainder of the estate will go equally to all the children, including Clinton.

  The will was executed February 25, 1926 with Ruth Blizzard and Raymond R. Tanner as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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EDGER, Emily Isabel

Union City Times-Gazette, July 10, 1945

Will of Late Emily Edger Filed in Court.

     The Will of Emily Isabel Edger has been filed for probate with the clerk of the Randolph circuit court.

     Provision is first made for payment of just debts.  The sum of $1,000 was left to the First Presbyterian church in Winchester.  The following bequests were made: the sum of $8,000 is to be divided among P. E. Goodrich, James P. Goodrich, Edward S. Goodrich, John B. Goodrich and William W. Goodrich, or their heirs; the sum of $8,000 is to be divided between Edward M. Semans, and Eleanor Semans or their heirs; $8,000 to Shields S. Macy, Kate M. Miller and John W. Macy, or their heirs; $8,000 to Nelle E. Beals and May J. Diggs, or their heirs.

     The remainder of the property is left to nieces, Kate M. Miller, Melle E. Beals and Mary J. Diggs, or their heirs, in equal shares.

     Edward S. Goodrich was named executor of the will which was written May 12, 1936 and witnessed by John D. Wilson and J. Fern Green.

Contributed by Billy J. Baker

ENGLE, May A.
Union City Times-Gazette, July 12, 1945

May A. Engle Will Filed For Probate.

     The will of May A. Engle of Winchester has been filed with the clerk of the Randolph circuit court of probate.

     Provision is made for payment of just debts and funeral expenses.

     Bequests to grandchildren are:  $400 each to Martha, Laura May and Richard Hart; $250 each to Kathryn, Mary, Frances, Marjorie and John Robert Engle; $500. to Robert O. Engle, and $1,000 to Shirley Engle.

     A painting by Pearce and a bed room suite were left to son, Robert L. Engle; the sum of $700 and two carved chairs to Russell Engle; piano and rings to Helen Engle Hart.

     The remainder of the estate is left to daughter, Helen Engle Hart, and sons, Robert and Russell.

     The late Alonzo L. Bales was named executor of the will which was written April 29, 1939 and witnessed by Jean S. Bales and John E. Bales.

Contributed by Billy J. Baker

EVANS, Mahlon O.

Union City Evening Times, July 26, 1935

Last Will of the late Mahlon O. Evans filed for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The will of Mahlon O. Evans was admitted to probate today in Circuit Court after Judge L. A. Guthrie and a jury in Delaware Circuit Court ruled that the document was admissable to probate in a suit filed by one of the heirs to contest the will.  After the payment of just debts and funeral expenses a daughter, Daisy V. Sutton, is to receive 40.82 acres of land in Jackson Township for the duration of her lifetime after which it is to become the property of a son Walter Evans, who also inherits the residue of the property both real and personal.  The will was drawn October 19, 1933, and witnessed by J. Fern Green and John D. Wilson.  Walter Evans is named executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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FAVORITE, Ella (McKew)
Union City Times-Gazette, Monday, January 7, 1946

The will of Ella McKew Favorite, who died near Ridgeville January 4, was probated in Randolph circuit court today.  It was executed May 5, 1944 with a codicil on May 25, 1945.  Witnesses to the will were Daisy James and Alice MacFarland; to the codicil Anna Ingle and Alice MacFarland.

Provisions of the will include:  Table cloth and napkins to Mildred McKew Harmon; bookcase and book to Claire Lay; family bible to Bert McKew; two cedar chests to Minni Lay; all Ridgeville property (old Church, water works groud and Ginger Hill properties) to Robert Allen McKew; 200 acres in "the mountains of Virginia" to Minni Lay; the home farm to Bert McKew.

Alice MacFarland is nominated as executrix, with W. T. Middleton, Ridgeville funeral undertaker, as alternate.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

 FAVORITE, Emma Rosetta

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, March 27, 1941

Emma Favorite Will Probated in Court.

  Grace and Guy Bailey, of Winchester, were made sole beneficiaries of the estate of Emma Rosetta Favorite who died in Winchester March 21.  The bequest was made "in payment for loving care" during her lifetime.  Mrs. Bailey was nominated as executrix.

  The will was executed March 8, 1941 with Bernice Mack and Ava McIntyre as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

FRENCH, Ezra C.

December 13, 1934 - Union City Evening Times

The last Will of the late Ezra C. French has been filed for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The last will and testament of Ezra C. French of Farmland Rural Route 1, has been filed for probate with the Clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court.

  After the payment of just debts and funeral expenses the estate is to go to Roseanna French so long as she remains a widow.  In case of remarriage she is to receive the widow's share after which the remainder is to be divided between his children, Clifford C. French, Gerald G. French and Crystal E. H. French.

  The widow was named executrix of the will which was written July 31, 1925

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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GANTZ, Mary Judith

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, March 8, 1940

Mary Gantz Will Probated Thursday.

  The will of Mary Judith Gantz, who died at Ridgeville recently, was probated in Randolph court yesterday , sole beneficiary being a son, Wesley A.  At his death the estate is to go to two grandchildren of the decedent, Carl Gantz and Mabel Wells.

  The will was executed July 8, 1938 with A. Henderson and Mae Newton as witnesses

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

GARD, Joseph C.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, April 30, 1940

Olive J. Gard is Named Executrix.

  Olive J. Gard, of Winchester, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executrix of the will of her husband, Joseph C. Gard, who died April 22.  Bond of $2,000 was furnished with Kyle I and Blanche Gard as sureties.

  Mrs. Gard was made sole beneficiary of both real and personal property.  The will was executed November 10, 1925 with Merl Chenoweth of Lynn and John B. Goodrich of Winchester as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

GARRETT, Eva Florence

Union City Times-Gazette, March 30, 1945

     The will of Eva Florence Garrett was filed Wednesday in the Randolph Circuit court.

     The testatrix directs the executor to sell all property, real and personal, and out of the profits received therefor she wills to he son, Volney Carter Garrett the sum of $350, and to her daughter, Ina Malinda Wells, the sun of $100.  The residue of the estate is to be distributed equally among her six children, Volney Carter Garrett, Ina Malinda Wells, Opal Kirk, Nathan Garrett, Norval Fremont Garrett and Celia Fowler.  The instrument named Philip Kabel as executor.

     Said will was executed December 16, 1943, with Marie M. Brandon and John D. Wilson as witnesses.

Contributed by Billy J. Baker

GILL, Ellen C.

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, May 23, 1940

Ellen C. Gill Will Probated in Court.

  The will of Ellen C. Gill, who died May 22, was probated yesterday in Randolph circuit court.  Following sale of real estate and personal property, the will provides that proceeds go equally to a daughter, Loue Lansing,and a grandson, Raymond S. Perry of Indianapolis.  The later is also bequeathed an old fashiond poster bed.

  The will, executed June 27, 1938 and witnessed by C. W. Owens and W. H. Alexander, nominates the grandson as executor.
[A small notice in the next issue gave her name as Ellen E. Gill.  The published death notice gave her name as Elizabeth D. Gill and her daughter was named Louella Latting.?  Probably should go with the name Ellen E. Gill.]

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

GRAF, Charles P.

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, October 2, 1940

Charles P. Graf Will is Probated.

  The will of Charles P. Graf, who died in Winchester September 29, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  Equal beneficiaries are William C. and Rosella Barnhart, the former being nominated as executor.

  The will was executed July 5, 1934, with Mary C. Barr and Raymond R. Tanner as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

GRAY, Hugh

Union City Times-Gazette, Saturday, October 11, 1941

Train Victim's Will Probated in Court.

  The will of Hugh Gray, killed in an automobile-train accident near Saratoga last Tuesday, was probated in Randolph circuit court Friday.  A son, Alva C., was nominated as executor.

  The estate was willed equally to three children, Alva C. and Elmer C. Gray and Mary Burnworth.  There were no provisions for another daughter, Elma, who the deceased had not seen for a long time and whose husband's name was unknown.

  The will was executed April 3, 1933 with John W. and Theodore Bragg as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

GRUBER, Joseph

October 1, 1934 –Union City Evening Times

 Last Will of the late Joseph Gruber is filed for probate.

The will of Joseph Gruber has been filed with the clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court for probate.  The entire estate is to be left to the widow, Emma J. Gruber, for her life time, and after her death is to be divided between the children, one fourth to Ada M. Nelson, one fourth to Florence M. Hayes and at the request of the son, Earl F. Gruber the remaining one half is left to Loretto M. Rhatican.  The widow was named executrix of the will which was written April 21, 1933, and witnessed by Charles G. Gunckel and Ernie V. Arbaugh.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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HAISLEY, David

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, March 28, 1946

The will of David Haisley, who died March 21, was probated today in Randolph circuit court.  It was executed November 6, 1937 with John W. Macy and Fern Green as witnesses.

Provisions include:  To a daughter, Gertrude Anderson, bureau and copper kettle; a daughter, Nellie L. Shockley, book case; a son, Edwin F. Haisley, phonograph and records; a grandson, David Anderson, watch and chain; a granddaughter, Freda Urban, $500.

Books and pictures are to be divided equally among the above named children, with residue of the estate as follows:  One-fourth to each of the three children and one fourth to children of a deceased daughter, Edna M. Wisner.  A son-in-law, Lewis Anderson, was nominated as executor and empowered to sell all real estate, including acreage in Montana.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HARMON, Edward J.

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, November 14, 1941

Daughters Appointed Executrices of Will of Edward J. Harmon.

  Blanche Bousman and Louise Mosier Thursday in Randolph circuit court were appointed executrices of the will of Edward J. Harmon of Winchester route 2, who died recently.  Bond of $200 was furnished with Fred Mosier of Winchester and M. L. Cockerill of Parker as sureties.

  Beneficiaries are a grandson, Leroy Bousman, a watch, one-half interest in a registered cow and $150;  to a daughter, Louise Mosier, a ladies gold watch; to a daughter, Blanche Bousman, a set of silverware; equally to the two daughters, pictures, Bibles, books, clothing and canned goods.  Real estate and personal goods are to be sold at public auction or private sale, the remainder to be divided equally between the daughters; also an insurance policy.

  The will was executed October 8, 1941 with Mrs. Lillian E. Wilson and Elery Norris as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HARNISH, Alice

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, October 1, 1941

Elizabeth Tobin is Named Executrix of Alice Harnish Will.

  Elizabeth Tobin, of Union City, Tuesday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executrix of the will of Alice Harnish, who died in Union City, September 24.  Bond of $4,000 was furnished with Thomas H. Tobin of Union City and Ed Linkensclofer of Winchester as sureties.

  To two sisters, Rebecca A. Ward and Elizabeth Tobin and a brother, Warren Bailey, is bequeathed all property except the home at State Line and Oak streets in Union City, which the husband shall have during his lifetime.  At his death it goes to the two sisters and brother.

  The will was executed January 24, 1934 with George A. Slough and Ted Mitchell as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HART, Mary T.

Union City Evening Times, Friday, June 8, 1937

Last Will of the late Mrs. Mary T. Hart Filed for Probate. - She left the bulk of her estate to husband and sisters.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of Mrs. Mary T. Hart was filed for probate in Circuit Court.  She wills that all just debts, including expenses of last sickness and burial be paid as soon as practical after her death.  She wills one-third of her personal and chattel property to each, her husband, James D. Hart, her sister, Elizabeth S. Ryan, and the children of her deceased sister, Margaret A. McGill, as follows:  Catherine E. McGill, Thomas R. McGill and James P. McGill.  She wills one-half of 125 acres of land located in Randolph County to her husband during his life time after which it is to be divided equally between the children of her deceased sister, Margaret A. McGill.  One-half is willed to her sister, Elizabeth C. Ryan.  The will was written June 9, 1935, and witnessed by Georgianna Weise and Russell E. Wise.  The Commercial Bank and Trust Company was named executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HAY, Rebecca

Union City Evening Times, August 15, 1938

Will of Rebecca Hay is admitted for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- William E. Weaver of Union City was named executor in the will of Rebecca Hay, which was written July 29, 1938, and witnessed by Ira Vernon and Mary Hedrick.

  The will provides that the funeral charges, carving expenses, the expense of administration of estate, and all just debts to be first paid.  To Suzie School is left the real estate and home on North State Line, Union City, in fee simple; to George Hay is left the old clock which is over 100 years old.  The balance of the estate both real and personal is to be converted into cash.  Mr. Weaver qualified as executor of the estate and gave bond in the sum of $1,000.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HENDERSON, Anna Feter

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, May 23, 1939

Anna F. Henderson Will is Probated.

  The will of Anna Feter Henderson, who died May 17, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  Provision is made for a bequest of $50 to the husband, Charles, after which the estate is to be divided equally between three children, Mary V. Gray, I. Lucille Scott and Louis J. Feter.

  Merle Brown was nominated as executor.  The will was executed on September 12, 1939 with Helen Segraves and George H. Ward as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HILL, George R.

Union City Times-Gazette, Monday, June 4, 1945

Will Of Late George R. Hill Filed Friday.

     The last will and testament of George R. Hill, Sr., deceased, was submitted to probate in the Randolph Circuit court Friday.  Said instrument was executed May 18, 1944, with Russell E. Wise and Georgeanna Flory as witnesses.

     The testator gives the sum of $100 to each of his three daughters-in-law, Katherine Hill, Louva Hill and Mae Hill. The rest and residue of the property of the decedent is devised and bequeathed to his four children, Harry G. Hill, Roll L. Hill, Clarence B. Hill and Grace Hill Teague, share and share alike.

     The will names Roll L. Hill and Clarence B. Hill as executors.  Said Roll L. Hill waive his rights to qualify as such executor and Clarence B. Hill filed his bond as the executor in the sum of $8,000 with Roll L. Hill and Glen G. Barr as sureties.

Contributed by Billy J. Baker

Hindsley, James W.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, May 23, 1939

Glenn G. Hindsley Appointed Executor Of Father's Will.
      Glenn G. Hindsley, of Union City, has been appointed executor of the will of the late James W. Hindsley, who died recently. He furnished bond of $1,000 with Edith A. Strader and Cecil M. Kemp, both of near Union City, as sureties.

      The will provides the following: Forty acres in Jackson township are willed to the widow for life and at her death will be to the son, Glenn G. Hindsley, under the following terms; He shall pay to a daughter, Edith A. Strader or heirs $1,500; to a daughter, Cecil M. Kemp or heirs $1,500; to Robert Frye, whom Mr. Hindsley had reared from the age of 7 years, $1,000.

      All personal property, consisting of household goods, live stock, crops on hand and all money are left to the widow. To the daughter, Edith A. Strader is left forty acres; to the daughter Cecil M. Kemp, forty acres; and to the son, forty acres, all located in Franklin township. The executor is to keep the income from all real estate for a period of one year out of which he shall pay the taxes and assessments if any, and the balance of the income is to be given to the widow.

      The will was executed February 28, 1921 with Clyde N. Chattin and Beatrice M. Smith as witnesses.

[A Farm Plat Book dating in the 1940's shows all the acreage shown above to be in Jackson Twp. vice Franklin Twp.]

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HINDSLEY, Rufus G.

Union City Evening Times,Thursday, March 12, 1936

Last Will of the Late Rufus G. Hindsley Filed for Probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The will and testament of Rufus G. Hindsley was filed for probate Saturday with the Clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court.
  Provision is first made for the payment of all just debts.  All household goods, also use of rents and benefits of all real estate, are to go to the widow, Malinda A. Hindsley for her lifetime.  At her death the real estate is to be sold and the proceeds are to be divided equally amontg the following children:  Alvah C. ands Orvah L. Hindsley, Minnie E. Simmons, Odessa D. Sharp, Alice Armeda Brooks and Esta A. DeBolt.

  All personal property, other than household goods, is to be disposed of by the executors and also all notes, personal notes, secured by mortgage and accounts of whatsoever character, are to be converted into cash as soon as possible and the proceeds divided between the children.

  Alvah and Orvah Hindsley are named executors, of the will which was written Aug. 11, 1928 and witnessed by John W. Hindsley and Jesse W. Hindsley.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HOMMON, Penina

Union City Evening Times, Wednesday, June 23, 1937

Last Will of the Late Penina Hommon Filed for Probate. - She Leaves Her Estate to Her Daughter During Her Lifetime.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of Penina Hommon of Union City was filed for probate Tuesday with the clerk of the Randolph Circuit Court.

  All household goods and furnishings, the library, clothing, jewelry, and articles of personal adornment were left to the daughter, Mae Hommon.  All the remainder of the personal property and personal estate goes to a brother, Walter Scott of Eaton, Ind., as trustee.  Tne net profits from the trust fund are to go to the daughter, Mae Hommon, for her lifetime.  After her death and payment of her funeral expenses the remainder of the fund is to go to brothers, Walter Scott and Charles Scott, of South Whitley, Ind. and a sister, Ella Ward of Union City.

  The real estate is also left to the daughter for her lifetime.  At her death it is to go to the brothers and sister named above.  Walter Scott is named executor of the will, which was written Sept. 5, 1936.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HORINE, Elizabeth

Union City Evening Times, July 24, 1935

Last Will of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Horine filed for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The will of Elizabeth Horine bas been filed for probate with the Clerk of the Randloph Circuit Court.  Provision is first made for all debts incurred during her last illness and burial.

  The residue of the estate is to be held by the Commercial Bank and Trust Company of Union City in trust for the use of her afflicted daughter, Myrtle E. Horine.  The sum of $25 is to be left to the trustees of the Union City Cemetery following her death for the care of the lot.
  After the death of the daughter the remaining estate is to go to grandsons, Paul Horine and Alfred Horine,  In case of their death before the daughter, the estate is to go to the institution or persons who have cared for her during her life-time.

  The will was written Aug. 18, 1933 and witnessed by N. J. Morris and J. H. Morris.

Contributed By: Billy J.Baker

HORNER, Hallie

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, November 14, 1940

Hallie Horner Will Probated in Court.

  The will of Hallie Horner of Greensfork township, who died October 31, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  The entire estate is left equally to Esta May and Earl Hollingsworth and the latter was nominated as executor.

  The will was executed March 11, 1940 with Samuel C. and J. D. Westlake as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HOWELL, Alice C.

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, May 2, 1940

Alice C. Howell Will Probated in Circuit Court.

  The will of Alice C. Howell, of Modoc, who died March 21, 1939, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday, the probate being held in abeyance for more than a year due to the filing of objections on March 27, 1939.  Robert C. Oliver, Winchester attorney. following the objections was appointed special and temporary administrator, and yesterday was name administrator with the will annexed.

  The will, executed August 5, 1928 with C. V. Johnson and Maxine Wright as witnesses, provides for the following:  to Mildred, daughter of a son, Henry, and to Idris Saul, Emerson Harvey, and Royden Harvey, children of a deceased daughter, Bertha, each $1; to Celia I. Medler, a daughter, who was nominated as executrix of the will, lots 19 and 20 in Parker; to Dorwin Howell, a son and his wife, Mary E., joint title to lot 78 in Modoc.

  The executrix is directed to sell lot 6 in Modoc and household goods, proceeds to pay balance due on mortage on lot 78 and to pay the funeral exenses of Bertha Harvey.  Balance, if any, is to be divided equally between Dorwin Howell and Celia Medler.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HUBBARD, Joseph William

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, June 26, 1940.

Joseph Hubbard Estate to Widow.

  The will of Joseph William Hubbard has been probated in Ciruit Court.  After the payment of all just debts all the property, real and personal, is left to the widow, and at her death the estate is to be divided equally between the children:  Leland W. Hubbard, Marion O. Hubbard and Ralph M. Hubbard.  The widow, Rachael E. Hubbard was named executrix.  The document was written March 3, 1927 and witnessed by Gordon A. Leeks and Ed J. Mendenhall.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HUDDLESTON, Albert M.

Union City Evening Times, Thursday, December 31, 1936

Last Will Of Late Dr. Albert M. Huddleston Filed For Probate.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of the Dr. Albert M. Huddleston, who was killed in a Florida auto accident was admitted for probate in Randolph Circuit Court yesterday.  The will provides that all just debts and funeral expenses be paid and that a suitable monument be placed at his grave and the grave of his wife.  He wills to the trustees of Dublin cemetery $300 to be held and loaned and the income therefrom to be used for the upkeep of the cemetery. 

The balance of his property, both real and personnal to be divided equally between his daugher, Mrs. Ina P. Oler and son, Eric T. Huddleston.  The document was written May 27, 1931 and witnessed by Louis King and Walter G. Perry.  Eric Huddleston filed a $20,000 bond as executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HUTCHENS, David J.

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, May 28, 1940

David J. Hutchens Will is Probated.

  The will of David J. Hutchens, who died May 13, was probated in Randolph cirucuit court yesterday.  The document provides that the executor reduce all property into cash and divide the proceeds equally among seven children:  Harry L., Bessie M. Stine, Gerturde Denny, Chauncey S., Ralph M., Nettie J. Jones and Harold C. Hutchens.  Included in the estate is a farm of 88 3/4 acres.

  The will was executed December 3, 1929, with Silas A. Canada and Ruth Blizzard as witnesses.  A son, Harry L., was nominated as executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

HUTTON Samuel C.

 February 28, 1935 - Union City Evening Times,

Last Will of the late Samuel C. Hutton is filed for probate.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The will of Samuel C. Hutton, of Union City, has been filed for probate in Randolph Circuit Court.  The will first provides for the just payment of debts and funeral expenses.  To the daughter, Nettie White, and the sons, Alfred, Charles W., Robert T., Ray L., and the grandson, Charles White, was left all of the estate to share and share alike with the exception of the household goods and furniture which was left to the daughter, Nettie White.  Robert T. White and Nettie Hutton were named executor and executrix of the will written in December, 1925, and witnessed by L. L. Taylor and A. W. Shreeve.  The executor and executrix qualified with the clerk of the court today and gave bond in the sum of $1,000.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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IRWIN, Clara E.

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, November 7, 1940

Union City Man is Named as Executor.

  Lloyd Morgan, of Union City, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appjointed executor of the will of Clara E. Irwin, who died November 2.  Bond of $4,000 was furnished with George R. Feltman and Dollie M. Morgan as sureties.
  Sole beneficiary to the estate is a niece, Dollie M. Morgan, who cared for her aunt the last several years.  The executor is a nephew.  The will was executed April 1, 1940, witnessed by Ernest M. Dunn and Ruth K. Morgan.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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JOHNSON, Simon

Lynn Tribune, Friday, August 21, 1896

The Last Will of the Late Simon Johnson.

  The last will and testament of Simon Johnson, deceased, was probated last Thursday.  He leaves all personal and real estate to his wife during her natural lifetime; to his grandson, Marion Cox, he leaves $100; to his daughter, Philena Swindle, twenty-four acres of land in section 3, township 18, which is to be equally divided at her death between his grandchildren, Magnolia, Myrtle, and Frank Thornburg, heirs of John H. and Emily Thornburg.  The remainder of his farm is left to his son I. G. Johnson.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

JONES, Isaac

Union City Times-Gazette, Thursday, January 25, 1940

Sons Beneficiaries in Isaac Jones Will.

  Two Sons, Franklin C. and Albert L. were made sole beneficiaries of the Isaac Jones estate in provisions of the will probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  Albert Jones was nominated as executor.  Bond of $9,000 was furnished with Frank C. Jones as surety.

  The will was executed January 10, 1927 with Ruth Blizzard and Silas A. Canada as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

JORDAN, Robert

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, November 22, 1939

Robert Jordan Will Probated.

  The will of Robert Jordan, who died at his home near Lynn, Monday afternoon, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  Sole beneficiaries to the estate are Ollie S. and Nellie Love.  The former was named executor of the will, which was executed May 13, 1939.

  Witnesses were Samuel C. Westlake and Squire B. Humphrey of Lynn. Bond of $1,500 was furnished with Oliver Pierce and Charles G. Hutchens as sureties.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

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KABEL, Elsie A.

Union City Times-Gazette, Wednesday, July 31, 1940

Elsie A. Kabel Will Probated in Circuit Court.

  The will of Elsie A. Kabel, of Winchester, who died July 20, was probated in Randolph circuit court yesterday.  Alonzo J. Kabel, a nephew, is named executor.

  The will which was executed December 19, 1934 and witnessed by Roger Phistner and Merrill W. Nichols, includes the following bequests:

  To her nephew, Alonzo J. Kabel, she devises the east half of the east half of inlot number 2 in the south front of the city of Winchester.  This is the brick room on the south side of the public square in which the Bunsold market is located.  To her nephew, Phillip Kabel, she devises the west half of the east half of inlot number 2 in the south front of the city of Winchester.  This is the brick room on the south side of the public square in which the Winchester Auto Supply is located.  To her nephew, Floyd Edwards, she devises the farm in Washington township.

  To the Main street Church of Christ in Winchester she wills $200.

  The remainder of her estate, both real and personal, is to be converted into cash, and this is to be divided into two equal shares, one of which is to be divided among her brothers and sisters, and in case of their death among their heirs, the other half to be divided among the brothers and sisters of her deceased husband, Adam Kabel, and in case of their death, among their heirs.  Those given special bequests do not share in this remainder.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

KAUFMAN, Matilda

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, May 21, 1940

Chris Kaufman is Named Executor.

  Chris Kaufman, of Winchester route 4, yesterday in Randolph circuit court was appointed executor of the will of Matilda Kaufman, who died May 8.  Bond of $5,000 was furnished with George W. Kaufman of Ridgeville route 3 and Fred F. Kaufman of Union City route 2 as sureties.

  The entire estate is bequeathed equally to the children:  Clara L. Hollingsworth, Chris Kaufman, Rhoda Girton, Henry C. Kaufman, Dora E. Stretch, George W., Frederick, Roy and John Kaufman.  Share of a deceased daughter, Mary Baker, is left to her two children, Nilah Harshman and Byron Baker.  

  The will was executed April 23, 1940 with Enos Lollar and Roger Hinkle as witnesses.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

KEEVER, Zerelda Jane

Union City Times-Gazette, March 30, 1945

     The last will and testament of Zerelda Jane Keever, deceased, was filed in the Randolph Circuit court Wednesday.  Said will was executed January 21, 1933, with George H. Ward and Gertrude M. Monks as witnesses.

     The will gives to Dallas Keever, decedent's grandson, the sun of $1,500 and a like sum to her son, Roy C. Keever.  She wills to her daughter, Ina M. Keever the rest and residue of the personal property of ever kind and character.  A life estate in an undivided one-third of 105 acres of real estate is willed to her son, Auda Keever, the fee simple title to go to her daughter, Ina M. Keever, at the death of the life owner.

     Said instrument names Roy C. Keever as executor.

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

KERR, Mary C.

Union City Evening Times, Wednesday, July 28, 1937

Estate Of The Late Mrs. John Kerr Is Left To Her Children - Her Home Is Given To Her Daughter Miss Jessie Kerr.

  Winchester, Ind. - The will of Mrs. Mary C. Kerr of Union City was admitted for probate in Randolph Circuit Court yesterday.  She directed that all just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as practical after her death.  She bequeathed to her daughter Jessie L. Kerr, her residence property on North Columbia street, Union City, and all household goods; and to her grandchildren, Mary Jane Katzenberger, John Arthur, Jr., Robert Kerr, Mary Jean Kerr and to a great grandchild, Morris Katzenberger, the sum of $100. each.  All the residue of her estate she wills to her children Mary Irene Gil???, Lonnie L. Kerr, Pearl Arthur and Orpheus C. Kerr, share and share alike.  Alpheus C. Kerr was appointed as executor of the will which was dated May 8, 1934.  L. L. Taylor and Della M. Houk were witnesses. [Alpheus or Orpheus?]

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

KERRIGAN, Kate

Union City Evening Times, February 14, 1938

  Kerrigan Will Filed.

  Winchester, Ind. --- The will of Kate Kerrigan was filed Saturday [Feb. 12th] with the clerk of the Randolph Circuit court.
  The home and all furniture were left to the brother, John Kerrigan, and the sister, Anna Kerrigan, also bonds and money.  A watch was left to John Kerrigan; a ring to Mrs. William Kerrigan; a watch to Anna Kerrigan; a watch to a sister, Mary Howard and books to her brother Will.  The will was written Feb. 4, 1938. [Miss Katharine Kerrigan d. Feb. 7th, 1938]

Contributed By: Billy J. Baker

KETRON, George

Union City Times-Gazette, June 13, 1945

Will Of Late George Ketron Filed In Court.

     The last will and testament of George Ketron was admitted to probate in the Randolph Circuit court Monday.  The instrument was executed August 24, 1943, with Marie M. Brandon and John D. Wilson as witnesses.

     The will gives all property, real and personal, to decedent's wife, Hulda, in the event he predeceases her.  In the event his said wife precedes him in death he gives all personal property to his son, James, and all real estate to his son, James, for the period of his natural lifetime.  At his death the real estate to be sold and proceeds divided among the children of the decedent, George Ketron, or the descendants.

Contributed by Billy J. Baker

KITSELMAN, Alva L.

Union City Times-Gazette, Friday, March 22, 1940

A. L. Kitselman Will Probated - Estate in Excess of Million Dollars Exclusive of Real Estate.

  Muncie, Ind., Mar. 21. --- The will of Alva L. Kitselman, whose death occurred March 4 at Loma Linda, Cal., was admitted to probate here yesterday.  He was head of the Indiana Steel and Wire Company and the Kitselman Company, both Muncie industries.  The value of the estate has not been disclosed.  It is understood to be in excess of a million dollars exclusive of real estate holdings.

  Fred M. Crapo, vice-president and general manager of the Indiana Steel and Wire Company, is nominated as executor.

  Other provisions of the will include the naming of a board of trustees to manage estates set out in the will.  The trustees surviving in event of the demise of either, are empowered to name successors.

  The will make a bequest of $50,000 to Josephine E. Kitselman<