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| Source: Dallas County Records, Vol. II compiled by Howard E. Snedden and Barbara A. Snedden, 1972 The will abstracts that follow include all those to be found in Record of Wills, Volumes 1 & 2, Clerk of Court, Dallas County Courthouse, Adel, Iowa For ease of researching, I have alphabetized the records. It takes nothing away from the original transcription. To search, use Ctrl-F. Transcribed by Conni McDaniel Hall for Dallas County IAGenWeb, completed August 2013 |
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BAILEY ARMFIELD GRAMMER STOTTS BOND |
DAVID
BAILEY, of Redfield, Dallas County. Will
dated 7 Apr 1893, proven 27 Mar 1895. To
my dau Lucinda A Armfield, after first paying my grandson Charley
C Crammer, $400, Lots 3, 4, 6 & 7, Block 3, original plat
of Redfield, also Lot 5 and portions of Lots 3 & 4 containing
about 10 acres all being in Sec 2, T 78 N, R
29 W. To my dau Anna Eliza Bailey, Lots 3 & 4, Sec 2, T
78 N, R 29 W, also SW fr 1/4 SW fr 1/4, Sec 312, T 79 N, R 28 W. Executor: Geo W Armfield. Witnesses: W A Stotts, A P Bond, both of Redfield. |
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BAKER HOMER AYRESMAN BISHOP GARDINER |
JOHN
M BAKER, of Minburn, Dallas County. Will
dated 17 Dec 1886, proven 1 Mar 1887. To
my wife C M Baker all my estate and at her death to be divided
into eight parts as follows: two parts to George M Baker,
three parts to May Baker and Laura Baker, three parts to
Charles E Baker, Alice C Homer and R B Ayresman. I make this
difference because some are older and have a start in the
world. Witnesses: William H Bishop, T H Gardiner. |
| BALDWIN | GEORGE
E BALDWIN, of Booneville, Dallas County, aged 39 yrs. Will
dated 17 Mar 1873, proven 17 Dec 1873. To
my wife Mary E Baldwin all of my estate. Executor: Mary E Baldwin, wife. Witnesses: W H Baldwin, D H Baldwin, both of Booneville. |
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BALDWIN COOK SHAMBAUGH FARNSLEY |
GEORGE E BALDWIN, of Booneville, Dallas County. Will dated 7 Mar 1904, proven 11 Apr 1904. To my wife Elizabeth C Baldwin, 1/3 of my estate. To my son James K Baldwin, who is about 1 1/2 yrs old the SW fr 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec 30 (excepting Chi Rock Isl & Pacific RR right of way), containing 53 acres and another 27 acres, all in T 78 N, R 26 W. Mentions Mary E Baldwin. Executor to dispose of stock of goods in Fairhope, Alabama.
Executor: Charles C Cook. Witnesses: John Shambaugh, Peter G Farnsley. |
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BARNES COOK HUNTER |
T
G BARNES Will
dated 22 Feb 1875 at Newton, Jasper Co, Iowa, proven 4
Mar 1876. To
my wife Catharine C Barnes all of my estate. Executor: Catharine C Barnes, wife. Witnesses: J C Cook, J L Hunter. |
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BARNETT HILL HERRING McBRIDE SCOTT STANLEY CRANE |
ELWOOD
A BARNETT, of Dallas County. Will
dated 30 Jun 1898, proven 5 Apr 1899. To
nephew Willis J Barnett and niece Phebe Ann Hill property in
Polk County. To my wife the residue of estate during her lifetime
and then to four of the children of my wife: George E
Herring, Lucy A Herring, Earl C Herring and Lura B Herring the
S 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 17 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 20, T 78 N, R 29 W. To
Charles E Herring a son of my wife the S 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 20, T
78 N, R 29 W. To granddau Carrie McBride residue of real estate
or if she dies without issue to the United Presbyterian Church,
M E Church and First Presbyterian Church of Dexter. Executor: Jesse Scott, Dexter. Witnesses: J G Stanley, Charles Crane. |
| BARNETT | M
J BARNETT, of DeSoto, Dallas County. Will
dated 10 Jan 1893, proven 24 Sep 1895. To
my husband C T Barnett all my estate. Executor:
C T Barnett. Witnesses: Andrew Barnett, Eva Barnett, B F Barnett. |
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BARNETT LOEHR |
NATHANIEL S BARNETT, of Adel, Dallas County. Will dated 10 Jan 1908, proven 2 Sep 1908. To my wife Emily Jane Barnett all my estate.
Executor: William F Barnett, son. Witnesses: M A Loehr, Adel; F S Barnett, Linden. |
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BARNETT McBRIDE PRICE BETHEL COPELAND HALL DAWSON McCORMICK MICHENER WILLIAMS SMITH WALKER GEORGE |
RACHEL P BARNETT, of Dexter, Dallas County, age 65 yrs. Will dated 29 May 1902, proven 24 Mar 1903. My own children having died and having obtained a divorce from my husband . . . To my granddau Carrie McBride, $5000 at age 25 or to further her education before then, also gold watch, family bible, album, etc. To my sister Mary Price, $1000. To the following $500 each: Wm T Bethel, if not living to Ellsworth Bethel and Alice Bethel; Martha J Copeland, if not living to Kittie Copeland; Rebecca M Hall, if not living to her heirs; R K Price, if not living to Nettie Price and Florence; Carrie P Dawson, if not living to Clyde Dawson; Richard Price, if not living to Paul Price and Roy Price; Wm Price, if not living to Home For Aged, Des Moines; Joseph R McBride, if not living his heirs. Charitable bequests of $1500 are noted. Mentions G M Price; J R McBride, father of Carrie McBride; Mrs. Emma McCormick, of Ohio; Miss Eva Michener, of Pasadena, Cal; Kittle Copeland, of Dexter; Huldah Williams of Wildonia, Cal; Mr Jephthah Smith, of Iowa; Miss Alice Bethel, of Denver, Colo; Clyde Dawson, of Canon City, Colo; Mrs Hannah Walker.
Executor: Richard Price, brother. Witnesses: W H George, Olive M George. |
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BARRET GOAR MEEHAN ROSE |
JOHN BARRET, of Dallas County. Will dated 26 Mar 1893, proven 4 Nov 1903. To my wife Mary Barret all my estate.
Executor: Eli J Goar. Witnesses: M D Meehan, F M Rose. |
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BATES BARR STEELE |
DANIEL S BATES, of Colfax Township, Dallas County. Will dated 27 Jul 1892, proven 11 Nov 1903. To my wife Ellen M Bates all my estate for her lifetime and then to my children (unnamed).
Executrix: Ellen M Bates, wife. Witnesses: Robt S Barr, Walt W Steele, of Adel. |
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BAXTER VEILE FRITZ |
A
C BAXTER Will
dated 29 May 1876, proven 12 Feb 1889. To
my wife Emma O Baxter all my estate. Executrix: Emma O Baxter, wife. Witnesses: C P Veile, F C Fritz. |
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BEALS HILERMAN NEWBY REES HASKETT HILL |
SAMUEL BEALS, of Dallas County. Will dated 23 Aug 1893, proven 5 Sep 1905. To my son Seth Beals $2600. Remainder of estate to my wife Hannah M Beals for her lifetime and then to my children: Evaline Hilerman, Thomas J Beals, Ruth M Newby, Lucinda J Rees and Seth Beals.
Executors: Hannah M Beals, wife; Thomas J Beals, son. Witnesses: A Haskett, Wm R Hill, of Earlham, Madison County, Iowa. |
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BEARE SMITH WARD SMALL BRENTON COLLINS |
JACOB BEARE, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 1 Jun 1904, proven 31 Aug 1904. To my wife Sarah Beare all my estate for her lifetime and then to dau Sarah J Beare, $10. Remainder to my three children: Laura C Smith, Anna M Ward, Amanda A Small. Executor: Clyde E Brenton, Dallas Center.
Witnesses: J B Collins, M C Collins. |
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BEAVER MYERS LORING BOMBERGER |
ISRAEL BEAVER, of Colfax Township, Dallas County. Will dated 10 Apr 1895, proven 30 Aug 1899. To my wife Elizabeth Beaver the W 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec 3, T 79 N, R 28 W, and 3 acres timber in Washington Twp, Dallas County and all personal property for her lifetime. At her death all to be sold and $2500 to be invested, the income to support and maintain son James M Beaver in his lifetime. At his death the $2500 to be divided among my children: Jacob H Beaver, Willard Beaver, Thomas Beaver and Mary E Myers.
Executor: Jacob H Beaver, son. Witnesses: James L Loring, Chas E Bomberger. |
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BELL WILLIAMS McGOWAN TODD SCHURZ |
GEORGE BELL, of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Will dated 29 Mar 1906, proven 15 Sep 1906. All my estate to my children: Mrs Caroline Williams, Mrs Lydia Williams, Mrs Julia Ann McGowan, Lizzie Bell and George M Bell.
Executor: J H Todd. Witnesses: W H Schurz, Mrs M L Williams. |
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BELL HOFFMAN ALLEN |
J
H BELL, of Dallas County. Will
dated 18 Jun 1887, proven 5 Jan 1892. To
my wife Emma Bell all my estate. Witnesses: Philip Hoffman, Wm T Allen. |
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BENBOW HUNT RUMLY HUSEY HERSEY HUSSY |
WILLIAM
BENBOW, of Dallas County. Will
dated 19 Nov 1869, proven 3 Apr 1871. Some
years ago I gave what I consider an equitable share of my
estate to my sons Elam Abel and William S Benbow and my daus
Aletha Hussey and Thurza Hunt (both the daus and William now
deceased.) To my wife Hannah Benbow all my personal estate,
except one roan colt to my dau Sarah F Benbow, to have during
her life thence to my son John C Benbow. Previously made
provision for my daus Martha W Rumly and Annie J Hsey. Executrix:
Hannah Benbow Witnesses: John H Hersey, Sarah F Benbow. |
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BENSON HALL MOSENEA GAROUTTE McGREW ADAMS WEBSTER |
LEWIS
BENSON, of Dallas County. To
my wife Melinda Benson the W 1/2 E 1/2, Sec 29, T 78 N, R 28 W, except
for a portion of this property deeded to Jasper Benson
and T J Hall. At her death to my son Thomas W Benson the
above land, after paying my heirs the sum of $1200, less his
share: Alvah Benson (deceased) heirs: Polly Mosenea, wife
of Joseph Mosenea; Harriet Garoutte, wife of Joseph Garoutte;
Lucinda McGrew, wife of Melvin McGrew, Jasper Benson
and Thomas W Benson. Will
dated 14 Aug 1876, proven 21 May 1877 Executors: Jasper Benson, son. Witnesses: Stephen Adams, HC Webster, both of Adams Twp. |
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BETZENHOUSER BARR MOREY |
GEORGE
BETZENHOUSER, of Washington Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 9 Feb 1892, proven 31 Aug 1898. To
my wife Theirsa Betzenhouser for her lifetime the homestead
being the N 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 28, T 80 N, R 28 W, and then to
my son Joseph Betzenhouser. Remainder of estate, except for
$25 to son Wesley Betzenhouser, to wife. Executrix: Theirsa Betzenhouser, wife. Witnesses: Robert S Barr, M V Morey. |
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BIBBINS FORD PANGBURN |
J
S BIBBINS, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 11 Apr 1885, proven 2 Sep 1885. To
my wife Alida M Bibbins 5/9 of my estate, remainder to Madison
B Bibbins and Clinton M Bibbins. Witnesses: J F Ford, S Pangburn. |
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BICKFORD LORING SUSONG |
CHARLES J BICKFORD, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 9 Dec 1896, proven 6 Sep 1909. To my wife Emily T Bickford all my estate for her lifetime and then to my children, unnamed.
Witnsses: James L Loring, W S Susong. |
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BICKLE KINNEAR VAN DOOZEN BRENTON McCLURE MILLER |
REBECCA J BICKLE, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 24 Nov 1903, proven 19 Jan 1904. To my sister Mrs Emma B Kinnear, of Ellsworth, Iowa, all household furniture. The remaining estate: 1/10 to the Dallas Center Presbyterian Church; 9/10 to my niece Theodosia Kane Van Doozen, of Chicago, Illinois.
Executor: Clyde E Brenton. Witnesses: Nettie McClure, Maude McClure Miller. |
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BILDERBACK VORSE ENOS DONALD SNYDER BURNS ELLIS |
MASSON
BILDERBACK, of Dallas County. Will
dated 14 Oct 1851, proven 17 Nov 1851. To
my wife Rebecca Bilderback, 100 acres: SW 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec 4 & N
1/2 NW 1/4 & SE 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec 9, T 78 N, R 28 W, and Lots No 1
& 8 in Block
No. 23. When it becomes due $25 due me and left in the hands
of Vorse and Enos of Holmes Co, Ohio. $100 due me from Lewis
Donald of Holmes Co, Ohio. To my son Thomas my rifle gun.
To my dau Margaret Snyder, 1 milch cow and one table. Executrix: Rebecca Bilderback, wife. Witnesses: L D Burns, Charles Bilderback, Wm Ellis. |
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BIRDSALL THORNBURG HOYT |
J
G BIRDSALL, of Dallas County. Will
dated 4 Aug 1892, proven 1 Nov 1893. To
my wife Martha Maria Birdsall all my estate and at her death
to my son Walter Gilson Birdsall and his wife Nora Birdsall
the NW 1/4, Sec 30, T 81 N, R 27 W and at their death to
their children; to my adopted dau Effie Birdsall the SW
1/4 NW 1/4, Sec 31, T 81 N, R 27 W; to my dau-in-law Lizzie Birdsall,
the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec 36, T 81 N, R 28 W; remainder of estate
to sons George Irwin Birdsall and Francis Edward Birdsall. Executor: George Irwin Birdsall, son. Witnesses: L B Thornburg, H A Hoyt, both of Perry. |
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BISHOP HOUSER GRAHAM ISH |
JONATHAN BISHOP, of Dallas County. Will dated 3 Mar 1896, proven 16 Jan 1901. To my wife Catherine Elizabeth Bishop all my estate for her lifetime and then to her son Arthur H Houser.
Executor: Arthur H Houser. Witnesses: M J Graham, M S Ish. |
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BLACK HAINES NORTON CHAPPELEAR STEVENS |
MARGARET
BLACK, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 20 Jun 1892, proven 7 Sep 1892. I
desire my estate of $600 in notes and mortgages due me be divided
between my daus Luthena Haines and Emma L Norton. Executor: Luthena Haines. Witnesses: H O Chappelear, L B Stevens. |
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BLACKMAN BROWN DOTY CRANE SHARP |
JENNIE
BLACKMAN, of Dexter, Dallas County. Will
dated 16 Apr 1894, proven 11 Sep 1894. To
my brother Wilson Brown my read cart, watch, bedding, toweling,
silver table spoons and silver coffee pot. To
Amanda Doty and Wilson Brown my house and lot being Lots 2
& 3, Block 6, Lebanen, Nebraska. To my sister Amanda Doty remainder
of personal effects. Executrix: Amanda Doty, sister. Witnesses: Aschsah A Crane, W T Sharp. |
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BLIGH WOODWARD COOK GROSSMAN |
SUSAN
A BLIGH, of Minburn, Dallas County. Will
dated 2 Dec 1898, proven 8 Nov 1899. To
my son Julius C Bligh $300 and the E 1/2 of my lot in Minburn. To
my dau Althea L Woodward, household goods and the W 1/2 of above
lot for her lifetime and then to my granddau Edith A Bligh.
Residue of my estate to my two above named children. Executor: Wm A Cook, Minburn. Witnesses: D L Grossman, E L Hill. |
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BLOUGNER ROSE ORBIN RUSSELL BRYAN ARNOLD AIKEN HARPEL |
JOHN BLOUGNER, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 7 Mar 1899, proven 27 Mar 1901. To my wife Margaret J Blougher all my estate for her lifetime and then to my son John Albert Blougher, $100; grandson John Blougher, son of John Albert Blougher, $100; to son Joseph N Blougher, $200; to dau Lavina F Rose, $5; real estate to be divided equally between sons above and daus: Mary J Orbin, Sarah E Russell, Maggie R Bryan and Amanda J Arnold. Dau Lavina F Rose having already received hers.
Executor: Joseph N Blougher, son. Witnesses: E R Aiken, L V Harpel, Perry. |
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BLUE VAN HORNE GRAHAM DERRY GREGG HOYT HUNTER MILLER |
DAVID BLUE, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 24 Oct 1907, proven 3 Aug 1909. To my wife Mary E Blue all my estate for her lifetime and then to my children: John Blue, Lowell David Blue, Ida Belle Van Horne, Mary Jennette Graham, Lenora Jane Derry and Rose Blue Gregg.
Executrix: Mary E Blue, wife. Witnesses: H A Hoyt, Frank W Hunter, W H Miller, of Perry. |
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BLUE ROBERTS HANAH CHANDLER ROUSE MORGAN |
PETER
BLUE, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 28 Jan 1892, proven 14 Nov 1892. To
Mrs Beatrice Roberts of Perry, Lot 7, Block 46, Perry. To Mrs
Effie Blue of Manilla, Iowa, Lot 9, Block 6, Perry. To Anna
M Hanah of Perry, a portion of Bock 99, Perry. Remainder of
estate to my wife Clara B Blue. E xecutrix: Clara B Blue. Witnesses: W H Chandler, H A Rouse, F L Morgan. |
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BOHNER THORNBURG LODS REAGER |
ABRAHAM
BOHNER, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 29 Jan 1898, proven 11 Sep 1899. To
my wife Lizzie Bohner 1/3 in value of all my estate. To my
son Frank Bohner the S 1/2 and the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec 34; the SW 1/4 and
the W 1/2 NW 1/4, and the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Sec 35, all T 82 N, R
28 W, Boone County, Iowa. To my brother Michael Bohner, Hickory
Corner, Northumberland Co, Pa, $1000. To my brother Daniel
Bohner residing in State of Pa, $1000. Frank Bohner to
act as trustee of the S 1/2 NW 1/4 and the N 1/2 SW 1/4, Sec 1, T 81 N, R
29 W to be used for the benefit of the Christian Home Orphanage,
Council Bluffs. Residue to estate to the children of
my son Frank Bohner. To bequest to my brother David Bohner, resident
of Florida, he having already received his share. Executors: Lizzie Bohner, wife; Frank Bohner, son. Witnesses: L B Thornburg, Henry P Lods, Perry. Codicil added 29 Jun 1899. Clarifies bequests including my horse Pat Rooney to my wife. Nominates Martin G Reager, Shamokin, Pa, as trustee of bequest to the children of son Frank Bohner. |
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BOONE FORD BURT GOODSON ROBISON |
SUSANNAH
BOONE, of Boone Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 25 Aug 1897, proven 1 Apr 1898. Children
to share and share alike except any money owed to mother
is to be deducted from that childs share. This to be divided
after $500 given to each grandchild: Mertie J Ford, Leroy
J Burt, Charles W Burt and Loron O Burt. Executor: S J Goodson. Witnesses: S J Goodson, Wm Robison. |
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BOONE GRESHAM THORNTON BIRD DAVIS |
WILLIAM
BOONE, of Dallas County. To
my wife Susanna Boone, one-third of all my property. To my son
Joshua Boone, SE 1/4, Sec 20; E 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 20; SW 1/4 NE 1/4 &
NW 1/4 SE
1/4, Sec 22, T 79 N, R 26 W. To all of my children an equal portion
of my property. Will
dated 29 Dec 1854, proven 6 Feb 1855. Executors: George Gresham, Isaac Thornton. Witnesses: Thompson Bird, T D Davis. |
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BOWERS KILE ROBERTS |
CATHARINE BOWERS, of DeSoto, Dallas County, age 73 yrs. Will dated 11 Jul 1893, proven 26 Mar 1902. My estate to be divided between my children: Stephen Bowers, James Bowers and Eliza Bowers equally; my other children: David Bowers, Emily Bowers, John Bowers and William Bowers having already received their share.
Executor: Stephen Bowers. Witnesses: M S Kile, Wm Roberts, both of DeSoto. |
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BOYD TAYLOR BOYLES B EALL DIDDY |
WILLIAM
BOYD, of Dallas County. Will
dated 5 Feb 1854, proven 16 Jun 1854. To
my eldest dau Jane Taylor, my second dau Nancy Boyles, my youngest
dau Catharine Boyd, each 40 acres of land. To James Boyd,
my second son, 40 acres of land provided he should re- turn.
To my eldest son, Samuel Boyd, all the balance of land owned
by me in Sec 30, T 80 N, R 27 W. Executor: William Beall. Witnesses: Levi Diddy, William Beall. |
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BRADY HICKS MARKER KENDALL DAWSON ROBERTS BARR |
BENJAMIN
BRADY, of Ortonville, Dallas County. Will
dated 18 Jan 1899, proven 29 Aug 1899. To
my wife Helen Brady the E 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 35, T 79 N, R 27 W, excepting
1/2 lot conveyed from said premises for church purposes and
to revert to her if not so used - said tract of land being our
present homestead. All residue of property to be sold and divided
among my children: John W Brady, Benjamin F Brady, Daniel
G Brady, William D Brady, Emma R Brady, James C Brady, and
Susan E Hicks, and grandchildren: Melissa B Marker, Chester Ray
Kendall, Harry L Dawson and Nellie Dawson. Executor: Benj F Brady, son. Witnesses: Wm Roberts, Robt S Barr, Adel. |
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BRANIFF COLLINS GARWONG |
ELISABETH
BRANIFF, of Dallas County, widow of Patrick Braniff. Will
dated 23 May 1874, proven 16 Jun 1879. To
Elisabeth Braniff, my dau, who resides with me, all my estate.
Witnesses: L L Collins, J W Garwong, both of Dallas Center. |
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BRANIFF ELLERMAN CALLAN |
HENRY
BRANIFF, of Grant Twp, Dallas County, age 53 years. Will
dated 19 Sep 1893, proven 8 Nov 1893. To
my wife Mary Braniff the SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec 4, To
80 N, R 26 W, to my son Henry B Braniff the W 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 9, T
80 N, R 26 W. Executrix: Mary Braniff, wife. Witnesses: C F Ellerman, John Callan. |
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BRENTON NORTH ISH |
JAMES
B BRENTON, of Adel, Dallas County. Will
dated 1 Oct 1891, proven 30 Mar 1892. to
my wife Elizabeth Brenton a $1200 note due April 1896 from
which to my dau L A Brenton, $600; and to my son J M Brenton,
$200. Rest of property divided equally between my wife
and children: A G Brenton, A T Brenton, J M Brenton and L
A Brenton. Executrix: L A Brenton, dau. Witnesses: T R North, M S Ish, attorneys, Adel. |
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BRENTON BARR NAZARENE |
WILLIAM
H BRENTON, of Dallas County. Will
dated 15 Mar 1888, proven 16 Jan 1894. To
my wife Mary E Brenton, $8500, Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block
76, Dallas Center, the E 100 acres of the NE 1/4, Sec 3, the
N 53 acres of the SE 1/4, Sec 3, and the W 45 acres of the NW
1/4, Sec 2, all T 79 N, R 27 W. To my dau Eva A Brenton the E
1/2, Sec 15 and E 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 10, T 79 N, R 27 W, also $3000.
To my sons Charles R Brenton and Clyde E Brenton all remaining
property. Executors: Charles R Brenton, Clyde E Brenton, sons. Witnesses: Robert S Barr, E L Nazarene. Codicil dated 24 Sep 1890. Additional bequests of money to wife and dau. |
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BRINGHAM MUTCHER YORK YOUNG BATES |
KATE
BRINGHAM, of Colfax Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 4 Sep 1899, proven 8 Nov 1899. To
Mable Mutcher $100 from the rent of my property in Linn Township:
the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec 36, 39 acres and NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec
26, 10 acres, T 79 N, R 27 W, for the year 1899 and for 4
years after my death. Executor: Park York, Colfax Township. Witnesses: Frank Young, D S Bates. |
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BRISTLE ESSLINGER GLECKNER LAUGHREY SNELL WHITAKER |
SIMON BRISTLE, of Boone County, Iowa. Will dated 4 Nov 1907, proven 19 Nov 1909. To my wife Barbara Bristle all my estate for her lifetime and then to my children: John Bristle, Louis Bristle, Mary Esslinger, Dora Gleckner and Emma Laughrey. I make no provision for my other daughter having already advanced her a full share.
Executrix: Barbara Bristle, wife. Witnesses: J J Snell, J R Whitaker, both of Boone. |
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BRITTAN HENDERSON SMITH |
AMANDA
M BRITTAN, of Union Township, Dallas Co, aged 34 years. Will
dated 30 Aug 1881, proven 7 Aug 1882. Amanda
M Brittan formerly Amanda M Henderson. To my husband J
E Brittan all my estate. Executor: J E Brittan, husband. Witnesses: Mary A Smith, Mary O Brittan. |
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BRITTAN CHANCE PATTERSON NOEL DYER THOMAS |
J
E BRITTAN, of Redfield, Dallas County. Will
dated 7 Oct 1890, proven 30 Mar 1892. All
my estate to my mother Mary O Chance and after her death to
my sister, Jane Patterson. Executor: Dr J O Noel Witnesses: C O Dyer, M C Thomas |
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BROWN BLACKMAN AXTELL TALMAGE WICKERSHAM AULD DOTY SENIOR WHISLER |
ELIZABETH
BROWN, of Dexter, Dallas County, age 86 years. Will
dated 7 Feb 1891, proven 28 Mar 1895. To
my dau Jennie Blackman of Redwillow County, Nebraska, $700
and one enlarged framed picture of myself and one of family
group; to my granddau Elizabeth Lucretia Axtell, now
Talmage, of Monroe County, Ohio, $150; to my granddau Jenneta
Rebecca Axtell, now Wickersham, of Holt County, Nebraska,
$150; to my grandson Jacob Brown Auld of Shelby County,
Illinois, $150; to my grandson John Howard Auld,
of Shelby County, Illinois, $150; to my dau Amanda Doty
of Dexter personal items including a large framed picture
of my deceased husband; to my sons: Paul Brown, John
Brown and Wilson Brown, personal items. Executor: Wilson Brown, son. Witnesses: Grace E Senior, G T Whisler, both of Dexter. |
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BROWN AULL AXTLE MANN DOTY LEONARD |
JACOB
BROWN, of Town of DeSoto, Dallas County. Will
dated 7 Jun 1872, proven 18 Sep 1872. To
my Elizabeth Brown, household goods. Remainder of estate
to be sold and the interest from the proceeds paid yearly
to wife. At her death my real estate to my dau Jane Brown,
namely my house and lots in DeSoto. Upon the death of my
wife to my Willson Brown, $50. The remainder of estate divided
between my children except my son Willson Brown, and to
the children my deceased dau Elizabeth Aull, one tenth part
of each: Catharine Axtle, John Brown, Mary Mann, the children
of my deceased dau Elizabeth Aull, Robert Brown, Paul
Brown, Amanda Doty, Washington Brown, Jane Brown, Nelson Brown.
Executors: John Brown, Robert Brown, sons. Witnesses: Jno Leonard, Byram Leonard, both of Madison County. |
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BROWN LORING GROSSMAN |
MARTIN
BROWN, of Adel Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 10 Oct 1884, proven 27 Feb 1885. To
my wife Anna Maria Brown all personal property also the E
1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 22, and the W 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec 23, T 79 N, R 27 W, and after
her death to my dau Mary E Brown and so Frederick S Brown
provided they pay my son John Brown of Dallas Co, $1000;
to my son George Henry Brown of Guthrie Co, $500; to
my son William D Brown of Sioux City, $400. Witnesses: James L Loring, D S Grossman. |
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BROWN MORTIMORE SHULENBURG HOOPES
BOWLES WARRINGTON |
NANCY
BROWN, of Dallas County. Will
dated 15 Jan 1887, proven 1 Mar 1887. To
my children: George W Brown, Nancy J Mortimore, Sarah
F Shulenburg, Andrew J Brown, Robert C Brown, Elizabeth E
Hoopes and Elima C Bowles, all the estate divided to me by my
late husband Jacob O Brown consisting of real estate in Jasper
and Ida Counties, Iowa. Witnesses: J O Warrington, J H Mortimore. |
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BUCK HUMPHREYS ODELL CUNNINGHAM FINFROCK CAMPBELL |
DANIEL
BUCK, of Polo, Ogle County, Ill, age 45 yrs. Will
dated 12 Nov 1874, proven 22 Feb 1876. To
my children, all minors: Mary Lucretia Buck, $2100, less
$400 she has already received; Charles Edward Buck, $2100;
Adell Buck, $2100. To my niece Lucy Ann Huldah Humphreys,
$600. To T Odell, of Fountain Co, Indiana funds to
care for my brother Christian Buck. Annuals sums to the Methodist
Church. To my wife Lucy Ann Buck all the remainder of
estate. Executor: William H Cunningham, of Polo, Ogle Co, Ill. Witnesses: Samuel Finfrock, John D Campbell. |
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BUCKLEY HANLON CLARK |
DENNIS
BUCKLEY, of Van Meter Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 27 Feb 1888, proven 6 Sep 1892. To
my son John Buckley my farm in Van Meter Township, 165
acres, he to pay my dau Lizzie M Buckley $2000 over ten years.
Executor: John Buckley. Witnesses: John Hanlon, C F M Clark. |
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BUCKLEY McNAUGHT COMER ARNOLD TRIS |
PATRICK BUCKLEY, widower, of Polk County, Iowa. Will dated 17 Jan 1891, proven 30 Mar 1904. To my daus Johanna Buckley and Mary Ellen Buckley, $100 each. Remainder of estate to my son Cornelius Buckley, Jr.
Executor: Cornelius Buckley, Jr, son. Witnesses: W H Arnold, W A Tris, of Des Moines. Codicil added 30 Nov 1903. To dau Johanna Buckley McNaught, $200; to dau Mary Ellen Buckley Comer, $500. |
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BUCKMAN BALES PRICE |
ADELAIDE BUCKMAN, of Adel, Dallas County. Will dated 27 Feb 1901, proven 28 Mar 1902. To W W Buckman the S 1/3, Lot 6, Block 12 and bldgs in Adel. To Frank A Buckman, Norris C Buckman and Della L Buckman jointly 1/3 interest each in middle 1/3, Lot 6, Block 12, with bldgs, Adel. S T Buckman to have control of above for his lifetime.
Executor: W W Buckman, of Adel. Witnesses: O K Bales, C K Price. |
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BUCKMAN DAWES ENGLAND DON CARLOS BALES PRICE |
S T BUCKMAN, of Adel, Dallas County. Will dated 27 Feb 1901, proven 21 Jan 1902. My estate to my wife Adelaide Buckman for her lifetime then to dau Cora E Dawes, Lot 2, Block 19, Adel and dwelling thereon; to dau Etta England, Lot 1, Bock 19, Adel and buildings; to dau Lola Don Carlos, $300.
Witnesses: O K Bales, C K Price. |
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BUCKLEY MALONE McNAUGHT MYERS KINSEY |
CORNELIUS BUCKLEY, SR, of Granger, Dallas County. Will dated 16 Mar 1903, proven 31 Aug 1910. To Father Malone, $25 for masses, rest of estate to Josie Buckley McNaught.
Witnesses: C S Myers, L H Kinsey. |
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BUELL YEOMANS CALVERT CALDWELL |
ASA
DEWEY BUELL To
my wife Aurelia Buell the use of the farm and all personal
property after her death to my children: Hosmer
L Buell, $1000; Wilmot Buell, $1000; Asa D Buell, $1000;
Juliette Yeomans, $200; Perry Buell, $300; Edgar Buell,
$200. Executor: Hosmer Buell, son. Witnesses: S A Calvert, T J Caldwell |
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BUGG RODDAN SHARP WELCH |
WILLIAM BUGG, of Dexter, Dallas County. Will dated 4 Jan 1897, proven 30 Aug 1904. To my son John R Bugg, $300; to my dau Minnie E Roddan, $200; remainder of my estate to my dau Mary A Bugg.
Executor: W T Sharp. Witnesses: Hugh Roddan, A S Welch, of Dexter. |
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BULLIS MACHEN SUTHERLAND SMALLEY |
L
D BULLIS Will
dated 15 May 1883, proven 18 Feb 1889. Estate
to be divided between my Emily A Bullis and my son
Dwight O Bullis. Executrix: Emily A Bullis, wife. Witnesses: W W Machen, C W Sutherland, A R Smalley. |
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BURCHFIELD HEFFLEFINGER ROGERS CLARK |
JOHN R BURCHFIELD, of Dallas County. Will dated 7 Nov 1904, proven 10 Apr 1905. To my wife Mariah E Birchfield 1/3 of my estate. The remainder to be divided between my four children: Clara A Hefflefinger, William H Burchfield, Alvin N Burchfield and Elmer R Burchfield.
Executor: William H Burchfield, son. Witnesses: Irving Rogers, W J Clark. |
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BURT FARNSLEY FORD |
FRANCES BURT, of Dallas
County. Will dated 4 Mar 1897, proven
1 Sep 1897. All my estate to my husband
Calvin W Burt for his lifetime and then equally to my four
children: LeRoy J Burt, Charles W Burt, Loren O Burt and
Lenora Burt. Executor: Calvin W Burt, husband. Witnesses: Maggie B Farnsley, Myrtle J Ford. |