*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 1. *** ---page 123--- Case # 1589, Book 3 Civil and Probate Register, Los Angeles. MATTHEW KING SMITH, Los Angeles (died 3 June 1882 age 51 yrs) (died in San Francisco ) Dated: 29 May 1882 Probated: 19 June 1882 Personal property and money about $4020.00 and property in State of Missouri. Wife: Almeda M. Smith Children: (see footnote) Executrix: Almeda M. Smith Witnesses: Edward Chattin,Notary Public, San Francisco Henry Washburn, San Francisco Mrs. S.F. Breed, San Francisco Footnote: In the "Decree of Distribution , under Next of Kin, the children are named "all residing in Los Angeles City and county." Lena L. Smith Jessie F. Smith Mamie L. Smith Gracie Jane Smith No mention made in any filed paper re Missouri property. Case # 1591, Book 3 Civil and Probate Register,Los Angeles. MAHALA ANN MAYES , Los Neitos Township,Los Angeles county (Died June 1882 aged 40 years) Dated: 5 June 1882 Probated: 3 July 1882 Husband: Robert H. Mayes (deceased) Oldest son Robert S. Mayes,40 acres of land in Rancho Santos Gertrudes ---land lately owned by Robert H. Mayes,deceased. ---remainder of estate to my other children,share and share alike.--- Son: James M. Mayes, age 16 yrs. Son: George M. Mayes, age 2 yrs. Daughters: Martha C. Allen age 21 yrs. (wife of Mason E.Allen) Fannie Mayes, age 18 yrs. Clara Mayes, age 15 yrs. Annie C. Mayes, age 12 yrs. Una Y. Mayes age 9 yrs. Estelle R. Mayes age 6 yrs. Executor and Guardian of Estates and persons of minor children: Joseph W. Venable,Los Neitos Twp..Los Angeles county. "Having a high regard for the MasonicFraternity, of which my husband was a member,I ernestly ask of Downey Lodge # 220 F.&.A.M. their kind protection and advise for the welfare of my children" Witnesses: Will D. Gould, Los Angeles county,Calif. A.M. Ryan, Los Angeles county, Calif. (Final Guardian,of George A.Mayes,William Caruthers.) ---end---