ABSTRACTS, WILL BOOK 3, 1857-1870, MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb Project policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. ALGenWeb Archives File Manager – Carolyn Golowka ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed by Thelma Jackson Hartman SEP 1999 ABSTRACTS, WILL BOOK 3 MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA 1857-1870 By Thelma Jackson Hartman Pgs. 1-2 Dated 1 Oct. 1857 Will of Emilius DeVendel Mobile, Co. Al. Daughters - Louisa, Josephine, and Pauline Executor - Paul Chaudron Witnesses - Albert Stein and James Burns Recorded - 27 Nov. 1857 *Mr. Emilius DeVendel was born in France. He resided in Springhill, Al. Other known children - Angele and Adelaid ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 2-5 Dated 17 Oct. 1857 Will of Charles Gascoigne Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executors - son, Charles W. Gascoigne; son-in-law Robert Cunningham. Executrix - daughter, Anna Mortimer Gascoigne. A debt owed to brother, James E. Gascoigne of New York. To daughter, Elmira D. Wright, widow of Charles Wright and her children. To sister, Sarah Whitaker residing near Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. To son, C.W. Gascoigne. To daughters, Anna M. Gascoigne; Martha A. Cunningham; Maria Gascoigne Walker. Direct executors to sell land in Mississippi. Witnesses - William Sayre, James LeBliss, John F. Woodhull Codicil To nieces, Phoebe Gascoigne of New York; Mary Stacy and Mary Strang of Movre Gabe, Rotherham. Recorded - 16 Dec. 1857 *Mr. Charles Gascoigne died in New York. ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 5-7 Dated 30 May 1857 Will of Frances Elizabeth Bondurant, widow Mobile Co. Al. To sons, William Henry and Joseph. To daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Mary, Roxanna, Florence Leonard, Adela Elouisa Bondurant (youngest daughter). Son-in-law, Erastus S. Perryman. Agent in Wilcox Co. Al. - James Chievers, acting in behalf of her estate consisting of 160 acres. Witnesses - Hamilton Ballentyne and Powhatten C. Collins. Recorded - 26 Dec. 1857 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 8-12 Dated 12 Apr. 1836 Will of Charles Heazard Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executors - Daniel Fowler, Jr. and George Starr of Mobile, Al. Executor in Tuscaloosa, Al. - Henry A. Snow Executrix - wife, Cornelia Co-partnership in mercantile concern known as Toulmin & Heazard Co. Debt owed by Daniel Fowler, Jr. To wife, Cornelia. Request wife to retire to village or farm in New England to educate her children. (not named) Witnesses - S. Dudley, John Sanderford and William Heazard. Statement of property dated 24 June 1839. Recorded 20 Jan. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 13-16 Dated 14 July 1845 Will of Sanford Coley Norwalk, Conn. Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executors - George Greer, Turtullus D. Stewart, Mr. Samuel Lynes of New York. To niece, Belinda Rockwell, daughter of my sister and her husband, Eli Rockwell. To uncle, Eli Rockwell. To cousins, Stephen C. Lynes; Samuel Lynes; Jellia A. Hubbell; Sarah M. Rockwell, children of Uncle Benjamin and Aunt Lynes. To Timothy B. Lynes, son of Daniel Lynes, dec'd, late brother of Stephen C. Lynes and Samuel Lynes. To George Greer and Turtullus D. Stewart; To brother-in-law ? Rockwell; To Aunt Sarah Lynes. To Uncle and Aunt Thomas Boughton; To other children of Eunice Boughton, who was married to a man named Fairchild, and to her eldest son, George. To Rachel Rockwell, wife of Edwin Rockwell, daughter of Uncle and Aunt Thomas Boughton. To children of late Daniel C. Boughton, son of Thomas Boughton. To my friend Sophia B. Israel, daughter of Benjamin Israel. To Presbyterian Society of Ridgeway, Conn. To Protestant-Female Benevolent Society of Mobile, Al. To Samaritian Society of Mobile, Al. Witnesses - A. W. Wright, 37 Pine St. Norwalk, Conn.; Lowell Holbrook, 62 Pierpont St. Brooklyn, New York. Recorded - 30 Sept. 1857, Norwalk, Conn. Recorded - 10 March 1858, Mobile, Mobile, Co. Al. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 16-18 Dated 16 Sept. 1857 Will of Sarah McCran Dallas Co. Al. Mobile Co. Al. Sarah McCran of said city of Mobile, Al. To daughters, Eveline McLemore and Mary McCran. Executor - husband, Nathaniel F. McCran. Witnesses - Henry Brooks and C.K. Farley. Recorded - 10 March 1858 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 18-25 Dated 13 Nov. 1857 Will of John Stephenson New York City, New York Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. John Stephenson of Mobile, Al. but now lying ill in the City of New York. Co-partnership business named Stephenson & Rice Co. Wife, Anna M. Stephenson. To John Bridges Johnson. To 3 nephews, sons of my brother Henry, dec'd and one brother William G. (nephews not named). Executrix - wife, Anna M. Stephenson. Executors - her father, John W. Bridges and friend Daniel Chandler. Witnesses - Charles C. Hudjon of New York; G.P. Cammann of New York; John Gobbon of Charleston, South Carolina. Codicil Revoking Daniel Chandler of Mobile, Al. as Executor and appoint James A. Rice of Mobile, Al., in his place. Witnesses - John T. Taylor, B.B. Seacock. Dated 20 Jan. 1858 Applications and Depositions Recorded 3 Apr. 1858 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 25-26 Dated 5 March 1858 Will of Hans Baker Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To brother, Peter Baker of Mobile, Al. 5 acres of land in Baldwin Co. Al. on Bon Secor River and Mobile Bay, also oyster boat named, "Light". Signed and Sealed at Mobile Marine Hospital, Mobile, Al. Witnesses - George Conway, L. Cooper and W.P. Booth. Recorded - 23 Apr. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 26-31 Dated 26 June 1855 Will of Mrs. Sophia J. St. John, wife of Samuel St. John, Jr. Bridgeport, Conn. Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To David Reed, his note held by me. To Uncle Nathaniel F. Williams of Baltimore, Maryland, capital stock in Merchants Insurance Co. of Mobile, Al. This stock in the names of John B. Toulmin and William Henry St. John as trustees. To sons, William Henry St. John and Howell Williams St. John. To husband, Samuel St. John, Jr. To daughter Caroline Grosvenor St. John. Land Patent in State of Texas, No. 278. Leasehold property in Baltimore, Maryland, executed by Seth Reed. Bond on Real Estate in the City of New York, executed by Joshua Brown, in names of John B. Toulmin and William Henry St. John as trustees. Bond of obligation of the New York and Hudson River Railroad Co. Executor - son, William Henry St. John, Witnesses - Charles B. Wheeler, Clarissa L. Wheeler, and Abigail Whiting. Codicil Lands in Texas sold. Witnesses - Charles B. Wheeler, Clarissa L. Wheeler, and Abigail Whiting. Dated - 26 June 1855, Bridgeport, Conn. Recorded 20 March 1856, Bridgeport, Conn. Recorded 24 Apr. 1858, Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 31-37 Dated 10 Apr. 1857 Will of Ephraim O. Johnson Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Addra P. Johnson. Children, Ephraim H. Johnson, Addra A. Johnson, and Fanny L. Johnson. To sisters, Betsey Thompson, wife of John C. Thompson of Richmond Co., New York and Fanny Chrocheron, wife of Nicholas Chrocheron of Richmond Co., New York. Executrix - Addra P. Johnson, wife. Guardian of children - Addra P. Johnson, wife. Witnesses - John T. Taylor and L. Gibbons. Codicil -1. Executrix to give Bond. Guardian to give Bond. Codicil -2. Revoking Codicil 1. That a guardian be appointed and required to give bond. Witnesses - John T. Taylor and William D. Gager. Codicil dated 19 Apr. 1858 Recorded - 24 May 1858 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 37-38 Dated 14 May 1858 Will of Roger Stewart Mobile Co. Al. Roger Stewart born in Greenock, Scotland, and resident of Springhill, Al. Merchant engaged in business under firm of James Reid & Co. in Mobile, Al. Wife, Isabella Ponce Stewart. Executrix - Isabella Ponce Stewart. Witnesses - F. A. Ross, William S. Dawson, and Catharine J. Reid. Recorded - 22 June 1858 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 39-41 Dated 19 May 1858 Will of Margaret Irving Mobile Co. Al. To son, William Irving, stock in Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. To son, George Irving (left Mobile sometime since and uncertain if he is alive or dead.) To daughter, Catherine, wife of John Humer. Executor - James Bonce of Mobile Co. Al. Witnesses - Barbara Williams, Nancy Gaston, and F. A. Hamilton. Recorded - 28 June 1858 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs 41-42 Dated 3 June 1858 Will of John A. Joyner Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To mother, Mary Jones. Father John Joyner dec'd. Relinguished rights in part of Estate of Uncle Turner Joyner, dec'd, late of Washington Co. Mississippi. Executrix - Mary Jones, mother. Witnesses - J. R. Eastburn and E. S. Eastburn. Recorded - 5 July 1858 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 42-44 Dated 4 June 1858 Will of Anne Church Vincent Widow of Benjamin Vincent Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To sister, Rebecca Bigler of Kensington, Phildelphia. To son, Charles E. Vincent. To daughter, Kate P. Fowler. Witnesses - Maria Hovendon and William Meikle. Recorded - 20 July 1858 -------------------------------------------- Pgs. 44-45 Dated 26 May 1858 Will of Nancy A. Scott Mobile Co. Al. To son, Thomas James Scott, nothing. To my children, Milton P., Cynthia Ann, Reuben A., Eliza W. and Nancy Scott. Property in State of Texas to be divided among children with exception of Thoms James. Executor - James Scott or William J. Scott. Witnesses - B.A. Weems, G.B. Gantzler and H. Parker. Recorded - 12 Aug. 1858 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 46-49 Dated 29 Sept. 1857 Will of Dabney Palmer Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Desire a plain monument be erected, to be done by my friend, William Spence. To Henry O. Abney of Munroe Co. in trust of 3 children of Joel Boyles and Elizabeth Abney, late wife of said Boyles, and named Martha Lucinda Boyles, Salome Boyles, and Thomas H. Boyles. To Henry O. Abney in trust for children of Hugh Rankin and Clarissa Jane Abney, his wife. To William Spence in trust for children Clarissa Palmer Spence and Dabney Palmer Spence. To Garland Goode of Mobile. To brother Isaac Palmer of Lexington, Missouri. To Lucian Mead of Mobile, Al. To Allen Lacy of Munroe Co. Al. To Dudley Hubbard of Mobile, Al. To nephew, John W. Palmer of Gaston, North Carolina. To John W. Palmer in trust for niece Mrs. Mary E. Harris. To niece Margaret Wesson of Gaston, North Carolina. To nephew, Chillian Palmer. Executors - Dudley Hubbard and Garland Goode. Witnesses - T. H. Robinson, Henry Keeler and Alex Hardin. Recorded - 10 Sept. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 49-50 Dated 21 June 1852 Will of Joseph Breittling(Brittling) Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Rosina Breittling. To daughters, Magdaline Coffman and Josephine. To son, Gottleib Breittling. Executors - Charles B. King and Charles F. Munson. Witnesses - Augustus Brooks, Edwin Murry, and F. G. Kimball. Recorded - 22 Sept. 1858 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 50-53 Dated 16 Dec. 1857 Will of William Norton Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To son, James Norton. To wife, Catharine Norton. To James Mc Garahan and Catharine Norton in trust for son, Thomas. Guardian of 2 minor sons, James McGarahan and Catharine Norton. Executor - James McGarahan. Executrix - Catharine Norton, wife. Witnesses - Matt R. Evans, James Riley and Harvey Swain. Recorded - 29 Sept. 1858. -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 53-54 Dated 2 Aug. 1858 Will of Stephen McNamara Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Judy McNamara. Executrix - Judy McNamara. Witnesses - E.S. Dargan, ? Cammeron and ? Troy. Recorded - 4 Oct. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 55-56 Dated 5 Oct. 1858 Will of Edward Dewan Mobile Co. Al. To wife, (not named in will). To nephews Coleman Dewan and James Dewan. To nieces Catherine Farrels, Mary Daily and Margaret Dowe. Executor - Rev. P.R. Hatchett. Witnesses - R.B. Rouleston, Patrick Dunn. Recorded - 11 Nov. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 56-58 Dated 23 Oct. 1858 Will of John Baptiste Peres Mobile Co. Al. To sister, Josephine Peres of South France, Dept of Breinne. To Jane Aycock, interest in store on Springhill Road. Executor - Isaac Davis. Witnesses - S.C. Stramler, A. A. Sossaman, and Louis A. Vernille. Recorded - 18 Nov. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 58-59 Dated 1 Nov. 1858 Will of Phillip Bonn Mobile, Mobile Co., Al. To wife, Elizabeth R. Bonn. Executrix - Elizabeth R. Bonn, wife. Witnesses - G. Overall and William N. Loomis in his presence. Recorded - 30 Nov. 1858 -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 59-61 Dated 9 Oct. 1858 Will of James Courtney Mobile Co. Al. To James Patrickson. To Peter Courtney 320 acres of land in Choctaw Co. Al. To nephew, John Courtney. To Sisters, Margaret Courtney and Nancy Courtney in Providence Infirmary. To sister, Bridget Courtney. Executor - James Patrickson. Witnesses - R.B. Roulston and Edward Brannan. Recorded - 25 Nov. 1858 --------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 61-62 Dated 7 Dec. 1857 Will of Charles Henry Schroeder Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Fanny Adelaide Schroeder. Executrix - Fanny Adelaide Schroeder, wife. Witnesses - Daniel McNeill. Recorded - 5 Jan. 1859 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 62-68 Dated 18 Aug. 1855 Will of Henry Mandeville Albany, New York Mobile Co. Al. Interrogatories Exhibit "A" Will To wife, Harriet Mandeville. To son, Dorrance Kirtland Mandeville. To General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in trust for the Theological Seminary Library in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Executrix - Harriet Mandeville, wife. Executors - son, Dorrance Mandeville and Otis Allen, attny-at-law, City of Albany. Witnesses - Christopher Y. Sansing, James R. Sanders and H. S. McCall all of the City of Albany, New York. Recorded - 11 Jan. 1859 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 68-70 Dated 6 March 1858 Will of John McGuire Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Ann McGuire. Executor - John King. Witnesses - Denis Cashin and Alphonese Hurtel. Recorded - 14 Jan. 1859 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 70-76 Dated 9 May 1848 Will of Thomas Adams Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Martha Bell Adams, late Martha Bell Speed. Executrix - Martha Bell Adams. Witnesses - Sidney T. Douglass, Robert Crawford and Paul Powers. Codicil 1. Daughter, Kate Adams. Dated - 6 Jan. 1849 Witnesses - Sidney T. Douglass, Robert L. Crawford and Paul Powers. Codicil 2. Daughter, Lucy Speed Adams. Dated 7 Aug. 1852 Witnesses - Sidney T. Douglass, A. L. Pope, and L. S. Jennings of Mobile, Al. Codicil 3. Son, Gilmer Speed Adams. Dated - 14 Aug. 1857 Witnesses - William B. Hamilton, John W. Young and John G. Ulrich. Depositions taken of said witnesses and sent to Clerk of Court, Jefferson Co. City of Louisville, State of Kentucky. Dated - 12 July 1858 Signed M. Thurston, Clerk. Deposition of Sidney T. Douglass stated said Robert L. Crawford, witness to Will and Codicil 1. now deceased. Depositions of Paul Powers, A. Lawrence Pope, John M. Young and John G. Ulrich on file. Dated 16 Sept. 1858. Will established - 29 Nov. 1858 - Louisville, Jefferson Co. Kentucky. Recorded - 9 Dec. 1858 - Louisville, Jefferson Co. Kentucky. Recorded - 24 June 1859 - Mobile, Mobile Co. Alabama. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 76-87 Dated 21 Aug. 1857 Will of Abraham Wolff Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Last Will and Testament written in Columbia, South Carolina. To son, Samuel Wolff, upon his death to a wife and child or lineal decendent. To daughers, Elizabeth and Roanna. At death of daughter Elizabeth, then to her husband, Henry Lyons. To daughter, Roanna house on Cherry St. Philadelphia, was former residence. Executors to take steps as law required to give freedom to persons. To Abram Hart, I.A. Phillips, Henry Cohens of City of Philadelphia, in State of Pennsylvania, in trust for Jewish Poor in City of Philadelphia. To Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia. Executors - Son, Samuel Wolff and son-in-law, Henry Lyons. Witnesses - L.D. Mordecai, T. L. Piggot, and Josiah Bedon. Codicil 1. House on Cherry St. sold and proceeds received by daughter, Roanna. Dated 22 Aug. 1857 Witnesses - I.D. Mordecai, ? Sampson and Jacob Levin. Codicil 2. Termination of Life Estate to 1/3 of Estate. Dated - 3 Sept. 1857 Witnesses - H. L. Hane, I. D. Mordeaci and T. L. Piggot. Application of Will and Authorization to examine witnesses. Interrogatories Dated - 1 Dec. 1858. Depositions of J. Levin and I.D. Mordecai. Dated - 21 Jan. 1859 Recorded - 31 Jan. 1859 Mobile Co., Al. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 87-103 Dated 6 Apr. 1822 Will of Dean Knox Mobile, Co., Al. Will written in Dungiven, Ireland. To father, John Knox. To sisters, Mary Knox, Rosanna Knox. Witnesses - Hugh Boyle, John Milford, and Thomas Moore. Will left with Mr. J. A. Gibson by Dean Knox o eve of departure to West Indies in 1822. Will handed to Mr. King by Mr. Gibson on his leaving for Demopolis in 1825. Application to prove Will of Dean Knox by sister, Mary Knox Mitchell. Dated 3 March 1858. Deposition of John Dean of Dungiven County Londonderry, Merchant age 54 yrs. He knew Dean Knox in his lifetime about 3 or 4 yrs. He knew witness, Hugh Boyle for 10 or 20 yrs in Dungiven, where he died. He knew Mary Knox, sister of Dean Knox, was native of County Derry in Ireland. He knew John Gibson, who is dead. He knew Dean Knox had 2 sisters and 1brother. Dated 10 Apr. 1858. Deposition of Robert Kryd, Dungiven, County Londonderry. Kingdom of Ireland, Farmer, age about 54 yrs. He knew Dean Knox. He knew Hugh Boyle of Dungiven, now deceased. He never knew man in Mobile, of same name as maker of Will. Robert Kyrd never in Mobile. That Hugh Boyle and John Milford were dead. Thomas Moore reported to be dead in America. He knew John Knox, deceased. He knew Mary Knox, otherwise Mary Mitchell, wife of David Mitchell, sister of Dean Knox, resident of Dungiven, County Londonderry, Kingdom of Ireland. He knew J.A. Gibson died in Australia. Dated - 10 Apr. 1858. Deposition of Patrick McLoskey, Clontageragh, Parish of Dungiven, County of Londonderry, Kingdom of Ireland, Farmer, age 25 yrs. He knew Dean Knox, of Dungiven upwards for 10 yrs. saw him last on return trip from America. He knew Thomas Moore upwards about 10 yrs., he is dead. Never knew man in Mobile as same name as maker of Will, "to wit," Dean Knox. Knew Dean Knox was never in Mobile. Knew John Knox, who had been dead 7 or 8 yrs. Dated 10 Apr. 1858. Deposition of Jane Milford, of Belfast, County Antrim, Spinister. Knew Dean Knox. John Milford was her father and resident of Dungiven in 1824. He died in 1835. Dated 15 Apr. 1858 Deposition of Richard Barnett, of Belfast, Dentist, 50 yrs. He did not know Dean Knox. He did not know John Milford of Belfast, who died in 1835, was his father-in- law. Dated 15 Apr. 1858 Deposition of Owen Moore, of Finnea, County Wirtmeath, Kingdom of Ireland, Farmer, age 60 yrs. He did not know Dean Knox. He knew Thomas Moore, who was his brother of Dungiven, age 40 to 45 yrs. Died about 13 yrs ago. Dated 17 Apr. 1858 Will of Dean Knox proven in Court, 15 Feb. 1859. Recorded - 15 Feb. 1859 Mobile County, Al. ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 103-105 Dated 13 Jan. 1859 Will of Porter B. Pomeroy Mobile, Mobile Co., Al. Named Mr. John Marshall, settle debt. Wife, Phrozine H. Pomeroy and 7 children. ( children not named) Mother, Mrs. Sarah Pomeroy of Adrain, Michigan. Executrix - Phrozine H. Pomery, wife. Executors - John B. Marshall and Henry Chamberlain. Witnesses - William Meikle, Mary Ludlow, and Henry Chamberlain. Recorded - 17 Feb. 1859 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 106-112 Dated 27 Aug. 1858 Will of William L. Powers McLean Co. Illinois Mobile Co. Al. Trustees - F.N. Ewing, David Davis, Orlando Powers, and Samuel Powers. A trust for benefit of mother, Mrs. Abigail Powers, bonds in Rock Island Railroad. A trust for benefit of widow of brother, George, bonds in Chicago & Rock Island Railroad. To sister, Mrs. Lemira Wilkerson and her daughter, Belle, stock in Bank of Commerce. In trust for Mrs. Sarah Ewing, stock in Southern Bank of Alabama. In trust for William Chancery Powers, stock in Alabama Life Insurance & Trust Co. In trust for brother, Samuel Powers, residue of stock in Alabama Life Insurance & Trust Co. In trust for brother Orlando Powers, stock in New York & New Haven Railroad. To sister, Lemira Wilkerson, house in Bloomington. To above named trustees, for the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions, for the American Tract Society, 1500 acres of land in Missouri. Trustees to deed residue of land in Missouri to Old School Presbyterian Church. Executors - F.N. Ewing, David Davis, friends. Brothers Orlando Powers and Samuel Powers. Executors requested to finish building in Decatur. Residuary Estate not divided for 5 yrs after death. Trustees appointed who are residuary Legatee are Rev. F. N. Ewing, who is husband of sister, Sarah, not allowed any charges as Trustee. Witnesses - T.F. Werrell, W. H. Hanna, and David Rugg. Letters of testimony by witnesses, dated - 7 Sept. 1858. Filed with Illinois Court - 6 Jan. 1859. Testimony of O. M. Hatch, Secy. of State of Illinios dated - 7 Jan. 1859 Executive Dept. Illinois, William H. Bissell, Governor. Dated - 7 Jan. 1859 - Springfield, Illinois. Proven - 18 Feb. 1859 - Mobile Co. Al. Recorded - 18 Feb. 1859 - Mobile Co. Al. ------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 112-114 Dated 2 July 1857 Will of Joseph Morrison Mobile, Al. Wife - Sarah. Children and grandchildren listed but not named. Executors - Isaac Feichiemer of Mobile, Al., and brother, Edwards Morrison of New York. Guardian of children - wife, Sarah. Witnesses - Daniel Geary, Manuels Forcheimer, and Michael Threefoot. Recorded - 4 March 1859 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 115-117 Dated 24 Dec. 1858 WILL WRITTEN IN FRENCH -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 117-119 Dated 14 May 1852 Willf of Bartholomew Lopez Mobile, Al. Listed to support wife's father and mother (not named). Wife - Mary Ann Lopez & Children (not named). Executrix - Mary Ann Lopez, wife. Witnesses - C. Baarcke, E.C. Kiencke, and H. Chamberlain. Codicil - Dated 22 Jan. 1855 To daughter, Mary Herpin. Appoint her husband, Edward Herpin as her trustee. Bartholomew Lopez was guardian of children of Clara Fernzndez. Appoint Edward Herpin as Executor with wife Mary Ann Lopez jointly. Witnesses - H. Chamberlain, C. Baarcke, and S. Spuller. Testimony of Baarcke and Spuller stated in their opinion said Testor was not of sound mind or disposing of memory, nor capable of making said codicil. Testimony of Chamberlain, unable to attest to soundness of mind nor saw nothing to indicate said Testor was in that state. Dated - 9 March 1859 Proven - 9 March 1859 Recorded - 9 March 1859 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 120-124 Dated Will of Ozel Eustis Hartford, Conn. Mobile, Al. Wife - Amelia S. Eustis. Two children - Howard M. Eustis and Frances B. Eustis. Witnesses - C. H. Goodman, W. Austine, and M. E. Brown. State of Vermont Sworn witness W. Austine. Dated - 8 Dec. 1858 Interrogatories of witnesses Goodman and Brown. Dated - 5 Feb. 1859 Cross Interrogatories - Stated Testar to be about 41 yrs. old. Said will was executed by said Ozel Eustis on 20 Nov. 1858 in Hartford, Conn. Dated - 24 Feb. 1859 Proven - 15 March 1859 - Mobile, Al. Recorded - 15 March 1859 - Mobile, Al. ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 124-127 Dated 15 Nov. 1856 Will of Asa Chadick, Sr. Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Wife - Phebe Chadick. Children - Isaac M. Chadick, David C. Chadick, Damaries Curtis, and Hannah Millsap. To children of Asa Chaddick, Jr. dec'd son of Louis. Land Patent #5460 - 80 acres in Augusta, Miss. patented by Martin Chadick. Executor - Isaac M. Chadick. Witnesses - Ivel Ford, John B. Sandiford, and Nathaniel D. Overstreet. Recorded - 4 Apr. 1859 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 127-129 Dated 14 March 1859 Will of William Alderson Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife (not named). To son, William S. Alderson 1/2 interest in firm of William S. Alderson & Co. To Miss Alice Dodgson, sister of wife. To children of brother of John Alderson (children not named). To nephew, John F. Heath. Witnesses - A.L. Blome, J. C. Chamberlain, and George W. Bond. Executor - William I. LeYard. Recorded - 15 Apr. 1859 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 130-134 Dated 14 Feb. 1859 Will of John Gibsin Mobile, Mobile Co., Al. Merchant in Mobile, Al Executors - Alexander Ewing and Robert S. Bunker, friends. Desire to liquidate commercial business. To children, (not named). Guardians - Robert S. Bunker and Alexander Ewing. Invest money in English Fund. Witnesses - P. Hamilton, and Thomas A. Hamilton. Codicil Named Douglas Campbell to be executor with Alexander Ewing and Robert S. Bunker. Dated 8 Apr. 1859 Witnesses - Jacob Magee and Thomas A. Hamilton. Recorded - 7 May 1859 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 135-136 Dated 25 March 1856 Will of Michael Portier, Catholic Bishop of Mobile Mobile, Mobile Co., Al. Will written in Pensacola, Florida. To trustees of Springhill College, founded by me. To my old sister, Mary Geneivier and my sister Gabriella Durand. Witnesses - C. Ramper, Francis Bebe, and M. P. de ? Recorded - 9 June 1859 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 136-140 Dated 25 March 1859 Will of Austin B. Gause Mobile Co., Al. To Ann Elizabeth Gause, whom I have raised as my daughter, is entitled by virtue of a marriage contract entered into between me and my deceased wife, to land specified in contract which is recorded. To my two daughters, Sally Ann Gause about 2 yrs. old and Elliza Gause about 1 month old, their mother is named Eveline Pollard. To Eveline Pollard, a trust. Executor - George Carter. Witnesses - John Hall, Thomas Gaillard, L. Gueringer, W.R. Riley, William F. McRee, and S. E. Dargen. Recorded - 14 June 1859 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 140-143 Dated 17 May 1857 Will of Joseph Schaffer Mobile, Mobile Co., Al. Wife - Elizabeth Schaffer. To children Jacob Schaffer, George Schaffer, and Catherine Schaffer. Executor - George Fink. Executrix - Elizabeth Schaffer, wife. Witnesses - John R. Tompkins, Samuel Brabner, and Conrad Schriener. Codicil Appointed Mr. James Owens (Cowans) executor instead of George Fink. Dated - 23 May 1859 Recorded - 17 June 1859 ------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 143-144 Dated 15 Dec. 1858 Will of Shadrick Taylor Mobile, Al. Declared that 6 of my children, being all but my daughter Clarissa are settled off and provided for. To Clarissa all real and personal estate. Executrix - Clarissa Taylor Witnesses - George d. Serwin and H. Chamberlain. Recorded - 16 July 1859 ------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 144-146 Dated 9 June 1859 Will of Margaret Foley Mobile, Al. Mother - Catharine Foley. Adopted daughter Anne French. Guardian - Catharine Foley. Executrix - Catharine Foley. Witnesses - Meriel Wagon, Samuel Taylor, and Miss Jane Foley. Recorded - 10 Sept. 1859 ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 146-149 Dated 31 Oct. 1843 Will of James Sills Mobile, Al. To wife Elizabeth Sills. To children John Henry Joseph Sills and Henrietta Ann Maria Sills. Executor - George Huggins. Witnesses - Dr. Bushholz, T. J. Torrins, and Sarah Green. Recorded - 8 Sept. 1859 ------------------------------------------- Pgs. 149-151 Dated 28 Sept. 1858 Will of John Gayle Mobile Co. Al. Wife - Clarissa S. Gayle. To my younger children Fredrick Peck, Helen, John Marshall, and Edmond Dargan. Other children, Richard H. and Matt. Executors - James A. We?, son-in-law Thomas L. Bayne, and Friend Edmond Dargan. Witnesses - Harry Toulmin, E. P Gaines, and C. M. Godbold. Codicil To grandson John Gayle Bayne. Dated ? Jan. 1859 Witnesses - C. M. Godbold. Recorded - 20 Oct. 1859 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 152-153 Dated ? Sept. 1859 Will of Camilla V. Fonde Mobile, Al. Wife of Charles H. Fonde. To husband, Charles H. Fonde. Witnesses - John T. Taylor and W. H. Chandler. Recorded - 24 Oct. 1859 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 154-155 Dated 20 Aug. 1858 Will of Patrick Kane Mobile, Al. To children Patrick, Ellen, Johnny, Mary Ann, and Edward. Executor - G.Y. Overall. Guardian - Augustus Brooks, Esq. Witnesses - Thomas Rafferty and Sidney John. Recorded - 7 Nov. 1859 ----------------------------------------------- Pgs. 156-160 Dated 1 July 1858 Will of Hugh Mulligan Mobile Co., Al. Desire to be buried with rites of Roman Cathoic Church. To children of my brother Daniel Mulligan, named Daniel, Hugh, Frances, Bettie Babbett formerly Bettie Mulligan, and Unity Mulligan of Doneygal County Ireland. To children of my deceased brother Thomas Mulligan, named Thomas, Margaret, Bettie Roberts formerly Bettie Mulligan. To children of my brother John Mulligan named John, Thomas, Hugh, Ellen, McLoud formerly Ellen Mulligan, and Bettie Mulligan. To nephew Barney Sheridan now residing in Mobile, Alabama, son of my sister Catherine Sheridan. To Catholic Orphan Asylum of Mobile, Alabama. Residue to be given to poor widows of the city of Mobile, Alabama. Executor - Richard H. Redwood. Witnesses - C.R. Labuzan and B. Labuzan. Codicil Said residue be given to Catholic Female Charitable Society of Mobile instead. To David Mulligan, son of brother Daniel Mulligan of Doneygal County, Ireland. Dated 1 May 1859 Witnesses - B. Labuzan and C.R. Labuzan. Recorded - 1 Dec. 1859 ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 160-165 Dated 1 Aug. 1859 Will of Eliza Stewart Mobile, Al. Commonly known as Virginia Stewart, at present in City of New York. To mother, Joanna Upton. Executors - Alfred Bull and Mr. ? Trent. Witnesses - William Quinn, Daniel Westernelt, and Charles McArthur. Interrogatories H. Chamberlain, guardian at litem for John, William, Mary, Margaret, minors as well as attny-at- law for Mrs. Joanna Upton. Dated - 11 October 1859 Deposition of William Quinn. Address 15 Barclay St. City of New York. Priest of the Roman Catholic Church. Said Eliza Stewart died 3 August 1859 at City Hospital in New York City. Dated - 21 Nov. 1859 Deposition of Daniel Westernelt. Address 76 4th Street City of New York. Business of selling sewing machines. Dated - 8 Dec. 1859 Deposition of Charles McArthur Address 175 East 14 th Street, New York City. Clerk. Dated - 7 Dec. 1859 Recorded - 15 Dec. 1859 Mobile, Alabama -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 166-167 Dated ? Will of Rebecca Landrum Mobile, Al. To my 3 children, Charlotte, William, and Barnaby Landrum. To Charlotte a Land Warrent for 160 acres, dated 7 July 1858. Witnesses - B.D. Simison, M.P. Johnson and John Dean. Recorded - 30 Dec. 1859 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs 167-174 Dated 17 Oct. 1859 Will of Enias Loughry Mobile, Al. On a visit to New York. To mother, Rose Loughry of Ballycriegh, Antrim County, Ireland. To sister, Ellen McLelland of Ballycriegh, Antrim County, Ireland. To friend?. To wife - Annie Loughry. Executrix - Annie Loughry, wife. Executors - brother, Patrick Loughry, friends Joseph Beasley, and James H. Jordan of New York. Signed in New York. Witnesses - D.B. Walkington, No. 268 West 22nd St. New York. E. Moore, 394 3rd Ave. New York. and Thomas Jordan, No. 233 West 25th Street. New York. Application Dated - 17 Dec. 1859 Interrogatiories of Edward Moore. He knew Enias Loughry. The said Enias Loughry died in New York in house of his father-in-law, Thomas Jordan, 25th Street between 8th and 9th ave. in latter part of Oct. 1859. Dated - 24 Dec. 1859 Interrogatories of D. B. Walkington. He knew Enias Loughry. Said Enias Loughry died at father-in-laws house. Dated - 24 Dec. 1859 Interrogatories of Thomas Jordan. He knew Enias Loughry. That said Enias Loughry died in City of New York, 223 West 25th Street, 21 Oct. 1859. Dated 24 Dec. 1859. Recorded 2 Jan. 1860 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs 174-178 Dated ? April 1858 Will of John Bloodgood Mobile, Al. Citizen of Alabama but occasioned resident of New York. To mother, Mrs. Ann M. Bloodgood. To sister, Mrs. Sarah Merrill. To sister, Miss Antonette Bloodgood. To the four daughters of my deceased sister, Mrs. Charlotte Dellinger (daughters not named). To Miss Rachel Oliver, half sister of my father. To Miss Mirabel Chandler, daughter of Stephen Chandler, formerly of Mobile, deceased. To my sons, Matthias H. and John Bloodgood. Executors - M. H. Bloodgood and J. Bloodgood. Executors - to be trustees on behalf of my daughters interest should their husbands incur misfortune. To Mary Catherine, John, Anna, and Charlotte, my grandchildren. Witnesses - G.W. Tarleton, W.J. Ledyard, and Edward Schaffer. Recorded- 16 Jan. 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 178-179 Dated 5 Dec. 1859 Will of Sarah Violette Mobile Co. Al. To son, John Gorman. In the event of death of said John Gorman, then to my sister. (sister not named). Executor - friend Zack C. Deas. Witnesses - M. Auze and Sarah J. Wright. Recorded - 17 Jan. 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 179-181 Dated 19 Dec. 1859 Will of David Talbert Warren Mobile Co. Al. Resident of Whister, Alabama. To Frank P. ? To wife, Zilpha Thayer, land in town of Springfield, Massachusetts. Executrix - Wife Zilpha Thayer Warren. Witnesses - John H. Gordon, George P. Kerr, and Charles C. Warren. Recorded - 6 Feb. 1860 ------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 181-185 Dated 10 May 1859 Will of Levi D. Seltzer Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penn. Mobile Co. Al. Resident of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. Penn. To children of my deceased brother, Elijah Seltzer (children not named). To children of my deceased sister, Sabina Keller, (children not named.) To my sister Eliza M. Frazier for use of my brother Joseph Seltzer under the condition he does not file claim against my estate, except for interest bequeathed tohim by our Mother's Will. Executor - Alexander H. Hood, City of Lancaster, Penn. Witnesses - John L. Langle and A. Barnett. Application Dated - 24 May 1859 Recorded - 6 Feb. 1860 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 185-192 Dated 6 Feb. 1860 Will of John Robert Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To brother, Joseph Robert of Mobile, to manage bar owned by me for the interest of my wife. To sister, Margaret Robert of Mobile. To my 3 children, Josephine age about 7 yrs.; Laura age about 5 yrs.; and John a few months old. To wife - Victorine Robert. Owned properties in city of Mobile, village of Mauvilla, Mobile County. Appointed friend, Frederick Scheible to carry out wishes in regards to Real Estate. Executrix - Victorine, wife. For sister Margaret Robert to reside with my wife and children until she is prepared to return home to Europe. Witnesses - W.J. O'Brien, John Powler, and Charles Medrica. Recorded - 6 March 1860 ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 192-197 Dated 25 June 1852 Will of Jim Finnis Tuscaloosa Co. Al. Mobile Co. Al. A free black man, formerly a slave owned by Dr. John Marrest, emancipated by act of State Legislature. Age 65 yrs. To Dr. John Marrest. Executor - Master Dr. John Marrest. Witnesses - E.W. Peck, C.M. Foster, and J.M. Van Hoose. Application - Dated - 12 Jan. 1860 Interrogatories of E. W. Peck. Jim Finnis was free, made will in Tuscaloosa, at time of death resided in Mobile, Alabama. Dated - 24 Jan. 1860 Interrogatories of J. M. Van Hoose, Esq. Knew said Finnis slightly in Tuscaloosa. Dated - 24 Jan. 1860 Recorded - 2 Apr. 1860 - Mobile Co. Al. -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 197-209 Dated 30 July 1855 Will of John B. Toulmin Mobile Co. Al. Late of New Orleans, now of Springhill near Mobile, Al. Executrix - Eliza Y. Toulmin, wife. Executors - her brother Nathaniel F. Williams of Baltimore, Maryland, gentleman George Otis Sweet of New Orleans, La., William Henry Saint John, merchant of New Orleans, La., my son Martin Toulmin. To my son Martin Toulmin. To his sister Agatha M. Toulmin. Mentioned late Aunt Lucienda Priestly as guardian of late child. Shares of Capitol Stock of Merchants Insurance Co. of Mobile.Al. To daughter, Amy Jane Toulmin resident of London, England. Guardian of Agatha to receive stock in Bank of Mobile. To wife, Eliza Y. Toulmin. A parcel and manuscript left by my father with Mr. I.D. Malcelensen and Co., Liverpool, England. Parcel and manuscript to be delivered to Rev. Robert B. Achland of Baskinfield, near Ashton, that he may draw up a memoir of my father. He can be aided by Joshua Toulmin Smith of Highgate, London, by my sister Sarah Emma Toulmin and Mrs Louisa Peterman of Birmingham. Policy in Mutual Insurance Co. office in New York. To my sister Sarah Emma Toulmin, spinster in Edglestion ?, Place, Birmingham, 20 shares of stock in Alabama Life Insurance and Trust Co. Stock in Fectors Press Stock of Mobile. Stock in Bank of Mobile. To free slaves. The slaves to go to Jamica, Liberia, or California. Executors - to make application for emanicaption to General Assembly for their freedom. 2000 acres of land in Canada. To daughter Amy Jane Toulmin. Will to be executed in Liverpool, England. Witnesses - Herman Stalleverfelt, William Greer, Mc ?, and George Heyland. Codicil. To sister, Sarah Emma Toulmin of Birmingham, England 220# Sterling. To her also stock in Bank of Mobile. Dated - 2 Feb. 1858 Witnesses - A.R. Manning, John T. Taylor, and E.S. Dorgan. Dated - 10 Apr. 1860 Approved - 10 Apr. 1860 Recorded - 10 Apr. 1860 - Mobile, Al. --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 209-214 Dated 31 Aug. 1857 Will of Joseph Wiswall Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Desire to be buried on some portion of lands attached to my residence. To have bodies of 1st wife Juliet, and second wife Eliza, now lying in City Cemetery of Mobile disinterred and buried by my side after my decrease. The woman Nancy and her 2 children, Catharine aged 16 yrs. and Julia , 11 yrs.. To nephew Ebenezer Wiswall, to emancipate according to law and removed from State. Then build a cottage for Nancy and children. To son Joseph T. Wiswall of Mobile, and step-son John Montgomery an annuity. Executor - son, Joseph T. Wiswall. Witnesses - K.B. Seawell, and Ferdinand Masendorf. Codicil Annuity paid to step-son John Montgomery be paid from Real Estate. Dated - 15 July 1858 Witnesses - K. B. Seawell, and Somers Seawell. Recorded - 5 May 1860 ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 214-218 Dated 23 Oct. 1858 Will of Adrien S. Dumee Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To son, Edonard. Already given to daughter, Ernestine, wife of Pepin Chaudron.. To daughter Pauline. Heritance given to Ernestine and her 2 children be free from all liability and control on part of her husband. (children not named.) Executor - friend, Thomas Hamilton of Mobile. Witnesses - Julius Chaudron and Theodore Guesnard, Jr. Recorded - 9 May 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 218-220 Dated 13 July 1860 Will of Muchael Nangle Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Margaret Nangle. To son, Daniel, always be faithful to his mother. Executor - Patrick McAfferty. Witnesses - W.J. O'Brien, Simon Estes, and Simon Golder (Golden) Recorded - 13 Aug. 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs.220-222 Dated 29 May 1858 Will of James Devine Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Mary and son Edward. Executor - Rev. P. R. Hackett. Executrix - Mary Devine, wife. Witnesses - Charles O'Connor and Thomas Pedon. Recorded - 14 Aug. 1860 ------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 222-227 Dated 13 Nov. 1856 Will of Cecilia Aleck Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. For burial to take place 24 hours after death. To be buried in Catholic Cemetery no more than 6 ft. sq. and shall put over my grave a brick covering at least 3 ft. high upon which a white marble slab at best 5 1/2 ft. long 4 ft. wide and 2 in. thick, the ground shall be enclosed by iron railing 5 ft. high and railing be fixed in brick base. Slaves to be emancipated according to law 6 months after my death. To Sidione Krebs. To Madeline articles held by Isabella Krebs. To Charlotte, monies in possession of Mrs. Mercelite Krebs; free under Will of Joseph Krebs. To my sister Marie Joseph Delmes. To my nephew, Sidione Krebs my real estate consisting of 2 stores, after his death then to his children. (not named) To Isabella, wife of Sidione Krebs, furniture, jewelry, and silverware. Executors - Sidione Krebs and Eugene Latady. Witnesses - B.F. Meslier and A.J. Requier Recorded - 16 Aug. 1860 The Will is written in English and French. ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 227-229 Dated 14 Aug. 1860 Will of Michael Prieto Mobile Co. Al. To my sons, Frank D. Mosley and Louis Robert Mosley. Executor - Francis Mosley, husband. Executor to sell house and settle on property located on Dog River Road. Witnesses - Charles P. Robinsen and Alphonse Hurtel. Recorded - 8 Sept. 1860 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 230-231 Dated 10 July 1860 Will of Nancy Ann Reel Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To Frances Lambert Kalso, Amilia Ann Kalso, James Kalso of Mobile, Al, children of Geroge and Elizabeth Kalso. Executor - Gibson Y. Overall. Executor also appointed to act as guardian on behalf of said children. Witnesses - C.F. Moulton and Johanna Hanson. Recorded - 10 Sept. 1860 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 231-234 Dated 28 July 1860 Will of Henrietta C. Ogden Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To Peter Hamilton. Executor - Peter Hamilton. To my sister, Margaret Francisco. To Sarah Jane Ogden, for use of her brother's children. (not named) To Elizabeth Hinsdale. To Rev. Charles Hinsdale. To Female Benevolent Society of Mobile. To Protestant Orphan Asylum. To Young Mens Christian Association of Mobile. To Ladies Bethel Society of Mobile. To Bethel Board of Mobile, to be applied to building a Sailors Chapel in Mobile. To Trustees of Board of Domestic Missions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of United States of America. To Board of Foreign Missions of same Church. To American and Foreign Christian Missions. Remainder of estate to be divided among my 3 nieces, Ann August Hall, Julia H. Nichols, and Mrs D. Nichols of Newark, New Jersey, to be distributed by them for religious purposes. Witnesses - Martha Treat and Fannie A. Treat. Recorded - 10 Sept. 1860 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 234-235 Dated 18 Aug. 1860 Will of Edmund Flannery Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Margaret Flannery. To my children, Thomas Flannery, Mary Flannery, Richard Flannery, Margaret Flannery, and Elizabeth Flannery. Executrix - Margaret Flannery, wife. Witnesses - W.J. O'Brien and Maurice Murphy. Recorded - 15 Sept. 1860 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs.236-238 Dated 10 May 1847 Will of Eliza Miller Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To husband, George Poe Miller. Executor - George Poe Miller, husband. Witnesses - G. Davis and Ann Green. Testimony of Augustus Brooks. Stated George Davis is now deceased and knew him. Ann Green left this county about 8 to 10 years ago. That the said, Eliza Miller departed this life in the vicinity of 4 or 5 years ago and the said Eliza Miller was well acquainted with Ann Green. He doesn't know husband of said Eliza Miller. Dated - 9 Nov. 1860 Testimony of Thaddeus Seymour. He was well acquainted with Eliza Miller, that she died 4 or 5 years ago, since in City of Mobile, place of her residence. He doesn't remember Ann Green, but he knew George Davis, deceased, but doesn't remember the death date. Dated 9 Nov. 1860 Testimony of Sidney Smith. He knew Eliza Miller, he believes signature of said Will to be genuine. Doesn't remember date of her death. He didn't know Ann Green. Dated - 9 Nov. 1860 Recorded - 9 Nov. 1860 ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 238-241 Dated 28 May 1860 Will of Margaret E. Gage Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To husband, John E. Gage. To brother, Thomas D. Bordeaux. To my niece, Margaret Elizabeth Bordeaux. Witnesses - Thomas M. Flemming and T. N. Stokes. Recorded - 26 Nov. 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 241-245 Dated 4 March 1851 Will of Zeno Chastang Mobile Co. Al. To my wife, Maria Theresa Chastang, land given to me by my father, land purchased from my brother Ogive Chastang, land owned by me in common with my sister, Levina Andry. This land is located on the east side of Mobile River. Also to my wife, Maria, land on west side of River known as Chastang's Bluff, given to me by my father, Dr. John Chastang. To wife, Maria, land lying on Spring Hill Road, which was residence of late Charles Delage, that I purchased from Isabella Noel, a free woman of color. To my 7 sons, Zeno Jr., Alfred, Francis, Joseph, Lewis, Lastain, and Edward, land I purchased from Gen. Joseph Bates, situated on Tensaw and Mobile River. Land purchased by me from United States Government. Land purchased by my father from United States Government, part of his estate alloted to my sister Margaret Collins, designated as No. 10 in division of estate. Also undivided share in estate of my deceased brother, N ?. To Isabella and Catharine. To Zeno, Jr., and Joseph Lev?, my son-in-law, remaining 10th part of estate in trust for my daughter, Louisa, separate from the control of her husband, J. Andry. Executors - Zeno, Jr., Alfred, and Francis Chastang. Witnesses - Theodore Graham, Theodore V.W. Graham and Sylvestre Dubroca. Recorded - 26 Nov. 1860 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 245-247 Dated 29 June 1857 Will of William Barnes Moore Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my mother, Mrs. Margaret McBride, wife of James F. McBride of Mobile, Al. Executrix - Margaret McBride. Witnesses - William Lyon, William P. Carter, and H. Brown Rolston. Testimony of H. Brown Rolston. Stated William Lyon, subscribing witness to said Will of William Barnes Moore, as departed this life. Dated - 13 Dec. 1860 Recorded 13 Dec. 1860 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 248-249 Dated 22 Aug. 1857 Will of Lucy P. Deologes Mobile Co. Al. To my only son, Joseph Jean Prados and his wife, Merced Philabert Prados. Witnesses - Daniel Geary, James S. Rolston, and Montgomery J. Rolston. Recorded - 22 Dec. 1860 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 249-250 Dated 16 Dec. 1860 Will of Francis Jones Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To close my blacksmith and wheelwright business and pay funeral expenses. Executor - Robert T. Dade,Esq., long standing friend. Witnesses - W.J. O'Brien and M. D. Smith Recorded - 5 Jan. 1861 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 251-253 Dated 5 Nov. 1860 Will of Marie Louise DeVaux, wife of Charles DeVaux Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executor - G.Y. Overall of Mobile, Al. To my negro woman Josephine and her son Tiny. To have a simple monument with my name and that of my father, mother, and brother all deceased on it. (Father, Mother, and Brother not named) Witnesses - George Lingen, M.D. and John J. Moulton Recorded - 3 Jan. 1861 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 253-254 Dated 1 October 1860 Will of Dennis Buckley Mobile Co. Al. To sister Elizabeth Callahan, real estate. To my wife, Mary Buckley. Executrix - Mary Buckley, wife. Witnesses - Sarah E. Clausen and Samuel C. Stremler. Recorded - 19 Jan. 1861 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs 254-256 Dated 12 Dec. 1860 Will of George A. Cleveland Mobile Co. Al. To my wife, Mary E. Cleveland. After her death then property to go to my relatives. Witnesses - J. A. Massey and Sterling Thrower Recorded - 6 Feb. 1861 ----------------------------------------------- Pgs. 256-258 Dated 10 Dec. 1860 Will of Catherine Burns Mobile Co. Al. Property acquired while married to Mr. James Slattery. To our daughters, Margaret and Bridget Slattery. Executrix - Bridget Slattery Witnesses - Charles P. Robinson and J. T. Halpin Recorded - 8 Feb. 1861 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 258-260 Dated ? 1860 Will of John Powley Baltimore, Maryland Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To daughter, Emma Jane Powley. To cousin, Susannah Walter of the City of Baltimore, Maryland. Stock in Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., residue of the benefits accrued from Union Lodge #13 I.O.O.F. of Mobile. Executor - Charles F. Gage. Guardians of said Emma Jane Powley, Charles P. Gage and John R. Crozier of Mobile. Witnesses - J. R. Crozier, Charles Wallace and James L. Jackson Recorded - 25 Feb. 1861 - Mobile Co. Al. ---------------------------------------- Pgs. 260-262 Dated 16 March 1861 Will of Michael Morrissey Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Mary Morrissey in trust for our 4 children, now living. (children not named) Claim in City of Pensacola in hands of Messers. Jordan & Blount, Attnys-at-law, against one Brighton, amounting to $8,000.00 for work perform by me on the ? & Pensacola Railroad Building. Claim jointly with Maurice McArty for work on Mobile & Great Northern Railroad Building. Executrix - Mary Morrissey, wife. Witnesses - W. J. O'Brien, Maurice McArty, and Dennis Cishton. Recorded - 25 May 1861 ---------------------------------------- Pgs. 262-264 Dated 12 Apr. 1861 Will of Stephen Twelves Mobile, Al. Executrix - Wife, Mary Elizabeth Twelves. Guardian of son Jarvis Turner Twelves, age 2 yrs. and 4 months. Executors - Jarvis Turner, Medick Dolive of Mobile, with wife Mary Twelves. Mercantile business to continue up to the 1st Oct., after my death, then inventory taken and sold at auction. 2 years after death to pay brothers Richard and Samuel Twelves living near Philadelphia. To mother and her husband, ? Hibbert, near Philadelphia. Hold mortgage of Nicholas Thompson. Witnesses - H. Chamberlain, Benjamin Higgins, and Jarvis Turner. Recorded - 27 May 1861 ---------------------------------------- Pgs. 264-265 Dated 7 June 1861 Will of F. D. Forsyth Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Bedelia. Executrix - wife, Bedelia Forsyth. Witnesses - S. Charpentier, W. C. Hickey, W. J. Ryan, and Thomas S. Kelly. Recorded - 6 July 1861 --------------------------------------- Pgs. 265-266 Dated 27 Apr. 1861 Will of William Sayre Mobile Co. Al. To son, Paul Tucker Sayre. To granddaughters Eheguine Schroeder and Fanny Sayre Schroeder money. Cely and her child Rolie. To wife, Fanny Blow Sayre. To sons, Carey B. Sayre and Murrden A. Sayre. Executrix - Wife, Fanny B. Sayre. Executors - Paul T. Sayre, and George W. Tarleton. To wife, Fanny, stock in Northern Bank of Alabama in Huntsville. Witnesses - Joseph M. Roberts and Alfred A. Girard. Recorded - 9 July 1861 ------------------------------------------ Pgs. 266-267 Dated 10 June 1861 Will of Ellen Buck Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To Corporation of Providence Infirmary of Mobile run by Sisters of Charity. Executor - Robert C. Macey. Witnesses - John Devitt, John Williams and Charles H. Morse. Recorded - 23 July 1861 -------------------------------------------- Pgs. 267-269 Dated 10 Apr. 1860 Will of John O'Brien Mobile Co. Al. To sister, Elizabeth McVoy. To son William O'Brien. To niece, Ann Hand. Executor - William O'Brien Witnesses - J. M. Parks and Alphonse Hurtel ------------------------------------------- Pgs. 269-275 Dated 28 Apr. 1858 Will of Eleanor Brown Thornton Kanawha County, Virginia Mobile Co. Al. Formerly of State of Alabama. To Thomas B. Wetmore, Sumter Co. Al. property in possession of my daughter Eleanor S. Gibbs, wife of Charles R. Gibbs of Sumter Co. To daughter Eleanor S. Gibbs, money separate from control of her said husband. To grandson, William D. Glassell of United States Navy. To Andrew Glassell, Sr. of Mobile in trust for benefit of his children my deceased daughter, Susan Thompson Glassell, namely Andrew Glassell, Jr. of San Francisco, California, William T. Glassell of United States Navy, and Susan Glassell Pation of Kanawha County, Virginia. To Susan Gibbs Muson, granddaughter. Executors - Andrew Glassell, Sr. and George J. Pation. Witnesses - A.W. Quarrier, James A. Lewis and Thomas L. Brown Application dated - 16 May 1861 Interrogatiories - Commonwealth of Virginia, Kanawha County, Town of Charleston. Dated - 19 June 1861 Testimony of Alexander W. Quarrier Resided in said County of Kanawha, Virginia for 45 yrs. age 65 yrs. He met Mrs. Eleanor Brown Thornton in 1823. Said Eleanor B. Thornton at time of her death was between 73 and 75 yrs of age. Said Eleanor B. Thornton was at house of Mr. George S. Pation. Mr. James Lewis and Mr. Thomas S. Brown were neighbors. Mr. James Lewis is now deceased. Testimony of Thomas S. Brown, Esq. Dated 29 June 1861 Charleston, Kanawha County, Virginia Resident of Charleston, Kanawha Co. Virginia for 11 yrs. age 37 yrs. Acquainted with Mrs. Eleanor B. Thornton when she moved from the South to this place some 6 yrs. ago. She was about 75 yrs. old at time of her death. Recorded - 19 Oct. 1861 - Mobile County, Alabama ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 275-277 Dated 23 Feb. 1847 Will of Philip Chastang Mobile Co. Al. To be buried in grounds of the Catholic Church. To wife, Nancy Edenfield Chastang, then at her death, to granddaughter Fotany Weaver, with exception of woman Margaret, who is to be freed according to the Laws of the State of Alabama. Executors - esteemed neighbors, Edward L. Hall and John Chastang. Witnesses - Edward L. Hall, John Chastang and William Byrd. Recorded - 29 Oct. 1861 ------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 277-278 Dated 3 Oct. 1861 Will of Andrew D. Soost Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Catherine Ann Soost. Executrix - Catherine Ann Soost. Witnesses - R.B. Roulston and Ole Star. Recorded - 7 Nov. 1861 ----------------------------------------------- Pgs. 278-279 Dated 17 Oct. 1861 Will of Lewis L. Langham Mobile Co. Al. Executors - Garland Goode and John K. Hamilton. Executrix - Mary E. Langham, wife. Property to wife, Mary and children. (children not named) Witnesses - Charles R. Labazan and Robert H. Slough. Codicil To son, John L. Langham. Recorded - 22 Nov. 1861 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 279-281 Dated 15 June 1853 Will of Mary Constantine Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To husband, George Constantine, slaves and property. At death of husband George, slaves to be freed according to Law. Appoint William B. Riley as agent for said slaves after they are freed. Witnesses - Alexander B. Couch, John Cartright, Daniel Robertson, and W. B. Riley. Recorded - 26 Dec. 1861 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 281-284 Dated 21 March 1860 Will of Michael Carlen Mobile Co. Al. Executors - Charles W. Dorrance and Gideon M. Parker, friends. To sister, Margaret. To eldest daughter, Mrs. Ann M. Reardon. To sons, Edward and John Carlen. To daughter, Augustine Carlen. To sons, Joseph B. Carlen, William F. Carlen, Michael D. Carlen and Thomas S. Carlen. Appoint Charles W. Dorrance, guardian of the 3 minor children here named: Joseph B., William F., and Augustine Carlen. Witnesses - Robert S. Bunker, Henry J. Roff(Ross) and J.T. Walshe. Recorded - 3 Jan. 1862 ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 284-285 Dated 12 Feb. 1861 Will of William s. Degrueshe Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife and children. (not named) Executrix - wife (not named). Witnesses - Charles H. Fonde and James March of Mobile, Al. Recorded - ? ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 285-287 Dated 29 March 1856 Will of Ellen Nicoll Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To son, Manassah Hiram Nicoll. Executor - son, Manassah H. Nicoll. Witnesses - William Brooks, Paul Powers, and Henry Chamberlain. Recorded - 19 Feb. 1862 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 287-289 Dated 13 Apr. 1858 Will of Robert T. Dade Mobile Co. Al. Executrix - Mary E. Dade, wife. To wife, Mary E. Dade and children. (children not named) Shares to said daughters be separate from their husbands. Witnesses - John T. Taylor and L. P. Demouy. Recorded - 7 May 1862 ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 289-290 Dated 4 Apr. 1862 Will of William Hall Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executor - Caleb Price of Mobile, Al. To Mary Coummings, housekeeper, my entire estate. Executors - to attend burial at new graveyard. Witnesses - Henry N. Pierce, Dorrance Manderville, and Gibson Y. Overall. Recorded - 6 May 1862 ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 290-292 Dated 2 Feb. 1861 Will of Henry Stickney Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executrix - Lydia Wells Stickney, wife. To daughters, Hannah Jane Jones, Caroline Augusta Hammond, Amanda Marie Stickney, and Emma Lydia Moore their share to be independent of their husbands. Legacies to my sons, Henry Fearson Stickney and George Waldo Stickney in trust for their children.(children not named) To daughter, Mary Eliza Magg and her children. (children not named) To nephew, William H. Stickney of Chicago, Ill. To children of my late son, Edward Lawrence Stickney, residing in Texas. (children not named) Witnesses - J.R. Eastburn, H. Eastburn, and William Brooks. Recorded - 14 June 1862 ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 292-293 Dated 7 March 1862 Will of Robert C. Cunningham Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. One half interest in mercantile business of Cunningham & Smith of Mobile. Debt due Mobile Savings Bank and Alabama Mutual Insurance Co. of Mobile, Al. To sister, Mrs. Caroline C. Goodman, widow of Thomas D. Goodman, deceased. To wife, Martha Ann Cunningham, stock in following: Mobile Savings Bank; Mobile Bank; Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co.; Mobile Marine Dock Co.; and Alabama Mutual Insurance Co. of Mobile, Al. To my children. (not named) Executors - Allen Ryland and Henry Chamberlain. Witnesses - John H. Bright and Octave M. Gueringer. Recorded - 17 June 1862 ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 294-295 Dated 18 May 1862 Will of Adolph M. Salomon Mobile Co. Al. Own merchantile business. To wife, Amanda M. and children. (not named) Amanda to be independent of her family. Executors - George Fredercik Wesborn and B. A. ? of Mobile, Al. Witnesses - J. A. Massey and L. Littlesmith. Recorded - 21 June 1862 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 296 Dated 8 May 1860 Will of James Gillespie Rowe Spring Hill, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Margarett Bennett Rowe. Executrix - Margarett Bennett Rowe. Witnesses - Samuel G. Battle, Thomas H. Weir, and T. C. Witherspoon. Recorded - 26 June 1862 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 297-298 Dated 31 March 1862 Will of Joseph Gambone Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executor - Dominique Querine. Direct to be buried in Graveyard and tombstone not to cost less than $1400.00. To Catholic Orphan Asylum of Mobile. The remainder of estate to Dominique Querine if he be living, if not then to Marco Carmelich of Mobile, Al. At present Dominique Querine absent from State of Alabama, should he not return to Mobile within 10 days of my death then Marco Carmilich to be administrator of estate. Witnesses - Theodore Guernard, Edward Auerback, and William Brook. Recorded - 1 Aug. 1862 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 298-299 Dated 4 Aug. 1860 Will of William G. Chandler Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Will written in office of St. John Powers & Co. To wife, Caroline H. Chandler, 2nd. Life insurance to be place in hands of friend, N. St. John to manage trust for wife and child St. John Holbook Chandler. To support father and mother during their lives, at their death then divided between my brothers and sisters. (none named). Suggest wife to move to the North. Executor - N. St. John Witnesses - Wallis Thompson and Enock F. Hellen. Recorded - 6 Aug. 1862 ------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 300 Dated 6 July 1862 Will of Cesaria Randolph Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. All my chattel property to daughter, Sarah T. Randolph, at her death, property to be divided between daughter Louisa J. Pickett and granddaughter Sarah L. Pickett. Money due me from Estate of late C. F. Randolph be divided between daughter Louisa J. Pickett and granddaugther Sarah L. Pickett. Witnesses - August Smith and Martin Pickett. Recorded - 18 Aug. 1862 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 301-302 Dated 3 Feb. 1862 Will of John L. Gooding Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Direction of how to dispose of chattel property. To brother William H. Gooding of Dallas Co. Al. To nephew, Patrick H. Mays and his sister Eliza Mays. To friend Thomas Duggan. Names listed Silva, Dick, and Philip. Executor - Thomas Duggan Witnesses - John Staton and Benjamin D. Crum Recorded - 26 Aug. 1862 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 302-303 Dated 28 July 1862 Will of John Brown Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Mary Brown. Executor - Philip O'Donnell. Wintesses - R.B. Roulston and James Ray. Recorded - 29 Aug. 1862 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 303-304 Dated 20 Oct. 1862 Will of Angela S. Latham Mobile Co. Al. Executrix - Mary Ann Cock, friend. To venerable mother, Mrs. Nancy Aldrich. To son, Mortimer Latham, property now occupied by H. Ballentyne. To niece, Angela Aldrich of New Orleans. Witnesses - J. A. Massey, M.N. Brightly, and M. E. Leavitt. Recorded - 8 Nov. 1862 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 304-306 Dated 16 Aug. 1862 Will of Charles F. Henry Warm Springs, Metewether Co. Georgia Mobile Co. Al. Resident of Mobile, Alabama, being removed from place of residence to Warm Springs, Georgia. To my beloved sister, Josephine Henry Ballentyne of Mobile. Executor - Richard B. Owen, Esq. of Mobile. Witnesses - Samuel G. Battle, H. A. Hurxthal, and A. J. Requier Recorded - 12 Nov. 1862 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 306-308 Dated 6 Oct. 1862 Will of Eugene Latady Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my 2 sons, Eugene and Albert Latady, property. To wife, Margaret Latady, property. To Mrs. Evelina Rapier, property. Witnesses - John Quinlan and William H. Duncan. To cousin, Mrs. Adele Sands of Mobile, Al. To my 2 sons chattel property. To my 2 sons the following stock, Capital Stock in City Insurance Co. of Mobile, Al. Merchants Insurance Co. of Mobile, Al. Mobile & Great Northern Railroad. Mobile & Ohio Railroad. Executor - Robert M. Sands. Recorded - 15 Nov. 1862 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 308-310 Dated 8 Sept. 1862 Will of Patrick Kelly Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To sisters, Ann Rouse and Mary Dougherty, 1/2 interest in house purchased by William Rouse and myself. To sister, Ann Rouse, proceeds of mortgage I hold against John Hadgson and wife. (wife not named) To niece, Ann Smith, money in hands of Mrs. Ann Rouse to be in current money. To Mary Dougherty, money in hands of Mrs. Ann Rouse. Any surplus to be paid to my brother, John Kelly now living in County Langford, Ireland. Executor - William Rouse. Witnesses - Dommick Manney and R. B. Roulston. Recorded - 5 Dec. 1862 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 310-311 Dated 13 May 1862 Will of Walter Jones Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To brother, William M. Jones, if he should die before the termination of the War Between The Confederates States and the United States, in that event then property to go to Aunt Martha Jones, Aunt Eliza F. Jones, and Aunt Margaret H. Jones of Amelia Co. Virginia. To brother, Mathew H. Jones and sister, Mary E. Jones. Executors - William G. Jones and William M. Jones of Mobile, Al. Witnesses - George Whitfield, Luke J. Whitfield, J.H. Seawell, and Thomas J. Noble. Testimony of Luke J. Whitfield. Said wintess George Whitfield is a resident of State of Mississippi. Said Witness Noble is a resident of State of Georgia. George Whitfield was in Cornith, Mississippi, at execution of said will. Dated - 8 Dec. 1862 Testimony of J. H. Seawell Stated said Walter Jones was in Cornith, Mississippi at time of the execution of said will. Dated - 8 Dec. 1862 Recorded - 8 Dec. 1862 Mobile Co. Al. ------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 312-313 Dated 29 Aug. 1862 Will of John P. Lude, Jean Pierre Lude Mobile, Al. To wife, Marianne Lude. Executrix - Marianne Lude. Witnesses - George N. Stewart, A. F. Guninger, and William C. Easton. Recorded - 30 Jan. 1863 Will written in French - translation dated 31 Dec. 1862 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 314-315 Dated 18 May 1862 Will of Tabitha S. Pape Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. I am daughter of Mrs. Margaret McBride. To mother, Margaret McBride. To half-sister, Mrs. Emily G. Wilkins. To niece, Julia Sherwood. To nephew, James Wilkins. To Mrs. Julia Reid, wife of John Reid. Executors - John Reid, Jr. and William Flash. Witnesses - Henry Chamberlain and Charles W. Rapier. Recorded - 21 Feb. 1863 ------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 316-317 Dated 16 Apr. 1861 Will of Paul S. Lee Lockwood Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To daughter, Pauline Rivers Lockwood. To my brother, Stephen L. Lockwood, property and slaves in trust for his children. This is the first year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the Confederate States of America. Witnesses - John H. Highley, Charles LeB. Ingraham, and Thomas M. Shepard. Testimony of Charles LeB. Ingraham. Stated other witnesses subscribed to said will, John H. Highley is absent from the State of Alabama being in the military service of the Confederate States; and Thomas M. Shepard has died. Dated - 13 Feb. 1863 Recorded - 13 Feb. 1863 ------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 317-319 Dated 22 Jan. 1863 Will of Andrew Keane Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Hereby recognize Thomas, the child of Euginia Alba, now living with me to be my child, and do adopt and confirm him as such, he being about the age of 11 yrs. To my son, Thomas, the child of Euginia Alba. To Euginia Alba, property, that she give to son Thomas, at least 3 or 4 years of schooling in some reputable college to learn the French language and Latin if he desires. Guardian - Euginia Alba. Executrix - Euginia Alba, in case of her death, W. James Sexton as executor, in case of his death, W. Gabriel Touart. Witnesses - George N. Stewart and Roderick Clements. Recorded - 6 March 1863 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 319-321 Dated 29 Jan. 1863 Will of John Henry Huber Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Estate to be equally divided between wife and 4 children. (not named) Executor - John G. Fetherine, friend. Witnesses - C. J. Moulton and John G. Ernest. Recorded - 7 March 1863 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 321-325 Dated ? Will of Dennis Payne Brashear Mobile Co. Al. To brother, William Payne Brashear interest in chattel property. To brother, William Payne Brashear, 5000 acres of land situated on Big Lizzard and Little Lizzard Creeks, about 20 miles from City of Mobile. Also about 80 acres on Cedar Creek. To step-mother, Brambly Brashear, after death of my father, Alexander Brashear, land in Section 28, Township 1 North, Range 1 East, in Mobile County about 40 acres. To Emeline Jane Smith, 1/2 of stock cattle. Executors - William Payne Brashear and Ira B. Smith. Witnesses - J. M. Jeffries, R.J. White, and N. W. Tatty. Deposition of J. M. Jeffires. Will written in Hospital No.2 Scottswell, Albemarle County, Virginia by Peter White. The said Dennis P. Brashear to weak to write just made his mark. Said Dennis P. Brashear was about 35 yrs. of age. Deposition of N.W. Tatty. Signing of Will took place at the Factory Bottom Hospital No. 2. Mr. Peter White wrote and read Will to said Mr. Dennis Brashear and Dr. Jefferies helped him make his mark. Mr. Brashear died the next day. Dated 4 March 1863 Recorded - 20 March 1863 Mobile County, Al. ----------------------------------------------- Pgs. 326-327 Dated 19 July ? Will of Modeste Weeks Mobile Co. Al. Widow of Nicholas Weeks, deceased. To daughter, Delphine Bachus, wife and widow of Gorden H. Bachus. To son, Nicholas Weeks. Executor - Nicholas Weeks. Witnesses - J. H. Daughdrill and D. Walker. Recorded - 21 March 1863 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 327-328 Dated 29 March 1863 Will of John Miller Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To daughter, Amelia Jane Miller. Witnesses - Joseph Barrow and I.B. Hendrix, Jr. Recorded - 8 June 1863 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 328-330 Dated 22 Nov. 1862 Will of Ferdinand Masendorff Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Native of the City of Hamburg, Germany, 52 years of age. To wife, Margaret Masendorff, land. Remainder of property consists of interest in Matthews Press property and wharf held by Douglas Campbell in Mobile; interest in Orange Grove. 7 Sterling Bonds of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. 2 Alabama State Bonds. 4 shares in Northern & Mobile Railroad Co. 1 Confederate State Bond. To sister, Johanna Masendorff, to sister Matilda Helmpacher and her children Gabriela Helmpacher, Egmont Helmpacher, and Greido Helmpacher. To sister Emilia Masendorff and niece Emilia Masendorff, daughter of deceased brother Diedorch. To Mr. Casper Beck in Hamburg, Germany to distribute to said relatives all who reside in Germany. In case of death of wife, Margaret, then her portion to go to Miss Mary C. Hutchinson, sister of wife. In case of death of both, then to her son, Peter Hutchinson. Executor - Mr. John J. VanWanroy, in case of his death, then Mr. Charles Walsh. Witnesses - Charles Walsh and J. S. Green Recorded - 11 June 1863 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 330-331 Dated 10 May 1863 Will of Samuel D. C. Barry Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. I have in Major LeBaron's hands a little over $5,000.00. $1500.00 worth of furniture sold to Mr Potter to be paid for in Nov. the balance of the furniture, $750.00 interest on blockade. To wife,(not named). To daughter Lavina, to daughters Charlotte and Daisy and to the other if it comes into this world. Executors - A.G. Moore and Thomas M. LeBaron. Witnesses - Henry Gets, John Davis, and James S. Alexander. Recorded - 12 June 1863 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 332-333 Dated 9 Jan. 1858 Will of Louisa S. Owen Mobile Co. Al. To daughters, Robina T. Owen, Georgia V. Hogan, and Ada C. Owen. To my other children, Mary P. Graf, Louisa C. Ganett, Susan M. Harris, Anna O. Rowen, Richard B. Owen, and Keate O. Johnston. Executor - John T. Taylor, Esq. Witnesses - Elisha Y. Farr and R. T. Grave. Recorded - 22 July 1863 ------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 333-334 Dated 4 Feb. 1860 Will of Sarah J. Simpson Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Wife of Robert W. Simpson. To children of my said husband Robert W. Simpson, whose names are Martha V. Simpson, Lewis Simpson, and Jeremiah Simpson. To children of brother, Frances W. Hicks. (not named) To children of brother, Daniel W. Hicks. (not named) Executor - Daniel W. Hicks Witnesses - Thomas M. LeBaron, James D. Hicks, and J. W. Hicks. Recorded - 13 Aug. 1863 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 335-337 Dated 27 Apr. 1861 Will of Robert B. Armistead Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executor - Edmond J. Fitzpatrick of Montgomery, Al. In event of death of Fitzpatrick, appoint Henry C. Simple, event of his death, appoint George Goldthwaite. Desire executor to appropriate money from my estate to bring body of my father from Hot Springs, Virginia and body of my mother from Greensborough, Alabama, then to interr them in graveyard in Montgomery. To erect a tombstone for them. I wish my body to be interred with Father and Mother. To brother, William B. Armistead. To little nephew, Robert, son of sister Rosalie. To sister Mary. To Mrs. E.V. Simple. Witnesses- Adam C. Felder and J. S. Felder Recorded - 17 Aug. 1863 -------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 338-339 Dated 14 Feb. 1857 Will of Read Gun Price Mobile Co. Al. To William Weeks, by whom I have 7 surviving children.(not named) Executor - Henry Chamberlain Witnesses - C.M. Godbold, Paul Powers, and Charles P. Robinson. Testimony of Paul Powers. Witness C.M. Godbold is at present in the military service of the Confederate States. Witness Charles P. Robinson is departed this life. Dated - 18 Aug. 1863 Recorded - 18 Aug. 1863 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 339-340 Dated 6 July 1863 Will of Christian Seigmund Gustvo Mohr Mobile Co. Al. Native of Bremen, Germany age 34 yrs. old. To brother, Nicholas Mohr, resident of Bremen, Germany. Executor - Albert Stein of Mobile. Witnesses - John J. Van Wanroy, Charles Mohr, and Frederick G. Keepman. Recorded - 24 Aug. 1863 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 341-342 Dated 21 Oct. 1857 Will of Elizabeth Weathers Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my friends Ulysses T. Cleveland and Francis Johnson commonly called, Capt. Frank Johnson. Executors - Ulysses T. Cleveland and Francis Johnson. Witnesses - J. A. Rindge, Harvey G. Capell and Lewis W. Harris. Recorded - 6 May 1863 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 343-344 Dated 12 Jan. 1863 Will of Ann Reardon Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Wife of Patrick Reardon. Executor - brother, Edward Carlin. To brother Edward Carlin, my house to be held in trust for children, Mary, Hellen and John. To husband, Patrick Reardon. Witnesses - Charles W. Dorrance, William G. Hickey, and Augustus L. McCoy. Recorded - 3 Sept. 1863 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 344-345 Dated 3 Aug. 1863 Will of Archibald Brown Spring Hill, Mobile Co. Al. To daughters, Nancy H.; Susan; Mary ?; Elizabeth, and Ann Caroline. To son, N. Harleston Brown. Executors - N. Harleston Brown, and Nancy H. Brown. Witnesses - Thomas Lesesne, and Henry D. Lesesne, Jr. Recorded - 4 Sept. 1863 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 346-348 Dated 17 March 1858 Will of Ann M. Robb Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To daughter Eliza LeBaron and her children. (not named) To Eliza to pay Catholic Female Charitable Society of Mobile. To daughter Mary Ann Robb and her children. (not named) To Mary Ann Robb to pay Chatholic Female Charitable Society of Mobile. To Mary Ann and Georgianna Davis, wards of my son-in-law, William LeBaron, stock in Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. Executrix - Mary Ann Robb, daughter. Executor - William LeBaron, son-in-law. Witnesses - James McGarahan and Robert B. Armistead. Testimony of James McGarahan Stated witness Robert B. Armistead has since died. Dated - 29 Sept. 1863 Recorded - 29 Sept. 1863 ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 348-349 Dated 24 Jan. 1863 Will of George Constantine Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Margaret Ann Constantine. Executrix - Margaret Ann Constantine. Witnesses - G.Y. Overall and T. M. Brendley. Recorded - 3 Oct. 1863 --------------------------------------------- Pgs. 349-351 Dated 20 Aug. 1863 Will of Nicholas G. Portz Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To die in Catholic Apostolic and Roman Religion. Mr. Charles Pillichody request Mr. ? of New Orleans to forward manuscript. To Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Pillichody, and Madam Kowalesky. Executor - Mr. Charles Pillichody. Witnesses - J. J. Van Wanroy, Alfred Batre, and Frank A. Ross. Recorded - 5 Oct. 1863 ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 351-352 Dated 15 Oct. 1847 Will of Thomas Beard Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Villeria Beard. To brother, Preston Beard, and his wife, aunt to my wife Villeria. (Brother's wife not named.) To Henry Fountain, Joel Green, Elizabeth Burton, and John Nettles, Jr. Request will to be filed in Clerk's office at Leakesville, Green Co. Mississippi, then be delivered to Preston Beard. Witnesses - Daniel F. McInnis, John McInnis, and Littleton Coaker. Recorded - 12 Oct. 1863 Mobile Co. Al. ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 352-254 Dated 28 Sept. 1863 Will of Nicholas Thompson Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my mother, land. (mother not named) To my sisters, Elizabeth Priester, Catherine Perry and Ann Loverage. To Mary Ross Thompson. To brother-in-law, Rudolph E. Priester and his son Rudolph. To friend, Charles Briggs. Executors - Rudolph E. Priester and Charles Briggs. Witnesses - Noah Higgins and Frederick Stall Recorded - 23 Oct. 1863 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 354-355 Dated 18 Apr. 1862 Will of William J. O'Brien Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Money in Bank of Mobile and Savings Bank. Title of deed from my father's will, deed held in trust for my mother, trust to be held by A. R. Manning, Esq. (mother and father not named) A trust for my sister's child named, Mary Rebecca Roulston., if she should die then to Catholic Orphan Asylum of Mobile. Witnesses - C. W. Gazzam,Jr. and John C. Hodges. Recorded - 24 Oct. 1863 ------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 355-356 Dated 18 May 1863 Will of John Gallagher Bladen Springs, Choctaw County, Al. Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my 4 children, Virginia; William Charles; Rose Ann; and Catherine Caroline Gallagher. Executors - C. W. Gazzam, Jr. and John Reed. Witnesses - John T. Taylor and John H. Wood cock. Recorded - 29 Oct. 1863 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 357-358 Dated 17 March 1863 Will of James Madison Northup Mobile Co. Al. To Capt. Richard Roach, money deposited in hands of Cage Brothers and Watton, Merchants at Havanna, Cuba. In case Capt. Roach not being here then to my wife Penelope Northup now resident of Wickford, Rhode Island. Witnesses - Thomas Hogg and Josephus Clemmons. Recorded - 11 Nov. 1863 --------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 358-359 Dated 19 Sept. 1863 Will of Robert Dickens Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Martha Y Dickens. Executrix - Martha Y. Dickens. Witnesses - William T. Webb and Harriet P. Dickens. Recorded - 30 Nov. 1863 ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 359-361 Dated 8 Apr. 1863 Will of Bennett Catta Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Declare Betsy and Julia free. To brother, Dominique Catta to act as an agent for said Betsy and Julia. To niece, Marvia Orsela, daughter of brother Dominique Catta. To sister, Maria Nunizia Calamete, of Briscia, Corsica, sole heirs. Executors - Stephen Spuller and Antonie M. Barrilli. Witnesses - John J. Delchamps and Jose Antunez. Recorded - 3 Dec. 1863 ------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 361-365 Dated 10 Sept. 1862 Will of James Sanford Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Lucy Ellis Sanford, at her death to grandchildren. (not named) To daughter, Emily A. Campbell, at her death to grandchildren, James Sanford Barrett and James Sanford Ward.. To daughter, Mary Ward. To son Charles B. Sanford. To daughter, ? S. Parmely. Executor - Thadeus Sanford, brother. Witnesses - Fred Sheffield and Daniel Chandler Recorded - 19 Dec. 1863 ------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 365-367 Dated 20 Aug. 1862 Will of Jacob Hanson Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Johanna Hanson. To daughter, Johanna E. Hanson. To son, Arthur M. Hanson. Executor - Joseph C. Smith Witnesses - Fred Sheffield, H. Berribrock, and William Brooks. Recorded - 15 Jan. 1864 -------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 367-368 Dated 28 Sept. 1863 Will of Sylvanie Gras Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Widow of Peter Lewis Andre. Former resident of New Orleans, La. To John Annuncio, Igniace Cossard, Vincent (Victor), Marcelin, and Thelomene, children of Frances, who was formerly my slave. Executor - Sylvester Festorazze. Witnesses - Mathew Fancischi, Charles Dominick Nicholas, and J. R. Putham. Recorded - 26 Jan. 1864 ---------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 368-374 Dated 10 Dec. 1863 Will of John R. McBurney Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To brother, David McBurney of Dublin, Ireland. To Ann Robinson, 2nd cousin of Banbridge, Ireland. To brother, William McBurney of Charleston, South Carolina. To friend, Peter Stark of Mobile, Al. To Duke W. Goodman, R.S. Walkins, I. H. Dubose, Robert A. Baker and A. W. Lampkin, trustees of St. Francis Street Methodist Episcopal Church of Mobile, Al. To trustees of Southern University at Greensborough, Green County to establish a fund for indigent children or children who may not be able otherwise to receive satisfactory education, to be selected by Board of Trustees of Southern University. Executors - Peter Stark and John Smith Punch. Witnesses - William H. Roberts, William T. Marshall, and Archibald S. Johnston. Recorded - 9 Feb. 1864 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 374-375 Dated 5 Dec. 1859 Will of Lucy B. Hamilton Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Wife of Joseph C. Hamilton. To my two daughters, Fanny Barlow Hamilton and Charlotte Ann Hamilton. Executor - Joseph C. Hamilton, husband, but if he should become intemperate, then to my brother LaFayette M. Minor. To my husband, Joseph C. Hamilton, at his death to be divided among my brothers and sisters. (not named) Witnesses - Thomas R. Bolling and Hannah E. Roberts. Testimony of Hannah E. Roberts. Stated Thomas R. Bolling other subscribing witness is residing in State of Texas. Dated - 13 Feb. 1864 Recorded - 13 Feb. 1864 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 376-377 Dated 11 Feb. 1862 Will of Francis Poe Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my mother-in-law, Mrs. Harriet W. Burnett, jewelry, books, and personal effects belonging to my wife, now in possession of my mother. (wife and mother not named) To sisters, Elizabeth Poe and Florence Poe. To brother, Toulmin Poe and his heirs all of whom are native of the State of Alabama but now in Georgetown, District of Columbia, property in Alabama and Texas. Executors - Henry A. Schroeder and James H. Campbell. Witnesses - Benjamin A. Whitaker and William G. Chandler. Testimony of Benjamin A. Whitaker. Stated witnessed signing of will. Stated other witness William G. Chandler has since died. Dated - 29 Feb. 1864 Recorded - 29 Feb. 1864 -------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 377-379 Dated 12 June 1863 Will of Jonathan S. Tarver Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Lucretia Tarver for our daughter Martha Tarver. If wife and daughter should die, estate to go to my 4 sisters: Julia A. Smith, Elizabeth Earnest, Charlotte Leiss, and Rachel C. Smith. Executor - Lucretia Tarver, wife. Witnesses - C.B. Williams and J. C. Williams Recorded - 12 March 1864 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 379-380 Dated 30 ? Will of William C. Wright Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To my only son, William C. Wright, Jr. aged 9 yrs. Appoint my friend, Wesley W. McGuire of Mobile as guardian of son. Executor - Wesley W. McGuire. Witnesses - E.B. Lott and Thomas Atkinson Recorded - 16 May 1864 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 380-382 Dated 11 Dec. 1863 Will of Michael Byrne Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Son Michael Byrne, Jr. be educated and supported but not beyond that, he not to have any part of the property I leave. To wife, Isabella and my children Isabella (Mrs. Horta) Catharine, Mary Ellen, Margaret, James and John Byrne. Executor - my son-in-law, Peter Horta, desire him to take care of my family. Witnesses - John Lyons and Henry Chamberlain Dated 21 March 1864 ---------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 382-383 Dated 14 June 1853 Will of Jane Mahan Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Executors - Richard H. Redwood and G.K.D. McLetland. To Alabama Conference of the Methodist Espicopal Church South for Widows and Orphans of Preachers who have died in the Ministry. Witnesses - Julia L. Reid, Tabitha Pape, and Thomas Strange, Jr. Recorded - 28 March 1864 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 384 Dated 8 March 1864 Will of Maggie Nicholas Mobile Co. Al. My 4 children: John Joseph, Peter, Mary Elizabeth and Lucy Nicholas. To husband, Francis Nicholas. Witnesses - P. F. Coyles and John D. Ragland. Recorded - 11 Apr. 1864 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 385-386 Dated 10 March 1864 Will of John Eugster Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Confederate States of America To my children: Hermina age 12 yrs., Mary Jane age 10 yrs. 9 mos., John Ignatius age 6 yrs. 6 mos., and Pauline age 3 yrs. 3 mos. Executors - Conrad Hessler and Henry Schumaker. Witnesses - Douglas Campbell, Conrad Hessler and Charles Medicus. Recorded - 13 Apr. 1864 --------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 386-387 Dated 21 Nov. 1846 Will of Daniel Quigley Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Elizabeth Quigley. To my 3 children Stephen, Albert, and Margaret Quigley. Executor - son, Albert Quigley. Witnesses - Alvan Wetherby of Mobile, Al. T. M. English of Mobile, Al. John T. Taylor Testimony of John T. Taylor. Stated witness Thomas M. English has since died. Dated - 27 Apr. 1864 Recorded - 27 Apr. 1864 ------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 388-389 Dated 18 March 1863 Will of George Poe Miller Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To son, John O'Brien Miller. To wife, Ann Miller. To Eliza Dalton and Frederick Dalton, children of my said wife. Executrix - Ann Miller, wife. Witnesses - Isaac S. Allen, F. A. Tankersley, and William Brooks. Recorded - 12 May 1864 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 389-390 Dated 21 May 1864 Will of James Ellis Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To wife, Mary Ellis. Executrix - Mary Ellis. Witnesses - J. R. Eastburn and John A. Ward. Recorded - 5 July 1864 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs. 390-391 Dated 10 May 1864 Will of Robert T. Chamberlain Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. Estate to be distributed to my heirs-at-law. Executor - Bartlett S. Chamberlain, brother. Appoint brother Bartlett S. Chamberlain to be guardian of my children Mary Louise, Thomas H. and Patrick H. Witnesses - Thomas B. Lyons and Elizabeth R. Wilson Recorded - 6 July 1864 ----------------------------------------------------------- Pgs. 391-393 Dated 8 June 1864 Will of Joseph R. Sloan Mobile, Mobile Co. Al. To brother, sister and aunt. (not named) Executor to convert estate into Confederate States Treasury Notes. To Protestant Orphans Asylum Society of Mobile. Executor - John Douglass. Witnesses - Joseph W. Field and Henry C. MacEwan. Recorded - 13 July 1864 --------------------------------------------------------