SODEN Wills Deeds Indentures

Daily Mail (Hull, England), November 18, 1999, Page 30
Headline: To the birds, 1.7m, to my daughter, nothing
Subjects: WILLS
Region: United Kingdom
Josephine Lavinia Boraston, 84, lived in an unremarkable detached house on the edge of the village of Brynsiencyn, near Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, where she bred rare Jacob sheep and show dogs.
But when she died in May, the modest-living pensioner left an estate worth 2,288,191.
Mrs Boraston bequeathed the vast majority of this to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and ordered that a new home be found for her animals.
But she also specified that her daughter Victoria, who is believed to be independently wealthy, should receive nothing.
Her will states: 'I do not wish her to inherit any part of my estate and any claim she may make against my estate shall be
resisted by my executors.' A spokesman for the RSPB said last night: 'I believe it may be the biggest legacy we have ever received.' Mrs Boraston and her husband Edward ran two upmarket women's dress shops in the centre of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, before she retired to Wales.
Last night, villagers said Mrs Boraston was regarded as something of an eccentric.
Her beloved Boston Terrier dogs slept in a heated kennel and villagers say she even held Christmas parties for the dogs
giving them presents and special Christmas cakes made of dog food.
Village general store owner Chris Parks said: 'I did know that she had a daughter and I knew that they were not exactly on good terms for a long time.
'But I have not seen her around here for quite a time. I think she lives down south, Buckinghamshire or somewhere.' He said Mrs Boraston's will came as no surprise because she was 'mad about animals'.
Shopworker Wendy Davies remembered Mrs Boraston coming in to buy groceries, and she was not shocked by her wealth.
She said: 'I am not surprised, no, she always had enough money.' Mrs Boraston also left 500 each to the Boston Terrier Club and the International League for the Protection of Horses.
She kept her rare sheep in two fields near her home.
Mrs Boraston, a widow for around 20 years, who lived with a home help, requested that a bird and animal sanctuary be set up in memory of her father.
In her will the pensioner demanded that her dogs and rare breed sheep are found a new home, well looked after and are not put to sleep.
Christened at Coventry Cathedral, Mrs Boraston was the daughter of Alderman Doctor T Soden and his wife Louie. And part of her will allows for a commemoration to her family's service to the city.
She also requested a service in the cathedral.
Mrs Boraston, who was widowed in 1980, also donated any medals and uniforms belonging to her great uncle Admiral A Wilmshurst to the Royal Navy Museum in Portsmouth.
An RSPB spokesman added: 'We are grateful to Mrs Boraston, it is going to be very good news for wildlife.
'She came to us in 1994 and since then she had kept in touch. A number of her wishes were discussed, including a possible land purchase for a nature reserve to commemorate the name of her father.
'She was very keen on wildlife and was a very interesting lady, living on a farm surrounded by animals.
'Obviously, we are going to use the money to help protect and conserve wildlife, which we will do in a way best fitting her wishes.'

Note from Joyce, Samuel Rogers married Elizabeth Soden, (the daughter of Jonathan and Lydia Applegate Soden) Jacob's sister.

This Indenture made this third day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty seven. Between Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife of the township of South Amboy in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey parties of the first part and Samuel ROGERS of the County of Monmouth and State aforesaid party of the second part. Witnesseth that they the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of seventeen dollars and sixty six cents to them in hand by him the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by them the said parties of the first part and themselves to be therewith satisfied contented and paid have granted bargained sold remised and released and forever quit claimed and by these presents do grant bargain sell remise release and forever quit claim unto him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigned all that right title interest possession property and demand whatsoever either in law or equity of in or to the one equal undivided seventh part of two certain lots of land situate in the said township of South Amboy near Cedar Brook which said lots was assigned and set off to the heirs of Lydia first wife of Jonathan Soden and daughter of William Applegate late of the township of South Amboy who died intestate and whose real estate was divided among his heirs at law (of whom she the said Lydia was one) agreeably to an order of the Orphans Court of the said County of Middlesex by Joseph M. Chesney, Thomas Applegate and Frederick Stults Jun.(Junior) Commissioners appointed by said Court for that purpose a map and description of which real estate is filed and recorded in the Surrogates Office of said County reference thereunto being had will more fully and at large appear.

To have and to hold the one equal undivided seventh part of the two aforesaid lots of land unto the sole and/only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. And he the said Jacob Soden doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree to and with him the said party of the second part his heirs and assignes as follows to wit:

That at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents he had in himself good right full power and lawful authority to grant sell remise release and quit claim the aforesaid one equal seventh part of the two aforesaid lots of land in manner as aforesaid and further that the one equal seventh part of the two said lots of land with their appurtenances against himself had against his heirs and against all and every person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any right or title thereunto by from or under him or them or any of them shall and will warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents him the said party of the second part in the quiet and peaceable possession of the same.

In Witness whereof they the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals this day & year above mentioned. Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of R. M. Chesney, William M. Rue: Jacob Soden (LS) her mark Rebecca Soden (LS)

Be it known that on the third day of January eighteen hundred and twenty seven before me Robert M. Chesney one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, personally appeared Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife the grantors of the foregoing instrument of writing and after informing them of the contents thereof they did acknowledge that they signed sealed & delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposed herein mentioned. And she the said Rebecca being by me examined privately and apart from her husband did acknowledge that she signed sealed & delivered the said instrument of her own free will and accord awtihout any fear threats or compulsion from her said husband. Whereupon I do hereby certify that they said Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife are known to me to be the grantors of the said instrument of writing. Acknowledged before and certified by me Robert M. Chesney. Received in Clerks Office February 1, 1827 & recorded by Rudolph Clk.

This indenture made this first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty between Henry S. Soden of the Township of North Brunswick in the County of Middlesex & State of New Jersey & his wife of the First Part, & George Soden of the County & State aforesaid of the Second Part: Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for & in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars lawful money of the United Stated to him the said party of the first part in hand well & truly paid before the ensealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the said party of the first part being therewith fully satisfied contented & paid the said party of the second part being thereof & thereupon & from every part & parcel thereof forever released exonerated & discharged by virtue of these presents have granted bargained & sold aliened released enfeoffed conveyed & confirmed & by these presents do grant bargain and sell alien release enfeoff convey & confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs & assigns forever.

All that certain lot or parcel of the land situate lying & being in the Township of North Brunswick in the County and State aforesaid. Beginning at the South Easterly corner of a lot of land belonging to John Mc Ginnis on the North Westerly side of the Old Burlington State Road thence along the line of the said John Mc Ginnis and binding on the Same North, nineteen degrees West three chains and forty links more or less to the line of the Old Forge Tract now Jacob Gilliland's thence along said lines binding on the same North sixty degrees East three chains more or less to the North Westerly of the lot belonging to the aforesaid George Soden thence along his line and binding on the same South nineteen degrees East three chains and forty links more or less to the aforesaid Burlington State Road thence Westerly along said Road to the Beginning; Containing one Acre more or less.

Together with all & singular the buildings improvements ways streets alleys passages woods underwoods waters water-courses mines metals fisheries hawkings rights liberties privileges hereditaments & appurtenances to the above described premises belonging to or in any wise appertaining & also all the estate right title interest property claim & demand of them the said party of the first part at law & in equity of in & to the premises above described with the appurtenances & of in & to every part & parcel thereof. To Have & to Hold the premises hereby granted as above mentioned with the appurtenances unto him the said party of the second part his heirs & assigns to the only proper use benefit & behoof of him the said party of the second part his heirs & assigns forever. And the said Henry S. Soden does for himself his heirs executors & administrators for each & every of them covenant & agree to & with the said George Soden his heirs executors administrators & assigns & to & with each & every of them that at the time of & until the ensealing & delivery of these presents they the said party of the first part are seized of the premises above described with the appurtenances in their demesne as of fee & that they have therein a sure certain & indefeasible estate of inheritance & that they have full power & lawful authority to bargain sell grant & convey the premises above bargained sold granted & conveyed in manner & form aforesaid & that they the said party of the first part their heirs executors & administrators the above granted premises with the appurtenances unto him the aforesaid party of the second part his heirs & assigns against all manner of persons lawfully claiming & to claim shall & will Warrant & forever defend by virtue of these presents. In Testimony whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands & seals the day & year first above written.

Be it remembered that on the twenty seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty before me this subscriber one of the Master of the High Court of Chancery for the State of New Jersey personally appeared Henry S. Soden & I being satisfied that he is the grantor mentioned in the foregoing deed & I having first made known to him the contents thereof he acknowledged that he signed sealed & delivered the said instrument as his voluntary act & deed for the uses & purposes therein expressed. Warren Hardenbergh Master in Chancery

This indenture made this Seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty four Between George Soden & Sarah Ann his wife of North Brunswick in the County of Middlesex & State of New Jersey of the First Part & Alpheus Gilliland of said County & State of New Jersey of the Second Part: Witnesseth, That the said party of the First Part for & in consideration of the sum of Thirty Five Dollars lawful money of the United States of America to them the said party of the First Part in hand well & truly paid by the said party of the Second Part at & before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt Whereof is hereby acknowledged & the said party of the First Part being therewith fully satisfied contented & paid have granted bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bargain sell convey & confirm to the said party of the Second Part & to his heirs & assigns forever.

All that certain lot of land and premises now in the occupancy of the party of the First Part situate lying and being in the North Brunswick Township in the County of Middlesex & State of New Jersey and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at a stone on the Northerly side of the Old Burlington Road at a corner of land of the late John Mc Ginnis thence (1) along his line North eighteen degrees West three chains to line of said Gilliland's distant forty links on a course of N 6215 E from him South West Corner; thence (2) North sixty two degrees and fifteen minutes East four chains along said Gilliland's land; thence (3) South eighteen degrees East two chains and forty four links to said Old Burlington Road thence (4) along the same to the Beginning; Containing One Acre and ten hundredths of an acre Strict measure. Together with all & singular the buildings improvements rights liberties privileges hereditaments & appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining; & the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders rents issues & profits thereof & of every part & parcel thereof & also all the estate right title interest use possession property claim & demand whatsoever both in law & equity of them the said party of the First Part to the said premises & to every part & parcel thereof. In Witness Whereof the said George Soden and Sarah Ann Soden his wife have hereunto set their hands & seals the day & year first above written. Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of A. J. Disbrow, Forman Gilliland

State of New Jersey Middlesex County ss ) Be it known that on this Seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four before me a Commissioner for taking the proof & acknowledgements of Deeds & c. personally appeared George Soden & Sarah Ann Soden his wife who I am satisfied are the grantors in the within deed of conveyance named; & I having first made known to them the contents thereof they did acknowledge that they signed sealed & thereupon delivered the same as their voluntary act & deed for the uses & purposes therein expressed. And the said Sarah Ann Soden being by me privately examined separate & apart from her said husband did further acknowledge that she signed sealed & delivered the same as her voluntary act & deed freely without any fear threats or compulsion of her said husband. Andrew J. Disbrow, Comr.

This Indenture made this third day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty seven. Between Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife of the township of South Amboy in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey parties of the first part and Samuel Rogers of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey parties of the second part, Witnesseth that they the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of seventeen dollars and sixty six cents to them in hand by him the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by them the said parties of the first part and themselves to be therewith satisfied contented and paid have granted bargained sold remised and released and forever quit claim unto him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all that right title interest possession property and demand whatsoever either in law or equity in the said township of South Amboy near Cedar Brook which said lots was assigned and set off to the heirs of Lydia first wife of Jonathan Soden and daughter of William Applegate late of the township of South Amboy who died intestate and whose real estate was divided among his heirs at law (of whom she the said Lydia was one) agreeably to an order of the Orphans Court of the said County of Middlesex by Joseph M. Chesney, Thomas Applegate and Frederick Stults Jun. Commissioners appointed by said Court for that purpose a map and description of which real estate is filed and recorded in the Surrogates' Office of said County reference thereunto being had will more fully and at large appear.

To have and to hold the one equal undivided seventh part of the two aforesaid lots of land unto the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. And he the said Jacob Soden doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree to and with him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns as follows to wit:

That at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents he had in himself good right full power and lawful authority to grant sell remise release and quit claim the aforesaid one equal seventh part of the two aforesaid lots of land in manner as aforesaid and further that the one equal seventh part of the two said lots of land with their appurtenances against himself and against his heirs and against all and every person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any right or title thereunto by from or under him or them or any of them shall and will warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents him the said party of the second part in the quiet and peaseable possession of the same.

In witness whereof they the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day & year above mentioned

Middlesex County, SS Be it known that on the third day of January eighteen hundred and twenty seven before me Robert M. Chesney one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, personally appeared Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife the grantors of the foregoing instrument of writing and after informing them of the content thereof they did acknowledge that they signed sealed & delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposed herein mentioned. And she the said Rebecca being by me examined privately and apart from her husband did acknowledge that she signed sealed & delivered the said instrument of her own free will and accord without any fear threats or compulsion from her said husband. Whereupon I do hereby certify that they said Jacob Soden and Rebecca his wife are known to me to be the grantors of the said instrument of writing.

William Soden, 1869

Firstly, it is my will and I do order all my just debts and funeral expences be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha one third of all my household goods and furniture, also one third of the net proceeds of my personal property after all necessary debts & expenses are paid. Further it is my will that my Executors have secured in good Bond & Mortgage one third of the amount received from the sale of my real estate and Pay the interest of the same to my wife, Martha when the said interest is due & received by them during her natural life.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my sister-in-law Hannah Tandorbe One Hundred Dollars, I also give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Stillwell One Hundred Dollars.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my children: John Dey Soden, Archibald Soden, Martha Ann Ervin (wife of Leonard Ervin), James Soden, and Mary Elizabeth Livezey (wife of Edward Livezey) all the remainder residue of my estate after paying the debts and legacies.

In the name of God, Amen. I, William Soden of the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey being of sound mind, memory and understanding (for which blessing I thank God) do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say: Firstly, it is my will and I do order all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease. Item, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha one third of all my household goods and furniture, also one third of the net proceeds of my personal property after all necessary debts & expenses are paid. Further it is my will that my Executors have secured in good Bond & Mortgage one third of the amount received from the sale of my real estate and Pay the interest of the same to my wife, Martha when the said interest is due & received by them during her natural life. Item, I give and bequeath unto my sister-in-law Hannah Tandorbe(?) One Hundred Dollars, I also give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Stillwell One Hundred Dollars. Item, I give and bequeath unto my children: John Dey Soden, Archibald Soden, Martha Ann Ervin (wife of Leonard Ervin), James Soden, and Mary Elizabeth Livezey (wife of Edward Livezey) all the remainder residue of my estate after paying the debts and legacies.

John Soden, 1884

I, John Soden, of the Village of Fair Haven, Monmouth County New Jersey, being of Sound Mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, to wit:

First, I order all my just debts paid. I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Alice All my property both real and personal during her widow-hood. And at her remarriage or death to my lawful heirs forever.

Lastly, I nominate my wife Alice executrix of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Twenty Third day of June A. D. 1884 John Soden

Signed Sealed Published and declared by the testator John Soden to be his last Will and Testament.

I, John Soden, of the Village of Fair Haven, Monmouth County New Jersey, being of Sound Mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, to wit: First, I order all my just debts paid. I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Alice All my property both real and personal during her widow-hood. And at her remarriage or death to my lawful heirs forever. Lastly, I nominate my wife Alice executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Twenty Third day of June A. D. 1884 John Soden Signed Sealed Published and declared by the testator John Soden to be his last Will and Testament.

Maria Soden, 1893

In the name of God, Amen. I, Maria Soden, wife of Jonathan C. Soden, make and publish this my last Will and Testament as follows:

First, I direct all my just debts and my funeral expenses to be paid as soon as may be reasonable after my decease.

Second, I give to my daughter Matilda Ayers the pictures of our home, Bureau, Kitchen, Rockers, Clothes, House Quilting, Frames, our bed, and bedding in front room, China Cup and Saucer, Parlor Curtains and large Rocker in Sitting Room.

Third, I give to daughter Maggie Riley, wife of Augustus Riley, my China Set, Lace Curtains, Large Glass Dish and six small Dishes to match the Large one and Sitting Room Lounge & $50.00 cash.

Fourth, I give to my daughter Mary Adelia Bondman wife of Charles H. Bondman my plush Parlor Suit and Brussels Carpet, bed room Suit, Two Large Vaces, Book of Bible Stories and high glass Cake Dish.

Fifth, I give and bequeath my clothes and all my other personal property to my three daughters, Matilda Ayers, Maggie Riley, and Mary Adelia Bondman to be equally divided between them, share and share alike, to them their heirs and assigns forever.

Sixth, I give and bequeath to Mary Soden, widow of my deceased Son John P. Soden, the sum of one dollar.

Seventh, I give and bequeath to my three grand children, William Soden, Lillian Soden, and Helena G. Soden, children of my deceased son John P. Soden, the sum of one dollar each.

Eighth, It is my will and I do order that my executor hereinafter named shall sell my house and lot to any person or persons in fee simple or otherwise at public or private sale at such time and upon such terms as to him shall seem meet and the proceeds thence to be equally divided between my husband's, Jonathan C. Soden and my three daughters, Matilda Ayers, Maggie Riley and Mary Adelia Bondman, share and share alike to them, their heirs and assigns forever.

Ninth, I hereby appoint John T. Rosell the sole Executor of this my last will. June 6, 1893

In the name of God, Amen. I, Maria Soden, wife of Jonathan C. Soden, make and publish this my last Will and Testament as follows: First, I direct all my just debts and my funeral expenses to be paid as soon as may be reasonable after my decease. Second, I give to my daughter Matilda Ayers the pictures of our home, Bureau, Kitchen, Rockers, Clothes, House Quilting, Frames, our bed, and bedding in front room, China Cup and Saucer, Parlor Curtains and large Rocker in Sitting Room. Third, I give to daughter Maggie Riley, wife of Augustus Riley, my China Set, Lace Curtains, Large Glass Dish and six small Dishes to match the Large one and Sitting Room Lounge & $50.00 cash. Fourth, I give to my daughter Mary Adelia Bondman wife of Charles H. Bondman my plush Parlor Suit and Brussels Carpet, bed room Suit, Two Large Vases, Book of Bible Stories and high glass Cake Dish. Fifth, I give and bequeath my clothes and all my other personal property to my three daughters, Matilda Ayers, Maggie Riley, and Mary Adelia Bondman to be equally divided between them, share and share alike, to them their heirs and assigns forever. Sixth, I give and bequeath to Mary Soden, widow of my deceased Son John P. Soden, the sum of one dollar. Seventh, I give and bequeath to my three grand children, William Soden, Lillian Soden, and Helena G. Soden, children of my deceased son John P. Soden, the sum of one dollar each. Eighth, It is my will and I do order that my executor hereinafter named shall sell my house and lot to any person or persons in fee simple or otherwise at public or private sale at such time and upon such terms as to him shall seem meet and the proceeds thence to be equally divided between my husband's, Jonathan C. Soden and my three daughters, Matilda Ayers, Maggie Riley and Mary Adelia Bondman, share and share alike to them, their heirs and assigns forever. Ninth, I hereby appoint John T. Rosell the sole Executor of this my last will. June 6, 1893

Inventory of Jacob Soden

Middlesex County, Surrogates Office. Inventory & appraisement of the

personal property of Jacob Soden late of the County of Middlesex.

P? and Inventories, Middlesex County Surrogates Office, January 11th A.D. 1870

before me F. J. Holcombe, Surrogate.. (Ref 13935 L)

Recorded in Book 2 of Inventories on Page 481 January 11th 1870.

A true and perfect Inventory of all the goods cattels (chattels?) and credits of the late Jacob Sodon, deceased of the County of Middlesex & State of New Jersey by Aaron T. Sodon and William Perrine, Administrators, and Thomas Dey and Elijah P. Suydam, Appraisers, being disinterested Freeholders on this fourth day of January 1870.

Wearing apparel	$25.00	1 Pocket Book and contents	40.51
1 Bedstead and Bedding	36.00	1 Note of hand and Interest	31.00
1 Chest and contents	04.00	1 Note of hand and Interest	07.75
1 Box and Tools	02.00	1 Note of hand and Interest	109.68
1 Looking Glass	01.00	1 Note of hand and Interest	07.67
1 Box and two Brushes	01.00	1 Bond and Mortgage and Interest	1238.75
2 Chairs	00.50	1 Bond and Mortgage and Interest	1404.03
2 Guns	05.00	Cash in First National Bank, Jamesburg	290.02
1 Lot of Carpeting	00.50	Book Account	70.99
1 Umbrella	00.25		$3275.65

Aaron T. Sodon

William Perrine

Thomas Dey

Elijah P. Suydam

Will of Elizabeth Soden:
I, Elizabeth Soden, wife of William Sodan of Phelps, Ontario County, New York, 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 my last Will and Testament: That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Charles S. Sodan and James Sodan the former a private in Company B. 50th Regiment New York Volunteer and the latter a private in company A 126th Regt. Ny. V. now in hospital at Portsmouth (Grove?) Rhode Island all the assets real and personal property of every (____) and description which I had owned at the time of my decess (sic-decease) to be equally divided between my said sons share and share alike and in case either of my said sons shall not be living at the time of my decease thus it is my will that the widower shall have the whole of the estate and property above given to the two. In case neither of my said sons shall survive me then I give desire and bequeath all the assets real and personal & all the property which shall belong to me at my decease to my oldest son, George Sodan and to his him and assigns forever the said George Sodan now living somewhere in the state of Iowa. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my son Charles E. Sodan to be Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In whitness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal the ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four.
NOTE: This will was partially written out by hand and many of the words are difficult to read. Elizabeth appears to have signed at the bottom with an"X". Transcribed by Terry Carlson

Elizabeth's will is proved:
To the Surrogate of the County of Ontario:
The petition of Charles E. Sodan of the town of Phelps in the County of Ontario respectfully showeth: That Elizabeth Soden late of the town of Phelps in the said County of Ontario deceased, died in the said town of Phelps on or about the 30th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven being at that time an inhabitant of the County of Ontario; that she died, leaving a last Will and Testament, which is now produced in the Surrogate's Court of the said County of Ontario, before the said Surrogate, which bears date the 9th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four and by which said last Will and Testament the said deceased died possessed of real and personal estate in the said County of Ontrario, which does not exceed in value about $5000, and that the following named persons are all the heirs-at-law and next of kin of the said deceased, and their respective places of residence are as follows,
vis:
William Soden, Her husband, Phelps, Ontario County, NY.
Charles E. Soden,
James Soden, Phelps NY
George Soden, Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa
Henry Soden,
Mary Ann King, wife of George King, same place.
William R. Soden, Sitchfield, Hillsdale Co., Michigan,
Philip Soden, North West William County, Ohio,
Sons and Daughters of the diseased who are all of full age.
Transcribed by Terry Carlson. Thanks very much!!

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