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Vermillion County Genealogy

Will of Reuben RANSOM

Submitted by: Carolyn Schwab
Newport, Vermillion Co, IN
Book 1 - Pages 144, 145, 146 - 1845

Will of REUBEN RANSOM, of Helt, Vermillion Co, IN
Date of Will - November 29, 1845

Minister of Gospel of Jesus Christ, Helt, Vermillion Co, IN

  1. to my wife ANNA RANSOM - all my property, both real and personal
    a. Morgage April 8, 1841 - $300
    SALAH TEMPLE of Vermillion Co & REUBEN RANSOM of Hampden, MA
    2 pieces of land - 40 acres and 20 acres in Helt, Vermillion Co, IN
    Agreement to pay by May 1, 1844
    b. Note $1000 - September 12, 1833
    NEWELL WRIGHT, SAMUEL BORDWELL, JOSIAH NOLTON & others
    • received $300 - October 25, 1838
    • received $48.68 - September 13, 1845
    • received $100 - October 7, 1845
    c. Note $300 - October 29, 1838
    JOSEPH A. MERRILL, Treasurer
    Trustee - WES ACADY, Wilbraham, MA
    d. Note $214 - February 10, 1844
    ??? - Springfield, MA
    signed MARY ANN BRADY
    e. I commit my body to Jesus Christ, my savior

(s) REUBEN RANSOM

Witnesses:
CHESTER MAY Jr.
RICHARD FORD
THOMAS S. HOOD

Date Recorded - December 30, 1845
Witness Statement - December 30, 1845