Probate record of Willam B. Torrence (1811-1879)
Probate 702, Buchanan County, Iowa:
Know all men by these present that I William B Torrence do make this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. I give and bequeath to my son Hiram W Torrence one span of horses and one sat double harness and to my wife Nancy Torrence all the balance of my estate both real and personal during the term of her life after which her death to be divided equally among all my children and I hereby appoint my son Hiram W Torrence and my wife Nancy Torrence executors of this my last will and testament.
Dated February 20th 1879
William B Torrence
Witnesses:
John Johnson
John? G. Williams?
Inventory - Probate 702 (9 April 1896)
In the Matter of the Estate of W. B. Torrence Deceased
The undersigned,...of the estate of...deceased, would respectfully report the following List of Heirs and Real Estate of said Estate:
Name of Deceased: W.B. Torrence
Date of Death: Feb 23 1879
Name of Widow and Heirs, Affinity, Age and Residence:
Nancy Torrence, W, deceased
Mary Elizabeth Swaim, D, deceased
Ida Yount, D, deceased
Eliza J. Harkness, D, 53
Albert Torrence, S, 51
J.O. Torrence, S, 49, Waverly, Ia
Martha A. Harkness, 47, Brandon, Ia
Elvira Niemeyer, D, 42, Mt. Vernon, Ia
H.W. Torrence, S, 40, Brandon, Ia
Harriet Torrence, D, 38, Brandon, Ia
Cerphina Peck, D, 35, Brandon, Ia
Julia Torrence, D, 28, Brandon, Ia
State of Iowa, Buchanan County
I, H.W. Torrence, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a true and correct list of the names, ages and residences of the heirs of the estate of W.B. Torrence late of said County, deceased, as required by law.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of April A. D. 1896.
H. W. Torrence
H LeChappell, Deputy Clerk
