BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS
WILLS
1869 - 1901
for Surnames Starting with "R"
Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler
RAMSEYER, John (Book F, pg. 273)
Died: 7 Dec 1901
Will dated: 2 Dec 1901 Filed: 7 Jan 1902
Wife: Marian Ramseyer
Daughters: Margaret Ramseyer Graa, Maria Ramseyer Bucher, and Ary Stuedler
Others: Adel Briesen Roth and Lauire Fuegyi Unmel
Executrix: J.W. Regier
Witnesses: John Swarthy, David Gerlier and Henry Rutschman
Mentioned: Foreign Mission - Mennonite Church
Probate Judge: J.F. Glendenning
RAYMOND, Charles H. (Book B, pg. 328) of Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: 30 Oct 1886
Will written: 19 Dec 1883 Filed: 5 Nov 1886 Marion Co., Ind.
Wife: Mary Jane Raymond
Sons: Charles U. Raymond; John U. Raymond; Francis K. Raymond; Henry I. Raymond
Daughter: Cornelia, wife of Lewis L. Curtis
Daughter: Helen Raymond
Son: Thomas U. Raymond
Granddaughter: Florence Raymond Rowland, the daughter of E.R. Nowland and my deceased daughter, Helen
Cousin: James H. Raymond of Austin, Texas
Cousin: Mag Luis
Friend: Mrs. Ann Johnson, the sister of cousin, Mag
Executors: Mary J. Raymond and Charles U. Raymond
Witnesses: L.S. Ayres and D.D. Phelps
RAYMOND, Mary A. (Book C, pg. 157) Butler County, Kansas
Died: 3 March 1896
Will written: 17 Oct 1895 Filed: 30 March 1896
Legatees: H.L. Raymond, Sarah Raymond and her husband, A.W. Raymond
Executors: Sarah Raymond King and H.L. Raymond
Witnesses: Philo M. Smith and C.L. Aidman
Probate Judge: W.E. Kilgore
REAM, Alice E. (Book A, pg. 122)
Died: (unknown)
Will written: 16 July 1882 Probated: 25 July 1882
Husband: Frank W. Ream
Daughter: Cora Taylor (J.S. Calvert appointed guardian of her)
Executor: J.S. Calvert
Witnesses: Mary Davis and Asbery Davis
Probate Judge: E.D. Stratford
REED, Oliver H.P. (Book B, pg. 424) of Butler County, Kansas
Died: 26 Jan 1894
Will written: 14 Sept 1893 Filed: 30 March 1894
Wife: Nancy J. Reed (executrix)
Heirs: J.W. Reed Charles A. Reed
Sarah Jane Whietker Archibald V. Reed
T.R. Reed James M. Reed, Rockfalls, Illinois
Mary A. Reed Clency A. Ramkin, Polk County, Missouri
Dora I. Jones
Witnesses: John C. McCarty; Geo. F. Fullinwider; E.D. Stratford
Probate Judge: M.H. Morrison
REGIER, Abraham, Sr. (Book B, pg. 216)
Died: 29 Sept 1890 (age 73)
Will written: 31 May 1887 Filed: 13 Oct 1890
Wife: Wilhelmine Eichhorn Regier
Children: Abraham Regier; Anna Regier; Bernhard Regier; Jacob W. Regier; and John Regier
Witnesses: David D. Schroeder, Elbing, Kansas
Jacob P. Foth, Elbing, Kansas
Isaac Loewen, Hillsboro, Kansas
Keinrich H. Boes, Elbing, Kansas
REILLY, Thomas (Book F, pg. 418) Victor, El Paso Co., Colorado
Died: (unknown)
Will dated: 23 April 1896 Filed: 8 May 1902
Beloved wife: Margaret Reilly
Sons: James W., Matthew, Thomas, Hugh C., W.M. Reilly
Daughters: Margaret, Mary, Ellen A., Adelaide Reilly
Witnesses: Julian Dorney and Clarence E. Brady
RICHARDSON, Priscilla (Book D, pg. 293) of Douglass, Richland Twp., KS
Died: 26 June 1898
Will written: 1 Feb 1898 Filed: 26 Sept 1898
Son: George C. Richardson (executor)
Daughter: Mrs. Lucy Wine, P.O. Jasper City, MO
Daughter: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Abbott, P.O. Hagerstown, Indiana
Daughter: Mrs. Charlotte Walker, P.O. Galena, Kansas
Son-in-Law: Hannah Walker (deceased) Abner Walker, Desota, Kansas
Daughter: Elizabeth Walker, P.O. address unknown
Daughter: Priscilla Walker, Desota, Kansas
Son: Levi Richardson, Hanford, California
Daughter: Emma Luanna Gilbert, Desota, Kansas
Daughter: Sarah Bell Quamby
Daughter: Butchalder O R ty
Witnesses: Josephine S. Hains, C.F. Stanley of Douglass, Kansas
Probate Judge: J.M. Randall
RIDGE, Ransom (Book B, pg. 68)
Died: 5 July 1889 Carroll County, Arkansas
Will written: 9 March 1889 Filed: 16 July 1889
Wife: Zenlda (Zinilda) Ridge
Children: Thomas D. Ridge, Buchanan County, Missouri
Martha E. Hunt, Mary E. Snyder, James M. Ridge and Fannie E. Steele
Witnesses: James M. Kelley and George W. McGahey
ROBBINS, E. Rodney (Book F, pg. 143) Cornwall, Addison Co., Vermont
Died: Before 20 June 1898
Will dated: 11 April 1894 Filed: 20 Jun 1898
Legatees: Henry Robbins, son; Jennie D. Robbins, Grandaughter;
Ralph R. Robbins, grandson; Herbert H. Robbins, Grandson
Witnesses: Rufus Wainwright, Susan E. Norton and Loyal D. Eldredge
ROBINS, Randolph (Book C, Pg. 309)
Died: 13 Apr 1897
Will written: 25 Jan 1897 Filed: 7 May 1897
Wife: Julia A. Robins
Legatees: A.A. Robins and Mrs. Wm. Wilson
Executors: W.A. Shannon and Rulia Robins
Witnesses: James Sutton and D.W. Holbrook
Probate Judge: J.M. Randall
ROBINSON, Reuben D. (Book E, pg. 292) late of Marion Co., Indiana
Died: 18 Aug 1889
Will written: 22 Feb 1886 Filed: 8 March 1900
Wife: Mary K. Robinson (executrix)
Daughters: Lucy E. Robinson, Allice M. Robinson, Ella M. Robinson
Son: Russell D. Robinson
Witnesses: William H. Smith and William F. Mullen
ROBISON, Henrietta (Book E, pg. 29) of Butler County, Kansas
Died: 7 May 1899 (age ca 69 years)
Will written: 29 Nov 1898
Nieces: Mary Rearick of El Dorado, Kansas
Lydice Shattrick of London, England
Executor: James D. Rearick of Butler Co.
Witnesses: Edwin Cowles and Bettie A. Mobberly
Probate Judge: M.M. Randall
ROBSON, Prudence (Book A, pg. 42) of El Dorado, Kansas
Died: (unknown)
Will written: 31 March 1877 Probated: 6 April 1880
Husband: Matthew Robson
Daughter: Mary J. Long (Executrix)
Grandchildren: Jane W.R. Long, Robert W. Long, Elizabeth M. Long, and Matthew J. Long
(children of daughter, Mary J. Long)
Witnesses: A.L. Redden and W.J. Cameron
Probate Judge: S.E. Black
RODGERS, Alexander Porter (Book A, pg. 296)
Died: 9 May 1886 (ca 65 years old)
Will written: 7 April 1886 Filed: 20 May 1886
Son: Edward S. Rodgers
Daughter: Iva N. Rodgers
Witnesses: M.N. Joseph and C.C. Pitzer
ROOD, G.H.D. (Book E, pg. 370)
Died: 12 Oct 1900 (88 years old)
Will written: 3 Nov 1899 Filed: 25 Oct 1900
Executor: John Matheny (grandson)
Legatees: Minerva Jane Matheny, Mary Hawley, Gustavus Hawley, John Matheny,
Nancy Huffman etc.
ROTCHEY, Christian (Book F, pg. 88) Washington Co., Ohio
Died: Before 26 May 1876
Will written: 5 April 1876 Filed: 26 May 1876
Wife: Elizabeth Rotchey In Butler Co.: 28 March 1901
Witnesses: William Caywood 3rd and Theobold Young
Probate Judge: J.F. Glendenning
RUSSELL, Lorena J. (Book B, pg. 202)
Died: 24 Sept 1890 (54 years old)
Will written: 24 Sept 1890 Filed: 7 Oct 1890
Husband: L.E. Russell
Heirs: Nellie R. Russell and heirs
Alice J. Bowlden and heirs
Alva M. Bowlden, daughter of Alice J. Bowlden
Witnesses: H.D. Hill and Emma A. Allen
Probate Judge: W.E. Kilgore
RUSSELL, Phebe (Book A, pg. 256)
Died: 26 Nov. 1885 (ca 45 years old)
Will written: 26 Nov 1885 Probated: 18 Dec 1885
Husband: Alfred D. Russell, Butler County, Kansas
Sister: Mary E. Strong, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois
Nephew: E.E. Russell
Witnesses: J.B. McCluggage; J.H. Fuller; Nancy M. Davis
RYAN, John (Book D, pg. 375) Benton, Butler Co., KS
Died: 25 Jan 1899 (ca 62 years of age)
Will written: 24 Jan 1899 (in St. Francis Hospital) Filed: 20 Feb 1899
Beloved Wife: Mary Ryan, executrix and guardian
Daughter: Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan - West Brooklyn, Illinois (age 28)
Mrs. Ella Sloan - Brunfield, Illinois (age 26)
Mary Alice Ryan - Benton, Kansas (age 25)
John Ryan, Benton, KS (age 22)
Thomas Ryan, Benton, KS (age 21)
Anna Ryan, Benton, KS (age 17)
Jamie Ryan, Benton, KS (age 10)
Emily Ryan, Benton, KS (age 11)
Lamella Ryan, Benton, KS (age 7)
Witnesses: Michael McGinty and Michael McCormick
Probate Judge: J.M. Randall
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