Book 3 Page 216. Deonis Meyer of Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To Rose Meyer, wife & she also is to act as executrix. Signed 13 May 1867. Deonis Meyer. Witnesses: Franklin Shilts, Adams Y. Hooper. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 January 1871 before James Edwards, Clerk. This will was recopied because of an error in the first copying.

Record 3 Page 219. George W. Reaser of South Whitley, Indiana. To: Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church if the building is named the Ella Chapel. To: Sadie May Vaux; Miss Nell Shearer; M.E. Church of South Whitley, Ind; Mrs. A. W. Sickafoose; Mary Wetzel, sister, of Beach City, Stark County, Ohio; Sidney Gilmore, niece, of Shepherd, Michigan. Executor nominated: James Arnold. Signed 28 October 1891. Geo. W. Reaser. Witnesses: Elijah Merriman, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to an subscribed on 12 January 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 221. Jacob Nickey of Whitley County, Ind. To son, Jacob Nickey, land which had been conveyed to him by deed dated 18 May 1880 and subject to payment to my wife Catherine S. Nickey, the annual sum of $50 each year after my death and until her death, etc. To William S. Nickey, land, etc. To my dau., Elizabeth J. More but held by her in trust for her children until her death. To my dau. Roseanna Perry but held by her in trust for her children. To my dau., Reuhanna Long but held in trust by her for her children. To my dau., Sarah Ann Krider but held in trust by her for her children. To Clarissa Metsker (dau.) but held in trust by her for her children. To Allen S. Nickey, son, but held by him in trust for his children. To children of my dau. Mary N. Metsker to be held in trust. The executors are to erect a suitable gravestone. If Estelle Miles remains with the testator's wife until aged 18 years or until she married after aged 18 years, or until aged 21 years to have etc. To Catharine Nickey, wife. Executors: William S. Nickey, son; Cyrus B. Tulley, a friend. Signed 7 July 1880. Jacob Nickey (SEAL). Wits.: Roscoe A. Kaufman, Joseph W. Adair. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 February 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 252. Refusal of Catherine S. Nickey to accept the terms of the will of Jacob Nickey, her husband. Signed 4 March 1892 before Thomas Riley Marshall, N.P.
Page 252. Catharine S. Nickey refused to abide by terms of the will. Signed Catharine S. (her X mark) Nickey before Thomas Riley Marshall, N.P.

Record 3 Page 234. John McCune of Whitley Co., Indiana. The executor to apply for a partition of the land held with his brothers, Robert McCune and Henry McCune. To wife, Margaret McCune during her lifetime then at her death to my children: Robert McCune, Mary McCune, Nancy Lancaster, Anna Keefer, Phebe Fetters, Ida B. McCune, Jemima McCune, Almina May McCune, William Asher McCune. Ex. nominated Frank Lancaster, son-in-law. Signed 26 January 1892. John McCune (SEAL). Wits.: Thomas R. Marshall, B. F. Thomson, Michael Divine. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 February 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 239. The widow elected to take under the will. Signed Margaret McCune (SEAL) on 9 February 1892 before J. Fordyce Wood, N.P.

Book 3 Page 240. Job G. Vanderwater. Dated 28 January 1892 in heading. To: J. N. Truman; Sarah Hernsdorpher, niece. Real estate to Sarah E. Grayless, my eldest daughter: the E ½ of S E ¼ of Section 24, Township 31, Range 10 E. To C. A. McGinley, daughter. Signed Job G. Vanderwater. Witnesses, Ira C. Harshbarger, Patrick J. Hoban. Sworn to and subscribed on 11 February 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 243. John A. Withrow now living in Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Ind. Will written on 28 October 1887 but "done in Columbia City". To wife, Matilda Withrow. AT her death my executor in connection with the General Eldership of the Church of God in North American shall settle the estate and turn over to the Trustees of the General Eldership a fund to be held permanently by them only interest used for the support of the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ. Executors: Brother Isaac Schrader, Elder Isaac N. Markley. Signed 28 October 1887. John A. Withrow (SEAL)(. Wits. I. N. Markley, J. F. Pence. Sworn to and subscribed on 18 Febrarury 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 253. Matilda Withrow's refusal dated on 14 March 1892. Att. Thomas Riley Marshall, N.P.

Book 3 Page 247. Michael Burkholder of Whitley Co., Indiana. To Lydia Burkholder, wife; Alexander, Burkholder, son; Mary J. Brown, dau.; Lewis Dowel, friend and son of my wife whom I raised and was a good boy. Ex. nom.: William F. McNagny, fired. Signed 22 January 1892. Wits.: Thomas R. Marshall, O. V. Schuman, Abraham Leathers. Sworn to and subscribed on 1 March 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 251. Lydia Burkholder, the widow elected to take under the will. Signed 27 February 1892. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 Feb. and 1 March 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 252. [See entry under Page 221. DEG]

Book 3 Page 253. [See entry under Page 243. DEG]

Book 3 Page 254. John Overdeer. To my daughter, Savilla Overdeer but at her death an equal division to be made among my legal heirs. Signed 16 August 1890. John Overdeer (SEAL). Witnesses: Frank Spohnhauer, William Cormany. Sworn to and subscribed on 31 March 1892 before William H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 257. Abraham L. Tressler of Whitley County, Indiana. To Laura E. A. Tressler, wife who is nom. as executrix. Signed 7 May 1892. Abraham L. Tressler (SEAL). Witnesses: A. L. Eberhard, M.D., Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 June 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 260. Henry Sheets. To: Mary A. Sheets, wife; Eberhard Church, $25; Bertha Weeks, $75; my surviving children (not by name). Signed 11 June 1892. Adm. nom. Elisha Swan, Henry (his X mark) Sheets. Witnesses: Simon Bennett, R. P. Jackson, Wm. A. Young. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 July 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 262. The widow Mary A. Sheets reject the will. Her refusal signed Mary A. (her X mark) Sheets before P. A. Randall, N.P. on 6 August 1892.

Record 3 Page 263. Samuel Robbins of South Whitley, Indiana. To: Ellen M. Robbins, wife; children: Maude E. Robbins, Charles N. Robbins, Fern E. Robbins. Executrix nom. Ellen M Robbins, wife. Signed 24 February 1892. Samuel Robbins (SEAL). Wits.: George W. Hower, South Whitley, Ind.; Noah W. Emerson, South Whitley, Ind.; Henry Hower, South Whitley, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 August 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 266. Mary Kepner of Columbia City, Indiana. Requested purchase of a half lot for her burial in the Masonic Cemetery, a simple grey granite shaft and a inscription of her name, age and death date; shaft to cost about $250. To my son, Angenon A. Kepner and at his death to my sister, Nancy King and her heirs. Ex. nom. George S. Meely. Signed on 10 July 1888. Mary Kepner (SEAL). Wits.; James S. Collins, Curtis W. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 August 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 268. Martin Ness of Whitley Co., ] To my living children: (to have a full 1/3 part of the estate); John Ness; John C. Ness; Margaret M. Yast (hus. Peter); Jacob Ness; Henry M. Ness; Annie Ness; Frank J. Ness. Note: John Ness was a son of his first wife, Elizabeth Ness. The others were children of the 2nd wife, Annie May Ness. Signed 21 January 1884. Martin Ness (SEAL). Wits.: Thomas R. Marshall, John E. Martin, C. S. Williams. Sworn to and subscribed on 31 October 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 271. Wm. Thompson of Whitley Co., Ind. To wife, Harriet P. Thompson the old homestead during her natural life time but at her death equally to my three children: Fanny E. Green, Joab W. Thompson, George E. Thompson. The land was in Troy Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. and was the W ½ of N W ¼ of Sec. 9. Ex'x nominated Harriet P. Thompson. Signed 6 Oct. 1892. Wm. Thompson (SEAL). Wits. L. Halderman, C. F. Marchand. Will probated on 14 Nov. 1892 by Wm. H. Magley, Clerk. The widow accepted terms of the will and signed her name before Thomas Riley Marshall, N. P. on 12 Nov. 1892.

Record 3 Page 277. Elizabeth Ann Miller living in Churubusco, Indiana. To: Wm. H. Miller, son; Ester Isabelle Hartley, dau.; Clyde Randall, gr-son and the son of my daughter, Ester Isabelle; children of my son Thomas Miller, dec: George Miller, Catharine Ann Miller, Mary Myrtie Miller. Signed 22 June 1892. Elizabeth Ann (her X mark) Miller (SEAL). Wits.; George B. Slagle, D. L. Young. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 November 1892 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 280. Francis M. Sickafoose of Whitley County, Indiana. To: Caroline Sickafoose, wife; Turah, daughter. Ex'x nom. Caroline Sickafoose, wife. Signed Francis M. (his X mark) Sickafoose on 25 November 1892 before wits. Harry Fosler, Henry Hower. Sworn to and subscribed on 12 December 1892 before WM. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 283. George Kaler of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Eliza A. Spillette, dau.; my 2 sons: Samuel P. Kaler, James B. Kaler. Ex. nom. Samuel P. & James B. Kaler, sons. Signed George Kaler (SEAL) on 30 June 1892. Wits. Edmund Miles, Thomas R. Marshall. Sworn to and subscribed on 7 January 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 286. The widow Kate Kaler elected to accept the terms of the will on 7 January 1893. Attest, Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 287. Solomon Summers of Whitley County, Indiana. To: Phebe Summers, wife; Joseph Summers, son; Olive Engle, dau.; Elizabeth Cook, Dau. Catharine Haas; Matilda Magley. Ex. Nom. Joseph Summers, son. Signed 29 November 1892. Solomon Summers (SEAL). Wits. Robert Cooperrider, John Hoffer. Sworn to and Subscribed on 23 January 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 289. On 8 Nov 1893 the widow Phoebe (her X mark) Summers filed her refusal to accept terms of the will before J. W. Leonard, N.P.
Contest of the Will - Page 372: Phebe Summers, Catherine Haas, Elizabeth Cook, Matilda Magley, Olive P. Ely vs Joseph Summmers, Alfred Cooperrider.
An agreement was reached to set aside the will of Solomon Summers. Mrs. Olive P. Engle Ely lived in Chicago and Matilda Magley in Green Ridge, Pettis Co., Mo.

Record 3 Page 290. J. M. Douglass of Indiana. To my wife but at her death to my four heirs - S. L. McGinley, James P. Douglass, Lydia A. Douglass, Margie F. Gongwer. Signed 27 August 1892. J. M. Douglass (SEAL). Wits. - William Walker, Jas. A. Mossman. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 January 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 292. James Baltes of Washington Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To: Michael Baltes, son; Margaret, wife; Margaret, daughter; Mary, Daughter. Signed 6 March 1873. Jacob Baltes (SEAL). Wits. Jacob Arnold, Peter Nix. Sworn to and subscribed on 21 February 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 295. James Worden of Columbia City, Ind. To: Catharine Worden, wife. Columbia City Lodge, F & A. M. #189 to have $500 to defray cost of testator's funeral & to erect a monument chosen by them. F. & A.M. #189. Grace Lutheran Church, $500. Ex. nom. Andrew A. Adams. Signed 22 February 1890. James Word (SEAL). Wits. James H. Sharp. W. H. Magley. Sworn to and subscribed on 6 April 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk. The widow elected to take under terms of the will and signed Catherine (her X mark) Worden (SEAL) on 13 April 1893 before A. A. Adams, N.P.

Record 3 Page 300. Inez M. Naber of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. To my daughter, Louisa Naber (under 21) but if the dau. dies then to my husband, Guilford M. Naber and to my sister, Ella Mossman. Reference made to the will of her father John J. Mossman of Wabash Co., Ind. dec. Names her husband as guardian of her dau. Louisa Naber. Signed 29 December 1892. Inez M. Naber (SEAL). Wits. Thomas R. Marshall, O. S. Thornberry. Sworn to and subscribed on 6 May 1893 Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 303. Sarah Berry of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Heirs of Catharine Plummer: Thomas J. Berry, Daniel Berry, Samuel Berry, Sarah Hollister, Hannah M. Davinney; children of my son, Jacob W. Berry except one (James F. Berry) is to received $25 less than the others. Children of John Berry. Children of my daughters, Ann Arrousmith (wife of Abner Arrousmith). Henry L. Davinney (hus. of my dau. Hannah) has from 9 March 1878 received $48 per year of my pension money & is to continue receiving until my decease then the total sum is to be deducted from my daughter Hannah's portion. She had surrendered to Abner Arrousmith, 3 notes for his signing a quit claim deed and these sums to be deducted from the amount that would fall to the heirs of my dau. Ann Arrousmith. Ex nom. James Broxon, a neighbor. Signed 31 May 1886. Sarah Berry (SEAL). Wits. S. M. Gillam and H. F. Conner. Sworn to and subscribed on 12 May 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 307. William H. Shifler of Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana. To Maggie Shifler, wife; Frances E. Shifler, my adopted au. Signed. 14 March 1887. W. H. Shifler. Wits. Harry C. Yontz, J. D. Wurtsbaugh, L. C. Show. Sworn to and subscribed on 26 May 1893 before William H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 309. John A. Miller. To trustees of the Olive Branch of the U. B. Church of Etna Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. a sum of money but the interest only to be used. To my 2 sons James H. Miller, Levi P. Miller. To my 2 dau. Susannah Howell, Rebecca Grider. To my 4 gr-ch. Arminda Roush, Ellen Burns, Anna Scheur, John L. Cunningham. Ex. Nom. James H. Miller, son. Signed 29 April 1893. John A. Miller. Wits. John Maynard, Jr., Wilmot, Ind., Wm. L. Bower, Wilmot, Ind. John F. Logan, Pierceton, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 6 June 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 2 Page 312. Sarah R. Ream. To my 3 gr-ch. children of my daughter, Hannah E. Yontz, dec.: Theressa Yontz, when aged 18 years; Mary Yontz at age 18 years; James W. Yontz at age of 21 years but if all are deceased then to my son, Vallorous Brown. To gr-son, William R. Brown, son of my son, Vallorous Brown, when 21. To Laura E. Brown, my gr-dau, and daughter of my son Vallorous Brown. To Vallorous Brown, son. Ex. nom. Vallorous Brown who is to erect a suitable tombstone for the testatrix. Signed 9 December 1884. Sarah R. (her X Mark) Ream (SEAL). Witnesses Solomon F. Winegardner, Curtis W. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 June 1893 before W. H. Magley, Clerk.
Page 315: The husband, George Ream elects to abide by the will on 25 September 1893 before Andrew A. Adams, N. P.

Record 3 Page 316. David R. Brenneman of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. To Marietta Brenneman, wife. The home farm in Washington township. The part north of the railroad not to be sold for 10 years. That on the south side to be sold. To all my children (but not by name). Ex. Nom. Isaac Brenneman. Signed 8 June 1893. David R. Brenneman (SEAL). Wits. Isaiah B. McDonald, John E. Martin. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 July 1893 before W. H. Magley, Clerk.
The widow agreed to the will only if given $400 instead of the $300 and if the heirs agree, to then waive all her rights in the estate. The children agreed to the terms made by their step mother, Marietta Brenneman. The agreement made was signed by William Brenneman, Sarah A. Zerbe, Henry Brenneman, Lydia E. Scott and Marietta Brenneman on 19 July 1893 before William H. Magley, Clerk of the Whitley County Circuit Court.

Record 3 Page 321. Jacob Wresler of Whitley Co., Ind. Had given real estate to Harriet Creager, his daughter and this was to be her share of the estate. To John Wresler, son. Ex. Nom. John Wresler, son. Signed 2 April 1881. Jacob Wresler (SEAL). Wits. William F. McNagny, Thomas Riley Marshall. Codicil. Dau. Harriet Creger to have $5 in addition to what she had received which was land in Gratiot Co., Mich. She live now with her husband in Iowa. The testator had only 2 children. Signed 17 June 1885. Jacob Wresler (SEAL). Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, Wm. F. McNagney. Will and codicil sworn to and subscribed on 29 July 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 327. William E. Shelkett of Whitley County, Indiana. To Gilbert D. Shelkett, son. Ex. nom. James A. Shaw, Friend. Signed 21 July 1893. William E. Shelkett, friend. Wits. Fred Nei, James H. Shaw, Cornelius Rouch. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 August 1893 before William H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 329. Nicholas Nix of Washington Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To Catharine Nix, wife. To sons and daughters of myself and wife; Nicholas. E. Nix, John A. Nix, Adam M. Nix; Philmonina Nix; Anna Margaret Nix, Elizabeth T. Nix, Mary M. Nix, Clara M. Nix. signed 6 February 1892. Nicholas Nix (SEAL). Wits. John A. W. Kintz, Jacob A. Baker. Sworn to and subscribed on 15 August 1893 before William H. Magley, Clerk of the Whitley County Circuit Court.

Record 3 Page 332. Abraham Stoler of Richland township, Whitley County, Indiana. To my 2 sons, John Stoler and Eli Stoler and my 2 daughters, Sarah Stoler and Lizzie West. To Melind Snyder, dau. To Mary Evans, dau. To the children of Mariah Maynard, my daughter deceased. To the children of Jacob Stoler, my dec. son. Exs. nom. sons John and Eli Stoler. Signed 27 March 1890. Abraham Stoler (SEAL. Wits. Wm. N. Andrews, James Young. Sworn to and subscribed on 30 August 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 335. John S. Tembley of Whitley County, Indiana. To wife. Mary A. Tembley. To the children of Mary A.; Samuel F.; Velma V. and any that may be born. Heretofore have made advancements to the children of my first wife but to Sophia, dau and wife of Jay Franklin no more. To George D. Trembley son, $500 more to Miles J. Trembley, son, $350 more. To Sabina, dau (wife of Christopher Souder) $350 more. Signed 25 February 1875. John S. Trembley (SEAL). Witnesses James S. Collins, Jos. W. Adair. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 September 1893 before William H. Magley, Clerk of the Whitley County Court.

Record 3 Page 340. John Kingdom of Churubusco, Whitley County, Indiana. To Elizabeth Kingdom, wife; John Kingdom, eldest son, Alice Forsythe, Ann Kingdom, dau; Josephine kingdom, dau; Ernest Kingdom, son. Signed 26 Jan 1875. John (his X mark) Kingdom (SEAL). Witnesses James M. Harrison, John A. Rich. Sworn to and subscribed on 30 September 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk. Will revoked see Page 349.

John Egolf Page 343. John Egolf of Whitley Co., Ind. To Polly Straus, dau; Rachael Friend, dau.; Adam Egolf, son; Jeremiah Egolf, son. Ex. nominated Jeremiah Egolf, son. Signed 23 May 1893. John Egolf. Wits. Winfield S. Gandy, Churubusco, Ind. Emma D. Gandy, Churubusco, Ind. C. E. Lancaster, Churubusco, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 4 September 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 346. Nelson D. Torbet of Columbia City, Indiana To wife, Matilda Torbet all the estate. Signed 10 October 1893. Nelson D. Torbet (SEAL) Witnesses James S. Collins, Curtis W. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 26 October 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 349. Will of John Kingdon Revoked. 13 Nov. 1893. Preceeding were had, Joseph Kingdom, Ida A. Forsythe, Emma Bear, Ida Bear, Stella Bear, Chauncey Bear, William Bear, Cassius Bear, Alva Bear vs John Kingdon, Jr. Ernest Kingdon. The Jury: John H. Kepner, Curtis W. Anspaugh, John W. Brand, Abraham F. Sterling, Moody Baker, H. V. Baum, David R. Helmick, Otto E. Reeder, John Young, Andrew Hass, Joseph Gachatte, George A. Pontius. The verdict was that the testator was of unsound mind at the time he made his will and remained so to his death. It was declared that he died intestate.

Record 3 Page 352. George Slagle of Whitley Co., Ind. To Martha Slagle, wife. To my sons and daughters: Margaret L. Heffelfinger, George C. Slagle, Mary A. Whery, Martha Hoxey, Anna Girkin, Heirs of Aaron Slagle, dec, William Slagle, Leander Slagle, Heirs of John H. Slagle. signed on 10 June 1891. George Slagle (SEAL). Wits. George Richard, D. D. Deardorff. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 December 1893 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 355. Jonathan Shoemaker of Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife Elizabeth but at her death to my heirs: Daniel Shoemaker, Julianna Kisler, Edmund Shoemaker, Almira Keiser, Alvira Armold, Sophia Keiser. Will made on 19 April 1882. Signed Jonathan (his X mark) Shoemaker (SEAL). Witnesses David Weaver, Marion Coyle. Sworn to and subscribed on 15 January 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 357. Valentine Pressler. To my wife the farm on which we now live - the W part of the N ½ of N W ¼ of Sec. 15, township 32, N. of Range 9 East containing about 70 acres. Also the N W ¼ of S E ¼ of Sec. 5, Township 32, N of Range 9 East, containing 40 acres so long as my widow and at her decease or re-marriage to sons and daughters: John A. Pressler, Samuel D. Pressler, Jonathan H. Pressler, Emerson P. Pressler, David C. Pressler, Marion W. Pressler, Eli W. Pressler, Bayard Pressler, Charles H. Pressler, Valentine L. Pressler, Hannah A. Scott, Alfaretta J. Stewart. To gr-daughter Mabel. Wife to act as guardian to last 8 named children but if she marries, Samuel D. Pressler is to act in her place. Signed 28 February 1889. Valentine Pressler (SEAL). Wits. Jacob Sevits and A. J. Anspaugh. Sworn to and subscribed on 18 Jan 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Page 368. On 14 February 1894 Diana Pressler, the widow elected to accept terms of the will and signed Diana Pressler, before James S. Collins, N.P.

Record 3 Page 360. Louisa M. Oman of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Jesse Oman, son; Henry Clay Oman, son; Fred Oman, son; Julia Slagle, dau.; Esther Hight, dau. If not living to her heirs . daughter Constantia Garrison has received her share. To Maxia Oman (wife of son Jesse Oman) all my tables and carpets. Exs. nom. Jesse Oman, Alexander More, friend and neighbor. Signed 16 June 1891. Louisa M. Oman (SEAL) Wits. Wm. H. McNagny, Thos. R. Marshall. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 February 1894 or admitted to probate on that date by Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 362. Daniel Brown of Columbia Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Rebecca Brown but at her death the residue to my children: Levi Brown, Alvin Brown, Harriet Schaper, Peter S. Brown, Emma J. Knisely, Ella Brown, John J. Brown, Lewis B. Brown. No appraisal or inventory to be made until after the death of my wife. Signed 11 October 1893. Daniel Brown (SEAL). Wits. J. E. Clark, Thos. R. Marshall. Note on the record - Daniel Brown died the latter part of January or the first of Feb. Recorded 9 Feb. 1894.

Record 3 Page 369. William H. Swan. To Eleanor Swan, dau.; Eliza Swan, dau.; Elisha Swan, son; Pretsman Swan, son; Emily Jameson, dau.; Ada B. Swan, the surviving daughter of my son, William H. Swan, dec. but if she dies then to her mother, the widow of William H. Swan, dec. Ex. nom. Elisha Swan, son. Signed 16 May 1885. William H. Swan (SEAL). Wits. Solon A. Howenstine, Joshua Chamberlin, William Bell. All witnesses were dead, so stated Jacob H. Ihrig and Frank L. White. William Bell died 3 years ago next month. Joshua Chamberlin died 4 years ago next fall. Solon A. Howenstine died last august. Ihrig and White attested the validity of the will and was sworn to and subscribed by them on 10 February 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 379. Daniel Harshbarger of Whitley Co., Ind. To wife Ann A. Harshbarger but at her death or re-marriage to my children or their heirs. Ex'x nom. Ann A. Harbarger, wife. Signed 290 March 1894. Daniel Harshbarger. Wits. Henry Hower of South Whitley, Ind., Ellen > Robbins of South Whitley, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 April 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 382. Paul Striggle of Collamer, Whitley County, Indiana. To sons and daughters: Frederick Striggle, Mary Baker, Joseph Striggle, David Striggle, Willie Striggle, Albert Striggle. Exs. nom. Sons, Joseph Striggle and David Striggle. Signed 17 March 1892. Paul Striggle (SEAL). Wits. Chloe Emerson of South Whitley, Ind. George W. Hower of South Whitley, Ind. Henry Hower of South Whitley, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 21 May 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 384. Joseph Cook of Columbia Tp., Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Harriet E. Cook and she is nom. to act as executrix to Peter Cook my gr-son and son of my daughter, Anne Cook. Signed 12 June 1894. Joseph Cook, (SEAL). Wits. Andrew A. Adams, Henry Lahm, James S. Collins, Sworn to and subscribed on 26 June 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 386. Lewis M. Steward of Whitley Co., Ind. To my wife, Hannah Steward. To my sons and daughters: Mary C. Dickey, Theodore A. Stewart, Oliver P. Stewart, Joseph Stewart, Roseltha M. Maston, Selia E. Gingerick, Franklin (?) Stewart, Claud M. Stewart, Jenevra B. Sweeney. Should my wife refuse the will she is to take her share and the remaining estate shall go to: Mary C. Dickey, Theodore A. Stewart, Oliver P. Stewart, Joseph M. Steward or their descendants. Ex. nom. Theodore A. Stewart, son. Signed 31 March 1890. Lewis M. Steward. Wits. Francis B. Moe and A. T. Newcomb. Codicil 1, signed 26 Aug. 1890. Codicil 2 signed 14 May 1894. Will and codicils sworn to and subscribed on 30 July 1894 before W. H. Magley, Clerk. Witness to 1st codicil were: Francis B. More, L. F. Emerson Witnesses of 2nd codicil: Valentine Wagner, Francis B. Moe. Hannah Stewart (SEAL) before Isaac E. Gingerich, N. P. on 30 July 1894.

Record 3 Page 395. Margaret Sterling of Whitley County, Indiana. To my children: Henry Sterling, George W. Sterling, Edward Sterling, Ann Alley, Lizzie Hartson, Hattie Deeter, Sarah Woods. My son, John Sterling had had his share many years ago. Ex. nom. Lewis Haldersman of Larwill, Ind. an old friend. Signed 20 March 1888. Margaret (her X mark) Sterling (SEAL). Wits. Wm. F. McNagny and George W. Hollinger. A codicil made on 3 May 1889 was signed Margaret (her X mark) Sterling with witnesses Wm. F. McNagny and Thos. R. Marshall. Codicil 2 was signed on 167 July 1890 with Wm. F. Nagny and Thos. R. Marshall as witnesses. Will and codicils, sworn to and subscribed on 1 August 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 2 Page 404. Michael Fisher. To my children: George Fisher, Sophia Meyers (hus. Peter), Mary Raiff (hus. Edward), Louie Fisher, Children of Rose Bishoff, deceased (my dau and wife of Peter Bishoff), Olly Fisher, Odelia Fisher. To Amelia Fisher, gr-dau. Ex. nom. George Fisher, son who is to see to the placing of a suitable tombstone on the testator's grave. The real estate: N ½ of S W ¼ of Section 27, Township 32, Range 9 (80 acres). Signed 14 July 1894. Michael Fisher (in German) (SEAL). Wits. Samuel Waterfall, Wendel Gillen. Sworn to and subscribe on 4 Aug. 1894 by Wendel Gillen and on 14 July 1894 by James H. Harrison, Mayor of Columbia City, Ind. No ref. made to Samuel Waterfall,. James H. Harrison declared he saw the signing of the will.

Book 3 Page 415. John Wolf. To children: John, Elizabeth Alice Wolf, Benjamin Franklin Wolf, Eli Wolf, Ambrose Wolf, Andrew Wolf, Henry Wolf, Catherine Ann Withers. To wife Catharine Wolf. Requested that a suitable tombstone be erected for himself and his widow. Mentioned the nomination of a friend as executor but no name written in the space left for it. Signed 31 May 1894. John (his C mark) Wolf. Wits. Eph. K. Strong, Josephine Adair. Fannie Stone. Will Probated 22 September 1894. William H. Magley, Clerk of the Whitley Circuit Court.

Record 3 Page 428. George Orndorf of Churubusco, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Eva Orndorf. To my 3 gr-children, children of my dau. Talitha Fritz, deceased; Charles Fritz, Ida Fritz, David Fritz. To my son John Orndorf as trustee, the farm of 320 acres in Barer county, Kas. The income of the farm to my wife Eva Orndorf and my 5 living chidden: Priscilla Wyatt, Cassie Shoaf, Barbary Ressler (hus. Isaac), John W. Orndorf, Ida Hughes. IF Priscilla Wyatt dies before the settlement after sale of the farm then her share to her 6 children: Ida Crepe, Ella Markey, Marion Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, Myrtle Wyatt, Dessie Wyatt. If Barbary Ressler is deceased, then to her children: George W. Wyatt, Emmet Wyatt, Ella Wyatt, Henry Wyatt, Eva Wyatt. Ex. nom. John W. Orndorf, son. Signed 1 April 1893. George W. Orndorf (SEAL). Wits. George Richards and D. L. Young. Sworn to and subscribed on 15 October 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 434. Jonathan Sattison of Whitley County, Indiana. To Polly Sattison, my wife, Minnie Belle Banning, gr-dau., Nellie G. Sattison, gr-dau., Scott Sattison, son, George h. Sattison, son. Ex. nom. Scott Sattison, my son. Signed 15 November 1894. Jonathan Sattison (SEAL). Wits. Edmund Jones, James S. Collins. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 December 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 437. Mary H. Farrell, widow of Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To Jacob Bowman. Owned real estate in Godfrey's add. to Peru, Indiana. signed 27 June 1894. Mary H. Farrell (SEAL). Wits. Sylvanus Koontz, Ora Bayless. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 December 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 439. Caleb W. Edwards of South Whitley, Indiana. To my wife, Elnora C. Edwards. To Victoria E. Edwards, dau; Prince A. Edwards, son; John W. Edwards, son;/ Ex. nom. Prince A. Edwards, son. Signed 1 September 1894. Caleb W. Edwards (SEAL). Wits. David G. Linvill, Samuel Rush. Codicil made 17 Sept. 1894 was wit. by David G. Linvill and Samuel Rush. Will and Codicil sworn to and subscribed on 5 December 1894 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 445. David S. Morse. To my wife, Sophia Morse, her lifetime then to my daughter, Helen Hiler. Signed 22 June 1891. David S. Morse (SEAL). Wits. Wm. F. McNagny, Thos. R. Marshall. Sworn to and subscribe on 5 January 1895 by Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 448. Myron J. Noble of Troy Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Catharine Noble. Ex. nom. R. J. Elliott. Signed 28 April 1874. M. J. Noble (SEAL). Wits. Cyrenus G. Coplen, Troy Tp., C. M. Noble, Troy Top, Whit. Co., Ind., R. J. Elliott, Troy Tp., Whitley. Co., Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 30 January 1895 before W. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 451. Catharine Hose of Columbia City, Indiana. To my children: Charles Hose, William Hose, Frederick Hose, Catharine Hosler or her children. To Barbara Hose, my dau. in-law and wife of my son, Jacob Hose. To Jacob Hose, son. Ex. Nom. Frederick Busch, a friend. signed 5 March 1888. Catharine Hose (in German) (SEAL). Wits. George Bechloldt, Joseph Clerk. Sworn to and subscribed on 5 February 1895 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 454. Mary Miller Kaufman. To my son, Oscar El Kaufman. To my son, James F. M. Kaufman. To my son, Roscoe A. Kaufman. To gr-daus, Mary T. Smith and Leonella A. Smith, Children of my dec. dau., Margaret Rose A. Smith. Ex. nom. Roscoe A. Kaufman who in addition is to serve as guardian to Mary T. and Leonella A. Smith. Signed 27 February 1895. Mary Miller Kaufman. Wits. Jennie M. Howenstine, William A. Smith. recorded on 8 April 1895 by Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 458. Mary Ann Johnson of Whitley County, Indiana. To Orlando L. Johnson, son; Mary Florena Johnson, dau.; Elizabeth Luella Daisy, dau.; Andrew Edwin Johnson, son; Mary Florena Johnson, dau.,; Herman Herschel Johnson, dau.; Sarah Alice Noble, dau. Ex. nom. Orlando L. Johnson, son. Signed 28 march 1895. Mary Ann (her X mark) Johnson. Wits. Abraham Elder of Larwill, Ind., John F. Logan, Ann E. Groves, Mary A. Elder, Larwill, Ind. Will Proved 18 April 1895. Attest WM. H. Magley, Clerk. The testatix according to the record was a widow. It was stated that it was said that she had a child by a former marriage living in California. See the record.

Record 3 Page 461. Jacob A. Baker. To my wife, Catharine Baker then to my children but if deceased then to my grandchildren. Dated in the heading 13 Apr. 1895. Signed Jacob A. Baker. Wits. John H Scheiber, Peter Nix, John Ness. Probated 22 April 1895. Attest William H. Magley, Clerk, Whitley Circuit Court. The widow elected to take under the will & signed before W. H. Magley, Clerk on 30 April 1895.

Record 3 Page 468. Harriet E. Cook, widow of Joseph Cook, late of Whitley Co., Ind. To my children: Eliza J. Rider (hus. David), Winfield S. Cook, Victor E. Cook, Clara A. Mowrey (hus. Wm. J.), Anna A. Deleno (hus. Philip), and her son known as Peter Cook. Exs. Winfield S. Cook, Victor E. Cook, sons. Signed 26 July 1894. Harriet E. Cook. (SEAL). Wits. James S. Collins, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 13 May 1895 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 470. William Weisweaver of Washington Twp, Whitley Co., Ind. To my wife, Minnie Weisweaver. To Lewis Weisweaver, son. To my 3 daughters: Rachel Keiser (hus. Conrad), Minnie Tierman (hus. Henry), Lena Lucke (Hus. William). Signed 17 April 1894. William Weisweaver (in German) (SEAL). Wits. H. Louis Sievers, August Licke. Sworn to and subscribed on 13 May 1895 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 473. Nimrod Schinbeckler of Whitley County, Indiana. To my 8 children, Frederick Schinbeckler, Franklin Schinbeckler, Mary Ann Wallers, Leah Clark, Emma Judd, Susan Keifer, Catharine Schinbeckler, Elizabeth Schinbeckler. My son August Schinbeckler has had his share. Request erection of a suitable tombstone. Exs. nom. Franklin Schinbeckler, Frederick Schinbeckler, sons. signed 24 June 1895. Nimrod (his X mark) Schinbeckler (SEAL). Wits. Henry Vogely, Jacob Murbach. Sworn to and subscribed on 10 July 1895 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 476. George A. Shook of Whitley County, Indiana. To my son, George Shoah. Notes against Charles H. Fogel are to be sold, the money to be used for expense of the funeral and the testator's last sickness. Ex. nom. George Shoah. Signed 12 August 1895. George A. (his X mark) Shook Wits. Thomas F. Johnson,m S. T. Chapman, Francis B. More. Sworn to and subscribed on 17 August 1895 before Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Record 3 Page 478. Jennie R. Hartsock of Troy Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To my sister, Hannah Hartsock one-half of the former homestead of my father, Samuel Hartsock, dec. She is owner of the one undivided half of the same tract. Ex. nom. Hannah Hartsock, sister. Signed 8 March 1881. Jennie R. Hartsock (L.S.) On 8 March 1881. Wits Edmund Tracy, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Mich.; Abbie Tracy, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Mich.; Nellie E. Hill, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Mich. The will was made in Michigan in 1881. These subscribed after being sworn Frank R. Hall of Columbia City, Ind who served as executor. Cora Sauerman, Hannah Snyder (sister of the deceased who testified that her sister visited in Michigan in 1881. Will probated on 2 Sept. 1895. Attest William H. Magley, Clerk.

Record Page 483. David Brown of Columbia Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To: David Brown, Jr., son; Mary Brown, my wife; Joseph Brown, son; Hannah Souders, dau.; William Brown, son; Melinda Beard, dau.; Charles Foster, gr-son. To the 5 children of my dau., Catharine Ramp, dec., Ex. nom. David Brown, jr. son. Signed 16 Nov. 1887. David Brown (SEAL). Wits. J. D. Wurtsbaugh, Orson H. Woodworth. Codicil dated 17 April 1888. Codicil dated 8 June 1893. Will & Codicils probated 2 Sep. 1895. William H. Magley, Clerk. The widow accepts terms of the will and signed Mary (her X mark) Brown (L.S.) on 3 Sept. 1895 before P. H. Clugston, N. P.

Record 3 Page 496. Catharine Saurer of Whitley County, Indiana. My children, Simon Sauer and John H. Sauer have had full shares but to John H. Sauer $100 more. To: William Sauer, son; Elizabeth Lafever, dau.; Leah Chodat, dau. To my 8 children: Leah Chodat, Catharine Tschantz, Ann Pequegnot, Sarah Tschantz, Elizabeth Lafever, Daniel F. Saurer, Mary Vogely, William Saurer. Ex. nom. David Schrader. signed 8 March 1890. Catharine (X) Saurer (L.S.). Wits. Thomas R. Marshall, Jacob Murbach. Admitted to probate on 5 Sep. 1895. Attest Wm. H. Magley, Clerk.

Boook 3 Page 500. John H. Haas of Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana. to my wife, Katharine A. Haas. To my children: Nettie Sherbahn, Cora Dohner, Bertha Haas, Mabel Haas. The family homestead was at Lot 15 Collins first addition to Columbia City, Ind. Ex'x nom. Katharine A. Haas, wife. Signed 16 December 1895. John H. Haas. Wits. Andrew Haas, Robert B. Boy. Recorded 11 February 1896 by Richard H. Maring, Clerk. The widow accepted the terms of the will on 11 Feb. 1896 before P. H. Clugston, N. P. Page 503.

Book 3 Page 504: Thomas Poland at South Whitley, Ind. on 31 Aug. 1891. To: Ann S Poland, wife; Mary Ann Tuckey, dau.; Simon Poland, Alexander, Poland, Thomas Jefferson Poland, Winfield Scott Poland, Hannah Jane Mayo Poland, Children. Exs. Simon Poland, Alexander Poland, sons. Signed 31 August 1894. Thomas Poland (SEAL). Wits. James Hudson, Atmore Johnson, Jeremiah F. Shell. Sworn to and subscribed on 22 February 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.
Page 521. The widow Ann S. Poland accepted terms of the will on 27 March 1896 signed A. S. Poland before Francis B. Moe, N.P.

Book 3 Page 508. Eliza W. Mathews of Churubusco, Indiana. to my husband, Frederick Mathews. Signed 11 March 1887. Eliza W. Mathews (SEAL). Witnesses John W. Orndorf, Harvey Hughes. Proved 10 march 1896. R. H. Maring Clerk,

Book 3 Page 510. Turbert Keirn of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Sarah Keirn and at her death to my heirs-at-law. Ex. nom. George Sheckler, my friend. Signed 10 January 1874. T. Keirn (SEAL). Wits. Joseph W. Adair, George Sheckler, Jonathan S. Kaufman. Sworn to and subscribed on 7 April 1896. Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 513. Jacob Y. Goodyear of Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To my 4 children or their heirs: Cornelia Florence, Erastus Polaski, Eliza Ellen, Alpharetta Veina. Ex. nom. Alfred S. Goodin. Signed 3 April 1896. J. Y. Goodyear (SEAL). Witnesses John Richards, J. S. Shroyer. Sworn to and subscribed on 7 April 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 515. Oliver Harp of Churubusco, Indiana. To my wife, Jane Harp. To Sallie Farmer, dau.; Mary Jane Harter, dau.; William Harp, son; George Harp, son; John Harp, son; Isaac Harp, son; Oliver Harp, Jr., son. Executrix nom. Jane Harp, wife. Signed 27 December 1884. Oliver Harp (SEAL). Witnesses George Richard, Charles Richards. Sworn to and subscribed on 5 May 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 518. Lemuel Devault of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. For love & Affection to Thomas B. Watson the N E ¼ of Sec. 28 in Township 32 Range 10 East except what has been conveyed to other persons. Ex's. Margaret B. Foster, my wife Nancy DeVault. Signed 24 April 1896. Lemuel Devault (L.S.) Witnesses David R. Hemmick, Abraham Myers. Sworn to and subscribed on 11 May 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 522. Ruth A. Briggs of Whitley County Indiana. To Marion M. Keller, my dau; Alfred Orlando Briggs, son; Charles Chestnut, gr-son; Hallie Chestnut, gr-son; Roland A. Briggs, husband. Requested that her son and daughter mark her last resting place. Ex'x. Marion M. Keller, dau. Signed 30 January 1896. Ruth A. Briggs. Witnesses Dewitt C. Noble, Roy W. Wigent. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 May 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 526. Charles Rapp of Whitley County, Indiana. To Sarah E. Rapp, wife. To my gr-son, Boody Castle the share of his mother my dau. Cora Castle but if Boody Castle is not living to my dau. Cora Castle but if her husband, Artie Castle dies before my gr-son is 21 then at once to my dau. Cora Castle. To Orpha Tyler, my gr-dau. To my sons and daughters but not by name. Ex'x. Sarah E. Rapp, wife. Signed 14 November 1895. Charles Rapp (SEAL). Witnesses A. B. Craig, J. W. Orndorf. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 May 1896 by Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 530. Susan Snyder of Whitley County, Indiana (Widow of Solomon Snyder). To: Rhoda Snyder, dau.; Moses Snyder, son; Sadie Clark, Dau (hus. Joseph). Signed 28 February 1896. Susan Snyder (SEAL). Witnesses: William C. Morse, George L. York, Andrew A. Adams. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 June 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 533. Adam Yeagle, Sen. of Whitley County, Indiana. Adam Yeagle, Jr. son has received his share. To gr-children Etta and Nettie Johnson, children of my deceased daughter, Lydia M. Johnson (land in Huntington Co., Ind.). Had given 2 lots in Coesse, Ind. to his dau, Maria Allen but these are not be charged as an advancement. To gr-child Jenny Reece. To Henry Yeagle, son. To Catharine Walker, dau. To Richard Walker as trustee for my dau. Maria Allen but at her death the principal to her surviving children. Ex. Joseph Clark, friend. Request the erection of a tombstone. Signed 29 July 1895. Adam Yeagle, Sen. Wits. William F. McNagny, Thomas R. Marshall. Codicil made 8 Jan 1896. Joseph Clark instead of Richard Walker to act as trustee of Maria Allen's share. Wits. Wm. F. McNagny and James M. Harrison. Sworn to and subscribed on 10 July 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 540. Daniel Beghtel of Whitley Co., Ind. My children: Henry Beghtel, Isiah Beghtel, Joseph Beghtel, William Beghtel, Eli Beghtel, Lydia Lehman, Catharine Sickafoose. My gr-dau. Alice Johnson. Executrix Catharine Sickafoose, dau. signed 15 February 1893. Daniel (his X mark) Beghtel. Wits. Sidney O. Yontz, Adam B. Mosher. Proved 4 August 1896. R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 544. Elizabeth Bauer of Thorncreek Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To Louis Bauer, husband, life use of the farm where we live the S ½ of N W ¼ of Section 34 in Township 32, N of Range 9 East, 80 acres less ¼ acres in the northwest corner used for school purposes. Equally to my children (not by name). Signed 24 January 1881. Elizabeth Bauer. Wits. Walter Olds, James C. Knisely. Proved on 19 August 1896. R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 547. Eliza Effert of Columbia City, Indiana. All to my daughter, Mrs. Sarah Ann Barnes. Signed 29 April 1896. Eliza (her X mark) Effert. Wits. Curtis W. Jones, Jacob Hose. Sworn to and subscribed on 6 October 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 549. Lydia Stoner of Washington Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my gr-children, children of my deceased son Daniel Stoner: Franklin Stoner, Ida Slessman, Irene Reeg. To William Stoner, son; Jacob Stoner, son; John Stoner, son; Sarah Hamlick, dau.; Mariah Smith, dau.; Martha Palmer, dau.. Gr-children: Ida Sterling, Cora Sterling. Orestes Myers, gr-son. Ex. nom. William Stoner, son. Signed 29 September 1890. Lydia (her X mark) Stoner (SEAL). Wits. James S. Collins, Curtis W. Jones. sworn to and subscribed on 12 Oct 1896 also the codicil dated 12 Aug. 1896 which was witnessed by Lillie Smith and Benton E. Gates.

Book 3 Page 555. Henry Taylor of Jefferson Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To: James R. W. Taylor, son. Ida May Cole & Thomas Eckman my 2 gr-children. Beal F. Taylor, son; John M. Taylor, son. signed 4 May 1893. Henry Taylor (SEAL)> Wits. Andrew A. Adams. James S. Collins. Sworn to and subscribed on 12 October 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 558. Elizabeth Olinger. To my children: Susan Yoder, Joshua C. Olinger, Catharine Fisher, Ellen Arnett, Judy Plummer, John W. Olinger. Exs. nom. Cyrus Moore or Leslie Moore of Green Township, Noble Co., Ind. but if they refuse then Elisha L. McLallen of Columbia city, Indiana. Signed 17 October 1895. Elizabeth (her X mark) Olinger. Wits. Eph. K. Strong, Jessie A. Strong. Proved 28 October 1890 Richard H. Maring, Clerk. The home farm consisted of the S E ¼ of Sec. 1, Township 32, N. of Range 9 East and all that portion of the N.E. ¼ of Sec. 12 lying north of Round Lake Township 32, North of Range 9 East.

Book 3 Page 564. Rachel Shinneman (widow of Isaac Shinneman). To: David L. Shinneman, son; Rachel Ann Clark, daughter; Isaac W. Shinneman, my kind step-son; John F. Shinneman, son. Ex. nom. John F. Shinneman, son. Signed 20 November 1896. Rachel Shinneman. Wits Isaiah B. McDonald, William Weber. Recorded 9 Dec 1896. Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 569. James H. Shaw of Union Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Catharine A. Shaw. To my 2 sons: Stephen D. Shaw, Fred H. Shaw. To my daughters: Ida J. Shaw, Myrtle E. Shaw, May E. Shaw, Phebe C. Shaw, Nancy M. Briggs, Mary Jane Ihrig. Exs. nom. Catharine Shaw wife, Isaiah B. McDonald. Signed 15 January 1885. James H. Shaw (SEAL). Wits. Asher R. Clugston, W. J. Tyree, J. B. Sterling, John Bennet. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 December 1896 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 573. William S. Howenstine of Whitley County, Indiana. To: Charles Howenstine, son; Ira M. Howenstine, son; Callie Sickafoose (hus. George); Emiline Howenstine, wife. Mentions his "home estate" in Ohio. A monument to be bought with money due him from the home estate in Ohio. Exs. nom. sons, Charles and Ira Howenstine. Signed 31 March 1896. W. S. Howenstine (SEAL). Wits. Henry Hower of South Whitley, Ind., George Hower of South Whitley, Ind. Proved on 8 January 1897. Richard H. Maring, Clerk.
Page 576. The widow, Emeline Howenstine elected to accept the terms of the will on 9 February 1897 before Francis B. Moe, N.P.

Book 3 Page 577. Richard M. Paige of Whitley County, Indiana. To Phylura Ann Paige, wife. To children: Almira A. Paige, Richard A. Paige, John S. Paige, Simeon J. Paige, Phylura E. Paige. To gr-children: Cora E. Schrader, Ratie Schrader, Merritte E. Schrader, Clara E. Schrader. Exs. nom. wife, Richard A. Paige, son. Signed 29 April 1892. Wits J. C. Wigent, Roy W. Wigent. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 March 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 3 Page 581. Levi Rice. To my wife, Susan Rice and she is to have the custody of my 2 minor children: Alletta Grace Rice and Wilbur Hugh Rice. To my 3 sons: Charles Eugene Rice, Luther Kuntz Rice, Wilbur Hugh Rice. To my 2 daughters: Mrs. Ida May Beddle, Oletta Grace Rice. Exs. nom. Susan Rice, wife; Luther Kuntz Rice, don. Signed 12 October 1893. Levi Rice. wits. Eli King, F. M. King. Sworn to and subscribed on 24 March 1897 before R. H. Maring, Clerk Whitley Circuit Court.

Book 3 Page 584. Thomas B. Long of Etna Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To: Mary E. Long, gr-dau.; John W. Long, son; Martha Jane Hunt, dau. (hus. Franklin); Margaret Mary Cassell, dau (hus. Perry). Ex. nom. Franklin Hunt. signed 13 April 1897. Thomas B. Long (SEAL). Witnesses Thomas R. Marshall, Lois K. Marshall. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 May 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 1. Abraham Pence of Whitley County, Indiana. To Sarah Pence, wife, land etc. Part of N W ¼ of Sec. 19, T32, N or R 10 Eat containing 88 acres & other land her widowhood. To my own children and grandchildren where the parents are dead. To Lavina Ritchie, dau.; Eliza Jane Cleland, dau.; John W. Pence, son. To the children of my son, William Henry Pence living at time of my death & any that may be born to him. To my gr-children: Webb Hively and Cora Hively. To my son, William H. Pence. Ex. nom. Lemuel Ritchie, son-in-law. signed 4 June 1890. Abraham Pence (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones and Jeremiah S. Hartsock. Codicil made 27 May 1881. Wits Andrew A. Adams, Curtis W. Jones. Codicil made 2 May 1892 wits Curtis Jones and Andrew A. Adams. Codicil made 18 March 1895 wits Frank J. Heller & John W. Adams. Sworn to and sub. will & codicils on 29 Mar 1897. R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 14. Sarah King of near Larwill, Ind. widow of Alvin H. King. To: Ellen Biggs of Hobart, Ind. (hus. James); Ella Hartson of Warsaw, Ind. (hus. Avery); Alice M. King of Larwill, Ind. (hus. Alonzo M.). Signed 9 December 1896. Sarah (her X mark) King. Wits. Allie Zartman Young (daughter), Mary M. Zartman. Admitted to probate on 5 April 1897.

Book 4 Page 20. James Roach of Whitley County, Indiana. To Catharine Roach - wife but at her death to my children: John H Roach and Sarah Ann Watson (hus. Thomas), Elsie B. DeMoney (hus. Joseph). Ex's. nom. Catherine Roach, Wife. Signed 16 August 1886. James Roach (SEAL). Wits. Charles J. Eyanson, Cyrus B. Tulley. Proved 13 April 1897.

Book 4 Page 24. David W. Nickey. To my wife, Alcinda J. Nickey. Ex. nom. William S. Nickey, my friend and kinsman. Signed 12 August 1896. David W. Nickey. Wits. David B. Clugston, Wm. F. McNagny. Sworn to and subscribed on 21 June 1987 before R. H. Maring.

Book 4 Page 27. George W. Hively. To my wife, Mary A. Hively, the farm where we reside, the W ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 31, Township 32 N or R 9 East containing 80 acres. Signed 18 May 1897. George W. Hively (SEAL). Wits. Benjamin F. Menaugh, Arvillus N. Miller. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 June 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 29. Jacob Brubaker of Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Nancy E. Brubaker. To my 5 children: Alfred R. Brubaker, Ora Maud Brubaker, Eva Estella Brubaker, Curtis H. Brubaker, Netta H. Brubaker. Ex'x nom. Nancy E. Brubaker, wife assisted by my son, Alfred R. Brubaker. Signed at my home in Whitley Co., Ind. on 15 December 1896. Jacob Brubaker (SEAL). Wits. John C. Clapp, John M. Brubaker, Francis B. More. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 July 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 32. Charles E. King of Richland Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To my wife, Sarah King during her natural lifetime and she is to maintain, clothe and educate our children until they reach the age of 21 years. At death of my wife to my children: Franklin H. King, Allen D. King, Elmer E. King, Millard L. King, James B. King, Aesa J. King, Charles E. King, Jr., Vestur R. King, Eliza E. King, Jennie M. King. Signed 6 June 1884. C. E. King (SEAL). Wits. Thomas R. Marshall, Daniel Kirkpatrick, John E. Martin. Sworn to and subscribed on 31 August 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 36. John Shuh of Whitley Co., Indiana. Request a monument erected over his grave and for his wife (she is living), his home farm of 400 acres was S ½ of Sec. 34, Township 32, North of Range 8 East and East side of N W ¼ of Section 1 Township 31, North of Range 8 East. To wife Margaret Shuh. To: Charles Shuh, Edward Shuh, Elice Elliott for his lifetime then to her children, John Wallace Shuh, Catharine Schuman for her lifetime then to her children, Julia Ann Lower her lifetime then to her daughters: Alice Lower, Catharine Lower, Blanche Lower, Mabel Lower. Ex. nom. John Wallace Shuh, son but if he dies or refuses then DeWitt McLallen. Signed 21 April 1896. John Shuh. Wits. Will E. Strong and Eph. K. Strong. Proved 8 May 1897.

Book 4 Page 43. James McKown. To my wife, Lydia McKown, the home farm E ½ of SW ¼ of Sec. 31, Township 32, North of Range 9 East in Whitley Co., Ind. containing 80 acres so long as my widow or her natural lifetime then to my 7 children: Amanda Beard, Mary Goodrich, Huldah McKown, Celestia Cordell, Oscar McKown, Minerva Leaman, Charles McKown. Ex. nom. Oscar McKown, son. Signed 8 May 1897. James McKown. Wits. Eph. K. Strong, L. L. Brenneman. Proved 16 September 1897.

Book 4 Page 46. James S. Merriman. To my wife, Lula J. Merriman and my daughter, Martha M. Merriman. Ex. nom. William F. McNagny. Signed 30 August 1897. James S. Merriman (SEAL). Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, P. H. Clugston. Witnesses examined on 18 Sept. 1897. This will was set aside by the Whitley County Circuit Court during the February Term, 1898. On 6 October 1900 the widow, Lula J. Merriman refused to accept the terms of the will before Gladys Heagy, N.P.

Book 4 Page 49. Arrelia Adelaide Johnson who was formerly the wife of Jacob Helblig and now commonly called Addae Helblig. Reference made to her town lot in Alexandria, Madison Co., Ind. To my dau., Nellie May Helblig. My son, Charles Edward Helblig is to have no part of the estate. Ex. nom. Andrew J. Parks of Goshen, Ind, a friend. Signed 6 February 1897. Arrelia Adelaide Johnson (SEAL), Adda Helblig. Wits. Fred L. Shafer, William M. Snider. Testimony of witnesses taken on 21 Sept 1897. The testatrix died on 14 June 1897.

Book 4 Page 52. Susanna Helms of Whitley County, Indiana, the widow of Joshua B. Helms, deceased. To my father and mother, Adam and Lucinda Wolf their lifetime then to the children of Joshua B. Helms or heirs of any deceased (not by name). Ex. nom. Curtis W. Jones. Signed 22 August 1897. Susanna (her X mark) Helms. Wits. David G. Linvill, Ethelbert Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 October 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 55. John Cox of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Mary Ellen Cos. To my children equally except my son Jacob Cox has already had his share. Signed 10 August 1897. John Cox. Wits Andrew A. Adams, Thomas Gallivan. Proved 29 November 1897 at the November term.

Book 4 Page 57. Sarah G. Donaldson of Whitley County, Indiana. To my dau, Francina D. Zimmerman; my son, John H. Donaldson to have the family records, etc.; Mary Demoney, dau.; William S. Donaldson, son; Levi J. Donaldson, son; Emily D. Gandy, dau; Emily Kinsey, Gr-dau..; Harlan P. Zimmerman, grson; Flora Sible, gr-dau..; George F. Zimmerman, grson; Clara R. Donaldson, dau.; Loa A. Galaway, gr-dau.; May E. McKitrick, gr-dau.; Winfield S. Gandy, son-in-law to have father's rocking chair. Signed 2 March 1896. Sarah G. Donaldson (SEAL). Wits. John W. Orndorf, John F. Criswell. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 December 1897 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 59. John Schrader. To my wife, Julia Ann Schrader. To my children: Benjamin Schrader, Lewis Schrader, John Schrader, Hiram Schrader, Isaac Schrader, Mary Wilkins, Almira Strigle, Reuben Schrader, Martin Schrader, Ida Schrader, Ephraim Schrader. Ex. nom. Conrad Keiser. Signed 25 October 1897. John Schrader (SEAL). Wits. Ephraim K. Strong, Mollie Schrader. Proved 8 February 1898.

Book 4 Page 61. David W. Howenstine of Etna Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Rebecca Howenstine and after her decease to my children (but not by name). Ex. nom. Rebecca Howenstine, wife. Signed 20 November 1896. David W. Howenstine (SEAL). Wits. Samuel Jarrett, Adam C. Brosman. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 February 1898 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 62. Philip Sickafoose of South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife Sarah Sickafoose. To my 2 daughters Elizabeth Douglass, Sarah Ann McEntarfer. Ex. nom. Samuel H. Sickafoose, my brother. Signed 7 December 1897. Philip Sickafoose (SEAL). Wits. Monroe W. Webster, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 Mary 1898 before R. H. Maring, Clerk. On 2 March 1898 Sarah Sickafoose, the widow elected to accept the terms of the will in presence of Francis B. Moe, N. P.

Book 4 Page 64. Margaret Warpup of Whitley Co., Indiana, the widow of Henry Warpup, deceased. To Herman Warpup, son; Katy Wolfe, dau (wife of Irving); Charles Warpup, son under 21 years; Elizabeth Harter, dau (wife of George N.); and Elizabeth Harter is to attend the placing of a tombstone at the testator's grave & that of her deceased husband. The cost not to exceed 12.50 each. Signed 17 February 1898. Margaret Warpup (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones, Frederick Grund. Sworn to and subscribed on 1 April 1898 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 65. John Burns. To all my children, except Abraham who has had his share, and to the children of my dau., Margaret E. Tinkel the share of their mothers. Mentions the son Rugus Burns. Signed 8 September 1890. John Burns. Wits. W. S. Smith, H. S. Clevenger. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 April 1898 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 67. Roland A. Briggs. To: Charles M. Chestnut, gr-son; Halley O. Chestnut, gr-son; Alfred O. Briggs, son; Marion M. Keller, dau. and to her husband, Oliver H. Keller. Ex. nom. Oliver H. Keller, son-in-law of Marion, Indiana. Signed 22 November 1897. R. A. Briggs (SEAL). Wits. David V. Whiteleather, David Grund. Sworn to and subscribed on 17 May 1898 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 68. Catharine Cornelius, widow of Barnhart Cornelius, dec. To all my children: Frederick Cornelius, Elizabeth Essig, Benjamin Cornelius, Henry Cornelius, Lewis Cornelius, Ann Dietrick (hus. John). Signed 16 February 1895. Catharine (her X mark) Cornelius (SEAL). Wits. James S. Collins, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 24 May 1898 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 69. Ann S. Poland of Whitley County, Indiana. To the children of my deceased husband: Simon Poland, Mary Tuckey, Alexander Poland, Hannah Mayo, Jefferson Poland, W. S. Poland. To Margaret S. Gasser. Ex. nom. Alexander Poland. Signed 23 March 1898. Ann S. Poland. Wits. C. H. Gasser, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 June 1898 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 72. Lucien E. McCord of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Wilhelmina McCord. Ex'x. nom. Wilhelmina McCord, wife. Will made 13 July 1898. Signed Lucien E. McCord. Wits. T. N. Pilkin of Vandalia, Ill., C. E. Capps of Vandalia, Ill. Depositions of the witnesses were taken on 24 August 1898 at the office of the Fayette Co., Ill. in Vandalia and before G. T. Tuner, N. P.

Book 4 Page 74. James S. Collins of Columbia City, Indiana. To my wife, Eliza J. Collins and she to act as executrix. Signed 13 January 1887. James S. Collins (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones, Benton E. Gates. Proved 8 September 1898.

Book 4 Page 76. Jeremiah Krider living in Churubusco, Whitley Co., Ind. To my sons and daughters: John Krider, William Krider, Fanny Krider, George W. Krider, Eliza J. Richey, Malinda Kenaga, Mary R. Goheen, Benjamin F. Krider, Jeremiah Z. Krider. Ex. nom. John Krider. Signed 4 February 1892. Jeremiah Krider (SEAL). Wits. John W. Orndorf. D. L. Young. Proved 19 September 1898.

Book 4 Page 78. Barbary Hose of Columbia City, Indiana. To my husband, Jacob Hose. Signed 12 May 1898. Barbary (her X mark) Hose (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones, Oliver V. Schuman. Proved 28 October 1898. R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 79. John Gallavin of Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Mary Gallavin. To my son, John Gallavin. Provide for a tombstone for his wife's grave at her decease. To sons: Dennis, Thomas, Patrick, James. To dau. Catharine. Ex'x. nom. Mary Gallavin, wife. Signed 17 October 1895. John (his X mark) Gallavin (SEAL). Wits. John S. McDanel, James M. Harrison. Proved 7 November 1898.

Book 4 Page 80. Jacob Pentz of Whitley County, Indiana. To my son John C. Pentz. To my wife, Elizabeth L. Pence. Ex. nom. John C. Pentz, son. Signed 24 April 1895. Jacob Pentz (SEAL). Wits. P. H. Clugston, August Erdmann. Sworn to and subscribed on 20 December 1898 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.
Page 81: The widow, Elizabeth L. Pence accepted the terms of the will and signed on 28 November 1898 before Gladys Heagy, N.P.

Book 4 Page 82. Catharine Collins, widow of Richard Collins, dec. late of Whitley County, Indiana. To my 3 daus.: Jane Collins, Emma Collins, Charlotte Collins. My son Virgil Collins has had his portion. Signed 23 February 1897. Catharine (her X mark) Collins (SEAL). Wits. Eliza J. Collins, Jennie H. Collins. Proved 8 April 1899. (Noted on the record - The testatrix lived in Columbia city, Indiana and died at 12 O'clock Monday in March 1899).

Book 4 Page 83. Keeneveva Lederer of Columbia City, Ind., widow of Frederick Lederer, late of Whitley Co., Ind. To my 2 sons: John Kempf, Christopher Kempf. Signed 29 April 1899. Keeneveva (her X mark) Lederer (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones, Louis Harter. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 May 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 84Martin Bechtel of Whitley Co., Ind. To my dau., Cynthia Bechtel. To my daus. Anna First and Mary E. Coulson, Children of my first wife. "What I had from their mother." To my children: Anna First, Mary A. Coulson, Martha Trembly, Clemenza McDonald, Davis S. Bechtel, Isabella H. Stewart, Effie J. Stallsmith, Cynthia A. Bechtel. Ex. nom. W. J. Tyree. Signed 27 July 1897. Martin Bechtel. Wits. Michael W. Moore, Maurice L. Spencer. Proved 21 February 1899. (Noted on the record - The testator died on the 13 of this month (Feb. 1899( and was aged nearly 80 years.)

Book 4 Page 85. John Mowrey of Jefferson Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To the Trustees of Evergreen Church in Jefferson Tp., a branch of the Church of God $500 (Whitley Co., Ind). To the Trustees of Oak Grove Church of Columbia Tp,, Whitley Co., Ind. a branch of the Church of God $500. To children:: Mary Ellen Yohe (hus. Wm.), Etta Mowrey, Mark V. Mowrey, Cleone Mowrey, Ruth Mowrey, William I. Mowrey, Arta S. Mowrey (son), Cora Mowrey. Charles A. Mowrey, son has had his share. Exs. nom. William I. Mowery, Arta S. Mowery, sons. William I. Mowrey to serve as guardian to the minor children. Signed 17 July 1899. John Mowrey (SEAL). Wits. Iredell. B. Rush. Andrew A. Adams., Hugh Tolhelm. Sworn to and sub., 25 July 1899 before Richard H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 87. Henry Snyder of Columbia City, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my dau., Sarah Jane Stewart, To gr-son, Charles H. Snyder. To gr-son, Otis Snyder. Names his dau, Sarah Jane Stewart as guardian to Otis Snyder but if dec. then Charles Hl. Snyder is names. Exs. Sarah Jane Stewart, dau., Charles H. Snyder, gr-son. Signed 24 December 1898. Henry Snyder (SEAL). Wits. Samuel F. Barr, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 August 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 89. George W. Bauer, Jr. of Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Mary C. Bauer. Signed 9 March 1899. George W. Bauer, Jr. (SEAL). Wits. Thomas R. Marshall, Wm. F. McNagny. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 August 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 90. Levi Mosher of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. To my dau., Harriet Tantlinger (wife of Daniel H.). To: Harriet Tantlinger, Christena Dowell, Adelia Haag, Sigmond Mosher. Signed 2 September 1898. Levi Mosher (SEAL). Wits. Benton E. Gates, Curtis W. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 August 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 91. Peter Reeg of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Amanda B. Reef. She to take 1/3 if she remarried. Is to erect a suitable stone to mark my last resting place. To have a life estate if she remains single. Ex. nom. Amanda B. Reef, wife. Signed 1 June 1883. Peter Reeg (SEAL). Wits. Robert L. Pence, Cyrus B. Tulley. Proved 4 September 1897. (Found on the record that the testator died at his home in Washington Tp., Whitley Co., Ind. on 10 August 1899, aged 70 y 7 mo. and 5 days.)

Book 4 Page 93. Michael Prumm of Washington Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Christina Prumm. To my dau. Mary (wife of Conrad Kerch). Ex. nom. Conrad Kerch, son-in-law. Signed 10 September 1892. Michael Prumm (SEAL). Wits. Andrew A. Adams, Jacob Ramp. Proved 12 September 1899l. (Testimony found on the record: The testator died 23 August 1899 in Whitley Co., Indiana). On 31 August 1901 before Benton E. Gates, N. P. the widow Christena Prumm accepted the terms of the will.

Book 4 Page 95. Isaac Jenkins of South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife Mary M. Jenkins her lifetime and at her decease to my 9 children: Elizabeth A. Ward, Charles La Fayette Jenkins, William Irvin Jenkins, Maryetta Bumgardner, Emma Samantha Williamson, Eusebia Huffman, Morgan A. Jenkins, Susan Gable, Gurtie Bell Jenkins. Signed (?) 6 September 1898. Wits. Elijah B. Wolfe, Francis S. Remington, Martin L. Galbreath, N. P. Proved 20 September 1899.

Book 4 Page 96. Hamilton Pence of South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. To my sons, Allen H. Pence and Joseph Pence. To my wife, Catharine Pence, who was nom. to serve as executrix. Signed 12 August 1898. Hamilton (his X mark) Pence. Wits. John S. Miller, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 October 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 97. Alfred Smith of South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. To my brother, Sidney Smith and he is nom. to act as executor. Signed 2 June 1899. Alfred Smith (SEAL). Wits. John E. Merriman, South Whitley, Ind.; Francis B. Moe of South Whitley, Ind. Proved 16 October 1899 before R. H. Maring, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 98. Daniel M. Sellers of Troy. Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. To my legal heirs (but not by name). Ex. nom. Thomas M. Cunningham. Signed 18 February 1898. Daniel M. Sellers. Wits. George W. Halderbaum, Peter Stultz. Proved 1 December 1899. (Testimony taken - He died on 26 November 1899 aged about 87 years).

Book 4 Page 100. Charles W. Knight of Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Lyda E. Knight. signed 8 November 1899. Charles W. Knight (SEAL). Wits. William D. Harley, W. H. Magley, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 8 January 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 101. George Fox. To my wife, Sarah Jane Fox and at her decease to my 3 children: Viola Helfrick, Della Lilly, Lyman Fox. Signed 22 January 1900. George Fox (SEAL). No ex. nom. Wits. Chauncey B. Mattoon, Benj. F. Menaugh. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 January 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. Widow's election signed on 29 January 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk of the Whitley Circuit Court.

Book 4 Page 103. Thomas A. Elliott of Whitley County, Indiana. To my 5 children and one gr-son: John H. Elliott, Mary Jane Anderson, Wm. Walker Elliott, Nellie Terman, Frances Adell Kisler, Charles Caiy (gr-son). Ex. nom. Andrew Kenner. Signed 30 December 1898. Thomas A. Elliott (SEAL). Wits. Cyrus H. Keiser, J. Q. Adams. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 February 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clark.

Book 4 Page 104. John Long, Jr. of Etna Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Emily E. Long. To our 4 children: Edwin M. Long, Jennie C. Meyers, Cora A. Burnworth, Mott R. Long. Ex'x. nom. Emily E. Long, my wife. Signed 21 August 1897. John Long, Jr. (SEAL). Wits. Thomas R. Marshall, Francis E. Eyanson. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 February 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clark.

Book 4 Page 106: Henry Londt of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Margarita Londt her lifetime. To my children: Caroline Plummer (hus. Jacob). George Londt. Catherine Crowell. Signed 7 February 1900. Henry Londt. Wits. Andrew A. Adams, William H. Kissinger. Sworn to and subscribed on 13 March 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 107. John McCoy of Union Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Sarah Jane McCoy; John McCoy, son; Lucy Rumley, dau (Wife of David); Lavina E. Ager, dau (wife of Benjamin); Mary Snyder, dau. (wife of Samuel). Ex. nom. Frank J. Heller. signed 17 January 1900. John McCoy (SEAL). Wits. William A. Ball, Adam T. Steele. Proved 23 March 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 109. William Stout of Whitley Co., Ind. To my son, Xenophon Stout any debt for my care. To my grandchildren: Albert Ross, Cora Ross, Eva Ross, Charles Ross, Ida Haines, Ollie Stout, Lee Stout, Luke Stout, Mary Stout. Ex. nom. Lewis Bayman. Signed 8 January 1900. William Stout. Wits. Daniel Apple, Francis B. Moe. Proved 26 Mar 1900. This will by order of the court was set aside on 14 April 1900. The heirs at law: Zenithen Stout, Albert Ross, Cora Ross, Eva Ross, Z. Stout, Charles Ross, chose as executor, Raymond Williams.

Book 4 Page 111. George Steerhof. To my son, George E. L. Steerhof; Caroline Steerhof, dau.; Sophia Steerhof, dau. My wife, Luisa Steerhof has her claim on the property. Ex. nom. Luis Brandt of Huntington County, Indiana. signed 28 march 1899. George Steerhof. Wits. Isaac Zellers. Hanna X Briggeman. Sworn to and subscribed on 4 June 1900.

Book 4 Page 112: Benjamin Bowyer of Etna Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. To George W. Boyer, my son; Sarah Ann Bixler, Caroline Pentecost, Lavina Marks, my 3 daus. Ex's nom. Thomas T. Pentecost, William Bixler. Signed 27 August 1895. Benjamin Bowyer. Wits. James H. Miller, Pierceton, Ind.; John F. Logan, Pierceton, Ind. Proved September Term, Whitley Circuit Court, 1900.

Book 4 Page 114. Levi Stahl of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Comfort Stahl and at her decease to my sons and daughters (but not by name). signed 7 September 1900. Levi Stahl (SEAL). Wits. Geo. M. Nicodemus, Cyrus H. Fleck. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 Oct. 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 116. Mary E. Croy of Whitley County, Ind. To my brother, George W. Croy of Whitley Co., Ind. and nom. him to act as executor. Signed 25 April 1896. Mary E. Croy. Wits. John E. Merriman, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 October 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 117. Anna Winters of Union Tp. Whitley Co., Indiana, widow of Elias Winters, deceased. Wanted a tombstone set for herself & her husband costing $100. To the children of my deceased husband: Amanda L. Rouch, Catharine Miles, John Winters, George Winter, Simon Winter. Ex. nom. John Winter. signed 17 August 1900. Anna Winters (SEAL). Wits. Lydia E. Rouch, Thomas R. Marshall. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 October 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 118. Joseph Myers of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife, Malinda Myers and at her death equally to my children except my gr-child, Hugh Fisher is to have $300 when aged 18 years. Ex'x. my wife, Malinda Myers. signed 17 April 1894. Joseph Myers. Wits. George W. Hower, South Whitley, Ind.; Henry Hower, South Whitley Indiana. Proved 12 November 1900 at the November Term. On the record it is given that the testator died about 14th October and was part 70 years of age. The children asked for the appointment of Samuel J. Fisher as executor since Malinda Myers was deceased.

Book 4 Page 120:. Dennis O'Connell of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Hannorah Perry, Dau; Rev. A. M. Ellering of St. Paul's Catholic Church, $100 for masses for myself and deceased members of my family.; Thomas O'Connell, son; Bridget E. Bump, dau is to have a share only if her husband, William Bump is deceased. My children: Dennis O'Connell, Hanorah Perry, Thomas O'Connell, Maurice O'Connell. Tillie O'Connell, wife of my dec. son James; she lives in Ohio. Request the executor to rise $80 for a family tombstone. Ex. nom. Edward L. Gallagher. Signed 24 November 1899. Dennis (his X mark) O'Connell. Wits. Thomas Gallivan, D. V. Whiteleather. Proved Nov. Term, 1900 on 22nd day.

Book 4 Page 121. Margaret Dinius, widow of Whitley County, Indiana. To my brothers William H. Ramp and Samuel Ramp with I. E. Lawrence as trustee. Signed 17 November 1900. Margaret Dinius. Wits. Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, Dr. I. E. Lawrence. Sworn to and subscribed on 10 December 1900 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 123. William Go. Lowman of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. To my wife, Mary A. Lowman and she nom. as executrix. Signed 1 January 1881. William G. Lowman. Wits. W. D. Ball, C. B. Matoon. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 January 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 124. Jacob Hammer of Union Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To Mary E. Hammer, wife. Son Edward Hammer died leaving unpaid notes held by his father, so to Roy Hammer (son of Edward) the sum of $50 as his full share at age 21 but if he dies then the $50 to my 3 sons. At death of my wife to my 3 sons: Charles H. Hammer, John A. Hammer, Hugh T. Hammer. Ex'x. nom., my wife Mary E. Hammer. Signed 5 October 1900. Jacob Hammer (SEAL). Wits. Benton E. Gates, Lulu Gates. Proved on 6 February 1901.

Book 4 Page 125. I, Johnson Riley of Whitley County, State of Indiana do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Item 1st. I will and devise and bequeath to my daughter Jennie Harshbarger, the following described real estate situated in the County of Whitley and State of Indiana, to wit: The east half (½) of the south west quarter (¼) of the southwest quarter (¼) of section thirty-six (36) in township thirty-two (32) north of range nine (9) east, said Jennie Harshbarger to have and to hold said above described real estate in fee simple to herself and her heirs forever.
Item 2nd. To my daughter Catharine Clark. I will, devise and bequeath the following described real estate situated in said County of Whitley and State of Indiana. To wit, the west half (½) of the southeast quarter (¼) of the southeast quarter (¼) of section thirty-five (35) in township thirty-two (32) north of range nine east (9) said Catharine Clark to have and to hold said above described real estate in fee simple to herself and her husband forever.
Item 3. To my son Samuel S. Riley. I will devise and bequeath the following described real estate situated in said County of Whitley and State of Indiana, to wit, all of the west half (½) of the southeast quarter (¼) of the southeast quarter (¼) of section thirty-six (36) in township thirty-two (32) north of range nine (9) east except the following described piece or part of said west half of said southwest quarter (¼) of said south west (¼) to wit, commending at the north west corner of said south west quarter ¼ running from thence east parallel with the south line of said south west quarter (¼) of said south west quarter (¼) eight (8) rods, thence south parallel with the east lien of said south west quarter (¼) of said south west quarter (¼) forty (40) rods thence west parallel with the north line of said south west quarter (¼) eight (8) rods, thence north parallel with the east line of said south west quarter (¼) of said southwest quarter to the place of commencement as aforesaid, which said piece or part as excepted as aforesaid I will and bequeath to my son Charles W. Riley upon the consideration hereinafter specified and set forth.
Item 4. To my son Charles W. Riley in consideration that he pays to my granddaughter Alice Tawney when she arrives at the age of (21) years the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). I will devise and bequeath all the east half (½) of the south east quarter (¼) of the south east quarter (¼) of section thirty-five in township thirty-two (32) north of range nine (9) east situated in said County of Whitley and State of Indiana except the following described piece or part of said east half (½) of said south east quarter (¼) of said south east quarter (¼) running from thence west parallel with the south line of said south east quarter (¼) of said south east quarter (¼) eight (8) rods, thence south parallel with the west line of said south east quarter (¼) of said south east quarter (¼) forty (40) rods thence east parallel with the north line of said south east quarter (¼) of said south east quarter (¼) eight rods, thence north parallel with the west line of said south east quarter (¼) of said southeast quarter (¼) to the place of beginning as aforesaid which said piece or part as excepted as aforesaid I will devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel S. Riley to have and to hold the same together with the real estate mentioned and described in item number (3) to the said Samuel S. Riley in fee simple his heirs and assigns forever and in case said Charles W. Riley fails neglects or refuses to pay said sun of five hundred Dollars (500.00) to said Alice Tawney as aforesaid then and in that event all the land herein devised and bequeathed to the said Charles W. Riley I will and devise and bequeath to my grand daughter, the said Alice Tawney to have and to hold the same to the said Alice Tawney her heirs and assigned forever and in case said Alice Tawney died before she arrives at the age of twenty-one (21) years leaving no child or children then and in that event the devises herein made to the said Alice Tawney as aforesaid I will devise and bequeath the same to the said Jennie Harshbarger, Catharine Clark, Samuel S. Riley and the said Charles W. Riley to share and share alike in the same.
I will devise and bequeath to my said grand daughter Alice Tawney the sum of three hundred ($300>00) which said sum of three hundred Dollars is to be placed in the hands of the said Jennie Harshbarger and is to be used by her and education of the may said grand daughter the said Alice Tawney to be used by the said Jennie Harshbarger as she may think best and proper for said Alice Tawney and should there for any cause by any of said three hundred dollar left and not used for the purpose as aforesaid then and in that event said residue or sum not so used is to be divided between said Jennie Harshbarger, Catharine Clark, Samuel S. Riley and Charles W. Riley to share and share alike. Witness my hand and seal this August 2nd, 1895.
            Johnson Riley(SEAL). Signed sealed and published as his last will and testament by Johnson Riley the testator in our presence who at his request and in our presence and in the presence of each other have signed the same as witnesses. Andrew A. Adams, Curtis W. Jones.
            Whereas. I, Johnson Riley on the 2nd day of August 1895 made my last will and testament of that day. I do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the same.
            I do hereby will devise and bequeath to my grand daughter Alice Tawney the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00 instead of the three hundred dollars ($300.00) said one hundred dollars to be placed in the hands of said Jennie Harshbarger and to be managed and disposed of by her as in my said will and testament directed. Witness my hand and seal this 3rd day of January 1898. Johnson Riley (SEAL)
            Sworn and subscribed and published by said Johnson Riley as his codicil to his said last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of each other and at the request of said Johnson Riley have signed the same as witnesses in the presence of each other and in the presence of the said Johnson Riley. Benton E. Gates, Curtis W. Jones. Proved 9 March 1901. Attest, Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 127. Samuel Beck of Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To: Eliza Jane Beck, wife. To my children: Valorus Beck, Dora Beck, Frank Beck, Charles Beck. To my grandson, Clide Beck whom I have adopted. Ex'x. nom. Eliza Jane Beck, wife. Signed 7 May 1897. Samuel Beck (SEAL). Wits. Joseph R. Harrison, Frank J. Heller. Sworn to and subscribed on 20 March 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 129. John Snyder of Thorncreek Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. "My real estate" consists of the S.E. ¼ of Section 8 in Thorncreek Township except 60 acres off the south side of said section. To: my wife, Ann Barbara Snyder;, my children, John H. Snyder, Barbara, E. Snyder, Emma R. Snyder, Benjamin F. Snyder, Idella G. Snyder, Frederick L. Snyder, Andrew W. Snyder. Ex'x nom. Ann Barbara Snyder, my wife. Signed 4 February 1887. John (his X mark) Snyder (SEAL). Wits. W. F. McNagny & M. E. Lott. Codicil dated 4 February 1887 was signed. Wits. W. F. McNagny & P. H. Clugston. Proved 20 May 1902. The widow on 17 May 1902 elected to take under terms of the will.

Book 4 Page 131. Peter W. Jennings of Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Copy. To Caroline Baldwin, a niece of my wife, Caroline Jennings, Betsy Jennings, my sister. My Children. Rufus P. Jennings, George E. Jennings, Henry W. Jennings, Egbert B. Jennings, a child of which my wife is now enciente. Exs. nom. my wife and Aaron Erickson. Signed 23 May 1848. Peter W. Jennings (SEAL). Wits. H. Humphrey, Rochester, N.Y.; H. N Curtis, Rochester, N.Y. Recorded 7 August 1848. Moses Sperry, Surrogate. A copy was made 3 April 1901 by Geo. A. Benton, Surrogate.

Book 4 Page 133. Henry Graves of Whitley Co., Indiana. To Elmina Graves, my wife. To my children: James Graves, Lydie Ann Wreight, Lewis Graves, Millie C. Bump, William H. Graves. A 1/6 part to these grandchildren but they are to get a gravestone costing $25 for their father, Wesley Graves: Carrie May Graves, Edward Graves, Annie Grave, Blanche Graves. Ex. nom. Henry H. Lawrence. Signed 16 November 1847. Henry (his x mark) graves. Wits. David S. Linvill, M.D., Benton E. Gates. A codicil made on 21 June 1900 named Enos Bump, son-in-law, William Graves, son as executors instead of Henry H. Lawrence. Wits. Benton E. Gates and Lulu Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 April 1901 and on the same date the widow Elmina (her X mark) Graves accepted the terms of the will. Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 135. Ozias Metz of Whitley Co., Ind. To" Fanny Metz, wife; Omer R. Metz, son; Arthur R. Metz, son; Margaret C. Harrod, dau.; Irvin T. Metz, son; Cora O. Eberhard, dau.; Sarah E. Casner, dau. Ex. nom. Dr. Eli L. Eberhard. Signed 25 April 1901. Ozias Metz (SEAL). Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, P.. H. Clugston. Sworn to and subscribed on 1 May 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 136. Catharine Palmer of Troy township, Whitley County, Indiana. To my only heir, Oscar Palmer (son) but at his death to my gr-sons, Irvin and Fred Palmer. to all the heirs of my son, Oscar Palmer except Josephine Gerkin who has received. To Jane Palmer if she become the widow of Oscar Palmer but only as long as she remains his widow. To Sanford Hosick, long employed by the family, so long as he remains in the family is to have care in sickness and a respectable burial. Ex. nom. Moses M. Trumbull. signed 26 February 1900. Catharine (her X mark) Palmer. Wits. G. C. Deeter and J. M. Briggs. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 May 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 137. William Grawcock of Whitley Co., Ind. To Martha Grawcock, wife. To my children: James B. Grawcock,; Isaac C. Grawcock, Rosannah Falk, nee Grawcock; Elizabeth Whirledge, nee Grawcock; Charles W. Grawcock, Oscar D. Grawcock. Ex. nom. Edwin C. Downey, Signed 25 January 1899. William Grawcock. Wits. E. C. Carter and Jacob Kichler. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 May 1901. the widow, Martha Grawcock on 22 may 1901 accepted the terms of the will & signed before Edwin J. Smith, J. P. The testator died on 1 may 1901 so stated on the record.

Book 4 Page 139. John Herman of Troy Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. signed John German but Written Herman in the body of the will. To Rosina Herman, wife. To my children, John A. Herman, Eliza Shiffella, Elizabeth Keister, Mary Rebecca Pachnikka. Ex. nom. John A. Herman. Signed 5 September 1900. John Terman. Wits. Andrew A. Adams, Elmer W. Dowell. Sworn to and subscribed on 23 July 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 140. Rosana Butcher of Whitley Co., Ind. To my husband, Michael Gutcher but at his death to my daughters Julia Cunningham and Nora Gutcher. My dau., Mary J. Lemon has had. Ex. nom. Benton E. Gates. signed 12 January 1901. Rosana (her X mark) Gutcher (SEAL). Wits. Minnie Kleber, James W. Yontz. Sworn to and subscribed on 19 August 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 142. George Roberts of Whitley Co., Ind. To Nathan Roberts, son; Elizabeth Roberts, wife; Sarah J. Orner, dau.; Mary E. Hurd, dau.; George R. Miller and Bertha E. Miller, children of my dec. dau. Normande Miller with Nathan Roberts as their guardian. Ex. nom. Benton E. Gates. He is to place a monument at the testator's last resting place which is also to mark the wife's grave. Signed 27 Marcy 1900. George (his X mark) Roberts (SEAL). Wits. Francis Theodore Betzner, George R. Miller, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 Aug. 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The widow, Elizabeth Robert agreed to the terms of the will on 28 Aug. 1901 before Benton E. Gates, N. P. The testator according to the record, died on 25 August 1901.

Book 4 Page 144. Michael B. Hare of Cleveland township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To my osn, John M. Hare, land in Kosciusko Co., Ind. To my dau. Susan A. Phillips (hus. John L.) alnd in Whitley Co., Ind. To my dau., Martha E. Baugher, land in Whitley Co., Ind. on cond. Exs. nom. John M. Hare, John L. Phillips. Signed 20 Novebmer 1896. Micahel B. Hares (SEAL). Wits. Andrew A. Adamas. Thoams Gallivan. Sworn to and subscribed on 15 October 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testaor died on 6 Ocober 1901.

Book 4 Page 146. Noah Pence of Whitley Co., Ind. To Anna Pence, wife. My 6 children: John F. Pence, Lorenzo Pence, Elmas Pence, Marion Pence, Romanthus Pence, Martha B. Pence,. My gr-son, Sherman Pence (son of John F. Pence). My gr-dau., Ida Pence (dau. of my son, Elmas Pence). Ex'x nom. Anna Pence, wife. Signed 25 June 1901. Noah (his X mark) Pence. Wits. George F. Miller, Francis B. More. Sworn to and subscribed on 28 October 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The widow, Any Pence on 9 August 1901 elected to accept the terms of the will. The testator died 7 August 1901.

Book 4 Page 148. Thomas E. Clark of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Margaret S. Clark, wife. My heirs: James S. Clark, George E. Clark, Agnes M. Clark. Guardian of "my infant children" to be Margaret S. Clark. Ex'x. nom. Margaret S. Clark. Signed 10 October 1901. Those E. Clark (SEAL). Wits. Thomas D. Watson, Elijah Graves. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 November 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 25 October 1901.

Book 4 Page 149. Mrs. Mary Ann Shoop of Whitley County, Indiana. To my son. Walter Earl Shoop (a minor) to have the picture in a frame of his grandmother and grandfather. To Lesta V. Shoop, dau.; Nellie E. Dowell, dau.; Delmor Shoop, son. Ex. nom. Delmor Shoop, son. Signed 3 November 1901. Mrs. Mary Shoop. Wits. Emanuel Knisely, John V. Maynard. Sworn to and subscribed on 12 December 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. the Testatrix died on 17 Nov. 1901.

Book 4 Page 151. David Eissele of Whitley Co., Indiana. To: Dollia Verdinanda, dau.; Delpha Barkett, dau.; Charles Eissle, son; Frank Eissle, son. Signed 8 January 1901. David Eissele. Wits. David Geiger, Claud Oliver. Sworn to and subscribed on 17 January 1901 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 12 January 1901.

Book 4 Page 154. Susan Farner of Whitley Co., Ind. To: David N. Hart, nephew; Thorncreek Bethel, Church of God, $500; Blue River Bethel, Church of God, $500; Blue River Circuit, Church of God, $300 to be held by Cyrus Fleck as Trustee and used to erect a parsonage. Findlay College at Findlay, Ohio. Ex. nom. David N. Hart, Nephew. Signed 21 June 1900. Susan (her X mark) Farner. (SEAL). Wits. Benton E. Gates, Lulu Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 1 February 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testatrix died on 29 Jan 1902.

Book 4 Page 156. Gideon T. Klinck of Thorncreek Township, Whitley Co., Ind. To: Elizabeth A. Klinck, wife; My children - Anna Z. Miller (wife of Samuel), Sarah E. Waugh (hus. James); Gideon I. Keirn, gr-son. Signed 9 February 1886. Gideon T. Klinck (SEAL)(. Wits. Michael Sickafoose, James S. Collins. A. A. Adams testified that Michael Sickafoose has moved to Lincoln, Neb. and James S. Collins was dead. Testimony was taken during the Feb. Term. 1902 and Mr. Klinck the testator had been dead several years.

Book 4 Page 158. Oliver Sheadle of Whitley Co., Indiana. To my wife Elizabeth Sheadle who is to act as executrix. Signed 11 February 1902. Oliver Sheadle (SEAL). Wits. Isaac Humbarger, Levi Hearod. Sworn to and subscribe on 24 March 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The Testator died on 26 February 1902.

Book 4 Page 159. Hannah Stewart, widow of Lewis, and a resident of South Whitley, Indiana. To: Sylvester Parrett, son; Roseltha M. Maston, dau.; Lelia E. Gingerick, dau.; Geneora B. Sweeny, dau.; Children of Franklin D. Stewart, my dec. son-Mabel Stewart, Russell Stewart, Frank Stewart-my gr-children. Ex. nom. Isaac E. Gingerick of North Manchester, Ind. He is to attend to the lettering on her monument. Signed 26 October 1901. Hannah Stewart (SEAL). Wits. C. H. Risser, D.D.S., Kent S. Gingerick, Isaac E. Gingerick. Sworn to and subscribed on 27 March 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testatrix died on 24 March 1901.

Book 4 Page 160. James Blain of Whitley Co., Indiana. To Jane Blain, wife; Scott Blain, 1/9; Mary E. Keister, 1/9; Ida Grant; Frnaces E. Templeton, 1/9; Roxy Blain, 1/9; Della Buckles. 1/9; Wilbert A. Blain & Kittie Fowler, 1/9 children of Minerva Wise; Melvin Blain 1/9. Ex. nom. Melvin Blain, son. Signed 7 August 1901. James Blain (SEAL). Wits. Samuel H. Secrist. P. H. Clugston. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 April 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The Testator died on 29 March 1902.

Book 4 Page 162. Susan Williams, now of Highland County, Ohio. To my children: John K. Williams, 4/10; James E. Williams, 2/10; Carey A. Williams, 2/10; Amos W. Williams, 1/10; Huldah A. Easter, 1/10. Signed 12 January 1889. Susan Williams (SEAL). Wits. Lizzie Keech, James E. Keech. The deposition of James E. Keech was taken 8 April 1902 at Painesville Ohio & he was sworn at the office of Bosworth and Hammer after examination by Harry P. Bosworth, att. He was aged 24 yrs. & his residence was at Newark, Ohio. Until August, 1890 lived at Hillsboro, Ohio. Lizzie Keech is dead. The will was proved on 14 March 1902. Attest: Gladys H. Brennemen, N.P. Susan Williams died on 17 Feb. 1902 at the home of Mrs. John K. Williams in Larwill, Ind.

Book 4 Page 164. Mrs. Mary F. Rouse of Columbia City, Ind. Widow. To my daughter, Lizzie L. Rouse. Signed 21 May 1884. Mrs. Mary F. (Frances) Rouse. (SEAL). Wits. Allie B. Tuttle, Thos. R. Marshall. Proved at the April Term, 1902.

Book 4 Page 165. Samuel Hennemire. To Margaret Anne Hennemire, dau; Cora A. Hennemire, gr-dau, 1/4; Gr-children-Ephraim S. Hennemire, Emma R. Hennemire, David D. Hennemire, George Hennemire, 1/4; Gr-children-Eva F. Hennemire, Edna V. Hennemire, 1/4; gr-children-Henry W. Kates, Jacob P. Kates, Malcomb E. Kates, 1/4. Signed 4 June 1894. Samuel (his X mark) Hennemire. Wits. Harmon W. Stults, Adam D. Lehman. Sworn to and subscribed on 7 May 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 3 May 1902.

Book 4 Page 166. John Zeller of Whitley Co., Ind. To my wife Catharine Zeller. Signed 6 October 1899. John Zeller (SEAL). Wits. Curtis W. Jones. Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 May 1902. Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 5 May 1902.

Book 4 Page 167. Elizabeth Parkinson, single of Whitley County, Indiana. To: Annetta Bair, dau.; Benjamin Parkinson, son. Ex. nom. Benjamin Parkinson, son. Signed 25 March 1901. Elizabeth Parkinson. Wits. Cassius Staples. James Staples. Sworn to and subscribed on 16 May 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testatix died on 9 May 1902.

Book 4 Page 168. George W. Hollinger of Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. Direct erection of a monument. To: Catherine Hollinger, wife; my children: Ida Clark, Sarah Torbet, Martha Hollinger, Jennie Hollinger, Edward Hollinger. Ex'x. nom. Catherine Hollinger, wife. Signed 16 February 1901. George W. Hollinger. Wits. Judson D. Grant, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribe on 3 June 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died in May, 1902.

Book 4 Page 169. Robert Logan of Burg Hill, Trumbull County, Ohio. Son Hugo Logan to act as adm. and he is to erect a gravestone at my father's grave in Kinsman, Ohio and one on my lot in the Kinsman Cemetery. To my dau. Etha's children 1/4 - Keo, Currie & Claud Currie (This may be Keo Currie and Claud Currie). To Iona, 1/4. To Hugo 1/4. To Keokee 1/4. signed (made at S. Whitley, Indiana) on 31 August 1897. Robert Logan. Wits. Fannie A. Stoner, W. H. Tschantz. Sworn to and subscribed on 2 July 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 18 June 1902.

Book 4 Page 170. Jacob Sappington of Riceland Tp., Whitley County, Indiana. To Elizabeth Sappington, wife; my children: Clara Bowerman, Jessie D. Marrs, Flora Bell Goodrich, Alice Grace Terman, John F. Sappington, Phebe Leard, Eliza Jane Evard, William A. Sappington, James S. Sappington, Elizabeth Flickinger, Anna King; Spender Sappington, son of my first wife has had his share. Ex. nom. Sylvester Flickinger of Allen County, Indiana. Signed 5 November 1898. Jacob Sappington. Wits. J. W. Zartman, Edd C. Barber. Sworn to and subscribe on 2 July 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 172. Francis S. Remington of South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. To: Clara A. Remington, wife. My 3 children. Mary D. Obenchain, Ella Evan, James E. Remington. South Whitley M. E. Church. Children of my dec. dau Cora - Eric and Dwight Sickafoose now resident of St. Louis, Mo. Exs. nom. Clara Remington, wife and James E. Remington, son. Signed 30 January 1901. Francis S. Remington. Wits. Monroe E. Webster and Francis B Moe of S. Whitley, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 3 July 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The widow, Clara A. Remington elected to take under the will on 2 July 1902. The testator died on 27 June 1902.

Book 4 Page 174. George T. Parkison, of N. Chauncey Street, Columbia City, Indiana. To Sarah Parkison, wife; Mary E. Gibson, dau.; Valona Viola Parkison, dau of my decease son Benj. F. Parkison; Jacob H. Parkison, son; George W. Parkison, son; William Brubaker, Step-son. Exs. nom. William Brubaker, step-son; George W. Parkison, son. Signed 10 June 1902. George T. Parkison (SEAL). Wits. Ida Magley, Frank Wallace.

Book 4 Page 176. Michael Kitch of Whitley Co., Indiana. To: Eliza Holley, dau; Jacob Kitch, son; Ann E. Shidler, dau; Malinda Ensley, dau; David Kitch, son; to the children of my dec. dau., Lovina Helton; Eli Kitch, son; Henry Kitch, son. Ex. nom. my brother Daniel Kitch of Huntington Co., Ind. Signed 10 March 1896. Michael Kitch (SEAL). Wits. R. B. Bollinger, Daniel Kitch. Codicil dated 27 September 1896. A change since son, Eli Kitch has died. Wits, Nancy Kitch, Daniel Kitch, J. W. Glass. Sworn to and subscribed on 19 August 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testator died on 9 August 1902.

Book 4 Page 178. Phoebe A. Carpenter of Whitley Co., Ind. To: Joshua Carpenter, husband; Leonard W. Prichard but if he dies, to his mother Catherine Prichard. Signed 12 September 1900. Phoebe C. Carpenter. Wits. Ethel More, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 25 August 1902 before Walter J. Tyree. The testator died on 27 April 1901.

Book 4 Page 179. Margaret Gasser of South Whitley, Ind. To my niece, Eliza Ellen Skelton. Signed 5 May 1902. Margaret Gasser. Wits. Monroe E. Webster and Francis B. Moe of So. Whitley, Ind. Sworn to and subscribed on 31 December 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The testatrix died on 65 October 1902.

Book 4 Page 180. Charles J. Eyanson of Columbia City, Indiana. To Magdalene Eyanson, wife. My 6 children: Charles J. Eyanson, Jr., Stephen T. Eyanson, Frank E. Eyanson, Walburga Eyanson, Louis C. Eyanson, John N. Eyanson. Signed 14 August 1895. Charles J. Eyanson (SEAL). Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, P. H. Clugston. codicil made 9 ?Sept. 1897. Wits. Thos. R. Marshall and P. H. Clugston. Sworn to and subscribed on 14 January 1903. The widow Magdalena Eyanson elected to accept the terms of the will on 25 March 1903.

Book 4 Page 182. Jacob Bentz of Whitley Co., Indiana. To: Nancy Ann Bentz, wife. My 4 children John F. Bentz, Jane Harshbarger, Eldora Kaylor, Perry Bentz. Signed 21 June 1902. Jacob Bentz. Wits. Robert A. Fisher, Francis B. Moe. Sworn to and subscribed on 29 January 1902 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. The widow elected to take under the will on 24 January 1903.

Book 4 Page 184. John Wetzel of Whtiley Co., Indiana. To: Polly Wetzel, wife; Elizabeth Wetzel, wife of my son, Nathan Wetzel. Mentions a farm set aside for his grandchildren, seven in number and names Schultz. Ex. nom. Nathan Wetzel. Signed 5 January 1870. Wits. Lewis M. Steward, Solomon E. Lantzer. Testimony take Feb. Term 1903 and the will was proved. The testor died on 7 May 1874.

Book 4 Page 185. Elizabeth Wetzel. To my children: Catherine Shriver, Solomon Wetzel, Barbara Keiser, Mollie Fletcher, Lavina Wetzel, Sarah Conrad, Ida Fogle, dau of my dec. dau. Caroline Fletcher. Five children of my dec. dau. Lizzie Miller. Nathan Wetzel, husband if living. Ex. nom. Solomon Wetzel. Signed 21 May 1892. Elizabeth (her X mark) Wetzel. Wits. Francis B. Moe, Sarah More. Testimony taken the February term, 1903 and will recorded.

Book 4 Page 187. Thomas Gallagher, resident of Columbia City, Indiana. To father Ellering or his successor $100 for masses for the soul of myself and wife and $25 for masses for the souls of my father and mother and brother James. To Edward L. Gallagher, brother; Frank Gallagher, brother; Mary Gallivan, sister; Emma Gallagher, wife of Edward; Laura Gallagher, wife of Frank; Bernard Gallagher, son; Todd Gallagher, son "my gold mounted watch chain woven from my wife's hair and the new watch charm; Marea Gallagher, dau my mother's gold watch and chain; Helen Gallagher, dau bracelets use by my mother; Claudine Gallagher, my youngest dau. the locket used by her mother. Exs. nom. Edward L. Gallagher, brother and Mary Gallivan, sister. Signed 30 December 1902. Thomas Gallagher (SEAL). Wits. Anthony M. Ellering, Denis Gallivan. Proved at the Aril Term, 1903.

Book 4 Page 189. Ann Stallsmith of Washington Township, Whitley County, Indiana. To Ellen J. Stallsmith, dau; Charlotte E. Stallsmith, dau; Hester A. Stallsmith, youngest dau. Huldah Richard (hus. Lewis); Charles A. Stallsmith, son; Franklin H. Stallsmith, son; William B. Stallsmith, son. Ex. nom. Arvillus M. Miller. Signed 9 June 1899. Ann Stallsmith (SEAL). Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, P. H. Clugston. Codicil dated on 16 April 1902. Henry Huffman is nom. for executor instead of Arvillus M. Miller. Wits. Thos. R. Marshall, P. H. Clugston. Proved at the April Term, 1902.

Book 4 Page 191. Peter Cook of Whitley County, Ind. To my Uncles and Aunts: Winfield S. Cook, Victor E. Coo, Eliza Reider, Clara A. Mowrey. Ex. nom. William I. Mowrey. Signed 25 November 1899. Wits. John T. Gates, Benton E. Gates. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 May 1903 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk. Admitted to probate on 12 May 1903.

Book 4 Page 192. Christina D. Hockemeyer. To my wife, Mary Hockemeyer who is nom. to serve as executrix. Signed 9 January 1901. Christian D. Hockemeyer (SEAL). Wits. P. H. Clugston, Wm. F. McNagny. Sworn to and subscribed on 9 May 1903 before Walter J. Tyree, Clerk.

Book 4 Page 193. Robert Cooperrider of Thorncreek Township, Whitley Co., Indiana. To Margaret Jane Cooperrider, wife. To my children all of Whitley County Indiana - Phebe Hazen, Alfred Cooperrider, Martha Keirn. Ex. nom. Alfred Cooperrider. Signed at Columbia City on 19 March 1903. Robert Cooperrider (SEAL). Wits. P. F. Widup, Thorncreek Tp., Whit. Co., Ind.; Geo. W. Laird of Thorncreek Tp., Whit. Co. Ind.; T. B. Briggs of Thorncreek Tp., Whit. Co., Ind. Sworn to and subscribe on 8 June 1902. Agreement to accept the terms of the will was signed by Margaret Jane Cooperrider; Phebe C. Haz