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1900 IN, Kosciusko County, Turkey Creek Township, page 200a
1910, IN,Kosciusko County, Monroe, 217a (prob)
A James Stafford's will is recorded in Book 8, page 390, Kosciusko County Wills, dated 11 Sep 1911; probated 22 Feb 1916.
OCCUPATION
James is listed in the 1900 and 1910 census as a teamster.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES STAFFORD
I, James Stafford, of the city of Warsaw, in the County of Kosciusko, and State of Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, realising the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, while in the possession of my mental faculties, do make, puclbish, and declare this to be my last will and Testament, in manner and form following to wit:
Item 1--I direct that my Executrix, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, if any I may have, all my funeral expenses and expenses of my last sickness so soon after my death as is convenient.
Item 2--I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Ida Stafford, all
my personal property ofevery kind, character, and description wherever the same may be situated to be her absolute property. I also give, devise and bequeath to my said wife the following real estate situate in Kosciusko County, in the State of Indiana, to wit: Beginning at a point sixty (60) feet east of the southwest corner of out lot no. two (2) in Thralls addition to the town, now City of Warsaw, running thence east forty-six (46) feet; thence north to a point on the south line of the alley running east and west, if extended through said out lot, about one hundred thirty two (132) feet; thence west forty-sx (46) feet; thence south to the place of beginning.
I intend by this iem of my will to give all my estate, both real and personal, to my said wife; should I acquire any other real estate than the above described real estate prior to tmy death, thenI give the same to her.
Item 3--I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife, Ida Stafford, exec
utrix of this my last will and testament, and I direct that she shall not be required to inventory or appraise my estate, nor shall she be required to give any bodn for the faithful execution of her trust as executrix, but she shall be required to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as herein before provided, and at the end of a year from my death, then she shall make report to the court showing that all indebtedness of my estate has been paid and satisfied.
In witness whereof, I, James Stafford, the testator, have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal this 19th day of September 1911
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James Stafford,
signed sealed, published and declared by the above named James Stafford, t
he testator, as and for his last will andestament, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto this 19th day of September 1911.
John D. Widaman
Elizabeth Antonidies
AFFIDAVIT OF DEATHAND PROOF OF WILL
John D. Widaman gave proof before the court that James Stafford died on 19 February 1916, and that he had witnessed the will of the deceased. Will probated 22 Feb 1916.
It seems most likely that the James Stafford who wrote this will was the son of William and Christina; whether or not Ida is the same woman as Elizabeth Baumgardner whom he married in 1895 is unknown. Since James was still living at home in 1880 and appears childless in 1900, and he lists no heirs other than his wife in 1911, it also seems likely that James Stafford, son of William and Christina, had no issue.
NOTES, 3-12-2004
In reference to the above notes, Ida Stafford listed in the will is not the same as Elizabeth Baumgardner. The 1910 census shows that James and Ida Stafford had only been married 6 years, whereas the 1900 census shows James and Elizabeth had been married for 4 years. Whether Elizabeth died, or they divorced, is unknown by me.
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1852 - 1916 (~ 64 years)
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