*** Source: Early California Wills, California: California Society, D.A.R., 1952, 952 pgs. *** ---page 6-36--- 36 Page 9 James R. Wooley, Vacaville Twp., Solano Co., California Will filed in records of County Clerk, Solano Co. Dated: 15 Feb. 1865 Probated: 8 May 1865 Father: James Wooley of South Anders, Jefferson Co., Indiana Brothers and sisters are mentioned but not identified in any way. Exec. Hazen Hoyt Witnesses: R.C. Marshall, Wm. Raymond and Ransome Frost. Sarah R. Riddel of Benicia, California. Will filed in record of County Clerk, Solano Co,. Cal. Dated: 23 April 1865 Probated: 7 July 1865 Mother: Not identified. ***I direct that my small house, near corner of D and West 2nd in Benicia, be sold and the proceeds given to my Mother.** To my friend, Sarah C. Swain, the balance of any real estate** to Maggie C. Swain my personal clothing, to Oliver F. James a gold watch, to Mary B. Tucker a gold chain, to Harriett C. Bunker my silver cake knife, to Eliza B. James 1 Pair of Blankets, to Ellen James my gold thimble** and to Sarah Swain, the balance of my personal possessions.** Exec: Sarah C. Swain Winesses: S. M. Swain and L. B. Migner Patrick Selagaw of Benicia, Solano County, California Will filed in records of County Clerk, Solano Co., Cal. Dated: 6th February 1862 Probated: 16 August 1866 Brother : Maurice Seligaw Sister: Not identified Exec: Maurice Seligaw Witnesses: Thos. B. Bromley, W. F. Bennet **to my brother, that lot identified as lot 15, Square 567 in Washington, D. C. ** Josiah Root, twp of Maine Prairie, Solano Co., Cal., aged 72 years Will filed in records of County Clerk, Solano Co., Dated: 15 October 1866 Probated: 10 December 1866 Sons Orrin Root, Noble Root and Dallas Root Daus: Margrette Johnson, wife of William C Johnson, and Eliza Ann Frazer, Wife of George O. Frazer. Exec: George W. Frazer Witnesses: A.P. Henden and A.S. Hopkins ***to my youngest son, Dallas Root, all of the SE 1/4 of Sect. 27, twp 5 N Range #1 E of Mt Diablo and base, 160 Acres** to Dallas, all stock of every kind and horses, except a cow, 2 colts, hogs and wagon** all the residue to my son Orrin Root, ---end---