*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 2. *** ---page 125--- Case #11752, Book 19, Series 2 HENRY H. BARKER (41 yrs.) died October 17, 1889 Pasadena, Calif. Dated: October 10, 1889 Probated: November 22, 1889 Wife: Emma M. Barker (39 yrs.) Sisters: Susan P. Sisson (53 yrs.) Providence, R. I. Caroline A. Damon (43 yrs.) Elgin, Ill. Anna F. Barker (39 yrs.) Fall River, Mass. Others mentioned in Will: Wm. Barker (65 yrs.) Dartmouth, Mass. Chas. O. Barker (62 yrs.) Jersey City, N. J., Elizabeth Potter (55 yrs.) Dartmouth, Mass., Sarah Barker (51 yrs.) Fall River, Mass., Ann M. Potter (49 yrs.) La Foy. Ill., Abby Hicks (47 yrs.) Tiverton, R. I., Avis H. Brownell (37 yrs.) Fall River, Mass. Warren S. Barker (35 yrs.) Fall River, Mass. Children of Abner Barker (deceased brother) and his widow Sarah: Nellie Ellis, Irnnie Shaw, Mamie Barker and Annie (other name unknown) From 18-23 years and upwards, all of New Bedford, Mass. Executor: Emma M. Barker Witnesses: George Deacon, M. D. and S. M. Manson of Pasadena, Calif. Property: Real Estate about $9000 (income about $660 annually) -------------------------*****************---------------------------- Case #11761, Book 19, Series 2 HORACE M. WELLS (50 yrs.) died November 4, 1889 Los Angeles, Calif. Dated: October 19, 1889 Probated: November 22, 1889 At time of death unmarried Son: Norman Wm. Wells (19 yrs.) Daughters: Gertrude Eliza Wells ( 15 yrs.) and Annie Mabel Wells (13 yrs.) Sister and Executrix: Elvira H. Nichols Witnesses: Thos. B. Hammond and Stephen J. Hill Property: $1850 -----------------------******************---------------------------- Case #11781, Book 19, Series 2 WILLIAM CONVERSE died June 19, 1889 Los Angeles, Calif. Dated: No will in file - probably in Chicago Probated: Febr. 15, 1890 Wife: Abby P. Converse Sons: Chas. H. Converse (43 yrs.) Lucius B. Converse (41 yrs.) Jos. W. Converse (46 yrs.) Edward DeWitt Converse (39 yrs.) Daughters: Sarah E. Reed (48 yrs.) and Annie M. Cadwallader (35 yrs.) Executrix: Abby P. Converse Executor: Chas. H. Converse Witness: Geo. W. Reed - Notary Public Administrator: George H. Curtis Also Probated in Cook County, Ill. Property: Bank Stock (Pasadena). Real Estate and Water Rights ------------------------****************------------------------------ ---end---