BRANDT, Christian

BURKHART, Augusta (Miller). -
The estate of the late Mrs. Augusta Burkhart, Freeport is distributed among various members of the family. To Katharine Cosgrove, Helen George and Frances Miller all of Chicago, the testarix bequeaths the properties known as 433 and 437 West Douglas St. Freeport, while each also is given $1,000. A foster daughter, Luretta Roland, Detroit MI and the latter's daughter Jeanette Freidag, Portland ME are given the property known as 315-317 West Galena Ave. and each also receives $1,000. Her largest diamond ring is bequeathed to Katharine Cosgrove, the next largest to Jeanette Freidag and the next largest to Helen George. The remainder of the estate is bequeathed to her brother Adam Miller and his wife Katherine Miller. Augustus Dilly is exexutor. The instrument bears the date of June 1936 and was witnessed by Viola Rinehart and William S. Wilson.

EULER, Sophia -
6 December 1939 (Freeport Journal) // Estate of Sophia Euler.. The undersigned having been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Sophia Euler, late of the COunty of Stephenson and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the County Court of Stephenson County at the Court House in Freeport on Monday the 15th day of January 1940 at 10 o'clock at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 6th day of December 1939.. Bessie Raders, Administratrix // William S. Wilson attorney
20 May 1940: Judgment for $498.48 was entered in the case of Bessie Raders administratrix of the estate of Sophia Euler vs Otto and Gladys Raders.

HUGHES, James A. -
In the name of God, Amen. I, James A. Hughs of Kent in the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be by last Will and Testament: First: I order and direct that my Executors herinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be. Second, After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath the Homestead farm to my daughter Catharine as her home during her natural life with the condition that my son Richard shall farm the place and give Thirty Dollars yearly to William, Michael and Charles and Sarah and Mary his brothers and sisters and pay the Taxes and I give and bequeath my live insurance to my daughter Catharine the interest to be used annually for her boarding and clothing but none of the ann______ to be used during her life and after her death it is my will that all my Real Estate and personal property of every name and nature shall be sold and the proceeds including the Two Thousand Dollars life insurance shall be equally divided between all my children share and share alike. Lastly, I make, constitute and appoint my sons William, Richard, Michael and Charles Hughs to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In Witness Whereof, I have herto subscribed my name and affixed by seal, the 27 day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight. - [signed James A. Hughes]
Filed February 9th, 1898. In the County Court of said County In Probate March Term A.D. 1898. [This appears on back side of will]. Personally appeared in open Court Henry Wingant and Lewis H. Gishiviller subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing, purporting to the Last Will and Testament of James A. Hughs late of Stephenson County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, do depose and say, each for himself, that the foregoing is the Last Will and Testament of the said James A. Hughs deceased, that they subscribed their names thereto as the attesting witness at the request of the said testator, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, on the 27 day of January A. D. 1898. That he then and there subscribed his name thereto in their presence and declared the same to be his Last Will and Testament; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same as aforesaid was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and under no constraint. Subscribed and sworn to in open Court this 7 day of March A. D. 1898 (Will.). He died on 3 Feb 1898 at Kent, Kent Twp.

HUGHES, Richard -
In the name of God Amen. I Richard Hughs of the Town of Lena in the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois of the age of Sixty Eight years and being of sound mind and memory do make ___blish and declare this my Last will and testament in the manner following that is to day first It is my will that after my death all my Real Estate and Personal Property shall be sold and after paying my just debts and funeral expenses shall be fully paid of every name and nature. The surplus whatever remains shall be equally divided between all my children share and share alike and if any of my children should die before the distribution is made it is my will that the child or children of such of my child or children shall inherit the portion that the parent or parents would be entitled to if living. And lastly I do hereby nominate my son James Hughs to be the Executor of this my last will and testament with power to sell my Real Estate and Personal property and making all distribution as above directed hereby revoking all former wills by me made in ____ where of I have hereunto set me hand and seal this fifteenth day of April 1885. Witnessed: Henry Wingart, Augustus Maiset, Andrew Connay. Inventory: June 12 1885. Report: June 4, 1886. Report: August 15, 1887. Executor's Notice of Filing Final Settlement: March 16, 1889 (, Will , Richard Hughes, Probate of Will. May 1885.) (Contributed by Julie Rosales )

JUNGKUNZ, Louis -
The will of Louis Jungkunz has been filed. The testator bequeaths $4,000 to each of his three children and smaller bequests to his grandchildren. The wife Georgiana is given interest and control of the balance, after her death the estate to be divided between his three children. The will is dated Oct. 3, 1936, witnessed by A.F. Schulte and Walter C. Pfender. The wife and son Louis Frederick are named executors.

LEVIEN, Lillian O. -
Two Local Churches Benefit From Estate of Lillian O. Levien: The major portion of the estate of the late Lillian O. Levien, Freeport, who died two weeks ago, will go to Freeport churches, according to terms of the will filed for probate today. The estate is estimated at more than $20,000 it was disclosed in the petition for probate. Miss Levien, who was a private music teacher or many years, fives $2,000 each to, the Second Presbyterian and Zion Reformed churches of Freeport, The Delta Chi Sunday School Class of Second Presbyterian Church, of which she had been teacher for many years, receives $100. A similar amount is given to Edna Lott and Viola Graff. The Bensenville Home, West Stephenson street, is to receive $500 and the library fund of Second Presbyterian Church is also given $500. A bequest of $5600 is made to Oakland Cemetery Assn. and $100 to Freeport City Cemetery fund. Relatives who receive $500 each are Charlotte and Frances Demmel, Lillian and Helen Spratler and Edna Smith. The balance is to be divided among the two churches. Lillian Spratler and Charlotte Demmel are names executrixes. The will is dated Nov. 1, 1954, and was witnessed by Bert P. and Jane Snow.
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LONERGAN, Michael
The will of the late Michael Lonergan, Freeport, has been filed for probate in county court. The testator bequeaths to Mrs. Anna Hart, Freeport, the property known as 219-221 East Jackson street as her own absolutely and forever. He also gives her a life interest in control of the balance of the estate. After her death St. Joseph's Catholic Church is to receive $200 with a similar amount for St. Vincent's orphanage. Eight nieces and nephews are each bequeathed $1 while three other nephews and a niece, James Lonergan, Rockford; William Lonergan, Chicago; Edward Roach, Colorado Springs, Mary Roach, Colorado Springs, are named residuary legatees. Mrs. Hart is names executrix. The will is dated May 9, 1940, and was witnessed by Garnet Nettle and Harold R. Nettles.
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MILLIKEN, Mary -
Dakota IL: Aug 11, 1938: At the worship service in Dakota Methodist church last Sunday, Miss Bessie Weiler, treasurer of the church read a letter from Margarett C. Milliken, of Chicago, announcing the gift of $500 to the church from the estate of Mary Milliken, deceased ssiter of the writer. The letter contained a check for teh above amount with no stipulation as to how the money was to be used. The anouncement came as a complete surprise to the congregation and no plans have been formulated as to how it will be used. Probabilities are that it will be used for redecorating the interior of the church. Each year, just before Mothers day the Milliken sisters have sent a contribution to the treasurer for the budget in memory of their mother who was at one time a member of te Dakota church.
From the Freeport Journal 11 August 1938

MOORE, Alvin J.-
Under the headline: “THREE WILLS ARE FILED FOR PROBATE IN COURT” “Testators Direct Distribution of Their Relatives, Heirs” -Freeport Journal Standard, 7 November 1940 Several wills have been filed for probate in county court dispensing of real and personal property throughout Stephenson County.
The late Alvin J. Moore, Freeport, directs that his wife, Emma Moore, have a life interest and control of his estate. After her death, a niece, Madge Gray, receives $50 and the balance is bequeathed to Mary Ann Trevillian and John Arthur Trevillian. Anna Mae Koenig is named executrix. The instrument bears the date of June 10, 1939, and was witnessed by John S. Ascher and Jessie E. Brown.
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NILES, David -
Petition for Administration: State of Illinois, Stephenson County

Asa Nichols respectfully represents that David Niles late of the said County died intestate at the said county on or about the 25th day of June AD 1855 leaving personal estate in the said county to the probable value of two Hundred Dollars leaving no widow and he asks that letters of administration may issue to him the said Asa Nichols who is a soninlaw [sic] of the deceased or to some veritable juror as to the court may deem meet.
[signed] Asa Nichols -- Filed 6 Dec 1855. (Contributed by Carol Page Tilson)
Asa Nichols being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that Winfield Niles, David Niles, Betsy Sheldon wife of George Sheldon, Emily Foster wife of Alfred Foster, Rosella Nichols wife of Asa Nichols and Marintha Pope wife of John Pope are all children and the only heirs at law of David Niles late of said county deceased. (signed) Asa Nichols / Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of June 1858.

NILES, Thomas Jefferson
Proof of Heirship - Estate of Thomas J. Niles
State of Illinois, Stephenson County:
Andrew J. Niles of said county being duly sworn on his oath says that he was well acquainted with Thomas J. Niles, late of said county, in his life time and that he is the Administrator of his estate, that the said Thomas J. Niles died without children and left no widow.
>That he left surviving him no parents, that his brothers and sisters living at the time of his death are the following viz. Leonard H. Niles, Erastus Niles, David Niles, Lorana Waldo;
>That his brother Sanford Niles, deceased, left children surviving him Erastus Niles, Lydia Niles, Mary Niles, George R. Niles and Benjamin Niles;
That his brother Hiram Niles, deceased, left him surviving, Louisa Niles, Harriet Niles;
That his sister Lucy Pool, deceased, left her surviving children Calvin Pool, Alonzo Pool, Abigail Pool, David Pool, Lorana Pool;
That his sister Clarissa Marks, deceased, left surviving her at the time of the death of the said Thomas J Niles her children Squire Marks and Calista Webster, both of whom have since died intestate -- that Calista Webster left her three infant children surviving, that this affiant does not certainly know their several names;
That the said Squire Marks has also deceased and left no children but left his father John Marks and his sister Calista Webster his only heirs surviving;
And further this affiant saith that he knows of no other heirs of the said Thomas J. Niles.
[Signed] Andrew J. Niles. Subscribed and Sworn to me this 9th day of July A.D. 1858. D. H. Sunderland, Co. Clerk.
Contributed by Carol Page Tilson (Note: As it took three years to settle this estate, an additional document in the Thomas Jefferson Niles' probate file does mention the 1855 death of his brother, David Niles, Jr)

OLTHOFF, George
Under the headline: “THREE WILLS ARE FILED FOR PROBATE IN COURT” “Testators Direct Distribution of Their Relatives, Heirs” -Freeport Journal Standard, 7 November 1940 Several wills have been filed for probate in county court dispensing of real and personal property throughout Stephenson County.
The late George Olthoff, Loran, bequeaths his estate to his wife, Bessie Olthoff, who is also named executrix. The will is dated March 13, 1935, and was witnessed by Raymond Groessinger and Wallace C. Mill
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OLTHOFF, Hiram -
"the will of the late Hiram Olthoff, of Pearl City, has been filed in the county court for probate. The testator bequeathed all of his property to his wife, Louise Olthoff, who is made executrix without bonds and without having to make an inventory of the estate. The will also gives her the right to sell the property at any time she may desire. After the death of Mrs. Olthoff the estate is to be divided equally among the children, all to share alike. The instrument was executed April 29, 1918, and was duly witnessed by William Olthoff, Frank Voss and John F. Mishler." (Freeport Journal)

RADERS, Antonie
The undersigned. Executor of the last will and testament of Antonie Raders, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the County Court of Stephenson County at the Courthouse in Freeport on March 6, 1939 at 10 a.m. at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend and present their claims in writing for the purpose of having the same adjusted. Dated January 6, 1939 / Jacob A. Haegele Executor / L.F. Reinhold attorney (Freeport Journal 13 January 1939)
22 November 1938 -- Mrs. Antonie Raders, 93, widow of the late Charles Raders, passed away at a local hospital yesterday. She had been ill several weeks. Mrs. Raders resided at 1425 South Carroll avenue. The body will be at the Eichmeier and Becker funeral home, West Stephenson street, until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. It will then be taken to Black Earth, Wisc. where funeral services will be conducted at the home of Mrs. S. Sarbecker at 12:30, interment will be made at Black Earth. Mrs. Raders, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Watzke, was born in Germany Feb. 16, 1846. She came to the US with her parents, the trip being made in a sailing vessel and requiring seven weeks. The family settled in Dane county, Wisc. She was married at the age of 18 years to Henry Auhalt, who passed away in 1893. He was a Civil war veteran. Later she married Charles Raders who passed away in 1914. Surviving are a brother and a sister Anton Watske and Mrs. Minnie Meyers, Morris, MN. Three brothers and six sister preceded her in death. Several nieces and nephews survive.

RADERS, Matilda
28 January 1939//// Estate of Matilda Raders, Deceased: The undersigned, having been appointed Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Matilda Raders, late of the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the County Court of Stephenson County at the Court House in Freeport, on Monday the 6th day of March 1939 at 10 a.m. at which time all persons having claims against said estate are ntoified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjustment. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 21st day of January 1939. Malinda Trapp, Executrix / William S. Wilson, Attorney. Obituary

READ, Francis Adelbert
Five institutions in Freeport will receive $14,000 from the estate of the Francis Adelbert Read, pioneer Freeport merchant, who passed away last week, it was indicated by terms of the will, which has been filed for probate in county court. The institutions receiving gifts are as follows: Evangelical Deaconess Hospital, $5,000, in memory of his daughter, the late Helen Read Johnson; Home for Aged of Freeport, $5,000, in memory of his wife, the late Elizabeth Prentice Read; Y. M. C. A., and Y. W. C. A., each $1,000; First Presbyterian church, $2,000. Two sisters, Esther R. Carter, Rochester, N. Y. and Frances R. Nelson, Santa Ana, Calif., are given $5,000 each. The only other specific bequests to individuals are to Miss Mary Schunk Mr. Read's housekeeper for the past several years, $10,000 and to George Downs, chauffer $200. The will was filed by attorneys representing the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust company, Chicago, and the estate is estimated at $250,000, the personalty being estimated at $200,000 and real estate at $50,000. The balance of the estate after the specific bequests, which total $34,200, is to be held in trust by the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust company. The will provides that the income from the trust is to be given to the grandson of the testator, Joseph Johnson, during his lifetime. When he attains the age of 35 years he is to receive the lesser of two amounts, Viz., one-tenth of the corpus of the estate of $25,000 in cash. When he reaches the age of 45 years he is to receive the lesser of two amounts, one-fifth of the trust estate of $45,000 cash, and when he attains the age of 55 he is to receive the lesser of two sums, one-fourth of the estate of $45,000 in cash. After the death of the grandson the estate goes to his heirs. In the event he leaves no heirs the estate goes to Mr. Read's two sisters. The will bears the date of Sept. 4, 1941, and was witnessed by Edward J. Held, Oak Park; Garnet L. Frazier, Chicago, Florence M. Bedford, Chicago. The COntinental Illinois Bank and Trust company is named executor and trustee. The will also provides that Miss Mary Schunk have all household furniture and furnishings, except oriental rugs, pictures and jewels, and that she is to have the use of the Read home, South West avenue, for a period of six months, rent free. It is also provided that the estate pay all inheritance, state and federal taxes in order that those persons of institutions receiving specific bequests have the net amounts as set up in the will.
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SCHRADER, Wilhelmine (Dunker) Brand (with photo)

THOMAS, Clara
Under the headline: “THREE WILLS ARE FILED FOR PROBATE IN COURT” “Testators Direct Distribution of Their Relatives, Heirs” -Freeport Journal Standard, 7 November 1940 Several wills have been filed for probate in county court dispensing of real and personal property throughout Stephenson County.
The late Clara Thomas, Ridott, bequeaths $75 to the trustees of the Pecatonica Cemetery association AND $200 to the Ridott United Brethren church. The balance of the estate goes to her sisters, Mrs. Lizzie McDowell and Mrs. Anna Stevens. J. Manley Clark is designated as executor. The will is dated Feb. 1940, and was witnessed by Robert A Hunter and Robert C. Hunter.
Contributed by Samuel Brown