John Hower, a pioneer citizen of Kirkland Township died at
his home Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock of Bright's disease.
His wife and a large family of children are left to mourn his
loss.
The funeral services will be held from the M.E. church in
this city at one o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Daniels officiating.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
A weekly newspaper
Thursday, November 24, 1898
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John Hower
Name in Record Reason for Being in Record Date of Record
John Hower Of Kirkland Township; makes his last will &
testament-Jan. 31, 1898
Barbara Ellen Hower, Wife; inherits 1/3 of real estate
according to Indiana law
Sarah Billman, Daughter; has already received $1089.00
Solomon Billman, Husband of Sarah Billman​
Martin V. Hower, Son; has an advancement of $550.10
John T. Hower, Son; has an advancement of $500.00 in real
estate
Joseph Hower, Son; has an advancement of $535.00
James A. Hower, Son; has an advancement of $500.00
William D. Hower, Son; has an advancement of $500.00
Maryann Briner, Daughter; to share estate until all children
have received an equal part
William Briner, Husband of Maryann Briner
Susanna Briner, Daughter; to share estate until all children
have received an equal part
Reuben Briner, Husband of Susanna Briner
Nancy C. Oaks, Daughter; to share estate until all children
have received an equal part
J. F. Oaks, Husband of Nancy Oaks
Barbara E. Bixler, Daughter; to share estate until all children
have received an equal part
William Bixler, Husband of Barbara Bixler
Manda C. Suttels, Daughter; to share estate until all children
have received an equal part
Ernst Suttels, Husband of Manda Suttels
John Schurger, Appointed executor of will of John Hower
D. C. Hoffman, Witnessed John Hower making his last will
Geo. P. Shaft, Witnessed John Hower making his last will
John Hower Died Nov. 22, 1898
Geo. P. Shaft, Subscribing witness; oath of death & validity of
will; Dec. 3, 1898
John H. Lenhart, Clerk; will has been admitted to probate Dec.
3, 1898