*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 1. *** ---page 35--- Case # 489 Book II, Probate Register of Actions, Los Angeles. CHARLES BECKLEY , Los Angeles, Calif. (died 9 Nov. 1871 aged (about 25 years) Dated: 8 November 1871 Probated: 30 March 1872 Brother: Henry Beckley, Life Insurance policy of $1000. Travelers of Hartford, policy. Executor: Henry Beckley (bro) Witnesses: George J. Clarke, Los Angeles, Calif. John Beckley , Los Angeles, Note: Probate shows, Next of Kin: Bro. John Beckley, age 48 yrs. Los Angeles, Michael Beckley, age about 40 yrs. minnesota, Andrew Beckley , age 35 yrs. residence Illinois. Case # 492 Book II ,Probate Register of Actions, Los Angeles. PATRICK Mc FADDIN, Los Angeles, Cal. (Died 7 Feb.1872 ae 60 yrs) Dated: 31 August 1879 Probated 10 April 1872 Mother: Ann McFaddin, res. San Francisco, Cal. with son John "Use , profit and interest on estate"--- Bros: (eldest) Edward McFaddin, res. Ireland. $2000.00 John McFaddin, San Francisco. Neice: Mary Jane McFaddin Owens, lately married to Thomas Owens. Exec: John McFaddin, San Francisco, Calif. Witnesses: T.D. Mott, Los Angeles, Calif. E.M. Ross, Los Angeles, Calif. Case # 496 ,Book II, Probate Register of Actions, Los Angeles. JOHN MESTROVICH , Los Angeles, (died Apr. 15-1872) A merchant in City at 106 Main St. dwelling and store. Dated: 14 April 1872 Probated 6 May 1872 Father: Andrew Mestrovich of District of Bocke de Cottard of State of Austria, Europe. All money etc. Executor: John Lazzarevich, Los Angeles, Calif. Witnesses: G. A. Mitrovich, Los Angeles, Calif. Lucas C. Bralick, Los Angeles, Calif. ---end---