*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 2. *** ---page 5--- Edwin Schultz Saxton Anaheim, California Case 4063 Bk. VII Civ. & Probate, files of Clerk L.A. Co. Dated: 22 July 1880 Probated 25 May 1885 d. 11 Apr. 1885 Wife: Invalid, (died before he did.) Son Edwin A. Saxton Daus: Anna Frances Pierce (d. before fater. son Frank, dau.Kate) Helen Brett Saxton Catherine B. Van Vliet, Poughkeepsie N.Y. Mary Guy Smith Sarah Louise Barklie, Elizabeth, N.J. Martina Frederick Grosvenor, San Francisco, Cal. Ada Saxton Cox (Not given a share because she already had more than he had to bequeath.) Executors: Edwin A Saxton(son)and Mary E Smith(dau). Witnesses: F. M. Springer and Abram Springer, Both of L.A. Co. Property did not exceed $15,885.39, of which $889.39 was per- sonal, which was to be divided among first six daus. named above, except gold Chronometer watch to son. Real property was to be divided into seven parts of which two parts were to go to Mary Guy Smith who for years had car- ed for invalid mother, and one each to the other daughters except Ada, dearly beloved, but otherwise wealthy. ***************** John M. Donaldson Los Angeles County Cal. 4072 Bk. VII Civ. & Prob. files of of Clerk L.A. Co., Cal. Dated: 7 May 1885 Probated 25 May 1885 Wife and Children: None mentioned. Legatees: Robert McFee, two horses, harness, wagon, saddle. Mrs. O'Neal, wife of Councilman, two peafowl. James Paiser, land and household furniture and residue of property after executor has paid debts and funeral expenses. Executor: H.K.S. O'Melveny, Los Angeles Co., California Witnesses Will Gordon, " " Percy Ney " " Property: Person 1, $500.00: Real estate, $3500.00 ---end---