*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 3. *** ---page 021--- 21 HENCK, HENRIETTA | Old Court, Vol 2 Box "84" Dated: April 18, 1876 Sons: Albert Henck, Charles William, August, Otto, Frank Henck Daughters: Bertha Henck and Amelia Henck Executors: Albert Henck, Louis Rose, a friend until son August Henck becomes of age when he shall assume the Trust of Louis Rose Witnesses: D Wallack, Frank H Whaley, B A Fickas Probated: July 10, 1876 (The last part of item 4 is copied verbatim:) "It is my wish that my daughter Bertha be adopted by my friend, Mrs. Farley, according to her request" -*-*-*-*-*-*-* HOWE, MYRON W | Old Court, Vol 2 Box "85" 4th Regiment of U S Artillery, at present a resident of City of San Diego, San Diego Co., Calif. Dated: April 19, 1879 Brothers: Samuel W. Howe, Gardner, Wocester Co., Mass. Horace J Howe, mentioned by name, but no bequest because of easy and independent circumstances. Sister: Susan J Howe, Gardner, Worcester Co., Mass. Executors: E W Hendrick, San Diego, San Diego Co., Calif Witnesses: J A Fairchild, E W Hendrick Probated: July 21, 1879 Item 1: Bequeaths his interest, right and title in the Homestead of Jerusha Howe, located at Gardiner, Worcester Co., Mass. equally to brother Samuel W Howe and sister Susan J Howe. Item 2 All personal effects; clothing, jewelry and uniforms, etc., to brother Samuel and sister Susan. Item 3 Specifies the payment of his debts and burial expenses. Personal property left after these debts, to be divided (1/3 of balance to brother Samuel and 2/3 to Susan J Howe. Petition for Probate of Will:- April 19, 1879 - mentions: $1500 in U.S. Government bonds, $875 in U.S. Currency and personal effects. Total value of estate ($2300) not over. States that brother Horace J Howe, resided at Troy, New York. ---end---