*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs; Volume 3. *** ---page 052--- 52 STEARNS; LOUISE | Volume 1 Box 31 San Diego, San Diego County, California Dated: evidence in probate dates it June 1879 Niece: Henrietta Silloway of Boston Highlands, Mass. $200, to be placed in hands of Lydia Silloway of Newberry Port, Mass., for her to use to benefit niece as she felt best. Niece: Ann Lucretia Richardson (dau of brother John) her pianoforte Jessie Merrill of Boston Highlands in Mass., - the hair bracelet composed of testator's mother's hair and sister's hair. Niece Ann Lucretia received $100 to purchase fencing and monuments for herself and brother John Richardson and family in burial plot located in San Diego Cemetery. Balance of estate to be divided between niece Ann Lucretia Richardson and Nephew Charles Richardson, except $100 which is reserved to be paid to nephew Charles when he reaches 21 years of age. Executors: John Richardson Witnesses: W J Walker and Mary E Walker. Probated: August 8, 1881 Died: June 16, 1879 -*-*-* FOSTER, WILLIAM F | Volume 1 Box 37 Probated: September 30, 1881 ---end---