In the matter of the estate of James Thayer of Ellisburgh, Jeff. Co., NY:
On 6 January 1862, Lewis M. Thayer petitioned to open probate.
HEIRS/NEXT OF KIN:
Lewis M. Thayer, petitioner
Maryette Fillmore, wife of Loras Fillmore
James La Francis Thayer
Lacy Fillmore, wife of Terry Fillmore
Zainel ? C. Thayer
Benjamin Franklin Thayer of Ellisburgh, Jeff. Co., NY
Joseph M. Thayer of Corunna, Shiawassee Co., Michigan all of full age and all children of James Thayer, deceased
Polly Thayer of Ellisburgh, widow of the deceased and of full age
James made his will at age 70. He named his wife Polly Thayer. Named his son, Benjamin Franklin Thayer. Named his son, Joseph M. Thayer. Names his sons: Lewis M. Thayer and James La Francis Thayer. Named his daughters: Maryette and Lacy Thayer and his adopted daughter, Maryline.
Will dated 2 May 1857. /s/ James Thayer
Witnesses: A. A. Davis and Clark Anchard and A. E. Burnham all of Henderson, Jeff. Co., NY
Will proved: 4 March 1862
Jeff. Co. NY Wills, Vol. 8, p. 520.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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