Whitley County, Indiana
August 1839 to June 1869
Index to Will Records Book # 1

64-170-85 Pro. Ord. Bk, Jan 1853 -Jan 1864
Re Grdship of Nancy Jane Long, John Long minor heirs of Danl E. & Elizabeth Long, dec.
re Sale of lots in CC.
by 1858 Nancy Jane is dec - July 1858.

Will Book # 1 Page # 1 Whitley County Indiana
Will of James Perkins of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeaths: Susan Perkins, beloved wife : 80 acres: S½ of SE¼, Section #18, township 31 also NW¼ of SW¼ T 31, Sec N of R # 7 East Mentions : John N. Perkins.
          Schooling of — "my children"
Bequeaths: Nancy Perkins, Priscilla Perkins} my beloved children.
Appoints Executor: John N. Perkins
Signed: James (his X mark) Perkins (SEAL)
Wit: A. Cuppy, A. Compton
Date Made: 29 August 1839
Filed 10 February 1840

Page 2 Will Book #1. Will of Owen P. Owens of Allen County, Indiana.
Bequeaths: John J. Owens - brother, Eleanor Owens - sister.
Signed: Owen P. Owins [Note different spelling, DEG].
Witnesses: Wm. Ward, Jesse Heaton, David W. Jones.
Date of Will: 5 January 1841 Recorded: 21 October 1841.

Page 3 Will Book #1 Whitley County Indiana.
Will of Benjamin F. Martin of Whitley County Indiana.
Request "to be buried in the burying ground near my place of residence.".
Bequeaths: Sarah Martin — my beloved wide, "all my children".
Mentions: Amelia Matilda McDaniel - "who had had her share.".
Bequeaths: Nancy Martin, Diana Martin.
Ex's named: Abraham Cuppy, James Rousseau}"my two friends".
Signed: Benj. F. Martin (SEAL).
Wit: John G. Braddock, Henry Pence.
Date of Will: 5 June 1841 Filed 7 March 1842.
Note: Buried Round Lake Cemetery. N.M.R.
Copied July 1941 by N.M.R.

Page 4 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County Ind.
Will of Samuel Powell of Shelby County, Ohio
Bequeaths: Joseph Powell - brother
Ex. Names: John and William Powell
Signed: Samuel (his X mark) Powell (SEAL)
Witnesses: Show Richardson, Noah Westerfield Date of Will: 7th November 1841
Certified: 4th December 1841 as on file at Sidney, Ohio by Charles W. Wells, Clerk of Court. Copies July 1941 by N.M.R.

Page 5, 6 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Benona Mosher of Columbia, Indiana
Bequeaths: Cyntha Mosher - my beloved wife
          Eliakiam and Hiram - my two eldest sons
          Francis Loeza Mosher, Sylvia Ann Mosher, Warren Mosher} my other three children
Executors names: Cyntha Mosher, Peter Mosher, Nenah Pierce
Signed: Benona Mosher (SEAL)
Witnesses of the signing: Levi Mosher, John W. Mosher
Date of Will: 9 October 1844 Subscribed: 12 November 1844 before R. Collins, Clerk
Copied July 1941 by N.M.R.

Page # 7 Book # 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Zebulon Burch of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeaths: Beloved wife.
          Zebulon P., Charles D.}my two beloved son,
          Mary E. - beloved dau.
          Oreline Ditton - Beloved Grand-daughter
Executor named: John Anderson, beloved friend.
Signed: Zebulon Burch (SEAL)
Attest: James B. Simcoke, Solomon Stivers
Date of Will: 8 February 1845 Subscribed 1 March 1845 before R. Collins, Clerk
Copied July 1941 by N.M.R.

Page 10 Book # 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Lewis Reace of ____
Bequeaths: Willimena - beloved wife.
          Henry - son. First choice of the land in Van Wert County, O.
          Lewis - son - 2nd choice of Van West the County land.
          Frederick - son - remaining land in Van Wert Co., O.
          beloved daughter
Executor names: Henry - my beloved son
Mentions that sons, Lewis and Frederick are under age.
Signed: Lewis (X) Reace.
Witnesses: James B. Simcoke, ___ ___ ___ (Ginder) German
Date of Will: 11 January 1845 Subscribed: 5 May 1845 before R. Collins, Clerk
Copied July, 1941 by N.M.R.

Page 12-13 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Peter Shriner of Liberty township, Fairfield County, Ohio
Mentions: Margaret - daughter; John - son; Mary, Susanah, Anna, Leah, Catherine, Elizabeth, Peter - my grandson and son of Mary Funkhouser.
Executors named: Joseph Heistand, Harman Turrell} of Fairfield Co., O.
Date of Will: 26 May 1832 Recorded 23 September 1845 by J. L. Collins, Dep. Clerk.
Signed in German
Adam Egolf came before the Clerk of the Whitley County Probate Court with a paper purporting to be the last will of Peter Shriner, which was found among the deceased's papers. Also came Daniel Hively. Both were duly sworn. Daniel Hively said that he recognized the name, signed in German and it was authentic.
Copied October 1940 by N.M.R.

Page # 14 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Gregory Bonday of Smith township, Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeths: Cochecopa - beloved wife
          Fanny - little daughter
          Joseph - son
          Aunt Theresa Godfrey
mentions: Joseph Richardville
          John Gibbs
          Wm. W. Crow
          Joseph Richardson
Signed: Gregory (his X mark) Bonday
Attest: Lewis (his X mark) Walburn, Appleton Rich
Dated: 31 December 1845 Subscribed: 19 January 1846 before R. Collins, Clerk
copied July, 1941 b N.M.R.

Page #15 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of William Boggs of Smith township, Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeaths: Susannah Boggs - wife
"The will be word of mouth of William Boggs, etc."
Attest: Appleton Rich, Robert, Craig, James F. Mason
Signed: Wibel Boggs
Dates: 2 October 1846 Proved: 3 May 1847
Will brought in by Craig and Rich, two of the subscribing witnesses. R. Collins, Clerk
Copied July 1941 by N.M.R.

Page 17 Book 1 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of Hariloh Andrews now residing in County of Wayne, Ohio
Bequeaths: my father - 40 acres in Whitley Co., Ind.
          Norman - by brother - "books given to me by my cousin Samuel Jones."
          Edwin - my brother - my bible, etc.
          "my sisters & brothers"
Mentions: "my mother"
Executor: "I appoint my father."
Signed: Harilah Andrews (SEAL)
Dated: 5 April 1845 Filed No date given
Wit. (none)

Book 1 Page 19 Wills of Whitley County, Indiana
Will of John Miller of Wabash County, Indiana
Beq.: Catharine Ann Harter - daughter
          Christian Harter - husband of Cath. Ann.
          "all my children"
          Martha - my beloved wife
          Ellis Miller - son
          Ellis Miller - A grandson of Penna.
          William Miller - son
          Harmon Miller - son
          Eliza Day - daughter
          George Day - husband of Eliza Day
          Samira Shauh or Shaub
          Daniel Shauh, husband of Samira
          John Andrew Miller - grandson
Ex. Ellis Miller-son, A. D. Seward-a friend.
Dated 18 September 1846 Signed John (his X mark) Miller
Wit: Jacob Rensz, William J. Truax, Robert Schuler
Sworn & subscribed 25 August 1848 before R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Record 1 Page 21, 22 Will of John Wagerly
Bequeathed: father, Michael Wagerly; my children, Barbary and Magdelana Wagerly; wills that the funeral expenses of his father (Michael Wagerly) be paid by money from the estate.
          Guardianship of Barbara and Magdelana to Charles W. Hess
__ __ __ who is to feed and clothe them __ __ to exercise parental care. Appointed executor, Charles W. Hess.
Wills that this instrument be held "by my father until after my death unless I recover from this bed of sickness then he is to give up the same to me."
Will made 11-1st 1848 Signed John Wagerly (SEAL)
Witnesses: Samuel Miner, Silas C. Miner
Certified: 4th April 1849 when both witnesses appeared in open court etc. R. Collins, Clerk
Copied Nov. 1944

Whitley County, Indiana, Will Record 1 Page 23 Will of Peter Creager
Bequeathed: my beloved wife, Elizabeth Creager __ __ the plantation on which we now reside (part o the N.W. ¼ of Section # 13, Township 30, N. of Range 8 East), containing about 120 acres during her natural life; my children: Sophia Creager, William Creager, Samuel Creager, Ezra Creager, Adam Creager, Christian Henry Creager, Levy Creager, Peter Creager, Lydia Margaret Creager and John Reuben Creager and and to their heirs and assigns forever; to the children of my daughter, Catharine Newman :that is" Ever Newman, John Newman and Peter Newman five dollars each "because my daughter had received her principal portion."
Executors named in the will: Elizabeth Creager, my wife and Adam Creager, my son.
Signed 1-12?-1849 Peter Creager (SEAL)
Witnessed: Keys C. Hamilton, Richard Ritter Certified 4-4-1849 R. Collins, Clerk
Both witnesses appeared etc.
Copied Nov. 1944

Whitley County, Indiana Will Record 1 Pages 25, 26, 27
Will of John Collins of Whitley County, Ind.
Bequeathed, beloved wife, Jane - the personal property and "the home farm, the one on which I now reside in Cleveland Township," Whitley County, Indiana (life estate).
Bequeathed, my daughter Eliza.
Refers to two 80 acre tracts in Columbia township; all my heirs (but not named).
Executors named in the will: my two sons, Richard Collins and James S. Collins.
Signed 10-7-1846 John Collins (SEAL)
Witnesses: John (his X mark) Cordill, James S. Collins
Proved 7-6-1849 when John Cordill appeared and etc. R. Collins, Clerk Ex's: sons
Copied Nov., 1944

Whitley County, Indiana, Will Record 1 Page 28, 29
Will of Peter Flora of Whitley Co., Ind.
Bequeathed: to my grandsons, Jonas Flora (under 21 years of age); to my great-grandson, Prindy (under 21); my son, Christian Flora; to my grandsons and granddaughters: Daniel Lard, Peter Lard and Elizabeth Lard and Williams Lard on condition they keep me during life at their own expense . . to do my washing, mending . . . to keep me comfortable and decent so long as I live and after my death to bury me decently and have my funeral preached from the 13th verse and the 14th Chapter of Revelation and to erect to my memory a suitable Tombstone to cost Four or Five dollars."
Executors named in the will: Daniel and Peter Lard
Will made 12-20-1848 signed Peter Flora
Witnesses: William H. Widup, Jacob Hively. Came the two witnesses 3-23-1850 etc. before me the undersigned Clerk of Whitley Co., Ind. Etc.
Seal affixed 3-23-1850 & certified the same date. R. Collins, Clerk.

Whitley County, Indiana Will Records 1 Page 30
Will of Even Davis declared by word of mouth by him, Dec 12-2-1849
Bequeathed: beloved wife, Filinda - so long as his widow, but when she ceases to be his "wido" then my real estate to be equally divided between my children.
Sole executrix: wife, Filinda
Signed Even Davis Date 2 Dec 1849
Witnesses: Appleton Rich of Whitley Co., Ind. Thomas Nott of Allen Co., Ind.
On 8-24-1850 came Thomas Nott before R. Collins, Clerk, etc.
Seal of the Court affixed 8-24-1850 Certified on the same date by R. Collins, Clerk
Copied Nov. 8, 1944

Whitley County, Indiana Will Record 1 Page 31, 32
Will of Henry Hannah "of the Town of Columbia, in the County of Whitley," Indiana
Bequeathed: my wife Sarah.
Signed 1-1-1851 Henry Hannah (SEAL)
Witnesses: S. H. Wunderlich, James S. Collins, Wm. W. Swayze.
on 2-18-1851 came S. H. Wunderlich and James S. Collins, subscribing witnesses and being duly sworn did on oath declare, etc.
Certified 2-18-1851, R. Collins, Clerk
Copied November 8, 1944

Whitley County, Indiana Will Record 1 Page 33,34
"I, George D. Rittenhouse of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeathed my son, David Rittenhouse all the real & personal estate but is to maintain :my beloved wife so long as she remains my widow;" my daughter, Anna Cunningham; George D. Rittenhouse, son; daughter, Elizabeth Olinger; Barbara Mc Clinnen?; daughter, Catharine Appleton; daughter, Emma Rittenhouse. Executor named in the will, David Rittenhouse, son
Signed 3-13-1843 G. D. Rittenhouse (SEAL)
Witnesses: Clark Fullerton, Clark (X) Fullerton, Umphery (X) Fullerton
Came Humphery Fullerton and Clark Fullerton, 4-26-1857 etc.
Certified on the same date. R. Collins, Clerk.
Copied Nov. 8, 1944

Whitley County, Indiana Will Record 1 Page 35 Will of David Worth
Bequeathed: to wife, Mahala Worth and at her death to my son, Columbus Worth land bounded etc. . . .being the N.W. ¼ of the S. E. ¼ of Section # 20, township 32, Range 9 East containing 40 acres . . .
Executrix names in the will, wife, Mahala Worth.
Signed 5-21-1851 David Worth
Witnesses: W. H. Widup, John G. Klinck
Came the witnesses . . . "and being duly sworn upon their oath depose and say that the paper writing now exhibited. etc.
Sworn to and subscribed 6-12-1851 Seal affixed same date (6-12-1851) R. Collins, Clerk
Copied Nov. 8, 1944

Whitley County, Indiana Will Record # 1 pages 37, 38, 39
Will of John Townsend of Darke County, Ohio
Bequeathed: my son, Henry Townsend 160 acres (the S.E. ¼ of Sec. 23, Township 28, North of Range # 7, East in the District of Lands Subject to sale at Fort Wayne, Indiana); to son, John Townsend 160 acres, the N.E. ¼ of the Section described above (John, a minor); to son, Amos Townsend, 160 acres, the N.W. ¼ of section 23, as located above; to James Townsend, 160 acres, the S.W. ¼ of Section # 23 to sons, Caleb and William "all the land I own" in Section # 5, Township 30, North of Range 9 East in the lands subject to be sold at Fort Wayne, Indiana. (Executors to bind out Caleb and William on good terms, etc.); to daughter Margaret, a minor; to daughter, Mary, a minor; to dau., Lydia, a minor; to dau. Alley, a minor, to dau., Ann Harvey. Suggests that the executors buy a small improved farm in Warren Co., Ohio (or elsewhere if his wife Mary wishes) for wife's use and the support of the minor children. Son Henry to be provided for as a minor, to have a horse to ride for his health as long as he resided with his mother; my grandson, Henry Spray considered as an heir, if living at age of 21 years.
Appointed, my brother, James Townsend as guardian of my sons Caleb and William Appointed executors: son, Amos Townsend (yet a minor) if he gives bond and security, if not then my brother James to be sole executor.
Signed 6-9-1836 . . . John Townsend (SEAL)
Witnesses: W. M. Wilson, William Arnold
Will was exhibited in Darke County, O. (at a term held 10-4-1846) by the subscribing witnesses. Seal of the Court affixed at Greenville, Ohio, 12-28-1848. Signed John Beers, Clerk.
Admitted to Probate in Whitley County, Indiana, 11-14-1857. R. Collins, Clerk
Copied Nov. 8, 1944 by N.M.R.

Whitley County, Indiana Will Book 1 Page 42 to 51
Will & Codicil of John S. Schermerhorn of town of Mohawk County, Mont. Co.
To my daughter Angelica wife of Rev'd Paul Weidman, land in Schoharie County (at Shoharie) where the Weidmans now live; land in town of Charlestown, Montgomery County being same parcel descending in a lease executed by Simon De Groff & Frederick Bennett and "now assigned to me by Jesse Wischew & Nancy Vischer." To my son, Peter V. D. V. Schemerhorn land in counties of Montgomery, Herthimer, Oneida, Saratoga, etc.
To my daughter Gertrude, her heirs and assigns (wife of Stephen Yates).
Executors named in the will: Rev. Paul Weidman (my son in law), thomas P. Mitchell (my friend).
Signed 24 October 1844, John S. Schermerhorn (L.S)
Witnesses: Ahmerin Gallup of town of Schoharie, Ralph Brewster of County of Schoharie.
Subscribed and sworn 27 April 1846 before G. F. Van Vechlen, Surrogate Ct. Mont. Co.
Authorized copy recorded in Whitley County 12 May 1857 by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 52
Will of Henry Robison of the town of Columbia, County of Whitley, State of Indiana
To my beloved wife all property real and personal and at her death the remains to "my three children": my daughter, Eliza Jane; my son, Henry; my daughter Emily. My beloved wife, Ann, sole executrix.
Signed 8 August 1851, Henry (his X mark) Robison (SEAL)
Witnesses: H. Norris, Henry McLallen
Proved: 9 October 1852 Recorded 9 October 1852 R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Pages 54, 55
Will of Emannuel Shuler of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeathed: my wife, Susannah Shuler "my horses, wagon and household furniture."
My only children: Sarah, Samantha, Catherine Shuler and Edward Wesley Shuler "the farm on which I now live (S.W. ¼ of Sec. # 9 in T 32 North of Range 9 East, Whitley County, Ind.
Refers to "money coming from Ohio" and other sources.
Executor named in the will, John W. More, Guardian named in will "of Sarah, S., C., and Edward W. Shuler" to be Jonathan Rice. Signed 3 October 1852 Emanuel (his X Mark) Shuler
Witnesses: James, Blair, J. S. Kegg
Recorded 6 November 1852 by R. Collins, Clerk, Court of Common Pleas.

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 56
Will of John Manner of Whitley County Indiana
All real and personal property to my wife Miriam Danner who is named in the will, executrix.
Signed 15 March 1853 by Mr. Bell at request of said John Danner. Signature :John Danner" acknowledged by
Witnesses: Enoch B. Bell, Sarah A. Bell, Nelson Bugbee
Proved 21 April 1853 before R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Pages 57, 58
Will of John Cuppy of Springfield (now South Whitley), Whitley County, Indiana
To my beloved wife, Nancy Cuppy - my house and lots in Springfield where I now reside (known as # 13 and # 4 also a lot containing 10 acres). (In description of land mentions boundary of Philip Casper). Mentions his farm in Kosciusko County, E. ½ of S. E. ¼ of Section # 24 T # 3, north of Range # 7 East, 80 acres, "so long as she remains my widow or at her marriage or decease." In case of her marriage or decease then to my beloved nephew, John Cuppy, son of my brother Abraham, deceased, and to John Milton Collins, son of Isaac and Mary Collins equally.
To my wife, Nancy all the personal property after payment of debts.
Signed 2 October 1852, John (his X mark) Cuppy (SEAL)
Witnesses: H. W. Arnold, John Michael, John Clutter
Proved 3 June 1853 Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Paged 59, 60
I, Joseph Egolf of the County of Whitley and State of Indiana —
To my son, Jeremiah all real and personal property (mentions the land in Thorncreek Township upon which "I now reside.").
Subject to conditions: Payment of debts, support of his mother; payment to his sister, (Julia Ann, Matilda and Catherine Louisa, $200 each - to Lydia, $ 96 (she had had $ 104).
If, son, Jeremiah fails in carrying out the provisions then he is to forfeit and the selling to be divided according to law.
Signed 14 July 1853 Joseph Egolf (SEAL)
Witnesses: Sarah (her X mark) Hanna, James S. Collins, Henry (his X mark) Egolf
Proved 30 July 1853 Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County, Indiana Will Book 1 Page 61, 62
Will of Curtis Jones of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeathed:, to beloved wife Anna Jones a comfortable living during her natural lifetime and burial at her death to come from the projects of my homestead farm and she to have room in my house, etc.: to my daughter Mardella Thomas, to my son Josilas Jones; to my son James G. Jones; to heirs of my deceased daughter, Harriet Devault; to my daughter Elizabeth A. Williams; to my grandson, Charles Wesley Jones 1/3 of my homestead farm and a young by mare, saddle and bridle; to my daughter Sarah Jones and her youngest son.
Signed: 7 May 1854 Curtis (his X mark) Jones (SEAL)
Witnesses: Ellis Miller, J. G. Jones, Josilas Jones
Recorded - Proved 6 June 1854. R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 63, 64
"I, Robert Adams of" Troy township, Whitley County, Indiana: to my son John G. Adams all my personal property and my real estate in Whitley County ( W. part of S.W. ¼ of Sec. 10, T 32 N of Range 8 East) 118 acres according to regular survey on condition that the pay or allow my daughter Rachel the west part of the lower story of the house and use of ¼ part of the real estate during her natural life also one cow; to my daughter Maria Manter of Delaware County Ohio $100; "to my daughter Zillah Tinkham of Whitley County, Indiana, $100; to my daughter Julia Case of Delaware County, Ohio, $200 in necessary clothing of money in yearly installments of $12 without interest (if she dies before all paid then no further payment be made, but if Almon Case dies first the remaining installments should be made. If John G. Adams should died without issue the remaining real & personal property or avails goes to Allen Adams, Levi Adams, Maria (wife of Daniel Manter); Eliza, wife of Isaac Hartsock; Zillah, wife of Uri Tinkham.
Executors names in the will: John G. Adams and Rachel Adams.
Signed 25 July 1853 Robert Adams (L.S.)
Witnesses: Abel Delano, Virgil Barber
Proved 29 July 1854 Signed Robert Adams Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 65
I, Clabourn Pompey of Whitley County, Indiana
To wife Fanny all real and personal property but at her death the remains in three equal parts: to Dasten Pompey, Fialden Pompey and to John Wesley Lavery (who is under 21 and on condition he stays with the widow Fanny until he is 21 years of age).
Executor named in the will: Peterson Jones
Signed 28 August 1854, Clabourn (his X mark) Pompey (SEAL)
Witnesses: James Blair, Jane Jones
Proved 21 September 1854
Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 67
Will of David Craig of Whitley County Indiana.
Mary Craig, my wife, all personal property and life use of the home farm and at her death to the heirs . . . "and the 120 acres to be equally divided between my two sons" (not named).
Signed David (his X mark) Craig
Witnesses: Appleton Rich, William B. Walker
Proved 24 October 1854. Recorded by R. Collins Clerk
Date made 22 Sept. 1854

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 68 Will of James Blair of Whitley County, Indiana
Bequeathed: to beloved wife, Margaret all real estate until the youngest child is of age then she is to have 1/3 while the balance is to be divided equally between my heirs.
Appointed in the will as administrator and guardian "of my children," John W. More.
Signed 11 October 1854, James Blair (L.S.)
Witnesses: Jeremiah Krider, Lewis Deem
Proved 4 December 1854
Recorded by Richard Collins, Clerk, Court of Common Pleas.

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 70
"I, Louisa Avey of Columbia in Whitley County, Indiana . . .
Bequeathed: to Adam Avey, beloved husband (conditionally); to my children (but not named).
Signed 25 February 1854, Louisa Avery, (SEAL)
Witnesses: James S. Collins, Charles Ruch
Proved 9 February 1855 Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 72, 73
"I, Joseph Pierce" of Columbia Township, Whitley County, Indiana.
Bequeathed: my father, Nathan Pierce the S.E. ¼ of Section # 4, Township 31, Range 9 East containing 80 acres also all personal property.
Ex. Nathan Pierce, father.
Signed 11 October 1854 Joseph Pierce (SEAL)
Witnesses: Joseph Cook, Columbia Township Whitley County, Indiana
          Luke H. McAlister, Troy Township, Whitley County, Indiana
proved 10 February 1855 Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Will Book 1, Whitley Co., Indiana 1839-1869 Page 74 to 78
James Hedges of Richland County O.
Dated 16 March 1855
Adm. to probate 28 May 1852 by Joel Myers, Pro. Judge, W. A Moore, Dep. Clerk
1855 July 4 — Adm. to Clerk of Common Please Whitley Co., Ind. R. Collins, Clerk Whit. Col. C.P.
          To William Hedges of Whitley Co., Ind.           Hiram Shephard of Athens Co., O. and in Whitely Co., Ind.           Jane Elder of Richland Co., O.           Heirs of Elijah Hedges, dec. of Fairfield Co., O.
land in Whitley Co.: 240 a. {S ½ of S. E. ¼ and S.W. ¼ Sec. 18 T 32, North of Range 10 East} (bro) Ellzey Hedges, his heirs & assigns
(bro) To Christian Hedges of Richland Co., O. my secretary. My Broad Sword and horse Pistols. The Indian Tomahawk, all my books, my surveying compass, chains and pens., etc. Children of his bros. and sister not named.
Ex's named: Ellzey Hedges, my brother
          Charles Hedges, my nephew
          Christian Hedges
Signed James Hedges (SEAL)
Wit. David Wise, E. L. Kendall, William M. McIlvain
"Jane Elder was given lots in the James Hedges addition to the town of Mansfield."

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 79, 80
I, Nancy Collins of Cleveland Township Whitley County Indiana
Bequeathed: my beloved daughters, Emenine H., Martha, Malvina and Eliza Ellen Collins: all beds, bedding and my clothing (all to be equally divided by Mrs. Christian Harter, Mrs. John Goff); to my beloved sons, James M. and John M., the clothing of their deceased father. Requests that Richard and James S. Collins be repaid for aid extended to her and her family.
Named James S. Collins as executor and "guardian of my children."
Signed 8 June 1855 Nancy L. (her X mark) Collins (SEAL)
Witnesses: Rob't Reed, John Goff Proved 19 July 1855 Recorded by R. Collins, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 81
"I, Christopher Kepler of Union Township, Whitley County, Indiana"
Bequeathed: Sabina Kepler, wife, lifetime use of personal property and real Estate ( E ½ of S.E. ¼ of Sec 25 T. 31 North of Range 10 E, containing 80 acres). After her decease, to my (on condition) son, John Frederick Kepler . . . he to pay $5 each to Conrod Kepler, George Kepler, Rozena Kepler, Matthias Kepler, Elizabeth Kepler, Catharine Kepler, Chris Kepler upon their personal demands.
Executors names in the will: Ada Anthony, George Anthony,
witnesses: Dexter Wilcox, Jacob Williams
Date signed 8 March 1854 Christopher Kepler (SEAL)
Proved 24 October 1855 Recorded by R. Collins, C.C.C.P.

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 83, 84
"I, Jacob Hooper of" Whitley County, Indiana: to my wife the real estate upon which "I now reside" adjoining Columbia City in Whitley county, Indiana during her natural life and at her death to my son, Adams Y. Hooper; also to my son "my farm" in Troy Township, Whitley County, Ind.
Executrix named in the will, "my said wife."
Signed 9 August 1854, Jacob Hooper (SEAL)
Witnesses: James S. Collins, C. W. Hughes.
Proved 13 November 1855

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 85, 86
Will of Jacob Davis. "My will is that my wife, Betsey Davis" shall have use of all real and personal property of which at her death the real estate shall go to my surviving hears.
Signed 16 July 1854 Jacob (his X mark) Davis (SEAL)
Witnesses: Appleton Rich, Adam (his X mark) McGuire
"Addison McGuire written when will was proved 3 December 1855."
Recorded by Isaiah B. McDonald, Clerk Court of Common Pleas' Whitley County Indiana

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 87, 88
"I, Samuel Palmer" of Whitley County, Indiana.
After death of my wife, Sarah Palmer, the real estate (in Section 4, T 32 N or Range 8 East) to my youngest son: Wm. H. Palmer and for his heirs and assigns on condition he pays Joseph S. Palmer, Mary Orcutt, Jemima H. Melvin and Samantha C. Trumbull. In describing land mentions George Gooding and Harvey Orcutt
Signed 9 February 1854, Samuel Palmer (SEAL)
Witnesses: James H. Carpenter, Harvey Orcutt
Proved 31 December 1855 recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 93, 94
Osage County Missouri "I, David Tousley of the county of Whitley, State of Indiana" . . . "now feeling the approach of death."
Bequeaths: my son, Hiram Tousley; my daughter, Celestne; my three sons: William, Luke and Isaac.
Appoints in the will: my affectionate wife, Nancy Tousley and my son, Luke Tousley, executors.
Signed 23 April 1855, David (his X mark) Tousley
Witnesses: Amos Taylor, J. W. Sutherland.
Signed by mark or aided in signing at request of the testator which was witnessed by A. J. Isaacs and John E. Baker.
Proved 17 March 1856 by Amos Taylor. Apr. 23, 1855 by John W. Sutherland

Will Book 1 Page 89, 90, 90, 91, 92
A copy of the will of Philip D. Bonner of Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio was recorded in Whitley County, Indiana on 18 January 1856:
To beloved wife, Maria G. Bonner; to my daughter, Salina Bonner, to my son John H. Bonner, to daughter, Mary Emily Bonner; to my son, William Fletcher Bonner.
Requests that personal property be sold at public auction. mentions "the farm on which I now reside on the water of Little Miami River, being part of Survey # (904?).
Executor named in the Will: Joseph Mason.
Signed 9 September 1850, Philip D. Bonner (SEAL)
Proved Sept 21, 1850
Witnesses: W. R. Kable, Abraham Byrd
Recorded Green County, Ohio 7 August 1855
Rec. Whit. Co., 18 Jan 1856.

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 95
"I hereby sine all I one to Joseph Bondy to have and to hold after my death."
Tarissy (her X mark) Godfrey (SEAL)
Signed 17 March 1856
Witnesses, Christian Deardorf, Edward White, James Witham.
Proved 22 March 1856
Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk, Court of Common Pleas

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 96, 97
"I, John Maynard" of Whitley County, Indiana: to my son, John Maynard, Jr.; to my son, Elon; to my son Thomas, to my daughter, Martha Jane Maynard
Executor named in the will, George N. Cady.
Signed 3 May 1855, John Maynard
Witnesses: John Thomson, Franklin Thomson
Proved 17 April 1856
Recorded I. B. McDonald, Clerk, Common Pleas

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 page 98, 99
"I, Eli Meiser" of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana:
. . . to my beloved wife Harriet all real and personal property for her support and support of our children
. . . at her death to our children, share and share alike and their heirs.
Appointed or named said wife "guardian of our children, Ex'ix
Signed 27 September 1856, Eli Meiser (SEAL)
Witnesses: Hugh Wells, Benjamin Meiser
proved 9 October 1856
Recorded by I. B. McDonald Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 100, 101
Will of Lorenzo D. Meek, Cleveland Township, Whitley County, Indiana : mentions: my youngest child, Christabella, my farm in Own County, known as the Jones farm (until the children are of age the said farm to belong to my wife Martha so long as she remains my widow, etc.
Executor names in the will, my brother John Meek of Whitley County Indiana with wife Martha.
Signed 26 September 1856, Lorenzo D. Meek (SEAL)
Witnesses: Jacob Smith, Catharine Smith, Eliza J. Tilman, J. D. Meek
Proved 16 January 1857
Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk
mentions land in Whitley & Owen Cos.

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 102, 103
Herbert Jeffries of Whitley County, Indiana: to my three sons the home farm: Irrad D. Markes L. and Nathaniel; ? to the "Girls, Martha and Umberreller"; to my son: Mortimer; to my wife, Ridly.
requests that no sale of the personal property to be made.
Executors named in the will: sons, Mortimer and Irrad D.
Signed 12 November 1847, Herbert Jeffries (SEAL)
Witnesses: Otho Gandy, Wyatt H. Jeffryes
Proved 23 January 1857 Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Pages 104, 105
"I, Stephen Martin" of Whitley County, Indiana, to my wife, Clara Martin; to son Ephraim; to daughter, Hannah Bartley; to daughter, Sarah Ingraham; to daughter, Ede DeCory.
Signed 27 April 1857, Stephen Martin
Witnesses: S. Wildman, James Blain
Proved 26 June 1857 Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk

Whitley County Indiana Will Book 1 Page 106, 107, 108
Isaac Pake of Whitley County, Indiana: mentions his land, the S.E. ¼ of N.W. ¼ of Section Eleven, town 30, Range 9 East in Whitley County Indiana . . . also five acres known as the "Shoemaker land" lying west of town. To my beloved son-in-law, Martin Luther Jones; to my beloved daughter, Mary Jones (wife of Martin Luther Jones); to my children" Margery Ann Pake, Mary Jones, Martha W. Rittenhouse (wife of Jacob), Emily Pake and Sarah Ellen Pake. names Executor in the will, my friend I. B. McDonald who is to attend dividing the land and act as guardian of the children (the two youngest daughters Emily and Sarah Ellen until 18 years of age). Mentions Jacob Rittenhouse, Husband of Martha W.
Executor, my friend Joseph Stults, Esq. named in the will.
Signed 1 March 1848, Isaac Pake (SEAL)
Witnesses: Enos Miles, Michael Prumm.
Proved 13 April 1858
Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk

Will Book 1 Page 109
"I, Robert Wilson" of Whitley County, Indiana: to my wife; my father, Charles Wilson "my rifle Gun" as long as he can See to use it then it shall fall to my son, Francis Marion Wilson." Mentions Robert Wilson and William Ferrel, mentions a suit pending in Champaign County, Ohio (Testator, the plaintiff). Ex: James Cordile
Signed 12 August 1858, Robert Wilson (SEAL)
Witnesses: Elijah Merriman, James Mannen
Proved 20 August 1858
Recorded by I. B. McDonald, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 111, 112 Patrick Clark of Jefferson Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
Beq.: James Clark (son) 40 acres in Jefferson Tp. the E ½ of E ½ of S.W. ¼, Section 2,
          Thomas (son)
          To Robert Brown — land.
          To all my children (not by name).
          To Christopher, a 3 yr-old mare and colt.
          Mentions a note to William Watson.
          Mentions John Donohoe
"wants a stone put over me."
Signed Patrick Clark Not dated
Wits: Wm. Rawley of Lake tp., Allen Co., Ind.
          J. Eloph, of Aboite Tp., Allen Co. Ind.
          Edward Murphy, of Lake Tp., Allen Co., Ind.
Sworn to and subscribed 23 Dec 1858 before Isaiah B. McDonald, Clerk

Book 1 Page 113, Otto M. Webb of Whitley Co., Indiana

Beq: Ruth Webb (wife) so long as she remained his widow, land in Whitley Co W. ½ of S.W. ¼ of Section 20 in Township 21, Range 8 West. To Bullah Albright (dau.)
To Nancy Scott (dau.)
To Eliza Ann Webb (gr-dau)
To Grandsons - Otto W. Albright, William Otto Scott, Alonzo O. Scott
Nom as executor, Otto P. Webb (son)
Signed 22 Sep 1854 Otto M. Webb
Wits: Reason Huston, Nancy V. Moyston
S. & S. 10 Jan 1859 before Isaiah B. McDonald, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 116, Adam Steel of Richland Tp. Whitley Co., Ind.
Beq.: wife (but not by name)
Nom. wife to act as guardian of his dau. Mary until Mary is of age.
To Mary Caroline, Dau
To Harriet L. (dau.) wife of Clinton S. Perin
To my 4 sons: Adam Thomas, William henry, George Washington, Alexander (minors), and nominates Jackson Sadler (friend) to act a guardian of the 4 sons.
Nom. executors: Alexander S. McNagny, George Clover.
Signed 9 Apr. 1859 Adam Steele (SEAL)
Wits: Thomas S. O'Brien
Sw. to and sub. John Steel, 28 June 1859 before Isaiah B. McDonald Clerk Circuit Court, Whitley Co., Ind.

Book 1 Page 119, Martha Emma Miner wife of Simon P. Miner of Whitley Co, Indiana
Beq. Simon P. Miner (husband)
To my dau., Urnna Alfretta Miner my interest in the W ½ of Lot 2 Block 8, Ewings addition to Fort Wayne, Ind. "deeded to me by B. D. Miner before my marriage to Simon P. Miner."
Nom. as guardian to Urnna Alfretta Miner, my husband, Simon P. Miner.
Ex. nom. Byram D. Miner of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Signed 23 Aug. 1859 Martha Emma Miner (SEAL)
wits: Stephen Major, Mary A. Major
Sw. & sub. 15 Sep 1859 before I. B. McDonald, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 121
Christian Kinsey of Thorncreek Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
To Catherine Kinsey (wife) $800
To each of my children (not by name)
Exts nom. Levi Kinsey (friend), Mathias Kinsey (friend)
Signed 24 Dec. 1855, Christian Kinsie (SEAL)
Wits: James Cunningham, David Smith, Joseph D. Gaff
Presented 17 Oct. 1859.
Sub. & sworn 17 Oct. 1859 before I. B. McDonald, clerk of the Whitley Co Probate Court.

Book 1 Pages 124-125
Sarah Ellen Eacott of Whitley County, Ind.
To my 2 daughters, Mary Elizabeth Connel and Frances Arbella Eacott :all my real estate" the S.E. ¼ of N.E. ¼, Section 22 and S.W. ¼ of N.W. ¼ of Section 23 in Township 32 North of Range 8 East (80 acres in all), plus the personal property.
Nom. David Scott of Noble Co., Ind. to act as guardian of Mary Elizabeth Cornel and Canaway Rector of Champaign Co., Ohio as guardian of Frances Arbella Eacott. Nom. Robert Elliott of Whitley Co., Ind. as "administrator" of my estate. Signed 28 Nov. 1859 Sarah E. Eacott
Wits: James Grant, David Blanchard
Sw. & sub. 22 Dec. 1859, William E. Merriman, Clark of Whit. Co. Pro. Court.

Book 1 Wills of Whitley Co., Ind. 1839-1869
1861 March 6 dated.
1861 March 16 filed.
Abraham Canaga, Paged 126, 127
          Know all men by these presents that I, Abraham Canaga o Smith Township in County of Whitley in the State of Indiana. considering the uncertainty of life and being of Sound mind and memory do make, declare and publish this my last will and testament.
          First, I desire that out of my estate all my first debts shall be paid.
          Second, I give and bequeath to my children, to wit: Margaret Eberly, George Canaga, John Canaga, Christina Hartline, Isabella Mays, Isaac Canaga and Mary Garber the sum of one dollar cash and no more.
          Third, I give and bequeath to my wife, Esther and to my three sons to wit: Jeremiah, Matthias and Benjamin all that shall remain of my estate both real and personal after the above amounts shall have been paid to be divided between them in equal proportions. Provided that if my said wife shall elect to inherit as provided by law instead of inheriting as here-in-specified, then and in that event I desire that after she shall have received the amount to which the law may entitle her, all my remaining estate shall be equally divided between my three sons above names to wit: Jeremiah, Matthias, and Benjamin.
          Fourth, I do hereby nominate and appoint Owen Gandy to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
          In testimony whereof I have, to this my last will and testament subscribe my name and set my seal (this 6th day of March A.D. 1861. Abraham (his X mark) Canaga.
Signed, sealed, delivered and published, Abraham Canaga as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto: Abram W. Myers, Simon Redrick, Jeremiah Krider.
Pre to W. E. Merriman, Clerk by Abram W. Myers, Jeremiah Krider.

Book 1 Page 128
Joseph Tinkham, Troy Tp. of Whitley co., Ind.
To my dau. Mary
To my wife Elizabeth.
To my son Nathem
My sons Uri and Robert have had their shares.
Sole Ex'x nom. my wife Elizabeth Tinkham.
Signed 10 July 1860 Joseph Tinkham (SEAL)
Wits: H. B. Miller, Columbia City, Ind.
          G. W. Harley, Columbia City, Ind.
          Thomas Washburn
S. to and Sub. 29 March 1861. W. E. Merriman, C.C.C.P., Whit. Co., Ind.

Book 1 Page 130 Enos Miles, Washington Tp. Whitley Co., Ind.
"believing death near upon me"
To Daniel Sherley living with me and my wife.
To Lucinda Miles (wife) including 40 acres, the S.W. ¼ of S.W. ¼, sec. 12, Township 30, North of Range 9 East and at her death to Daniel Sherley with cont.
Ex. Nom. my friend Isaiah B. McDonald
Signed 2 May 1861 Enos Miles (SEAL)
Wits. G. W. Ginger, Michael Prumm
S. & S. 30 May 1861 Attest, Wm. E. Merriman, Clerk

Book 1 Paged 132-133
John McCurdy of Jefferson Tp. Whitley County, Ind.
To Sarah, my beloved wife a life interest in S.E. ¼ of S.W. ¼ of Sec. 9, Township 30, Range 10 East except for 15 acres sold to Jacob Hartley / deed made for it. To my living children after decease of my wife (no names given).
Nom. hiw wife as ex'x.
Signed 30 jan. 1860 John (his X mark) McCurdy (SEAL)
Wits: Henry P. Vinde, Jeff. Tp. Whit. Co., Ind.
          Mary E. Vende, Jeff. Tp. Whit. Co., Ind.
S. to & sub. 2 Sep. 1861 W. E. Merriman, Clerk

Book 1 Page 134
John Miller of Jefferson Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
To Mary Edenfield Miller, wife land "on which we now live." W ½ of S.W. ¼ of Sec. 34, T. 30, North of Range 10 East continuing 80 acres, except 40 acres of the above "I deeded to John R. Smith." At here death land to be sold and divided as follows:
          Mary Miller, $600
          Amanda Smith (wife of John R. Smith) to have $50
          Joseph Miller, $1
          John J. Miller, $1
          Heirs of my dec. dau, Druzilla Miller Templin, to have $1
          Heirs of my dau, Eliza Miller Bridge, $1
Remainder equally to Julia Miller Tate and Sarah Miller Johnson.
Nom. as ex. Daniel Swisher
Signed 6 Nov. 1861 John (his X mark) Miller (SEAL)
Wits. James Broxon and Daniel Swisher
S. & s. 20 Aug. 1862, Wm. Merriman, Clerk

Whitely County Indiana Will Record 1 Pages 137, 138
Will of Jesse Perin "residing near Huntsville" in Whitely County, Indiana: mentioned land given my son, Jesse B. Perin "therefore the land where I now reside" to my six daughters: Emily Thompson (hus. John); Nancy Clark (hus. Wm. A.); Betsey Dodge (hus. Rufus W.,); Laura B. Shoemaker (hus. Dennis M. Shoemaker); Achsah Little (hus. Erastus Little); Diantha M. Welker (hus. William) to share alive when certain conditions have been met (an exception made of one acre to be subtracted.
. . . an acre lying at the north side of the Depot ground of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, on the west side of Perin Street in the town of Huntsville, etc.).
Bequeathed, my grandchildren, the children of Jesse B. Perin (Henry S., Laura B., and Phensas H. Perin) a legacy which is to be under the guardianship of my sons-in-law, Rufus W. Dodge and John Thompson. mentions that Clinton S. Perin, son, had already received land. Bequeathed my son-in-law, William Welker.
Desired that $100 be used to provide tombstones "for my own grave and wife and for the grave of my son, G. H. Perin and Mary Perin the deceased wife of Jesse B. Perin. To Jesse B. Perin, son, to son-in-law William Welker.
Executors name in the will: my sons-in-law Rufus W. Dodge, John Thompson
Signed (Aug) 8-16-1862 Jesse S. Perin (SEAL)
Witnesses: James S. Collins, H. C. Van Lieu, Truman Hunt
On 9-8-1862 personally appeared before the Clerk of the court of Common Please, Whitley County, Indiana. H. C. Van Lieu and Truman Hunt and being by me. duly sworn on their oath, etc. before Em. E. Merriman, Clerk.
Certified on (Sept.) 9-8-1862.
A codicil dated 16 Aug. 1862 did not offer any new data. Same witnesses. If any grandchild dies the survivors to share equally.
Copied Nov. 8, 1944 by N.M.R.

Book 1 Page 141
Jane Forsyth of Whitley County Indiana
To Brothers: John Forsyth, Robert Forsyth, Andrew Forsyth
The remainder of the property to the children of Rachel Engle of Whitley Co., Indiana.
Ex. Nom. Charles W. Hughs
Signed 22 oct. 1862 Jane Forsyth (SEAL)
Wits: A. J. Douglas, John Zellers
Sworn to and subscribed on 18 November 1862 before W. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Whitley County Indiana Will Record 1 Page 143
Will of Peter Windle of Whitley Co., Ind.
Bequeathed: my beloved wife (not named).
mentioned his minor children and the farm on which he resided.
Bequeathed: my three sons, James, Peter and John to have all the real estate "I own" on condition etc.; my four daughters; May Jane Norris, Susan Tucker, Emily Windle, Elmira Windle (last two minors).
Signed (Feb.) 2-16-1860 Peter (his X mark) Windle
Witnesses: James S. Collins, Henry Gregg, Jacob Fisher
Subscribed and sworn to this (Feb.) 2-7-1863 by James S. Collins and certified on the same date. Wm. E. Merriman, Clerk of Whitely Co., Ind.
[Notes: Mary Jane Windle and William Norris married 22 Apr. 1855 by Joseph Zeigler, M.G. Susan Windle and Richard Tucker were married 8 March 1857 by Z. Garrison, M.G. Rachel Windell and William N. Tucker married 27 Sep. 1857 by Z. Garrison, M.G. N.M.R]

Book 1 Page 145
Jesse Witt Long of Smith Township, Whitley County, Indiana.
Names: Noah Salathiel Long (son)
          Ann Maria Long (wife)
my children, :nine in number":
          Mary Effa Cleveland
          Edna J. Long Anderson (Elda)
          H. Long (Anderson H. Long)
          Alexander McCoy Long
          Joseph Orr Long
          Nelson Compton Long
          Naomi Elizabeth Long
          Noah Salathiel Long
          Alice Ardella Long
Executors nominated: Alexander McCoy Long, James F. Long
Signed 28 Sept., 1854, J. W. Long (SEAL)
Sworn to and subscribed on 17 February 1863 before W. E. Merriman, Clerk of the court of Common Pleas.
The homestead farm E ½ of Sec. 36, T 32, R 10 East rented until son Noah Salathiel Long is 21 (being 12 yrs.).
Wits: Mary Long, Whitley Co., Rachel E. Carrick, Allen Co., William McBride, Allen Co.

Book 1 p. 149 Patrick Maloney of Whitley Co., Ind.
To his wife her lifetime —Catharine Maloney
To his 3 sons John, James, Patrick
To each daughter, all minors: Mary Maloney, Ellen Maloney, Ann Maloney, Bridgit N. Maloney.
To the Cathedral of Ft. Wayne in care of the Rev. Julian Benort.
Executor nom. — Rev. Julian Benort
Signed 11 Feb. 1862 : Patrick (his X mark) Maloney
Witnessed : Patrick (his X mark) Welsh, Thomas (his X mark) Madden
Sub. — Sworn 27 May 1863 before W. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 151
James Groves of Union Tp., Whitley County, Ind.
To beloved wife (not by name) the E ½ of N.W. ¼, Section 34, Township 31 North of Range 10 East (80 acres) also personal property but at her death to my heirs equally.
Exs. nom.: Wesley Graves, James Graves}sons.
Signed 2 March 1863 James (his X mark) Graves (SEAL)
Wits.: Solomon Sayler, Union Tp., Whitley Co.
          Joseph Mossman, Union Tp., Whitley Co.
S & s. 29 May 1963, W. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 154 (copy) Edward C. Herrick of New Haven, Conn.
Refers to real estate conveyed to him by the heirs of Henry Ellsworth.
Refers to his agent, Royal Yater.
To Theodore B. Woolsey of New Haven, Conn. in trust for the benefit of the corporation "The President and Fellows of Yale College in New Have, etc." If Theodore D. Woolsey dies or become incapacitated then the trust to James Hadley of New Haven, Conn. If Woolsey & Hadley, die before me, then to henry D. White of New Haven, Conn.
Nom. James Hadley as executor but if h
e dies then to Henry D. White No bonds required.
Filed New Haven, Conn. June 20, 1862. Signed 28 May 1862, Edward C. Herrick (SEAL)
Wits: Thomas A. Thacher, 155 Corner St., New Haven, Conn.
          A. A. Newton, 44 College Street, New Haven, Conn.
          Daniel C. Gilman, 61 Grove St., New Haven, Conn.
(Had land in New York, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and elsewhere)
Will approved 20 June 1862 , attest, Luzan B. Morris, Judge.
Copy made 24 Feb. 1863 by Lucius B. Tuttle, Clerk at New Haven, Conn.
Recorded in Whitley Co., Ind. 23 June 1863 by W. E. Merriman, Clerk

Book 1 Page 159 (Copy)
Jacob H. Shaffer late of Knox Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio.
To my 2 children but not by name.
Nom. David Summers ex.
Signed 28 May 1862, Jacob H. Shaffer (SEAL)
Wits: Daniel Boston, Joseph Shaffer.
Proved 6 Sept. 1862 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
Attest Cornelius Curry, Judge, Pro. Ct. at New Lisbon, Ohio.
A copy recorded in Whitley Co., Ind. on 24 June 1863 by W. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 163
Joseph Burkholder of Whitley Co., Indiana
To wife Elizabeth use of land in Columbia Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. during her lifetime.
To my son, Hiram Burkholder "if he returns from the army," and cares for his mother during her lifetime. After sale fo the farm to my children equally, except daughter Eliza is to have $10 less and dau. Barbara $25 less than the others.
Heirs of Hiram if he does not return.
Signed 26 June 1863, Joseph (his X mark) Burkholder (SEAL)
Wits: Jno. S. Cotton, Jacob Baker.
Sub. & sworn 6 July 1863 before Wm. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 165
Philip ramp of Whitley Co., Indiana.
requested suitable burial and erection of a gravestone.
All property to his wife (not by name) her lifetime and at her death a suitable gravestone to be erected in her memory then an equal division among all my children. To the son of my son Isaac Ramp if Isaac is not living and my grandson, David R. Ramp (one person).
Exs. nom.: Philip Ramp, Samuel Ramp } my sons.
Signed 24 August 1863, Philip Ramp (SEAL)
Wits: S. H. Wunderlich, Jno S. Cotton.
S. & S. 30 September 1863 before W. E. Merriman, Clerk

Book 1 Page 167
William P. Coplen of Columbia Tp., Whitley Co., Indiana.
To beloved wife all property to be her absolutely.
To each of my brothers the sum of $1
To my half brother, $1
Signed 15 July 1863, William P. Koplin, (SEAL)
Wits.: Michael Huffman, Jno. S. Cotton
S. & S. 5 Nov. 1863 W. E. Merriman, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 169
Jacob Keiser of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To my wife (not by name) in lieu of her dower, the farm of 163 acres on which we lie in Columbia Tp. as long as my widow.

To my children: Andrew Keiser
          Daniel Keiser
          Julian Shrader
          Mary Anders
          Hanah Moothard
          Benjamin Keiser
          Jacob Keiser
          John Keiser
          Hiram Keiser
          Levi Keiser
Ex. nom. Benjamin Keiser (son)
Signed 19 Feb. 1864 Jacob Keiser (SEAL)
Wits.: George Eberhard, Jr., Augustus Fisher
S. S. 29 March 1864, J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 171 Charles Kinderman
To Mary Bohn, a faithful friend in my last sickness to have $50 when she marries.
To wife, Amelia Kinderman unless she dies or marries then to the Columbia City Lodge, F.& A.M. # 189 with conditions.
Wife empowered to remove the shop of Charles H. Pond from the real property whenever she desires.
Exs. nom.: Henry D. Willson, Simon H. Wunderlich.
Signed. 16 March 1864, Charles Kinderman
Wits.: C. Kinderman, A Hupp, William Miser
S.S. 5 April 1864, J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 175 Jacob Platner
To my beloved wife Elizabeth, my land and personal property in Indiana, so long as my widow. the land part of the N.W. ¼ of Sec. 25, township 31, North of Range 9 East, being a strip, 40 rods wide running the full length of the quarter section on the west side thereof. At her death the land to be sold and of the proceeds my dau., Sarah Ann Platner to have $50. then an equal division among the following persons:
          George William Platner
          Charles Platner
          Mariah Kilyan
          Sarah Ann Plattner
          Elizabeth Harriet Highlands
          Daniel Baum
Ex. Nom., my friend Jacob Keiser
Signed 6 July 1858, Jacob (his X mark) Plattner.
Wits.: James Compton, Jacob Keiser
Proved 8 April 1864 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 177 Adam Coolman of Whitley Co., Indiana
To wife Susan Coolman all property real and personal so long as my widow she to dispose to it as she sees fit at her decease among my heirs. If she marries she to take her third and the rest to my heirs.
My ward, Julia Ault, aged 15 years to chose herself a guardian. If she fails to do so the court is to appoint one.
Nom. as. ex., John Miller, 2nd
Signed 20 March 1864, Adam Coolman (SEAL)
Wits.: Edward Beckley, David Jackson
S. & S. 18 April 1864, Attest, J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 179 Jesse Radcliff of Whitley County, Indiana.
To my wife, Rachael Ratcliff.
To my 3 sons - Hiram Ratcliff, Baldwin W. Ratcliff, John L. Ratcliff }Land.
To daughters: Ann, Ruth
To surviving heirs of my son, Ezekiel, dec.
To Sarah Ann Forinash, gr-dau.
My dau. Rachael Betzer, to Ruth Williams, my son, Tobias Ratcliff and my dau. Delilah Vandeford have received their portions.
Exs. nom. my sons, Hiram and Baldwin W. Ratcliff.
Signed 24 Aug. 1863, Jesse (his X mark) Ratcliff (SEAL)
Wits: Adams Y. Hooper, James S. Collins.
S.S. 27 April 1864, Attest, J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 183 Mary Krider of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To my father, Robert Hamilton mentions $300 in the hands of James Brown of Huntington Co., Ind. also $300 in the hands of Joseph Stults of Whitley Co., Ind.
To my son, Brayton Richard.
To my sons, Walter Richard, Barker Richard, Barret Richard.
If all my sons die before execution of this will then to my Gr-dau. Mary Jane Miller or her heirs and to Anthony Seymore, Sen. and his heirs.
My Dau. Jerusha Miller has had her full share before Mary Jane Miller or her heirs.
Ex. nom., Elijah Merriman.
Signed 4 May 1863 Mary Krieder (SEAL)
Wits: Jacob Krieder, Abigail Seymore
S.S. 21 June 1864, Attest, J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 186 Will of John Sheffer of Whitley County Indiana.
To my beloved wife / not by name, and son Mathew J. Sheffer, the farm on which I reside in Cleveland Tp., Whit. Co., Ind. cont. 45.93 acres with all the personal property to have her lifetime or unmarried then to son Mathew. This on provision my wife and son Mathew pay to my dau. Elizabeth Jane Shorb. If my wife marries or dies and Mathew also the whole to go to my dau. Mary Jane Shorb.
Signed 5 April 1864 John Sheffer (SEAL)
Witnesses: A. Smith, Jesse Arnold

S.S. 23 June 1864, Attest J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 189. Fanny Tatner of Columbia City, Indiana.
To my 2 granddaughters, Fanny and Mary Jane Tatner or survivor if one dies before marriage.
Signed 25 July 1864, Fanny Tatner (SEAL)
Wits.: James S. Collins, Anne Machugh.
Codicil signed 10 Aug 1864 appoints executor, James S. Collins.
Wits. Ann M. Tucker, Anne Machugh.
S. & S. 17 August 1764, Attest J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 192 Will of Rufus W. A. Page.
Nom. his wife Jane Paige as sole ex's. mentions that Jennetta DePew; a dec. dau. had her full share therefore nothing to her daughter, Mary DePew.
My son, Richard M. Page has had his full share but is to have "my English 8 day brass Clock." My son Rufus Page has had his share. My son Jedediah has had his portion but wants him to share equally with my 3 daughters: Jerusha, Malisa and Matilday. My son Simeon had had his share but desires him to share equally with my 3 daus. after they have had $200 each. Son Amandar has had his portion. To wife Jane. At death of wife, Jarusha, Melissa, Matilda, Jedediah and Simeon sons & daus. to chose a responsible man to sell the real estate and personal property & divide the proceeds according to the will.
Signed 20 Jan. 1864. Rufus W. A. Page.
Wits.: A. Y. Hooper, G. W. Hemmick
Proved 2 Sep. 1864, Attest, J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 196 George H. Foster of Union Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
To wife Polly B. Foster for her natural life.
To Charles Foster, son.
To Louisa and Dorcas, daughters.
Nom. as ex. William C. Morse.
Signed 8 Sep; 1864 George H. Foster (SEAL)
Wits.: Alexander Clark, Silas Burt
S. & S. 10 Oct. 1864, James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 199 Elizabeth Sickafoose, wife of Jacob Sickafoose of Whitley Co., Ind.
To hus. Jacob Sickafoose all goods and monies, coming "to me from my son Dinnies, dec., and all legacies of any hereafter appear.
Ex. Non. Jacob Sickafoose (hus.).
Signed 3 Oct. 1864.
Wits.: Jesse Hissum, Martin Fetro
S. & S. 23 Oct. 1864, Elizabeth Sickafoose (no seal)
Proved 23 Oct. 1864 Attest, James B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 201 John Hoben of Union Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
To wife Mary, 1/3 of land where I now reside being S. ½ of N. E. ¼ of Section 24 in Township 30, north of Range 10 East. to my three sons (minors): Stephen Hoben, Thomas Hoben, Andrew Hoben. Executors nom. in the will: Henry Diffendarfer and Thomas Davison, both of Allen County, Ind.
Signed 17 Oct. 1864. John (his X mark) Hoben (SEAL)
Wits.: John A. Kaufman, J. G. Vandewater.
Attest, James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 204 Walter Goldsmith of Richland Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
Non as sole ex'x, Ruth Jemima Goldsmith (wife).
To wife Jemima & at her decease or the marriage to my children: Erastus Benjamin Goldsmith, Rebecca Iley Goldsmith, Mercy Catharine Goldsmith. To William Henry Hower (or Howes?)
Signed 30 July 1863, Walter Goldsmith (SEAL)
Wits.: K. B. Miller, Henry Snider
S. & S. 12 Feb 1865 before James B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 page 208 Samuel Miller of Whitley Co. Ind.
To Mary S. Boyer, dau.; John A. Miller, son; Heirs of Jane M. Douglas (my dec. daughter); Sarah Catharine Miller, the only surviving heir of my son, Caleb H. Miller, Deceased. My 5 son, John A. Miller, Robert E. Miller, Andrew D. Miller, Joseph A. Miller, Daniel B. Miller.
Exs. nom, my sons John A., Andrew D. and Daniel B. Miller.
Signed 24 Apr. 1865, Samuel (his X mark) Miller.
Wits.: William Bell, E. B. Bell.
S.S. 5 May 1865 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 (copy) Page 211 Harmon Van Woert of Athens, Green Co., N.Y. aged 50 years. To wife Julia Ann and at her death to my surviving children (but not by name). Nom. as sole ex'x, my wife.
Signed 19 Nov. 1863, Harmon Van Woert (SEAL)
Wits.: L. H. Nichols, Athens, N.Y., Caleb Coffin, Athens, N.Y.
S.S. 15 Feb. 1864 before J. A. Griswold, Surrogate, Green Co., N.Y.
A copy certified 25 Mar 1865 was recorded in Whitley Co., Ind.

Book 1 (Copy) Page 213 Robert Hyslop of New York City.
To wife, Georgiana Hyslop, dec.
To the children of Wm. Irvin Hyslop (son): William Irvin Hyslop, Rebecca Bryan Hyslop, Georgiana Hyslop.
Nom. as executors and trustees: Georgiana Hyslop (wife), Stephen Brush (son-in-law)
Signed 20 Feb. 1863, Robert Hyslop (L.S.)
Wits.: William C. Barret, Counsellar at Law, 102 E. 30th Str., N.Y.C.; Charles W. Proctor, copyist, 174 W. 11th St., N.Y.C.
S.S. 3 Apr. 1863 before Gideon J. Tucker, Surrogate and proved 4 Apr. 1863.
Copy made 24 Nov. 1863 & recorded in Whit. Co., Ind.

Book 1 Page 223 Joseph L. Mossman of Whitley Co., Ind.
To Eveline Mossman, wife, land in Union Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. and personal property.
To son, Edward A. Mossman.
To my heirs (but not by name).
Signed 26 Dec. 1864, Joseph L. Mossman (SEAL)
Wits. Solomon Sayler, union Tp., Whitley Co.; John Hallaman, Union Tp., Whitley Co.; William W. Souder, Union Tp., Whitley Co.
Proved 23 Aug. 1865 before James B. Edwards, Clerk
A notation with this will "A correct copy of the original will found on page 404 of Will Record 2.

Book 1 Page 226 Nicholas Cummons of Whitley Co., Ind.
To Jeremiah and Margaret Cummons, (children of my first wife).
To Catharine Cummons, (child of my 1st. mar.)
To Sabina Cummons (wife).
Ex'x nom., Sabina Cummons (wife)
Signed 2 Sep. 1865, Nicholas (his X mark) Cummons.
Wits.: A. J. Douglas, John North.
S. & S. 26 Sep. 1865 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 228 Charles Pond of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To Savilla Brown (dau.); Mary Browns (dau.); Hannah Keirn (dau.); William Pond (son); Heirs of Sophiah Eivers, dec.; Valona Shinaman (dau. of my dec. dau. Valona); Gr-daughters: (Hannah Keirn, William Pond, Valarous Pond).
Levi Pond (son) and Sarah Brown (dau.) have received their portions.
Ex. nom. Timothy Brown who is to see that gravestones (costing not over $25) are to be erected for himself (the testator) and wife.
Signed 4 Sep. 1865, Charles Pond, (SEAL)
Wits.: William H. Widup, Solomon Summers.
S. & S. 13 Oct. 1865 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Will Book 1 Whitley Co., Ind. 1839-1860
Nicholas DePoy, Pages 331, 332, 333
1865 Oct 4, Signed
1865 Oct 16, Filed and Recorded
Sworn and Subscribed by Adams Y. Hooper before J. B. Edwards Clark at Columbia City, oct. 16, 1865.
named wife, Henrietta, given a par of home farm where I reside in Union Township in Section 2 T 31 N or R 10 East. also all household goods, etc., except my tin box in which are kept my little papers. Also rents and profits for two years of 120 acres known as "the Chapeen Farm" where son Samuel now lives.
Advance made to: John F. DePoy, son; Christena Smith, dau.; Samuel DePoy, son; Francis Van Meter, dau.; Susan Elizabeth Depoy, dau.; Nicholas Sylvester Depoy, son; Reeda Cornelia Depoy, dau. 4 Grandchildren: Flora Depoy, Joseph Depoy, Elizabeth Depoy, Isaac Newman Depoy.
Exs. to erect a substantial tombstone for himself and a similar one for wife Henrietta at her death.
Ex. named: John F. Depoy, Allison Briggs
Signed Nicholas Depoy
Wit.: Isaac Newman, Adams Y. Hooper.
S. & S. before J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 336 Asher Clugston, Sen. of Huntsville, Whitley Co., Ind.
To Catharine (wife) all properly real and personal during her natural life but not to be dispersed by her.
To Charlotte McCay (gr-dau.).
After death of Catherine (wife) then equally to my children: David B. Clugston, Asariah Clugston, Asher R. Clugston, Gertrude J. Stradley, Lavina E. McLallen, Ruth A. E. Clugston. to Byard McCray (gr-son)
Nom. app. of Asher R. Clugston, Jr. as guardian to Charlotte and Byard McCoy (gr-dau. and gr-son.) until they are of age.
Exs. nom. David B. Clugston, Asariah R. Clugston, Asher R. Clugston; sons.
Signed 24 April 1865 Asher Clugston (SEAL)
Wits.: R. J. Smith, D. Kerr. S.S. 27 Oct. 1865 before James B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 340 Jacob Essigner, Sen. of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To Pheby Essigner (wife) 100 acres in Richland Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. also per. prop. so long as my widow. If she marries is to take her 1/3.
To my 3 sons: Jacob Essigner, Chritian Essigner, Franklin Essigner.
Signed 28 Sep. 1865. Jacob Essigner.
Wits." George N Cady, Grederick Bush, Jacob Hose.
S.S. 13 Biv 1765 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 342 James Compton.
Requested a monument costing $300 place his grave & that of his first wife under direction of his present wife, Cordelia M. Compton.
To Cordelia M. Compton (wife), Orpha Jane Compton (dau.), but at her death to Orpha Jane but if deceased without heirs then to the other children, but if none living then to the next of kin.
To Maranda North, dau.
To Ebenezer Albert Ormsby.
To Mary Ann Schrader (dau.)
Ex. nom. Isaac Schrader, son-in-law.
Signed 24 Jan 1866. James Compton.
Wits.: Adams Y. Hooper, John Perry.
S.S. 24 Feb. 1866 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 348 Christopher Daugherty of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To my wife and mother (but not by name) equal division of all his property. Requested the erection of a grave marker for himself. Nom. as executor Morris Cady
Signed 8 Feb. 1866. Christopher Daugherty
Witnesses: Henry Shafer, Morris Cady, Kelian Baker.
Sworn to and subscribed 20 March 1866 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 350 Samuel G. Copper of Jefferson Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
To wife (but not by name).
To each of my boys (but not by name).
Equally to both my boys and girls (not by name).
Executors nominated: Cornish Copper (son) and Samuel J. Copper.
Signed 20 March 1866. Samuel G. Copper (SEAL).
Witnesses: James Clark, Vinson Gaff.
Sworn to and subscribed on 7 Apr. 1866 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 353 John De Ville of Washington Tp., Whitley Co., Ind.
Will dated in heading, 2 Apr. 1866
"My wife heir and master of everything.".
The Children to remain with their mother until of age, if possible and instructed in their religion. If a child wants to learn a trade "shall not be refused." Signed, John Deville.
Witnesses: John L. Kock, Jacob Arnold, Jacob Baltes.
Sworn to and subscribed 1 May 1866 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 355 George Essig of Columbia Tp., Whitley Co., Indiana.
To Joseph Essig (my son) land; N.E. ¼ of S.E. ¼ and E. ½ of S.W. ¼ of N.W. ¼ and E. ½ of N.W. ¼ of S.W. ¼ and E. ½ of 10 acres off N. part of S.W. ¼ of S.W. ¼ of Section 18 Township 31 North of Range 9 East but at testator's and death of the testator's wife, Joseph shall pay to each of my heirs being: Julia Long, Peter Essig, Simon Essig, Margaret Caplin, Sarah Cramer, Susan Kemery, George W. Essig, John A. Essig, Harriet Shank, Lidia Knisley.
To David Essig (son) the W. ½ of S.W. ¼ of N. W. ¼ and W ½ of N.W. ¼ of S.W. ¼ and West ½ of 10 acres off the N. Part of S.W. ¼ of S. W. ¼, all in Section 18, Township 31, North of Range 9 East. Also the S.E. ¼ of N.E. ¼ and N.E. ¼ of S.E. ¼ of Section 13 in Township 31, North of Range 8 East.
Signed 5 Apr. 1866. George (his X mark) Essig, (SEAL).
Witnesses: H. Swihart, Adam Sipe.
Sworn to and subscribed 8 May 1866 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 page 358 Nicholas Helfrick of Whitley County, Indiana.
At death of the testator "my children," Susanah Helfrick to have $100.
To wife (not by name) the real estate, but at her death to "my surviving children," except $1 to Barbara Schlechter.
Signed 27 Feb. 1865. Nicholas Helfrich (no seal).
Witnesses: Eli W. Brown, A. J. Douglas.
Sworn to and subscribed on 6 August 1866 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.
Attest 15 Aug. 1866 by James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 340 Alexander M. Blain.
To John Blain (brother), Sarah Ellen Blain (sister), Margaret Jane Blain (niece), John Blain (father), Elizabeth Blain (mother).
Cites that Wilson Gray shall have a road running east from his land to the road running north and south through land of the testator.
Exs. nominated in the will: John Snodgrass, Joseph Scott.
Signed 1 October 1866. Alexander m. (his X mark) Blain.
Witnesses.: C. C. Humphrey, John Snodgrass, Joseph Scott.
Sw. to and Sub. 12 Oct. 1866 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 342 Jennie Maires and John R. Maires.
To Isaac Maires and Jennie Maires and his heirs.
Signed 15 August 1866. Jennie Maires (no seal), John R. (his X mark) Maires.
Witnesses: John Foster, E. B. North.
The will of Jennie Maires was proved on 18 December 1866. James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 345 Samuel Latimer of Whitley Co., Indiana.
To wife (but not by name). To Josephine H. Goodrich (dau.) when she is of age. to Hellen F. James (dau.).
Signed 24 Oct. 1866. Samuel Latimer (SEAL).
Witnesses: William Thompson, William Jameson.
Sworn to and subscribed 1 Nov. 1866 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 347 Albert Steiner of Whitley County, Indiana.
To Catharine Steiner, (wife) but if she marries is to take her third of the remaining property and an equal division made among my children (not by name).
Sole Ex'x nominated Catharine Steiner, (wife).
Signed 31 Oct. 1866 Albert Steiner, (no seal).
Witnesses: Jacob Shank, Henry Schafer.
Sworn to and subscribed 6 Nov. 1866 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 352 Peter Baker of Whitley Co., Ind.
To Peter (son)P land in Section 30 (Washington Tp.).
To Jacob (son); Catharine (dau), wife of Matthias Nuke or Neike?; Elizabeth (dau.); Margaret (dau.); Mary (dau.).
Wife (but not by name).
Ex. nominated in Will Jacob (son)
Signed 15 March 1866 Peter Baker, Sen. (SEAL).
Witnesses: Jonathan Flora, Michael Yast.
Sworn to and subscribed 23 January 1867 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 355 Lewis Steward of Whitley County, Indiana.
To Henry Perry Steward a minor, and "my only here." but if he does not survive them to my brother, Samuel Steward and his heirs.
Nom. as executor, also as guardian to son henry Perry Steward, Jacob Smith.
Signed 1 February 1867 Lewis (his X mark) Steward (SEAL).
Witnesses: Daniel Harshbarger, Samuel Steward.
Sworn to and subscribed, 19 Feb 1867 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 358 Sarah Baker of Cleveland township, Whitley Co., Indiana.
To my five daughters: Hanah Young (by marriage), Lidia Leash (by marriage), Magdalena Baker, Isabell Baker, Lucinda Baker.
Executor nominated in the will: John Stultz.
Signed 19 April 1862, Sarah Baker (SEAL).
Witnesses: John Stultz, Huntington Tp., Huntington Co., Ind.; Valentine Hanaur & George Hanaur both of Cleveland Township, Whitley Co, Indiana.
Sworn to and subscribed on 13 Mach 1867 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 361 Catharine Ryan of Whitley Co., Indiana.
Towards building of the new Catholic Church at Columbia City, Indiana $50.
To my present husband, James Ryan.
To Andrew Noonan, "brother of my first husband."
To my sister, Margaret and Ellen Reardon, equally.
Executor nominated in the will, Rev. Henry Shaffer.
Signed, 26 march 1867 henry (X) Shafer.
Only one witness Mary Brasnohan and by her sworn & subscriber.
9 April 1867 before Jas. B. Edward, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 363 Nicholas Nicks of Washington Township, Whitley Co., Indiana.
To Peter Andrew Nicks (son) , wife (not by name), Jacob Nix, brother of Peter Andrew Nix; John Nix (to be paid by Peter Andrew Nix who also must pay to Catharine Smith (minor & only dau. of my dau., Mary (wife of John Peter Smith, deceased); George May and Jacob May (minor sons of my daughter Catharine, wife of George May). On condition to my 4 sons: Nicholas, Jacob, John and Peter Andrew.
to John Alles, my little grandson to be entirely in the care of Peer Andrew Nix until 12 years old then Peter Andrew is to pay to him, $10.50. Signed 31 December 1866 Nicholas Nix.
Witnesses: John L. Roch, Michael Yoest, Jacob Baker
S. & S. 38 Oct. 1867 before Jas. B. Edward, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 367 Henry Bruggeman, spread on the book in German script and not translated. Proved 21 Nov. 1867 by oath of Gotthelf Rickhardt, a subscribin witness. Attest, Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 370 George Walker of Union to., Whitley County, Indiana.
To Cornelia (wife) life interest then to my Gr-son, Mathew E. Walker, son of William Walker (my son).
To Gr-dau. Molly Ann Walker, dau of my son, William Walker.
Signed 18 Jan 1866. George Walker (SEAL)
Witnesses: James S. Collins, C. C. Sutton.
Sworn to and subscribed 26 October 1867 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 273 (COPY) Uriah F. Carpenter of New York City.
To wife, Sarah Ann Carpenter.
To dau. Sarah Elizabeth Embury her lifetime then to her living children.
To Uriah F. Carpenter, son of my dec. brother, Aaron Carpenter.
To Uriah C. Whitlock, son of Haddock Whitlock.
Executors: Sarah Ann Carpenter, Augs Embury (son-in-law), Richard Field (friend) of New York.
Signed 4 August 1849 Uriah F. Carpenter (SEAL).
Witnesses: Smith Baker, New York City, L. A. Lockwood, New York City.
Certified Copy dated 13 Jan. 1864 Signed by John Corneil, Clerk of Surrogate court.
(Not clear when filed in New York).

Book 1 Page 380 Malissa C. McNamarra.
To (minor son) Charles Monroe McNamarra but if he dies before age 21 years then to my 2 sisters, Jerusha E. Rouch and Matilda M. head or if deceased to their children. Sets aside $40 for tombstones for her two deceased children.
Nominates as executrix and also as guardian to Charles Monroe McNamarra (son), Jerusha E. Rouch (sister).
Signed 18 March 1868 Melissa C. McNamara (SEAL)
Witnesses: James S. Collins, John North, Sen.
Sworn to and subscribed on 28 April 1868 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 382 Christina Reinold of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana.
Wants decent burial, a suitable grave marker and the executor to purchase a good lot in the Masonic Cemetery near Columbia City, Ind.
To Anna (wife).
to the Treasurer of the town of Neeler, Willingeen, Saxony, Germany, the proceeds from sale of his farm and the interest hereon to be paid to Gustave (son) his lifetime & then to his heirs if he has no heirs then to the town and the interest to be used for education support of the poor of the town.
Executor nominated in the will William Watters of Columbia City, Ind.
Signed 7 May 1867 (no special signature)
Witnesses: A. J. Douglas, Albert J. Gould.
Sworn to and subscribed 25 Aug. 1868 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 page 386 Mary Hamilton of Whitley County, Indiana.
To my children: William H. Hamilton, Regina E. Hamilton.
Nominated John Nolt to act as executor and also as guardian of her "beloved children,": William H. and Regina during their minority or until 21 years of age.
Signed 20 Aug. 1868. Mary Hamilton (SEAL)
Witnesses: Michael Sickafoose, Levi Myers.
Sworn to and subscribed 27 August 1868 before James B. Richards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 390 James D. Cuykendall.
To my wife, Ruth J. Cuykendall who is to act as executriz.
Signed 15 May 1868. James D. Cuykendall.
Witnesses: Alexander Hall, Henry S. Vanorsdall.
Sworn to and subscribed 11 December 1868 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk

Book 1 Page 392 Eliza Kurtz.
To husband, Philip Kurtz
Signed 3 October 1868. Eliza Kurtz (SEAL)
Witnesses: Leman Robinson, Michael Sickafoose.
Sworn to and subscribed 18 December 1868 Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 395 John R. Maires (a joint will)
Proved see Book 1, page 342)
Signed 15 August 1866 by Jennett Maires (SEAL), John R. Maires (SEAL).
Witnesses: John Foster, E. B. North.
Sworn to and subscribed, on 22 January 1869 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clk.

Book 1 Page 398 Wyatt Jeffryes
To my wife, Eliza Jane, the home farm of 80 acres being E ½ of S.W. ¼ of Section 23 (Smith Township) Whitley Co., Ind. her lifetime.
Nominates as executors, Augustus W. Jeffreyes and David M. Long.
refers to a mortgage held by Benton Gandy on land bought of Gandy.
To son, Augustus J., E ½ of N.E. ¼ of Section 26 in Smith Township being 80 acres of the Gandy Farm.
To son, Josiah W., 60 acres, the W ½ of N.E. ¼ of Section 26 in Smith Tp. being the remainder of the Gandy Farm.
To daughter, Esther Anne Long, W ½ of E ½ of N.E. ¼ of Section # 27 Smith Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. containing 40 acres.
To my 3 grandchildren: Henrietta Winburn, David Marshall Winburn, Theodore Winburn.
To my daughter, Nancy Ann Buckner.
Signed 26 December 1868. Wyatt Jeffries (L.S.)
Witnesses: A. Y. Hooper, Lewis Deem.
Sworn to and subscribed 27 February 1869 before J. B. Edwards, Clerk.
Codicil dated 1 January 1869. Referred to the Winburn grandchildren's legacy.
Witnesses to codicil: Lemuel Devalt, Lewis Deem, George W. Slagle.
S. to and Sub. 27 Feb. 1869. James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Book 1 Page 408 Justin Kuerheim.
To wife, Caroline A. Kuerheim, her lifetime then to my heirs (but not by name).
Signed 23 May 1869. Justin (his X Mark) Keurheim.
Witnesses: Lewis B. Myers, Jacob B. Myers, W. W. Callison.
Sworn to and subscribed on 8 June 1869 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Whitley County, Indiana Will record 2 Page 2 Alanson Tucker of Whitley Co., Indiana Beq.: Antoinent A. McNear, (my youngest daughter); Mary F. Tucker (my eldest dau.); Louisa A. Tucker, (wife); Albert B. Tucker, (sons). Exs. nominated in the will: Louisa Tucker and Albert B. Tucker. Signed 10 Feb. 1869 Alanson Tucker (SEAL) Witnesses: Washington Jones, Francis M. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 26 July 1869 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Will Record 2 Page 5 John Jones, Sr. of Whitley Co., Ind. Beq. John Jones, Jr. 80 acres in Sec. 27, Smith Township bring the E ½ of N.W. ¼. To my 3 daughters: Lydia Davis, Lucinda Summers, Martha Ray: "the clothes of their mother". To all my children (but not by name). Requested that an appraisal of his personal estate be made by John W. More, Jeremiah Krider and James Blair. Nom. as executor, John W. More. Signed 19 Sep. 1854. John Jones, Sr., (SEAL) Witnesses: James Blair, Jeremiah Krider. Sworn to and subscribed, 31 Dec. 1868 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 7 Simon H. Wunderlich. Specified burial beside his first wife and erection of plain marble tombstones for himself and wife. Beq. Elizabeth (wife) in lieu of her dower and for her lifetime the house "we live in" being Lot 8, in Block 10 of the original plat in town of Columbia now Columbia City, Indiana. AT her death the house to be sold and $600 of the proceeds divided among all the children of my said wife them living (those begotten by her first husband as well as by myself). To all my own children then living (but not by name) the remainder of House money to be equally divided. To my 6 children: Hannah Mary; Roger Sherman, Anna Jane, Alfred Augustus, William, Sarah Louella. Nom. as executor, John S. Cotton (friend) who is nom. also as guardian to the 4 oldest children: Hannah M., Robert S., Emma J. and Alfred A. Signed 20 May 1868. Simon H. Wunderlich (SEAL) Witnesses: J. Q. Adams, Theodore Reed. Sworn to and subscribed 23 October 1869 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 10 Justin Knerheam. Beq. Caroline A. Knerheam (wife) the entire estate her lifetime then to my heirs (but not named). His real estate consisted of 40 acres, the S.E. ¼ of Section 32 (all as given). Signed 23 May 1869. Justine (his X mark) Knerheam. Witnesses: Lewis B. Myars, Jacob B. Myars, W. W. Callison. S & S. 8 June 1869 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 12 Eliza Jane Jeffrys Beq.: (1) Joseph W. Jeffryes (son) among other articles the Bet mare's colt, a cow called Flower, the tulip quilt etc. (2) Esther Ann Long (dau), the mare called Bet, the dulcimer, the feather quilt, etc. (3) Nancy Ann Buckner (dau.) the saw tooth quilt, etc. (4) Henryetta Wintburn (gr-dau.) (5) Augustus W. Jeffryes (son) a cow and calf called Madam, etc. (6) David Marshall and Theodore Winburn (gr-children). Nom. as executor Lemuel Devault. Signed 20 Sep. 1869. Eliza Jane (her X mark) Jeffrys Witnesses: Lemuel Devault, Hiram Jones Sworn to and subscribed on 13 Nov 1869 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 15 Mary E. Lathrop of Whitley County, Indiana Beq. (1) Rosean Martin for her kindness and care. (2) to A. F. Marting (friend) Requested that gravestones be erested. Nom. as ex., — A. F. Marting Signed 24 July 1869. Mary E. Lathrop (SEAL) Witnesses: John S. Cotton, D. E. Cotton. Sworn to and Subscribed on 16 Oct. 1869 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 17. John Harrison of Troy Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. To wife her lifetime support out of the property. Daughter, Ann Eliza to have the home farm S ½ of W ¼ of Sec. 16, T 32, Range 8 East. To all my children or their heirs living at time of my decease, equally (but not by name). Nom. for ex. R. J. Elliot. Signed 6 October 1869. John Harrison, SEAL. Witnesses: R. J. Elliot of Troy Township, S. J. W. Elliot of Troy Township, M. F. Spencer of Troy Township. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 Dec. 1869 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 19 Samuel First. Beq. (1) Harry Elsworth (son) (2) my 2 daus. and son" Margaret Alice, Ida Elenett and Henry Elsworth. Had real estate in Brown Co., Kas. If all heirs are deceased then to foreign missions and the nearest blood kin. Ex. nom. — Martin Bechtel who is also to serve as guardian of Ida Elenett and Margaret Alice until they (the daus.) are 21 yrs. of age and also of Harry Elsworth (son) until he is 21. Signed 20 April 1870. Samuel First (SEAL) Witnesses: Milton B. Emerson, Melissa A. Bechtol, Martha Bechtel. Sworn to and subscribed 26 May 1870 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 23 Daniel Stallsmith of Washington Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. "I have given my other children (not by name) all I am able to give the." (1) all my real estate to my daughter, Mary Catharine Magdalena Raymer who now lives with me. "Lived on N.W. ¼ of S.W. ¼, Sec. 13, T20, North of Range 9 East. Signed 24 March 1867. Daniel Stallsmith (SEAL) Witnesses" James S. Collins, John Wise. Sworn to and subscribed 19 Feb. 1870 before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 25 William R. Brown of Whitley County, Indiana. (1) to Sarah Browns (wife) control and possession of the home farm, the W ½ of the East of N.W. ¼ of Section 25 in Township 32 Range 9 E. (30 acres) but if she marries the farm is to be sold and the money divided as follows: my wife 1/3 to hold in trust for my children; the other 2/3 to my 2 children Valorous Brown and Hannah E. Yontz. Ex'x nominated — my beloved wife. Signed 6 Sep. 1870 William R. Brown (SEAL) Witnesses: Ed. A. Mossman, Frederick Humbarger. Sworn to and subscribed 1 October 1870 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 27 Zephaniah Stewart of Whitley County, Indiana. Requested "to be interred without any funeral pomp or show." To Eliza Stewart (wife), To Sarah Jane Stewart (dau.) but if deceased without heirs then to my nephew, John Wesley Melser (or Welser ?) if living. Ex'x nominated — Eliza Stewart (wife). Signed 8 April 1861. Zephaniah Stewart (SEAL) Witnesses: James G. Dyer, James Jeffries. Sworn to and subscribed 11 January 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 30. Henry Knight of Columbia City, Indiana. Equally to all his children (but not by name). Exs nominated (sons) — John W. Knight, Henry Knight. Signed 27 June 1866. Henry Knight (SEAL). Witnesses: Alpha A. Bainbridge, James S. Collins. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 January 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 33. "I, Deonis Meyer of Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana." Beq. (1) Rosy Myer (wife) all property, real amd personal. The land (60 acres) in N.E. ¼ of Section 32, Township 32, North of Range 9 East. Nom. as sole ex'x, Rose Myers (wife). Signed 13 May 1867. Deonis (written over with David) Myers (SEAL) Franklin Miller, Adams Y. Hooper}Witnesses. Proved by Franklin Shilts, one of the subscribing witnesses on 28 Jan. 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk. A corrected copy of this will, see William Record 3, Page 216. Franklin Shilts, was the witness instead of Franklin Miller. David was written over Deonis/ [David Meyer].

Record 2 Page 36. Henry McCune. "To beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside in Monro Township, Richland Co., Ohio containing 235 acres during her natural life and also the personal property. At her death to my sons: John, Henry and Robert but they are to pay: to the children of Eliza Charles, dec (dau); to Mary Souders or her heirs (dau); Sarah Fleck (wife of Peter Fleck and testator's dau.) or her heirs; Catherine (dau. & wife of Samuel Snyder) or her heairs; to Isaiah ARcher and Nancy Archer, children living now with me $100 each if they remain with testor and wife until of age. Ex. nom. — Joseph Hosting, friend. Signed 1 July 1857. Henry (his X mark) McCune (SEAL) Wits.: G. F. Carpetner, Josel Hersh. Proved 1 Mar. 1871 at Columbia City, Ind. before James B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 40. Henry Myers of Whitley Co., Indiana. To wife, her natural lifetime the lot "on which we now reside," the S ½ of Lots 5 & 6 in Block 18, Columbia City, Ind., also all the personal property but at her death both real & personal remaining to my sons and daughters & their children as lawful heirs (not by names). Signed 31 May 1864. Henry Myers (SEAL) Witnesses: Anderson Hupp, Thomas Washburn. S & S. 13 March 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk. Record 2 Page 42. John Marrs. of Troy township, Whitley County, Indiana. Ordered erection of tombstones. Made provision for the education of his minor children (not by name). To his children at ages of 21 years. To Fanny Marrs, (Wife). Executors: Fanny Marrs (wife) and Berry Marrs. Fanny Marrs to act as guardian of the children but if she dies the trust to go to Berry Marrs. Signed 17 January 1871. John Marrs (SEAL) Witnesses: A. M. Trumbull, Rodney James. S. & subscribed on 28 March 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 45. John Meek of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, Ind. The real estate known as the Meek Farm in Whiteley Co., Ind. not to be sold until the youngest child, Isaiah is of age. Then the farm is to be sold and the proceeds to all my children: Richard C., Wm. F., Alexander G., Oliver H. P., Rebecca A., Irvin Davis {no punc. may be 1 child), Isaiah Meek. To Mary (wife) on 12 Aug 1859 she agreed to the terms of the will. Signed 12 August 1859. John Meek (SEAL) Witnesses: Samuel Jordan, Daniel Harshbarger. Sub. & Sworn to on 13 June 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards., Clerk.

Record 2 Page 48. Samuel Barnett of Clark Co., Ohio. (Copy) Beq.: Ann J. Barnet, wife; James Barnet, son, Mary Paulding, daughter; Susanah Crother, daughter. Equally to: Ann J. Barnet, James Barnet, David M. Barnet, Mary Paulding, George W. Barnet, Levi Barnett, Nancy Wallace, Sarah Hunt, (as given) George W. Barnett, Samuel Barnet, Jr. Names (sons) William A. Barnet and Samuel Barnet as guardians for Mary Paulding but if she dies leaving minor heirs the guardians are to retain enough for their maintenance and education but when of age the children to receive their portions. The guardians also to serve as guardians for my son, George W. Barnett until he is capable of managing his estate. If Ann J. Barnett, dies first then to her son, David F. Barnett and her daughter, Jane Torrence. Exs. nominated (sons): William A. Barnett, Samuel Barnett. If either of these dies then David M. Barnett (son) to serve. Signed 2 April 1869. Samuel Barnett (SEAL). Witnesses: Phenias F. McGrew, S. F. McGrew. Codicil made 2 Apr. 1869 & signed 27th A.D. 1868 & witn. by S. F. McGrew and Thomas McGrew. (refers to real est.) Codicil dated 2 April 1869 and signed 3 May 1869 in presence of Thomas F. McGrew and S. F. McGrew. Will presented in Clark Co., Ohio on 19 May 1869 and admitted to probate. Signed by John H. Settler, Pro. Judge. Attest, a true copy, 18 May 1870. E. G. Dial, J. P> A copy of recording in Whitley Co., Ind. att. 25 July 1871 by J. B. Edwards. Page 2 Page 53. Henry Hauptmeier of Whitley County, Indiana. To Caroline (wife), To Henry Hauptmeier (son) after death of my wife, the N ½ of the farm on which I now reside & to include the barn. To my son William, the south ½ of the farm & to include the house. To daughters: Charlotte Fisher, Willemena Brigaman, or their heirs. My dau. Frederick Allebroad has receive her share. Ex. Nom. — Charles Shafer. Signed 10 October 1865. Henry Hauptmeier (in German) (SEAL) Atts: A. J. Douglas and Louis Seivers. S & S 25 Sept. 1871. Codicil made 10 Oct. 1865 re land for sons Henry & William. Signed 23 Mar 1870. Henry (his X mark) Hauptmeier (SEAL). Wits.: Charles Schaper, Joseph Adder. S & S 25 Sept. 1871 before Jas. B. Edwards, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 58. John Fair of Whitley Co., Indiana. To wife, the farm of 54 acres in Smith township on which we reside to have her natural life then at her death to my children: John Fair, Jr.; Lydia Cripliver, Matilda Elmandorf, Susanna Gump, Emeline Glenn (?); Caroline Miller. To Maud Whitman, a dau of my wife by a former marriage. Executor nom. Dr. Joseph Pierce. Signed 13 January 1869. John (his X mark) Fair. Witnesses: David Ruch, John Summey. Sworn to and subscribed on 6 March 1872 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 61. Thomas McGlaughlin of Whitley County, Indiana. To son, John McGlaughlin the east half of my farm where I live in Whitley Co., Ind. To my younger son, James McGlaughlin the west half of my said farm. To Margaret McGlaughlin (dau.). To Margaret Crowell. Ex. nom — James Bie (friend). Signed 20 April 1871. Thomas (his X mark) McGlaughlin. Witnesses — J> Benort, W. W. Walton. Sworn to and subscribed on 24 April 1872 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk. Record 2 Page 65. William Boyse of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. (Copy) To Mary Boyse (wife). Ex'x. nominated — Mary Boyse (wife). Signed 8 Feb. 1853. William Boyse (no seal). Witnesses: C. A. Dickerson, Bernard Luidaman, James Perry. Proved in Wayne Co., Ind. on 17 March 1853. Copy filed in Whitley Co., Ind. on 26 April 1872. Attest Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 67. Carter McDonald. To Elizabeth (wife). To Isaiah B. McDonald (son) 1/5; To Mary E. Benton 1/5; To William McDonald 1/5' To Eliza Holycross (wife of Daniel) and her heirs 1/5. To the children of Melzer McDonald (dec. son) by his first wife, nee Sarah A. Benton, in care of my son, I. B. McDonald & to the divided among my gr-ch., children of the said Sarah A., & Melzer McDonald 1/5. Ex. nominated, Isaiah B. McDonald (son). Signed 28 June 1872. Carter McDonald (SEAL). Witnesses: Geo. L. Templeton, Michael Sickafoose. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 July 1872 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Book 2 Page 71. Nancy Shearer of Columbia Township, Whitley County, Ind. To Olive Jones and her heirs; To Philean Shearer; Equally to {Ampeline Shearer, Florida Castin, Sarah Violett Shearer]. Requested sale of a cow to pay for a tombstone for Martha Shearer. Of the money coming to the testator from ABram Shauk, take $60 to erect a family monument at the grave of John Shearer, dec.. To Oral Robinett, $5. Nominates William Rouch to act as guardian of her youngest dau. (but not by name). Ex. nominates: Joshua Jones. Signed 13 Feb. 1872. Nancy Shearer (no seal) Witnesses: Ruth Castor, James Johnston. S & S 3 Aug. 1872 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Book 2 page 74. Mary McLaughlin of Whitley Co., Indiana. to sons John L. McLaughlin, James McLaughlin. Refers to the will of her late husband, Thomas McLaughlin, deceased and the payment the sons must make to their sister, Margaret Crowel. Signed 24 Apr. 1872. Mary (as X is) McLaughlin (SEAL). Witnesses: William W. Walton, Margaret J. Walton, James Blee. Sworn to and Subscribed on 6 August 1872. Attest by Eli Brown, Clerk on 7 August 1872.

Record 2 Page 77. Gilbert Shaw of Whitley Co., Indiana. To: Matilda - wife; William - eldest son; James H. - 2nd son; Robert and Hamilton, 3rd & 4th sons; Owen and Gilbert, my 5th & 6th sons. Mentions $100 given to his dau. Mary at the marriage. She is now deceased therefor to her dau. Matilda Phebe, daughter. Joint Exs. nominated - Matilda, wife; William, son. Signed 30 November 1869. Gilbert Shaw (no seal). Witnesses: J. R. Douglas; G. M. Douglass, J. O. Douglass. Sworn to and subscribe on 22 August 1872 before Eli W. Brown Clerk. Recorded 28 Aug. 1872 by Eli Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 83. Samuel Lantz of Union Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. A life use of the farm of 80 acres on which they lived, but at her death to his sons - Hiram and Daniel & their heirs a 1/3 share to each and the other third to his dau. Lucretia. Signed 14 Oct. 1872. Samuel Lantz (SEAL) Witnesses - Simon Acker, Charels Acker. Sworn to and subscribed on 30 October 1872. Attest - Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 86. Jacob Wolf of Whitley Co., Ind. To Nancy (wife) the homestead, the N.E. Fraction in Section 15 of Township 31 (Union Tp.) Range 10 E her lifetime. AT her death to endowment fund. Wittenberg College, and invested in a permanent fund for endowment of Wortburg Seminary Scholarship. Signed 8 March 1863. Jacob Wolf (SEAL) Witnesses: Francis Mossman, John F. Mossman. Sw. to and Subscribed on 27 Dec. 1872. Recorded 28 Dec. 1872 by Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 90. Charles Brand, in German and not translated. Will presented by Godhelp Richardt on 20 Jan. 1873 & seal of the Court affixed on the same day by Eli W. Brown, Clerk. Record 2 Page 94. Catharine Clapp of Whitley Co., Ind. To Milton Clapp, son. To Mary J. Ward (dau.) and her heirs. To Sarah Ann Jewel, dau. To Malinda Thomas. To sons: William Martin & George $. and John C. Signed 1 Nov. 1870. Catharine (her X mark) Clapp (SEAL) Witnesses: Lewis M. Steward, Hannah Steward. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 January 1873 before Eli Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 97. Daniel Cassel of Whitley Co., Indiana. To his wife her lifetime then to Lanty S., Iantha B. and Phraontis O. Cassel. Made provision if a posthumous children be born. Request erection of monuments over grave of his wife, his 2 deceased children & over his own grave (cost of his stone not to exceed $125.) Has an insurance policy with the Mutual Benefit Co. Nom. as guardian of his 3 children: Edward A. Mossman who is to see they have good English Educations. Ex. nominated: Edward Mossman. Signed 12 October 1872. Daniel Cassel (SEAL) Witnesses: Adam Avey, Nathan Head. S. & subscribed on 24 Feb. 1873. Eli Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 101. Adolphus Ellison of Whitley County, Indiana. Executor nominated in the will: Jonathan A. Ellison (brother). To Jonathan A. Ellison (brother). To Emily C. Nott (my step-daughter). Signed 5 May 1873. Adolphus Ellison (SEAL) Witnesses: C. B. Tulley, Isaac N. Briggs, C. Green, Isaac G. Clark. Sworn to and subscribe on 28 May 1873 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 104. James Mannen of Whitley Co., Indiana. Had land in Riceland Tp., Whitley Co, Indiana. To: Jane Mannen (wife), John Mannen, Sarah Cordill (dau), Moses Mannen (son), Nancy Jane Fager (dau) wife of John Fager, William M. A. Mannen (son), Elizabeth Mannen (dau.). Viola Wilson, David M. Wilson, Cyrus W. Wilson and James G. Wilson to have $50 each. Ex. nom. in the will: Cyrus B. Tulley (friend). Signed 9 August 1873. James Mannen (SEAL) Witnesses: Frederick Morell, Cyrus B. Tulley. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 Sept. 1873 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 110. William NOrris of Richland Tp., Whitley County, Ind. To: Marcus Norris (son), Amy (dau.), Susan (dau.), Alexander (son), Sarah (dau.), Martha (dau.), Mary Elizabeth (a minor), Henry (son), William (son). Referred a plot he had deeded for a school house and 1/2 acres south of this plot set aside for a burying ground in a corner of his premises, Margaret An (dau.), Wife to have a respectable living off the land during her lifetime (not by name). Exs., nom. Wife and sons Henry and William Norris. Signed 29 Mar. 1856. William (his mark) Norris (SEAL) Witnesses: John S. Cotton, Jesse Cordill, Sarah J. Compton, Sarah Cordill. Sworn to and subscribed on 26 Sept. 1873 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 112. David M. Long To: Ester Ann Long (wife) To my 4 children: Isabella Ann Long, Noah S. Long, Charles H. Long, Abraham M. Long, all minors and at home. To Elizabeth Jane Pompey, dau. Nom. Lemuel Devault as executor and also as guardian of the 4 minor children. Signed: 31 Oct. 1873. David M. Long (SEAL) Witnesses: Samuel Hollenbeck, Charles Shislet. Sworn to and subscribed on 11 Nov. 1873 before Eli M. Brown, Clark.

Record 2 Page 117: Nathan M. Robinett of Jefferson Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To Elmira Robinett (wife) but if she married to my children: William Robinett, James Robinett, Catharine Hoffmire, Alfred Robinett, Emery Putnam, Martha J. Robinett, Cloah Robinett, Adda Robinett, Della Robinett, Hattie Robinett. Requester no administrator or executor be appointed. Signed 8 March 1873. N. M. Robinett (SEAL) Witnesses: William M. Gillespie, James Broxon. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 December 1873 before Eli W. Brown, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 120: Henry B. Sell, of Whitley County, Indiana. To: Mariah (wife). To Henry Sell (son) gets the homestead and the deed executed this day. To: Nancy Sievers, Henry Sievers, William Sievers and Augustus Sievers (Children of my dec. dau., Catharine Sievers). To William Sell (son), George Sell (son), Solomon Sell, (son) Exs. nominated in the will: Henry Sill (son) and William Sievers. Signed 7 August 1873. Henry B. Sell (SEAL) Wits. F. H. Foust, A. Y. Hooper. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 January 1874 by Campbell, a deputy for Eli W. Brown, Clark.           A codicil was made 7 Aug. 1873 re legacies to the Seivers children heirs of Catherine Seivers, deceased. Also re Solomon Sell (son) if not of age then William Sell (son) is to act as guardian. Codicil was signed in the presence of Charles Schaper and Walter Olds. & August 1873 and proved on 3 Jan. 1874. Attest, 6 Jan. 1874 by James A. Campbell, Deputy for Eli W. Brown, Clark.

Book 2 Page 128: Henry Kaufman of Washington Township, Whitley County, Ind. To: Margaret Maring (dau.), Samuel Kaufman (son), John Kaufman (son), Henry Kaufman (son), Sarah Ihrig (dau.), Catharine Richard (dau.), Hannah M. Braden (dau.), Ellen Kaufman (dau.) Ex. nominated in the will - Samuel Kaufman (son). Signed 30. Oct. 1868. Henry Kaufman (SEAL) Witnesses: Lewis Deems, James Broxin. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 February 1874 before Eli