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Morris, Leavis Corene (Henthorne)

Leavis Corene Henthorne Morris, who never saw a flower she didn't want to plant a cutting from in her yard, died last Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor, Baton Rouge, [LA].

Born in Bauxite, Arkansas on June 28, 1927, the fifth of thirteen children of Lillian Maude Fowler Henthorne and Samuel Glover Henthorne, she spent her childhood on the family farm in Valliant, Oklahoma. She worked the land alongside her father and attended Lone Star School, a schoolhouse he built on the family property. While working as a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII at an Arkansas defense plant building detonators, she met her future husband on a sidewalk in Little Rock. It was love at first sight. She married Andrew George "Sam" Morris in Oklahoma City on May 28, 1946. In 1957, with 3 children in tow, they loaded their possessions on a cattle truck in Waco, Texas, and moved to Baton Rouge to fulfill the promise of a brighter future.

Stubborn and resourceful, whether learning as a young woman to drive the car while her husband slept, fighting breast cancer for 22 years, or carrying a hacksaw in her walker (for those pesky gardening emergencies), she approached life with gusto. No matter what you did for her she'd say, "That's the best I ever had!" She read her newspaper from cover to cover and when she didn't know how to do something, she headed to the library to check out a book about it.

She loved her five children unconditionally. If you knew her, you surely knew all about their accomplishments too. To her children she gave her tenacity and strength (and the ability to move the occasional mountain). Her crystal blue eyes and bright personality brought sunshine to friends and family. She loved to sing (You Are My Sunshine was her favorite), and when life threw something difficult her way she'd say, "We don't get to decide. God decides."

Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Samuel Ray Morris, brothers Roscoe Nathaniel, Lawrence Mancel, Samuel Glover II, Edward Fowler, Junior (stillborn), Elijah and Clarence Ray Henthorne, and sisters Okema Beatrice Henthorne Luna and Mary Elizabeth Henthorne Nowell.

Survivors, also known as the 'Krewe of Leavis', include daughter Georgia Morris Walker and husband Jimmy, Sunshine; daughter-in-law Shannon Morris, Tampa, Florida; daughter Kay Morris Miller and husband Ivan, Englewood, New Jersey; daughter Elizabeth Morris Fisher and husband Alan, Baton Rouge; daughter Rae Lyn Morris and partner Kelli Patin, Port Allen; grandchildren Shane, Jason and Ashlea Walker, Beau Morris, Terri Kirkland, Ben Miller; eleven great grandchildren; sister Dorcas Jane "Dot" Henthorne Unruh and husband Ken, Bloomburg, Texas; brother Paul Henthorne, Idabel, Oklahoma; and sister Maudie Pearl Henthorne, Norman, Oklahoma.

Written and shared by her daughter: Elizabeth (Morris) Fisher

Yoho, Denver Clayton

Denver Yoho, Marshall County, WV Genealogy Page

Obituary and Billy Lee Yoho tribute to his cousin, researcher, Denver Clayton Yoho.

Will of Frank Conger - 19020322

22 Mar 1902
New York Times
Will of Frank Conger

Brooklyn people were much interested yesterday by a romantic story revealed by the filing of the will of Frank Conger of that borough at Ithaca, N.Y. Mr. Conger who died in a hotel at Detroit recently, left an estate worth several millions of dollars. He was a bridge builder.

By many it was thought that his fourteen-year-old daughter, Oressa Stewart Conger, was his own child, but it not appears that the girl was really an adopted daughter of Mr. Conger. She was picked up by him in a train wreck at Hamburg, N.Y. twelve years ago. Her parents were killed in the wreck, and she was afterward legally made the daughter of Mr. Conger.

By the terms of Mr. Conger's will the adopted daughter is to share with the widow of the testator, during the widow's lifetime the income of $350,000, and is to receive the entire income after the death of Mrs. Conger. Miss Conger and Mrs. Conger are now in Groton, N.Y.

Will of John Conger - 17110111

PROBATE: Will of John Conger, 11 Jan 1711

In the name of God, Amen, the 11th day of January 1711. I JOHN CONGER of Woodbridge, in the county of Middlesex, and Province of East New Jersey, Planter, being in bodily health and in perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God, therefore: Calling in mind the mortality of this body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the earth, to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner, at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the general

Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, to bless me in touching such worldly estate, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the follow manner and form:

ITEM: My will is that my farm or plantation on which I now dwell to be equally divided into two parts, beginning at the River and running with a direct line through the whole length of my said farm or plantation, the Eastern division whereof I will and bequeath to my son BENJAMIN CONGER, to be by him quietly and peacable possessed, and enjoyed as soon as he shall arrive at the age of 21 years, and if my son JOSEPH please, he shall have the liberty to live upon it 10 years after my decease, paying the charge arising thereon.

ITEM: The use and improvement of the western division of my said farm or plantation, and my dwelling house standing thereon I give to my wife during her state of widowhood and when her condition shall change either by marriage or death I will and bequeath the said western division of my farm together with my now dwelling house and all other buildings thereon to my son JOB CONGER.

ITEM: I will and bequeath to my son JOSEPH all my freehold right in the towne of Woodbridge (Will also specifies as conveyed to Joseph his rights to Woodbridge common lands yet to be divided.) I give to my son my Carts and Ploughs with all the tackling belonging to them to my son JOSEPH to have liberty to use them when they can be spared so long as he lives upon the place, he being at equal charge at repairing them.

ITEM: My will is that if either of my three sons above mentioned, JOSEPH, JOB or BENJAMIN, shall die without issue, then what land I have willed to them do descend to the survivor or survivors, and be equally divided between them.

ITEM: I give to my son JOHN ten schillings; to my son JONATHAN five schillings; to my son GERSHOM five schillings; and to each of my daughters five schillings, all to be paid by my son JOB, if demanded.

Lastly, I give all my cattle, horses, sheep and household stuff, to my faithful and beloved wife, SARAH CONGER, whom I do nominate and appoint my sole Executrix, to see that this, my last will, be punctually fulfilled, and I do declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me formerly made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year above written.
JOHN CONGER X (His Mark)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Conger, as his last
Will and Testament, in the presence of us, the subscirber viz:
--James Connet, James Connet Jr., Richard Pangbourner, John Bishop

CODICIL: June 14, I the above name John Conger, being very sick in body and not expecting many hours of this life, and my son GERSHOM being born since the making of this my Will, above written, do declare that my will & desire is that my three sons, JOSEPH, JOB and BENJAMIN, as they come to age, give unto my son GERSHOM, ten schillings, each of them and that seven pounds out of my movable estate be put out for his use when he comes to age, this I declare to be my desire before thise witnesses.
--John Stille, John Moore and John Bishop

Proved before Thomas Gordon, the 27th of August, and approved and sealed by his Excellency, Col. Hunter, the 17th day of Oct 1712. (Some say he died on 27 Aug 1712. Maxine Leonard states he died in September 1712.)
(J. Bass. Liber I, folio 382, New Jersey Wills, Secretary of States Office.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 19-20 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)


CONFLICT: Codicil Confusion
The naming of a youngest son, Gershom Conger, in the Codicil has caused confusion and conjecture among Conger researchers, owing to the fact that an elder son of John Conger, named Gershom who had been born in 1685, was listed in the last "ITEM" of the 11 Jan 1711 will. At the time the will was written, the elder Gershom was married and was father of David, born in 1707 and Phoebe, born in 1708.

Researcher, Charles L. Conger, believed that the Gershom Conger, born in 1711, was the son of Gershom Conger, born in 1685. Gershom Conger, b. 1685, supposedly died before his father, a date of death of, Abt. 1710/1711 in Union Co., NJ, has been listed by some researchers.

It seems highly unlikely that John Conger would have had a son in 1711. At that time, his health was probably already failing, since he had drawn up a will. And, his second wife, Sarah Cawood, who had been born in 1660, would have been 51 years old.

It seems more reasonable that either the person drawing up the Codicil made a mistake when he wrote, " . my son Gershom being born since the making of this my Will ." or that John Conger was confused in his last days, and that the family pampered him in his belief that his grandson was indeed his son. If the Gershom, mentioned in the Codicil, was indeed the grandson of John Conger this would raise the question of why this grandchild was the only one that John Conger chose to mention, by name, in his will.
[Note: This discussion from CFA II, p. 20, has been edited by Richard E. Henthorn in order to clarify and expand on some of the points made.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 20 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Leonard, Helen Maxine (Crowell)

Helen Maxine (Crowell) Leonard
Waverly, Iowa

Born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 5, 1919
Died in Waverly, Iowa on October 2, 2005
Burial services held October 6, 2005 at Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Iowa

Obituary

The following is transcribed, with permission from the obituary posted by Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes Inc. web page. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maxine's daughters and son during this time of loss.

Helen Maxine Leonard drew her first breath on April 5, 1919 in Des Moines, Iowa and returned to her Heavenly Father during the early morning hours of October 2, 2005 while in hospice care at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa

Maxine was the daughter of Henry and Violet (Wright) Crowell. She spent her first 25 years engaged in a flurry of creative activities ranging from becoming an award winning drummer in her high school orchestra and marching band, singing as a regular on a Saturday morning "Teen Frolic" radio broadcast on (radio station) WHO when Ronald Reagan was a D.J., writing a regular column for her school newspaper and modeling for magazines that were being published in Des Moines at the time.

In 1944 she married Laurence Otto Leonard and began her journey as a career military man's wife, welcoming the opportunity to live in many places and meet and make many new friends.

In her late thirties, Maxine was stricken with acute rheumatoid arthritis, found herself bedridden and with little hope given from the traditional mainstream medical world. Never complaining, she began what became a lifelong exploration of the alternative remedies and treatments with great success. During this time she discovered a passion for researching family history and published 13 books on the subject -- several in rare book libraries on the east coast. Later she was asked to write the history of Janesville during the year of their 125th celebration. For 20 years, Maxine wrote and published her church newsletter as well as a family quarterly and a newsletter for Larry's cavalry unit, still finding time to sing in the Sweet Adeleines and direct the Waterloo Mothers Chorus.

In retirement, Maxine loved traveling here and abroad, visiting old friends and family as much as she reveled in the private tranquility of her country home, with a cat purring in her lap while she and Larry identified birds at the bird feeder.

Maxine is survived by her birth son, Brant Warren Leonard of Travers City, Michigan, Hans Martin (Joyce) Leonard of Green Ridge, Missouri, and Karin Maria Leonard of Cedar Falls, Iowa whom they adopted as children while they were stationed in Austria, as well as 9 grandchildren and her cat. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved partner, Larry, her prankster brother Floyd Crowell, her precious boy Brian and her 15 year old lightfilled granddaughter Adrianne Leonard Eacret.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Chapel (Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community) in Waverly, with Ken Shaw presiding. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and also for an hour before services on Thursday at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Please direct memorials to the Cedar Valley Hospice or http://www.kaisercorson.com/

STILL THE BOSS
EULOGY OF MAXINE LEONARD
OCTOBER 6, 2005
JOSEPH BEENKEN

Karin, Brant and Hans this is a great honor to be standing here today. Thank you.

The banner on the casket spray "Still the Boss" came about the other day as the Hospice staff was moving Maxine on her bed and she said "Don’t move me" and just to leave her lay the way she was. Karin told her "Don’t worry Mommy, your Still the Boss."

Maxine felt reading the obituary was unnecessary since we’ve all read it before the service starts. So if you haven’t read it, do so later. Hers was an amazing life. And if you haven’t see the life album that she put together look at that.

I worked in business for 30 years and endured annual performance appraisals. Inevitably they will focus on the last couple of months instead of that year or an entire career. So within a few minutes today I want to share not the life of Maxine but the last couple of years of the 25 years that Sheryl and I knew Maxine. First as the chorister of the Cedar Falls congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and finally as the closest thing to a Mother and Grandmother to both of us. Sheryl or I saw her at least twice a week for one reason or another the past several years.

The picture over there fits so into her plan as the "Boss" to go home to our Heavenly Father at this time of year. She would receive therapeutic massages from my wife or me on our portable table in her living room. Each time she sat up on the table she would look at that picture and say. "Isn’t it beautiful?" I want to sit here for a second, this is the perfect angle for me to see the path and the beauty of the fall colors." The clothing that you saw her earthly body in was a part of her Path. They are the temple robes of a faithful Christian and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reflect a deep commitment to God and His Son Jesus Christ. She wears them because of her absolute belief in the eternalness of Mankind and the day of Resurrection we all look forward to.

Last night I got on the computer and typed a search for my name Joe Beenken and found nothing. I typed Maxine Leonard and found several references to her and the books that she and Larry published. I found that the Conger family already mourns the loss of it’s genealogical matriarch. And this photo of her with the Conger plate (photo at the funeral). "Still the Boss."

Three weeks ago she told me that she felt ashamed to pray to Heavenly Father for healing when so many had lost so much in Hurricane Katrina. So family wishes of memorials being sent to storm relief is so poignantly appropriate. "Still the Boss."

Maxine was always "the Boss." Whether it was writing and mailing a letter to every member of the US House and Senate this past spring telling them what was wrong with major government policy issues and how to fix them. She told them all to give up their last self-given pay raise and use that money to fund the notch baby social security problem. She knew it wouldn’t happen but "you get the government you deserve".

Engaging her in a logical debate on a subject soon showed you that for a woman in her mid 80’s her mind was sharper than most of ours every will be. If you were ever given one of your congressional letters to read. Or told to "sit down on the couch" and "asked to" listen to her read the letter you were always amazed at the clarity of thought and the subtle humor she used on the politicians. "Always the Boss."

Last year when her drivers license came due, she was worried about getting it renewed but needed it for when she would go to the dentist or optician. Medical doctor trips where not a concern. She had no high blood pressure, no diabetes, no aches or pains. She had asked the Lord for no pain with the severe rheumatoid arthritis she had and he had granted her prayer, so no pain pills or antibiotics. With the bones in her toes removed because of the arthritis she walked with a wobble. And this is what the license inspector saw and so required her to take a driving test. To a lot of us the inspector wanted to fail her "AN OLD LADY" and did for not signaling a turn 150 foot before an intersection. Maxine didn’t give up. Another week another driving test. Another here’s why I’m failing you this time. Another week another driving test. Another here’s why I’m failing you this time. Maxine could keep taking the test and wear her down or do the appeal process. The state of Iowa got the appeal letter with wording of "age discrimination." A different inspector was assigned and Maxine passed the driving test. "Always the Boss."

She had dearly hoped to see the new Latter-day Saint chapel being built here in Waverly and somehow attend church services there. She was so happy when people would take her there or show her pictures. The Church will be completed in January with an open house in the spring for all to see. When we go to the cemetery later the procession will past by the Church for her. "Still the Boss."

She had a great way of asking for a favor or an errand. Sometimes you really thought that you were volunteering instead of being told that you would do it. "Always the Boss."

Many of us can remember that cute little tilted head when she didn’t understand what we had just said. It wasn’t that she needed a hearing aid - we just need to speak up and be directly in front of her. So what did we do - Stand Straighter and Speak Louder. "Always the Boss."

She showed a deep respect and love for the freedoms of this great nation and a deep concern for it’s future. If you went to her apartment at night she was always watching the world news and commentaries. She would quiz you on your views and knowledge of the days events. She knew the names of the party leaders both the House and Senate, the voting history and names of the Supreme Court judges and many others. If you thought she was a Republican you where wrong. She could get just as mad at them as at the Democrats. She was the American we all should strive to be. And yes the TV was loud. "Still the Boss."

Maxine saw material needs at Bartels and quietly filled them with purchases. The big screen TV in the Eichorn House dining room is there because the old one didn't have close captioning and she thought the residents should have that. The Lord sent her some money in the mail that she didn’t think she was getting one day and so the TV happened. The fish aquarium in Linden Place is there so that the folks there can have something to look at. The TV in Woodland Terrance was given for the same reason. The flower lamps "where ever they are now here at Bartels" for the same reason - to help others to be more comfortable.

So to sum up Maxine’s performance appraisal I read from St Matthew in the King James Bible that she so loved. Mathew chapter 25: 15 - 21.

In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

[Note: Mrs. Leonard was the publisher of the two-volume, The Conger Family of America (often called "The CFA.") She was also the editor, publisher of the Conger Family newsletter, The Conger Confab. REH]

Yoho Cemeteries

Yoho Cemeteries

Where are the Yoho Cemeteries?

Written by

Richard E. Henthorn

May 1997

In a number of genealogy documents about the Yoho family of West Virginia it has been difficult to determine in which Yoho family cemetery people are buried. This problem occurs because there are a number of Yoho cemeteries and any of them can be referred to as the "Yoho Cemetery."

In the files of Richard E. Henthorn and T. Vernon Anderson each West Virginia cemetery has been given a unique name which includes the first name of the male Yoho on whose land the cemetery was established. The names of the cemeteries and descriptive information is listed below.

Peter Yoho Cemetery - at Fish Creek, near Graysville, Marshall Co., WV
(On the original Peter Yoho farm) Spouse of: Mary Jane Irene Mayhall.

Samuel Yoho Cemetery - on Rt. 46, off Eight Mile Ridge, 1/4 mile back of the Church of Christ, Wetzel Co., WV. Spouse of: Ophelia V. Garrett.

Henry M. Yoho Cemetery - Rines Ridge, Marshall Co., WV
Spouse of: Susan Elizabeth Kelley.

William J. Yoho Cemetery - Rines Ridge, Marshall Co., WV
(On the farm of William J. Yoho) Spouse of: Mary Yoho

Doliver Yoho Cemetery - Brushy Ridge, Marshall Co., WV
(On the farm of Doliver Yoho) Spouse of: Mary Emma West.

Vince Yoho Cemetery - Rines Ridge, Marshall Co., WV
(Farm cemetery. It has not been determined which Vince Yoho owned this farm)

Yoho Cemetery - Batesville, Noble Co., OH
Located on a peninsula at the upper end of Seneca Lake, between Rt. 147 & 513.

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: YohoCeme.txt

Will of Alvin J. Henthorn - 19301213

Last Will and Testament

of

Alvin J. Henthorn

Blount Township, Vermilion Co., IL

13 Dec 1930

I, Alvin J. Henthorn, of Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament:

First - It is my will and desire that all my just debts, including my funeral expenses, be fully paid.

Second - I hereby will, bequeath and devise to my son, Harry Henthorn, all the property, both real, personal and mixed, wherever situated, that I may own at the time of my death.

Third - I hereby nominate and appoint S.E. Brittingham, of Danville, Illinois, Executor of this, my last will and testament, and revoke all former wills by me made and request the attesting witnesses to this, my last will and testament, to sign the same as attesting witnesses thereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 13th day of December, A.D. 1930.

Alvin J. Henthorn (Seal)

The above and foregoing instrument, consisting of one sheet, including this certificate, was at the date thereof, signed, sealed, published and declared by the testator, Alvin J. Henthorn, in our presence, to be his last will and testament; and we, at his request, scribed our names as attesting witnesses of it thereof, and we further certify that at the time of signing said instrument, we believe the said Alvin J. Henthorn to be of sound and disposing mind and memory, and to be acting without coercion or restraint.

Dorothy E. Burd
W.T. Henderson

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 19301213.txt

Will of Stephen Henthorn - 18740305

Will of Stephen Henthorn

Richland Co., Wisconsin

5 Mar 1874

March the 5th AD 1874
My last will and testament.

I Stephen Henthorn of the County of Richland and State of Wisconsin do make and publish this my last will and testament.

First, I direct that my body be decently intered and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my Estate and situation in life, and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same in the following manner, to wit.

I direct first of all, that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my Executors from my personal property. I also direct that my wife Sarah have and hold the East half of the south East quarter of section seventeen (17) town 11 Range 2 west, or my late homestead for her own support, if she should survive me all the days of her natural life, and after the death of my wife Sarah I direct that the above described land revert in fee simple to my son George Washington.

I also direct that my son James Madison Henthorn have five dollars from my personal property.

I also direct that the South East fourth of the North East fourth of section twenty (20) town 11 Range 2 west be disposed of at public or private sale after my death.

I also direct that my son Washington Henthorn have five dollars out of my personal property.

I also direct that my son Adam Henthorn have six hundred dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my son William Henthorn have ten dollars out of personal Estate.

I also direct that my daughter Margaret Ewing have five dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my daughter Isabel Wheeler have five dollars out of my personal Estate.

I also direct that my wife Sarah shall have and hold in her own right all my personal property and ready money on hand at my death, if any remains, after the above monies are paid, during her natural life, and after her death what remains of my personal estate I direct that it be equally divided between my three sons William Henthorn, Adam Henthorn, and George Henthorn.

I also appoint my own sons Adam Henthorn and William Henthorn to execute this my last will and testament to make such sale of my personal property as shall be deemed necessary to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.

In witness whereof I Stephen Henthorn the testator set my hand and seal the day and date above written.

/s/Stephen Henthorn /seal/

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18740305.txt

Will of Adam Henthorn - 18670205

Will of

Adam Henthorn

Monroe Co., OH

5 Feb 1867

This last Will and Testament of Adam Henthorn of the town of Baresville, Monroe County and State of Ohio.

In the name of god I Adam Henthorn considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and now being of sound mind and memory. I, Adam Henthorn do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows:

Item 1st to wit; All my just depts doctor bills, funeral expenses to be paid out of any money that may be under my control, at the time of my death or as soon as it may be convenient by my legal agent or my wife Susanna should she be then living or the person that my wife may appoint to attend to her businefs with the same power that she has.

Item 2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Susanna Henthorn, all my estate, real, personal or mixed, with that of any money that may be at my control, at the time of my death, also all notes, books and book accounts, she be for the use and support of her my said wife Susanna, during her natural life, with full power to collect debts pay out money, as she may think proper for her support or she may appoint an agent to do her businefs for her.

Item 3rd It is my will all my estate to remain in the hands of my sife, should she live longer than myself, without any appraisement of property, or administration on my estate.

Item 4th I give and bequeath the one third of all my estate real, personal and mixed with that of any money that may be at my control at my death with full power to dispose of it as she may think proper after both of our deaths our personal property she may sell at any time after my death our real estate to be sold, within one year after both of our deaths, at private sale, if the estate is sold on payments, the money so collected may be paid out to the heirs as it is collected, both of my heirs, and that of my wife's that are named in our last Wills.

Item 5th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ellener Morgan two hundred dollars out of my two thirds

Item 6th The balance of my two thirds of the whole estate that we may die possessed of, is to be divided as follows, I give and bequeath, Nephew John J. Henthorn, Martha his daughter, Charles and Washington his two youngest sons, to them to have the one third of my two thirds, it to be equally divided between them four here mentioned. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Nimrod Henthorn the one third of my two thirds of the estate that we may be possessed of, also I give and bequeath unto Cassie Ann Wife of Adam Henthorn the same amount that is given to Nimrod for the use and support of her family's comfort and support, the same, any of our friends that may desire to be put in the vault with us if there are room may do so.

In testimony thereof I do revoke all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of February in the year of our Lord 1867.

I do appoint Samuel Hofer and M. Mason to settle up our estate after we are both dead, with full power to sell and make good deeds for any of our real estate that we may be possessed of at both our deaths, with full power to collect any of the debts thas [sic] has or may accrue, with the same power that I would of had if still living, all the interliving was before signing.
Adam Henthorn {seal}
Signed and acknowledged in presence of: J.A. Boice, N.E.Henthorn
The State of Ohio, Monroe County, SS:
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of Adam Henthorn's Will admitted to probate in the Probate Court of said County April 29th 1867
{seal} Witnefs my signature and official at Woodsfield, April 30th 1867
W.T Sinclair, Probate Judge.

Probate Court, Monroe County, Ohio, Woodsfield April 7th 1870.
Application to admit copy of Will to record.
This day came into Court Samuel Hofer and produced an instrument of writing purporting to be a copy of the last Will and Testament of Adam Henthorn, late of Monroe County, Ohio, deceased, and the Court being satisfied that said Will had been duly admitted to probate in the Probate Court of said County, and that the original Will with the record thereof, had been destroyed by fire in the burning of the office of this Court with its contents on the 13th day of June 1867. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the copy of said Will be filed and admitted to record in this Court and recorded therein, and notice of such record be published in the Spirit of Democracy for three months, as required by law.
Attest: W.T. Sinclair, Probate Judge
(Source: Will Book 1, page 104-105, Monroe Co., OH)

[Note: Much has been written about the wills of Adam and Susana Henthorn which isn't backed by the facts. Photo copies of pages 104 and 105 of Will Book 1, Monroe Co., OH were obtained by Mr. Gordon Paul and shared with REH. The will of Susana is included in its entirety above, having been typed from the cursive copy by REH. There seems to be no doubt that the wife of Adam was Susana Risher, the sister of John Risher and Catharine (Risher) Barten. REH]

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18670205.txt

Will of Susana Henthorn - 18631228

Will of

Susana Henthorn

Monroe Co., OH

28 Dec 1863

The last Will and Testament of Susana Henthorn the wife of Adam Henthorn Sr. of the County of Monroe and State of Ohio.

In the name of God, I Susana Henthorn considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and now being of sound mind and memory, blessed be God for the same, I Susanan Henthorn do make and publish this as my lat Will and Testament, in manner and form as follows: to wit,

Item 1st I give and bequeath unto my brother, John Risher and his heirs should he the said John Risher be dead before the entire estate of the said Susana Henthorn and that of her beloved husband Adam Henthorn, shall be fully settled up then the amount of two hundred dollars, that I intend for my brother John Risher are to be equally divided among this children.

Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my sister Catharine Barten the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, should the said Catharine Barten be dead before the estate is fully settled up, as above, then fifty dollars of her share is to go to Barbary Patton should the said Barbary Patton be dead, then her daughter Catharine is to have her mother's share. One hundred dollars of the amount that is willed to my sister Catharine Barten, should she be dead before the estate is settled as above, then that hundred dollars is to go to Susana Morrison. Should she be dead, then her three daughters are to have her share equally.

Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my niece Susan Dogles fifty dollars, should she the said Susana be dead, before the estate is settle as above, then her share is to go to her daughter Margaret Dogles, the balance of the estate that is willed to me by my husband that is the one third of all the estate that we hold or possess, at the time of both of our death, after taking out John Risher's and Catherine Barten's Shares, the balance of my estate I give and bequeath unto my niece Mary Hofer wife of Samuel Hofer.

None of the heirs are to be paid until the estate is fully settled up. I make this my last Will, revoking all other wills by me made. In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of December 1863.
Susana Henthorn {Seal}
{stamp} Perry Cline T.G. Allen
(Source: Will Book 1 at Monroe Co., OH, page 105)

Summary of the Will of Susana Henthorn
Written 28 Dec 1863
Book 1, page 105 at Monroe Co., OH. (no date of probate, but she died in 1870).
States: Susana Henthorn, wife of Adam Henthorn, Sr.
Bequests to: John Risher, brother and his heirs
Catharine Barten, sister, then Barbary Patton, then
her daughter Catharine to have her mother's share Catharine Barten,
then Susana Morrison,
then her three daughters Susanna Dogles, niece, then her daughter Margaret Dogles balance to niece Mary Hofer,
wife of Samuel Hofer
Witnesses: Perry Cline and T.G. Allen.
(Source: Norma Henthorn and/or Betty Cronin with modifications by REH)

[Note: Much has been written about the wills of Adam and Susana Henthorn which isn't backed by the facts. Photo copies of pages 104 and 105 of Will Book 1, Monroe Co., OH were obtained by Mr. Gordon Paul and shared with REH. The will of Susana is included in its entirety above, having been typed from the cursive copy by REH. There seems to be no doubt that the wife of Adam was Susana Risher, the sister of John Risher and Catharine (Risher) Barten. REH]

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
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Will of Sarah (Ridgeway) Henthorn - 18610518

Will of

Sarah (Ridgeway) Henthorn

Monongalia, VA

18 May 1861

In the name of God amen.

I Sarah Henthorn of Monongalia county and State of Va, being somewhat weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say

First, after my funeral expense is paid and all my just debts, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary all my real estate suppose to be forty four acres which is my maiden estate, also all my household and kitchen furnature, also what grain I may have on hand or what may be growing in or on the ground.

Secondly, I do also give to my other four children, Lott Henthorn, Nancy Stuart, Juley Everly and James Henthorn the balance of my estate, equally between them all, say what stock I may have and what money I may have is to be equally divided between the four above mentioned, this my last will and testament revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of May 1861.

John Rude Sarah (X) Henthorn
Thomas Jaco Witneses
James House

At a county court held in and for Monongalia county October term 1861.

The last will and testament of Sarah Henthorn, deceased was this day produced to court, duly proven by the oaths and exam. of John Rude and James House, two of ...

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Will of Jacob Baker - 18521113

Will of Jacob Baker

Monroe Co., OH

13 Nov 1852

In the name of God, Amen, I Jacob Baker of Monroe Co. being in tolerable good health of body and of sound mind memory and understanding, thanks be to God for the same, but considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs and therefore be the better prepared to leave this world when it shall please God to call me hence, to therefore make and arrange this my last will and testament in manner and form following:

First, I commit my soul to the hands of the Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian-like manner direction of my executor hereinafter named, and after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I devise and bequeath as follows, viz:

To my four sons, Henry Baker, John Baker, Andrew Baker, and Jacob Baker, I give and devise the quarter section on which I now reside the same being the NE 1/4 S.11, T.7, R.7, the said 1/4 section to be divided into 4 equal parts by right lines running north and south, the said lots to be numbered from east to west, the first or eastern lot to belong to Henry Baker, the second to John Baker, the 3rd to Jacob Baker, and the 4th or western lot to Andrew Baker, each to pay the sum of $125.00 to my 4 daughters and granddaughter hereinafter named, 1/2 to be paid in 2 years and the remaining half within 3 years from my decease.

I give and devise to my 5 (sic) daughters, Eleanor Martin, Sarah Ingraham, Margaret Baker, Elizabeth Reynolds and Mary Ann Stephens, dau. of my dau. Elizabeth Reynolds all my personal property.

To Mary Stephens 1 bed and bedding, a bureau and cow, and all the dresser wares and the remainder of my personal property to my daughters and granddaughter, share and share alike, or to as many of them as may be living at my decease.

John Baker and Andrew Baker to be my executors - dated 13 Nov 1852, and witnessed by James Atkinson and G.H. Hays.

(Source: Records of the Court of Common Pleas, Record Book 18, page 362-363 - 4 Sep 1871 found in Fedorchak, unknown volume, page 84-85 - furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
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Will of David Jennings, Jr. - 18510102

Last Will and Testament

of

David Jennings, Jr.

Menallen Township, Fayette Co. PA

2 Jan 1851

I David Jennings of Menallin Township, Fayette County, Pa. being weak and infirm in body but sound of mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and I do here by make and ordain this to be my last will and testament and here by this do revoke all others here to fore made or published. My body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian like manner and as touching such worldly estate as I may die possessed of I give and dispose of in the following way, to wit, I will unto my son Enoch one certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in Morgan County in the State or Ohio on which he now lives adjoining the lands of E. Tolbridge on the north and John Rusk on east and others, containing about eighty acres.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son John the sum of two hundred dollars to be paid to him by my executors on or before the first of January, eighteen hundred and fifty two.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son David's children that piece or parcel of land that I purchased of Jese Plummer, laying in Allen Co, State of Ohio near the forks of Hogg Creek adjoining the land of John Claybough on the east and Staly on the south.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son Benjamin that piece or parcel of land I purchased of Barnet Wyer lying in Allen Co., State of Ohio being the north half of the south fourth of section twenty five in Township nine, south of range eight. I will and bequeath unto my son Jared that piece or parcel of land I purchased of the United States laying in Allen Co., State of Ohio, section two, Township three, range eight the south half of the northwest quarter being on the waters of Sugar Cr.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my son Elijah the south part of my farm according to a survey made by Joseph Boyd, subject to the following reservations that is to say that my son Henry is to have the prevealedge of as much stove cole out of the bank now opened or anyone that may be opened as will serve for house use. Also a piece of ground of the following dimention including the graveyard that is to say commencing at a walnut in the south east corner and running six perches due west and running six perches due north and running six perches due east and running six perches due south to the place of the beginning.

Also my son Elijah is subject to the payment of one hundred dollars to my son John in the time specified in this my will and bequeath unto my son Henry the north part of my farm according to a survey made by J. Boyd.

I also will to my son Henry all my moveable property. My son Henry also subject to the payment of one hundred dollars to my son John as is prescribed in this my will.

And last I do nominate constitute and appoint my sons Elijah and Henry both of the Twp. of Menallen and County of Fayette to be my sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I here unto set my hand and seal this second day of January 1851,

Signed sealed and pronounced and delivered by the said David Jennings as his last will and testament in the presence of us.
William Malaby
Simon Johnson David Jennings SEAL

(Note: David died on May 23, 1851 and his will brought to probate on June 14, 1851)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18510102.txt

Will of Henry Henthorn - 18420306

Will of

Henry Henthorn

6 March 1842

Will Book #1, Page 147

Monongalia Co., WV

I, Henry Henthorn of Monongalia county and State of Virginia, do hereby make my last will and testament in the manner and form following, that is to say,

First, I desire that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my perishable property.

Second, that my wife Sary shall have the tract of land that we now live on during her life time, and I also give my wife Sary my black horse for her own use to do as she sees proper with.

Third, I give my wife one cow with red sides and a white back, also six grown sheep and six hoggs one head stead bed and beding for the same one cupboard and cubbard furniture one oven, one skillet and two small potts, six chirs.

Forth I further give my wife Sary the eighteen acres of land adjoining lands of Thomas Dunn and E.T. Ellicotte and Co. which come to her from her Father's estate for her to sell or do as she sees proper with.

Fifth, I leave my eight hundred and eighty acre tract of land adjoining Wiremans land laying on the head watters of Deckers Creek and Booths Creek to be sold and the money applied to paying my debts.

Also I wish my flatt boat in partnership with Nicholas Vandavert to be run and sold and my part of the proceeds of the boat and freight to be applied to my debts.

Sixth, at the death of my wife Sary my home tract of land is to be sold and my daughter Mary is to be paid one hundred dollars out of the proceeds of the sale and the remainder of the money is to be equally divided amongst all my heirs, sons and daughters that is now living and their heirs and it is understood that Mary is to receive her equal part over and above the hundred dollars above mentioned.

Seventh, and if any money should be left out of the proceeds of other sails after my debts is paid it is to be equally divided between all my heirs as above mentioned.

Eighth, I further give my wife all the wheat, corn and oats that is now on hand to her own use.

Ninth, the Executer of this last will and testament is requested to proceed to sell the within mentioned land that is to pay my debts by small persolls (parcels, N.H.) or the whole to geather as he or they may think best for to release part of the first clause in this will so far as it would interfere with the perishable property that I have give to my wife in the other clause of this will.

Tenth, I further appoint Seth Staffod my Executor of this my last will and testament and I denie of having any other one but the present one as witness my hand and seal this six day of March, one thousand eight hundred and forty two. 1842.

/s/Henry Henthorn
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presents of us,
Thomas Cole, David Lowe, John Bayls (X)

Recorded, March term 1842 on the oaths of David Lowe and John Bayls.
Attest. W.T. Willey, Clerk

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18420306.txt

Will of Daniel Kyger - 18370307

Will of

Daniel Kyger

7 Mar 1837

Vermilion County, IL

I Daniel Kyger of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois now haveing perfect mind and memory considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and the certainty of death do now make and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit:

1st - that all my just debts be paid

2d - I give unto my daughter Nancy Sue C. Briggs one dollar

3 - I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Kyger thirty-five acres of land of the North end of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 22 and also twenty acres of the North end of the East half of the South West quarter of Section 22 - in Range Eleven W-township No-Eighteen North

4th - I give unto my son John Kyger one dollar

5th - I give unto my daughter Sidney Walton one dollar

6 - I give unto my son James Kyger fifty dollars

7 - I give unto my son Henry Kyger one hundred dollars

8 - I give unto my daughter Brooky Morgan sixty dollars

9 - I give unto my daughter Eliza Sheetz one dollar

10th - I give unto my daughter Maryan Kirkpatrick one dollar

11 - I give unto my daughter Marmaduke seventy dollars
(Note: other sources show Marmaduke as a son. Amount of money is not clear.)

12 - I give unto my son Dan Kyger one hundred and fifty dollars

13 - I give and bequeath unto son Adam Kyger forty acres of land of the South end of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 22, also forty acres of the South end of the West half of the South East quarter of Section twenty two, also sixty acres of the South end of the East half of the South West quarter of Section twenty two all in Range Eleven West township No. 18N.

14th - I give unto my daughter Maminee Kyger one hundred and fifty dollars

AL. Now whereas I have given unto my daughter Hannah Kyger and my son Adam certain tracts of land my will and wish is for them to pay unto my Executor the sum of five hundred and eighty five dollars that is Hannah to pay one hundred and ninety five dollars and Adam three hundred and ninety dollars which will enable my Executor to pay all the sums I give unto my other named children. My will and wish is for Hannah and Adam to pay this money yearly each in proportion to this sum that is one hundred dollars a year until paid. My wish is for all my personal property to be at the disposal of my wife Anna Kyger.

I also appoint my son John Kyger my Executor to this my will now revoking all former wills by me made. Signed sealed and executed in presence of Jacob Brazelton and William Stowers on the 7th day of March in the year of our Lord AD - 1837.

Attest
/s/Jacob Brazelton Daniel Kyger (seal)
William X Stowers (mark)

Whereas I Daniel Kyger the above testament have heretofore given my children certain property that now when my will is executed and settled and paid that I have made an equal distribution amongst my children.

/s/Dan Kyger

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18370307.txt

Will of William Robinson - 18331223

Will
of

William Robinson

Barnesville, OH

23 Dec 1833

I William Robinson give and bequeath to ... ... sons in ... Henry and Beadmore one quarter section to be equally divided between them on condition of them paying my daughter Jane 100 Dollars to be paid 6 months after my death, the above land being situated on Sunfish Creek Monroe County.

s/illegible Robinson

Witnefses { John Dearden
Joseph Earnshaw
Elijah C. Moore

(Note: Barnesville is in Warren Twp., Belmont Co., OH. Belmont County is the county just to the north of Monroe County, where Sunfish Creek is located. This transcription was done, by Richard E. Henthorn from a xerox copy of an original document. The first line of the will may have read: "I William Robinson give and bequeath to Jane's sons in law, Henry and Beadmon one quarter section...". A last line, before the signature has been crossed out and all but 3 words can still be read, "... give and bequeath my ... ... to my Daughter Jane." This document was in the effects of Nathaniel Henthorne and is in the possession of Paul Henthorne of Idabel, OK, as of April 1993.

Is it possible that Jane Alee, who 1st married William Foggin and later William Henthorn was married 3 times? Could there have been a 1st husband, Unknown Alee? Or are the two persons mentioned in the first line, the sons of William Robinson?

Since the 3rd child of the marriage of William Foggin and Jane Alee was named, Robinson Foggin, and since this document is from the effects of Nathaniel Henthorne, son of Jane Alee's marriage to William Henthorn, I think it is probable that Jane Alee was the daughter of William Robinson and that she named one of her sons, Robinson, in honor of her maiden name. REH, 1 May 1993)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
File: 18331231.txt

Will of David Jennings - 18190707

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

OF

DAVID JENNINGS

Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA

7 Jul 1819

In the name of God Amen. I David Jennings of the township of Menallen in the County of Fayette and State of Pennsylvania being in weakness of body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding, thanks be given to God Therefor, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say after the payment of all my just debts and the charges of my funeral which is to be directed and conducted at the discretion of my Executors here after mentioned, I devise and bequeath as followeth.

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Katherine Jennings the one third of all my personal estate and the one third of all my rents and profits of my real estate to be paid to her annually during her life. Likewise all the household and kitchen furniture that she brought with her when we were married.

Item I devise and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Jennings one hundred and fifty seven acres of land and the allowance as followeth. Beginning at two white oaks on the line of Jasper Yarnall thence south thirteen degrees west nineteen perches and six tenths to a post thence sixty three degrees east sixteen perches and two tenths to a jack oak thence south forty degrees west seventy perches and three tenths to a jack oak thence north eighty degrees and one quarter west one hundred and seven perches and eight links to a Spanish oak in the line of John Brown. Thence by the land of Hugh Lovesing North twenty nine degree west two hundred and fifty perches to a hickory in the line of Robert Boyds land thence north twenty three and one half degrees east thirty eight perches and seven links to a corner of a piece of land that I gave to my son David Jennings thence by the James south fifty five degrees east one hundred and twenty four perches and ten links to a post thence north forty degrees and - east sixteen perches to a post thence south fifty five degrees and one quarter east one hundred and twenty six perches.

I further bequeath unto my son Benjamin Jennings all my sawmills plantations where on Joshua Down now lives with the appurtenances thereto belonging containing the dam with the privilege of raising, for the benefit of sawing, six inches higher than what it is now.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son David Jennings one hundred and fifty seven acres of land and the allowance, Beginning at stones in the line of Robert Boyd and a corner of land I have bequeathed to my son Benjamin thence north - seventy three degrees east one hundred and eighty nine perches and seven tenth to stones in the line of my sawmill place thence by the James south sixty seven degrees east one hundred and eight perches to a white oak in the line of James Ebert and thence by the James and Joshua Woodwards land south twenty six degrees west one hundred and twenty perches and five tenths to a Jack oak and thence south eighty five degrees west eight perches to a post thence south for thirteen degrees west thirty nine perches and four links to a post and two white oaks a corner of the land that I gave my son Benjamin thence by a division line through my farm agreeably to a late survey to the place of the beginning.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Cooper the sum of one hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances Brooks the sum of fifty dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mehetable Cooper the sum of fifty dollars. I give and bequeath unto my grandson Henry Jennings, son of my son, Jonathan Jennings the sum of fifty dollars. To my daughter Mary McCracken and Rebecca Woodson I make no bequest in consequence of what I have given them heretofore.

The above legacies to be paid at the end of one year after my decease. My will further is that if my final estate shall amount to more than will pay the above legacies that the overplus be equally divided between the above named legatees. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my two sons Benjamin and David Jennings executors of this my last will and testament. Revoking and annulling all wills heretofore made testifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this seventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.

Signed sealed published and declared to the said David Jennings to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator.

Daniel Johnson (signed) David Jennens
James Ebert

Footnote:

All of David's children are mentioned in his will with the exception of his daughter Margaret,

David died on March 29, 1824 and his will was brought for probate, in April of 1824.

David also mentions his grandson, who was the son of his son Jonathan. Jonathan, according to the best available records died around 1814.

Note should be made of the fact that David mentions "thence by the James (River) and Joshua Woodwards land". Elizabeth Woodward, a daughter of Joshua Woodward, in 1828, marries Enoch Jennings, David's grandson.

We do know that Mary (Henthorn), David's first wife died in April of 1815; no record has ever been found to indicate who "my beloved wife Katherine Jennings", might have been before her marriage to David. Indications are however that she could have been a widow as he mentions-that she is to have "all the household and kitchen furniture that she brought with her when we were married"...)

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Posted: 22 Sep 2009
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Will of Susanah Henthorn - 17990202

Will of Susanah Henthorn
Ohio County, Virginia
2 Feb 1799
Book 1, Page 47

In the name of God Amen; I Susanah Henthorn of the County of Ohio being very sick & weak in health of Body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be given unto God Calling unto mind the mortallity of my body & knowing that it is appointed for all women once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testat. that is to say principally I first of all I give & recomend my soul into the hand of allmighty God that give it & my body I recomend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my Execus. nothing doubting but at the general Resirection I shall receive the same again by the might power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in his life for all my Just debts to be paid. I give demise and dispose of the same in the following maner & form.

First, I give & bequeath to my beloved Son James my horse and potcrock, second I give & bequeath to my son Adam one third of my plantation & one cow & bed & beding, third I give & bequeath to my grandson William, the son of James the remainder part of the place, fourth I give & bequeath to my daughter Sarah one cow & heifer & a black gound what with paying Mary the half price one dutch oven three puter plates a pair of tongs & a bible, fifth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mary two heifers one of them a springing to calf a gound & a peticoat a puter dish & five plates & four spoons and a apron.

Sixth I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebeca a cloak a iron kittle a spining wheel a crack dish and four plates and five spoons and plow irons one of the old Baggs a knife and fork and a piggin for Lydia: Seventh I give & bequeath to my daughter in law Elizabeth the Remainder part of my movebables. I appoint my son James to be my Executor for this and this is my last will and all others to be void.

Signed before us the second day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred & ninety nine

Witness Present Enterline before signed

Andrew White her
Wm. Howell Susanah x Henthorn
David Howell mark

Copy Teste
Moses Chapline Clk

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Posted: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17990202.txt

Will of James Henthorn - 17750311

Will of James Henthorn
11 Mar 1775
Berkeley County, Colony of Virginia

Will filed at the Court House, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Book I, Page 53.

In the name of God Amen; this eleventh day of March, in the year of our Lord 1775, I JAMES HENTHORN, of Berkeley County, in the Colony of Virginia, being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks to Almighty God, for all his mercies and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die; I therefore first of all Recomment my soul to Almighty God that gave it to me, and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian like manner, at the discretion of my Executers hereafter named, and as touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with in my life; I will and dispose of in the following manner; that is to say principally and first I will that all my just debts and charges be first paid and discharged.

ITEM - I Will and bequeath to Mary, my beloved wife, and my estate both real and personal, during her natural life, and I do constitute and appoint Mary, my beloved wife, and my son James Henthorn, to be my Executors of this my last will and testament.

ITEM - I give to my eldest daughter, Mary Jackson, one shilling sterling to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, Adam Henthorn, twenty pounds, Pennsylvania money, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Ann Watson, one shilling sterling, to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, James Henthorn, before named, thirty pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, William Henthorn, thirty pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid at his Mother's decease, which I allow to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Sarah Collins, one shilling sterling, to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my daughter, Susannah Robb, twenty pounds Pennsylvania currency to be paid at her Mother's decease, which I allow to be her full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to my son, John Henthorn, fifteen pounds Pennsylvania currency to be his full share of my Estate.

ITEM - I give to Joseph Henthorn, the son of my son Adam Henthorn, five pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid when the above legacies come due.

ITEM - I give to Mary, the daughter of George Watson, ten pounds Pennsylvania currency, to be paid when the above legacies come due.

ITEM - I will that my now dwelling Plantation be sold as soon as possible after my decease, at the direction of my Executors and I allow James Yelligin, on his behaving well, the remainder of his service twenty shillings Pennsylvania currency, when free.

ITEM - I will that the remainder of my Estate, if any there be, shall be equally divided among all my sons and daughters before mentioned. And I do revoke, disallow and disanull all former Wills, Legacies, Executors by me before made, or named or ordained, ratifying and confirming this and no other, to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of us.

s/JAMES HENTHORN

Sealed and declared and prenounced by James Henthorn to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, John Johnson, Valentine Stillman, Daniel Estall and John Champion. At a Court held for Berkeley County, the 21st of May 1776.

This last Will and Testament of James Henthorn deceased, was presented in Court by James Henthorn, Executor, and Mary Henthorn, Executrix, Therein named, who made oaths thereto and the same being proved by the oaths of Valentine Stillman, Daniel Estell and John Champion, Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the action of the said Executors who entered into Bond with John Champion and Amos Nicholas, their securities in the Penalty of one thousand pounds, conditioned for their true and faithful administration of the said Estate, certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form of Law.

Teste,
W. Drew -- C. CWD.

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Posted: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17750311.txt

Will of David Watson - 17690102

Will of David Watson
2 Jan 1769
Frederick County, Province of Maryland

PROBATE: Last Will and Testament of David Watson
2 Jan 1769, Frederick Co., Maryland

In the Name of God Amen Know all Men by these Presents that I
David Watson of Frederick County and Province of Maryland
Farmer, being weak in Body but of sound Mind and memory;
revoking all former Wills by me heretofore made, do make this
my Last Will and Testament in manner and Form following. Imprimis
I leave and bequeath to my son John Wattson five pounds
Sterling. Item to my son George Wattson five pounds Sterling.
Item To my Daughter Mary Fugate five pounds Sterling which
several Legacies are to be paid to the Respective Legates
Provided the Lands I expect to hold become my property, and
not otherwise, Likewise it is my Desire and full Intention that
M. Henry Hall Convey to my Daughter Mary Fugate and her Heirs
One hundred and Sixty five acres of Land including the Houses and
Cultivated Lands and Spring whereon She now Dwelleth, which
said Lands are part of the Thousand Acres Sold to Michael
Miller. Item I leave to my Daughter Mary all that quantity of
Land which George Coler stands obligated to make over to me or
my Heirs, Provided the said Mary or her Husband Peter Fugate
pays unto the said George Coler or his Heir's the Purchase agreed
upon between him and me. Item It is my Will and Desire that my
Wife Sarah and my Son William be joint Heirs and Inheritors of
all the Residue of my Estate both Real and Personal. Likewise I
Constitute and appoint my Wife Sarah and my Son William Wattson
Joint Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Witness
and Confirmation of all and Singular the foresaid Premifses I
have hereunto affixed my hand and Seal this second Day of
January 1769

s/David Watson {Seal}

Signed Sealed and perfected in the presence of
Jos Perry
Andrew Hoover
Peter (his mark)Knowls

On the back of the aforegoing Will was thus Written Viz.

On the 13th Day of February 1769 Came Peter Knowles one of the
Subscribing Witnesses to the aforegoing Will and made Oath on
the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that he did see the
Testator David Wattson Sign and Seal the said Will and heard him
publish pronounce and declare the same to be his Last Will and
Testament, and that at the Time of his so doing he was to the
best of his apprehensions of Sound disposing mind & memory
and that he also saw Joseph Perry and Andrew Hoover the other
Subscribing Witnesses to the said Will Sign their Names as
Witnefses thereto and in presence of the Testator and in
presence of him.

Sworn before s/JBowles Depy Com
Examined Fred. County

[Note: This will typed, by Richard E. Henthorn, on 20 Aug 1998, from a copy of the orignial obtained by Clive F. Watson.]

(Source: Prerogative Court Records (Wills) Frederick County, Maryland, 1769. Liber 37, Folio 293-294, SR 4431, Maryland State Archives - furnished by Rosemary A. Colvin and Clive F. Watson)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 4 Aug 1998
Revised: 21 Sep 2009
File: 17690102

Will of Mary (Henthorn) Donaldson - 18941203

Will of
Mary (Henthorn) Donaldson
Union District, Monongalia Co., WV
b. May 1817 - d. 30 Nov 1894
Recorded 3 Dec 1894

Will of Mary Henthorn Donaldson, Union Dist. Monongalia Co. 1894

I, Mary Donaldson, of Union Dist., Monongalia co. W.Va., do make this my last will and testament.

First, I desire that my funeral expenses and debts, if any, be paid.

Second, I desire that the proceeds of my property both real and personal, that is the whole of my property after paying all expenses, be distributed as follows, viz; to the children of my sister, Nancy Stewart, one fourth; to the children of my brother, James Henthorn, one fourth; to brother Lot Henthorn, or if he is dead to his children, one fourth; and to my sister Julia Everly, or to her children if she is dead, one fourth, to be equally divided among the children of each brother and sister aforesaid.

I appoint my nephew, J.M. Stewart, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, and give him full authority to dispose of my property and distribute the proceeds of the same, as above described. I also empower my said nephew, J.M. Stewart and his brother O.V. Stewart, continue to hold the land and pay for it as conditioned in a lease and contract for sale under which they have holding said land and that my exr. aforesaid shall not be required to distribute any of the money for the land before it is due.

Mary Donaldson

Charlie Dickinson
H.A. Dickinson

Court session; Dec. 3, 1894. Will recorded and J.M. Stewart appointed exr.

(Note: Mary Henthorn was the daughter of Henry Henthorn and Sarah Ridgeway)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Revised: 21 Sep 2009
File: 18941203.txt

Henthorn, William Duncan

William Duncan Henthorn

Henthorn Rites Held Thursday
Services Held in Platte [WI] - Life Story as Handed Us by Pastor

William Duncan Henthorn was born July 9 1862 in Richland county, Wisconsin, and departed this life November 14, 1933 at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 5 days.

He was united in marriage with Albina Bullis February 3, 1884 at Kimball, S.D. To this union was born four children, 3 of whom survive him. They are: Mrs. L.M. Henthorn of Springfield, S.D.; Mary and Glenn of Platte, S.D. The eldest child, James, preceded him in death at the age of 5 years, also his father and mother and five brothers and two sisters.

He leaves to mourn his loss his good wife and children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Cash Hubbard and Mrs. George Drommer of Norton, Kansas, besides a host of relatives and friends.

He became a member of the Highland Christian church at Norton, Kansas at the age of 25 years and has been a faithful Christian till death called him.

He became a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge at Estacada, Oregon, at the age of 47 years. After moving to South Dakota he transferred his membership to the Platte lodge.

He was a kind and loving husband and father.

• We miss him sorely and our hearts are sad,
• Because of his going,
• Yet we know he is faring on just as dear.
• In the land of there as the land of here.
• And we think of him still as the same I say --
• For he is not dead, he is just away.

Those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. Cash Hubbard and son Buell and Mr. and Mrs. George Drommer of Norton, Kansas.

Funeral services were conducted from the Federated church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dykema officiating with services at the grave conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge of Platte.

Thomas, R. David

R. David Thomas

Born: Abt. 1932 in Atlantic City, NJ
Died: 8 Jan 2001, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL

AKA: Called, Dave

ADOPTION: R. David Thomas was adopted by Rex and Auleva Thomas of Kalamazoo, MI.

COMMENT: This is R. David Thomas, otherwise known as, Dave Thomas. He was the founder of the hamburger chain, "Wendy's," which was named after his daughter, Wendy. The television commercials for Wendy's were famous because Dave Thomas himself appeared in many of them. Some of them were quite humorous and often poked fun at Dave.

RELATIONSHIP: The grandchildren of R. David Thomas were: Kristin Marie Thomas, Michael David Thomas, Sean David Thomas, Ashley von Floto, Andrew von Floto and Allyson Farber.
QUESTION: Who were the parents of the Floto and Farmer grandchildren?


BIOGRAPHY:
R. David Thomas (Dave) never knew his birth parents. He was adopted by Rex and Auleva Thomas from Kalamazoo, Michigan when he was six weeks old. Auleva died when he was five and he spent most of his childhood moving from state to state as Rex sought work. Summers he spent with his adoptive grandmother and it was from her that he learned many of the lessons that were to serve him well in life.

When Dave was a cook at a restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he married a waitress, Ina Louise Buskirk, whose Buskirk and Baker roots could be traced to Belmont Co., Ohio.

Dave worked for Harland Sanders and managed some of his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants in Columbus, Ohio which we doing poorly. He was very successful in this endeavor and sold his interest for over a million dollars at age 37. He always dreamed of owning his own restaurant and he opened the first Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant on November 15, 1969 in downtown Columbus, Franklin county, Ohio. He named the resturant after his eight-year-old daughter, Melinda Lou, who had been nicknamed, "Wendy" by her older brother and sisters.

Dave Thomas was an adoption advocate. He founded The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption in 1992 to promote and facilitate adoption. Wendy's had a close relationship with the foundation. In 1996, Mr. Thomas was credited by President Bill Clinton with helping to win passage of the legislation that gives adoptive parents a one-time tax credit of $5,000. He also was credited with promoting the 1997 legislation that sought to speed the adoption process.

In 1991-1992 he published the best-selling, "Dave's Way: A New Approach to Old-Fashioned Success."

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had five children and 16 grandchildren.

Additional information and pictures regarding Dave Thomas and the history of Wendy's is available on the Wendy's website: http://www.wendys.com.
(Furnished by Valerie Kramer, with additions by Richard E. Henthorn)

Daniel, Vivian (Conger)

"Funeral services for Vivian Conger Daniel, 88, of North Richland Hills were held Friday, June 28, 2003 at the Lunn Funeral Home Chapel with Scotte Clark officiating.

"Interment was in the Reynolds Cemetery under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

"Mrs. Daniel was born March 1, 1914, in Saragosa to the late Ephiram Barnett and Ada (Harbert) Conger. She died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in Hurst.

"She and Richard Leo Daniel were married April 4, 1931 in Waurika, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church. She was active in the Girl Scouts in Kermit and worked for Wackers Department Store in Kermit and Hobbs, N.M. for 10 years.

"Survivors include her husband Richard Leo Daniel of North Richland Hills; one son, Forrest Daniel and his wife, Jean, of Moore, Okla; two daughters, Rita Bach and Louis Patrick and her husband, Doyle, all of Hurst; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren."
(Shared by Lois Patrick)

Conger, Roy

Roy Conger - August 13, 1924 - May 30, 2005

Roy Conger owned and operated Watseka Electric Company in Watseka since 1949 and was active in city government there. He was a dual member of NECA being involved with both the Illinois Chapter as a member of the Champaign-Urbana/Streator-Pontiac Division and the Eastern Illinois Chapter, serving as Vice President until his retirement earlier this year. In addition to being a NECA member for over 50 years, he was a member of Local 134 for 58 years, served on the H & W Board of Local 176, served on the Bd. of Directors of Iroquois Federal, belonged to American Legion Post #23, the Watseka Elks, and was in the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly 40 years serving as Vice President for several years. He was also one of the founders of The Classic Thunderbird Owners Club for the Chicagoland Area and was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.

Roy is survived by his wife, Dorothy Conger of Watseka, two daughters, Barbara Conger of Naperville, and Marilyn Conger of Watseka. A sister, Lorraine Volkman of Oak Lawn also survives him.

Services will be held in Watseka at the Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, 219 South 4th Street, Watseka, IL. The Wake will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday June 3, and the funeral will be at 11:00 am Saturday, June 4.

Memorials may be made to the Iroquois Memorial Hospice, 841 South 4th Street, Watseka, Il 60970, or to a charity of your choice.

-- Thanks to Thea Chesley for sharing.

Henthorn, Kermit L.

WOODSFIELD — Kermit L. Henthorn, 52, of Woodsfield, [OH] died Tuesday (April 3, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.

He was born March 9, 1949, in Monroe County, son of Margaret (Craig) Henthorn of Woodsfield and the late Carl Henthorn.

Mr. Henthorn was owner and operator of Henthorn Lanes of Woodsfield. He was a member of Eagles Lodge and a social member of Woodsfield VFW.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Henthorn, who died in 1990.

He leaves his wife, Janet (Bell) Henthorn of Woodsfield; three daughters, Mrs. David (Heather) Saffle of Woodsfield, Mrs. Barry (Stacey) West of Jerusalem and Trish Henthorn of the home; three brothers, Wayne Henthorn and Vernon Henthorn, both of Woodsfield, and Jim Henthorn of Lewisville; two sisters, Florence (Jean) Dawson of New Martinsville, W.Va., and Sherry Wilson of Miltonsburg; and two grandsons, Justin and Chase Saffle.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Minister Keith Jones officiating.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Source: Daily Jeffersonian Obituaries - probably in Belmont County, Ohio

Strickling, James B.

James B. Strickling

James B. Strickling, aged about 67 years, former well known Monroe county[OH] school teacher, Justice of the Peace, and at one time a rural carrier on route No.2 from the Woodsfield post office, died early Thursday morning at his home near Pittsburgh, according to a message received by local relatives. It is believed that he suffered a paralytic stroke the preceding day, and he died about 5:30 o’clock Thursday morning prior to the arrival of members of his family.

A wife and four children survive: Jesse J. Strickling, Mrs. Marion P. Smith, Mrs. Mabel Nash and Taylor B. Strickling.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W.P. Smith, in charge of Rev. H.H. Adamson.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1929

Winland, Oella (Gadd)

Mrs. Oella Winland, age 79 years, 3 months and 14 days, died at her home in Reader, Thursday morning, February 4, 1943. She had been an invalid for nine years owing to a paralytic stroke from which never fully recovered. But her sudden death came as a shock to her many relatives and friends.

She was the daughter of John W. and Millie Ann Workman Gadd, and was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, on October 22, 1863. She came to Wetzel county with her parents at the age of 10 years and spent the rest of her life in this community. She was a devout member of the United Brethren Church.

Her husband, William Henry Winland preceded her death several years ago. She was the mother of nine children. Six of them preceded her in death. She was a gold star mother, having lost two sons in the first world war.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bertie Leek, of New Martinsville; Mrs. Martha J. Smith, of Reader; one son Charles Hudson Winland, of Lansing Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Lily Morgan, of Porters Falls; eighteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. C. Nichols, pastor of the United Brethren Church and interment was made in Milburn Cemetery under the direction of the Palmer Funeral Home, of Pine Grove.
(Source: Wetzel Co., WV Obituaries Volume IV, page 77)
Shared by Darlene Bacon

Henthorn, Ray A.

Ray A. Henthorn, 79, 3641 Central Ave., Shadyside, [OH], died Friday, Aug. 6, 1999 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, [WV]. He was born Nov. 30, 1919 in Cameron, [OH], a son of the late John and Alice Boughner Henthorn.

He was a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville Plant, attended Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church, Shadyside, a member of Beallsville Masonic Lodge and an Army veteran of World War II.

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by three sisters, Wanda Lee Henthorn, Sarah Atkinson and Ada Mae Root.

Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Conner Henthorn, a son John of Shadyside, two daughters, Ellen Brooks of Washington Court House and Linda Messimer of Salem; a brother Paul Henthorn of Woodsfield, five grandchildren; a great grandchild.

Friends will be received at the Bauknecht Funeral Home, Shadyside, today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kurt Landerholm officiating. Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatton Point.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shadyside E-Squad 4210 Central Avenue, Shadyside Ohio 43947 or the Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 3838 Lincoln Ave, Shadyside, Ohio 43947.
(Source: unknown and undated newspaper - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Hafer, Jefferson Beauregard

Jefferson Beauregard Hafer

AKA: Beauregard Hafer; Jefferson B. Hafer; Bure Hafer of Proctor, WV in the obituary of Susannah (Hafer) Ruckman. Verna B. Riggs lists, Bouregard. Others list, Beuregard.

MARRIAGE: Beauregard Hafer and Mary Frances Powell were married on 30 Dec 1886 at Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV. (3/355)
(Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 143)

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CENSUS: 1900, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor District, West End, #132
Beauregard Hafer, Jan 1861, 39, 13 years, WV OH PA, farmer
Frances, Apr 1865, 35, 8/6, WV PA WV
John E., sn, Apr 1890, 10 WV WV WV; Allie, da, Sep 1891, 8, WV WV WV
Robert E.L., sn, Jul 1894, 5, WV WV WV; Okey A., sn, Apr 1896, 4, WV WV WV
Sadie, da, Mar 1898, 2, WV WV WV; Fay, da, Jan 1900, 5/12, WV WV WV
Wiley, br, Apr 1855, 45, WV PA PA, sales mang. optical
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


CENSUS: 1910, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor District, 66-68
Beauregrad [sic] Hafer, 49, 24 years, WV PA PA, farmer
Frances, 45, 10-9, WV WV WV
John, sn, 20, WV WV WV, laborer; Allie, da, 17, WV WV WV
Lee, sn, 15, WV WV WV; Okey, sn, 13, WV WV WV
Sadie, da, 12, WV WV WV; Fay, sn, 10, WV WV WV
Hazel, da, 8, WV WV WV; Grace, da, 6, WV WV WV; Peter, sn, 4, WV WV WV
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


MARRIAGE-NO_ISSUE: Beauregard Hafer married second Mary Arena Yoho. There was no issue of the marriage of Beauregard Hafer and Mary Arena Yoho.

RESIDENCES: Marion on Proctor Creek, Wetzel Co., WV

DEATH-PARENTS: Beauregard Hafer died on 21 Jun 1943 per a family record. His father, John, died 13 Feb 1898. His mother, Jane, died 10 Mar 1899.
(Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 143)

Brown, Sylvanas

PROBATE: Probate record for Sylvanas Brown, father of Mary Catherine (Brown) Conger, wife of George Washington Conger.

481.0 Sylvanas Brown, died intestate, 30 Mar 1857 [or 1859], Appanoose Co., Iowa. Mary A. Brown was the administrator of the estate.

Estate inventory, was 40 acres of land, situated in Section 13, Township 67, Range 18, appraised at $200.00. One yoke of oxen, one wagon and one cow. The estate was insolvent. Paper dated 2 Nov 1866, by S.M. Moore, Co-Judge.

The land was subject to a Life Dower for Mary A. Brown, who was entitled to 2/3 undivided. Paper dated 6 Aug 1866.

$187.72 was allowed to the widow and five children under 15 years old, for one year from the death of the deceased. Certified 15 Jun 1866 by S.M. Moore, Co-Judge.

There was a petition to sell the real estate dated 23 Jun 1866. And, Mary A. Brown sued John Brown et al. for her 2/3 share, filed 6 Aug 1866.

Expenses, $64.00, (including funeral, court costs, etc.)
[Note: Apparently, Eliza C. Conger and her husband, George Conger had an interest in this case. REH]
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Probate Records on LDS film, 1689942, #410 - read and extracted by Joyce Posey)

Hinthorn, Melvin E.

Melvin E. Hinthorn

The funeral for Melvin E. Hinthorn, 81, of Sun City AZ, and formerly of Normal, Hudson, and Decatur, [IL] will be at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington. The Rev. James Wooton officiating.

Mr. Hinthorn died at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday (Nov. 23, 1999), at Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City AZ.

Burial will be in Hudson Cemetery, with military rites accorded by the Louis E. Davis, American Legion Post 56, of Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Sunday, at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

(Shared by: Rex King)
From the Bloomington Pantagraph, Bloomington Illinois, Friday November 26 1999

Hinthorn, Virgal L.

Virgal L. Hinthorn

Virgal L. Hinthorn, 88, of 1613 E. Olive St., Bloomington, [IL] died at 2:30 a.m. Monday (Dec. 26, 2000) at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.

His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Gerald T. Ward officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Mr. Hinthorn was born Oct. 25, 1912, at Hudson. He married Mary A. Niehus on July 27, 1947, at Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Ann Jirard, Redmond, Ore.; four sons, Robert (Judy) Hinthorn, Tucson, Ariz.; Darwin (Betty) Hinthorn, Normal; Richard Hinthorn, Bloomington; and Carl (Judy) Hinthorn, Towanda; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson.

Mr. Hinthorn farmed at Barnes for many years. He worked for International Harvester, El Paso, beginning in 1937. He later co-owned the International Harvester in Hudson and in 1949 he became sole owner of the implement store in El Paso. He was involved in land clearing and cutting for the Lake Bloomington project.

Article from Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, McLean, IL. dated 27 Dec. 2000 retyped by Rex King

Note: Virgal Hinthorn's wife, Mary, was interested in family history and genealogy. She corresponded and shared with Richard E. Henthorn for a period of several years.

Henthorn, Flossie Millicent

Flossie Millicent Henthorn

OBITUARY: Pedestrian 2d Killed in 2 Days

Oregon City, Oct. 11. -- Mrs. Flossie Henthorn, 65, of 1512 Harrison street, Oregon City, was fatally injured about 6 p.m. Monday [Oct. 10, 1955] when struck by a car as she attempted to cross 16th street in the 1400 block here.

She died about 30 minutes after arrival at Oregon City hospital.

Mrs. Henthorn's death was the second pedestrian fatality in Oregon City in two days and only the second traffic death here this year. ...

The driver of the car that struck Mrs. Henthorn, William B. Hopwood, 17, of 1610 Division street, Oregon City, was not held. He told Coroner Leslie Peake of Clackamas county he did not see the woman.

Witnesses said Mrs. Henthorn was waving an umbrella to someone in the window of a nearby house when she walked into the path of the car.

The body was taken to Hillside chapel here. Survivors include the victim's husband, Luther.