Charles B. Churchill, Sr.

Probate of Charles Belden Churchill's Will

CHARLES BELDEN CHURCHILL SR. aka Charles B. Churchill

(ED Note: Son of Norton Harger and Elizabeth Churchill. The C. Beldon Churchill (Jr) is the son of the above Charles Belden Churchill Sr.)

Transcribed by Judith Ann Churchill, August14, 2007

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton,} ss. IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN PROBATE

In the matter of the heirship of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

THE EVIDENCE HEARD

Be it remembered, that on this day the above matter regularly coming on to be heard, there personally appeared in open court C. Belden Churchill of said county, of lawful age, a creditable witness, who being first duly sworn according to law and examined on oath did depose and say:

My name is C. Beldon Churchill; I am 40 years of age, and I now reside and have resided in this county for over 25 years past. I was well acquainted with Charles B. Churchill in his lifetime and also know his family.

The said Charles B. Churchill, deceased, was at the time of his death, a citizen of the United States of America, and died at his home and residence in the Township of Joshua I this county, on or about the 8th day of February A. D. 1946.

The said Charles B. Churchill at the time of his death left him surviving:

Minne Churchill -- Widow

C. Beldon Churchill -- Son

Bernadine McKean -- Daughter

Olive Belle Keefauver -- Daughter

Mary Elizabeth Harr -- Daughter

That said Charles B. Churchill, deceased did not leave heirs surviving other than is above stated, and other children or any descendant or descendants of any deceased child or children and that the said persons so named by me as heirs above stated and constitute the only heirs at law of said Charles B. Churchill, deceased. That said widow and heirs, as I verily believe, are of their majority and under no disability.

Signed: C. Beldon Churchill, Deponent.

Subscribed and sworn to in open court, this 15th day March A. D. 1951, Albert Scott, Judge of Said Court.

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton} ss. CERTIFICATE THEREOF

I, Albert Scott, the County Judge, and as such the Judge of the County Court of County, and so presiding, certify that the above Transcript contains and is the proof and all the evidence that was heard upon which the finding was made and the order of the heirship was declared and entered of record in said court, in the matter of the estate of said Charles B. Churchill, deceased.

Date and given under my hand and seal, 15th day of March A. D. 1951.

Albert Scott (SEAL) Judge as aforesaid.

PROOF MADE OF HEIRSHIP, WITH CERTIFICATE THEREOF.

In the Matter of the Estate of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

Filed this 15th day of March 1951.

Recorded #60, Page 447

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton} ss. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF SAID COUNTY:

In Probate, March 15 A. D. 1951.

In the Matter of the Heirship of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

Now this matter coming on to be heard on evidence adduced in open court as to the heirship of Charles B. Churchill, deceased, late of Joshua Twp., Fulton Co., Ill. And the Court being sufficiently advised in the premises, doth find and declare that the said Charles B. Churchill departed this life intestate on the 8th day of February A. D. 1946, leaving him surviving

Minne Churchill -- Widow

C. Beldon Churchill -- Son

Bernadine McKean -- Daughter

Olive Belle Keefauver -- Daughter

Mary Elizabeth Harr -- Daughter

as his sole heirs at law.

It is therefore, on consideration, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the court that the said Charles B. Churchill at his death, as aforesaid, left him surviving his heirs as above found and declared, and that this order be recorded.

Albert Scott, County Judge

INVENTORY

No. 11402

STATE OF ILLINOIS

County of Fulton

ESTATE OF CHARLES B. CHURCHILL, DECEASED.

Recorded February 26, 1946, Record GG, Page 240 ½, Harry Parr, Clerk.

Filed February 26, 1946, Harry Parr, Clerk County Court

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton} ss. IN COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

The following is a verified inventory of all the Real and Personal Estate and of causes of action of the said deceased, so far as the same has come to the possession or knowledge of the undersigned of said Estate.

REAL ESTATE VALUE

Twenty-Eight acres located in the South half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, T7N, R4E, of the 4th principal meridian, all in Canton Township, Fulton County,

Illinois $4300.00

CHATTEL PROPERTY (and causes of action)

1 Alice Chalmers Model WC Tractor -- $ 375.00

1 Power Takeoff Cultivator -- 55.00

1 Two bottom Plow -- 80.00

1 Twelve Foot Cedar -- 25.00

1 Corn Planter -- 18.00

1 Disc -- 7.00

1 Harrow (3 sect.) -- 7.00

1 Manure Spreader -- 45.00

1 Roller -- 28.00

1 Corn Dump -- 73.00

2 Wagons -- 38.00

17 Tons of Hay -- 200.00

2 Portable Oil Drums -- 3.00

1 Cream Separator -- 10.00

1 Meat Slicer -- 3.00

1 Stove -- 52.00

1 Refrigerator -- 80.00

1 Buffeau -- 6.00

1 China Closet -- 6.00

1 Piano -- 98.00

1 China Closet -- 9.00

1 Living Room Suite -- 100.00

1 Radio -- 15.00

1 Carpet -- 38.00

2 Lamps -- 8.00

1 Living Room Suite -- 16.00

1 Dresser -- 15.00

1 Electrolux -- 35.00

1 Bookcase -- 2.00

1 Library Table -- 3.00

Other small household items -- 25.00

One (1) 1941 Studebaker Club Sedan, Factory No. G-105972 Engine No. 119532 -- 650.00

NOTES

By whom Owing

None

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton,} ss.

C. Beldon Churchill, being duly sworn, states that the above and foregoing is a true and correct Inventory of the real and personal estate which has come to his knowledge and of all causes of action on which he has a right to sue.

Signed: C. Beldon Churchill

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of February 1946. Ingram B. Briggs., Notary Public

REPORT OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

(Hearing set for March 24, 1951, 10 A.M. Notice will be given by one weeks newspaper publication………..Albert Scott, County Judge.

Approved by me, this 28th day of March A. D. 1951, Albert Scott, Judge

Recorded in HH, Page 432, Harry Parr County Clerk

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of FULTON} ss. IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES BELDON CHURCHILL, DECEASED

The undersigned, C. Beldon Churchill, Administrator of the estate of Charles Beldon Churchill deceased, would respectfully submit to the Court the following report of his acts and doings as such Administrator from November 28, 1949 and is charged with the following, to wit:

Date, Items of Receipts

Feb. 28, 1946

1 Alice Chalmers Model WC Tractor

1 Power Takeoff Cultivator

1 Two bottom Plow

1 Twelve Foot Cedar

1 Corn Planter

2 Waggons

1 Disc

2 Portable Oil Drums

1 Harrow

Total: $1250.00

Feb. 26, 1946

17 Tons Hay -- 289.00

1 Stove -- 75.00

1 Refrigerator -- 75.00

1 1941 Studebaker Factory #G-105972 Engine #119 533 -- 751.00

Mar. 27, 1946

28 Chickens -- 28.00

6 Chairs

2 Dressers

1 Bookcase

1 Chest of Drawers

1 Buffet

1 Steel Cabinet

Total: $350.00

1 Manure Spreader

1 Roller

1 Corn Dump

1 Cream Separator

1 China Closet

1 Living Room Suite

1 Radio

1 Carpet

2 Lamps

1 Electrolux

1 Library Table

A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 4 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: commencing at the Southwest corner of said quarter section, running thence East one hundred (100) rods, thence North thirty-two (32) rods, thence West one hundred (100) rods and thence South thirty-two (32) rods to the place of beginning, containing twenty (20) acres more or less; also eight (8) acres of land off the West side of the Southeast thirty (30) acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 4 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, it being the same land conveyed by deed dated December 17, 1850 by John Brown to James H. Stipp.

Items Paid Out

Harry Parr, Court Costs 22.00

Bernard G. Maxwell, Attorney Fees 150.00

He further reports that the debts and claims against said estate have all been paid, leaving the above balance to be distributed between the heirs lawfully entitled thereto, as follows:

Minnie Churchill Widow of Charles B. Churchill 782.00

C. Beldon Churchill 391.00

Bernadine McKean 391.00

Olive Belle Keefauver 391.00

Mary Elizabeth Harr 391.00

He now moves the Court that he may be allowed to make distribution as above set forth and having made and taken therefore, and presented to this Court, asks to be discharged. All of which is respectfully submitted.

Signed: C. Beldon Churchill

Administrator to the Estate of Charles B. Churchill, Deceased.

STATE OF ILLINOIS}

County of Fulton} ss. C. Beldon Churchill, Administrator of the Estate of Charles B. Churchill deceased, being duly sworn, says that the foregoing is a full and correct account of all his dealings and transactions and of all moneys and effects received and paid by him on account of the said Administration from Feb. 26, 1946 to the 15th day of March A. D. 1951.

Signed: C. Beldon Churchill

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of March A. D. 1951.

Bernard G. Maxwell, Notary Public