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Dry Mountain
Bar Harbor, Maine.
September 7, 1927.
Mr. A. H. Lynam, Agent,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
To VERNON G. WASGATT, Dr.
Services in connection with purchase of
Rockland lot, so-called, sale
$280.00
Fand Sept 9
1927
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT
OFFICE OF
REGISTER OF PROBATE
RUTH M. SINNOTT. REGISTER
BANGOR, MAINE.
March 24
19 27
A. A.Burleigh
IN ACCOUNT WITH ESTATE OF
To Notice of Appointment
"
"
Administration
"
"
Will
Abstract
To Notice on account
"
" petition for distribution
"
certificates
"
certified copies of pet. for admr. and Docket
To notice allowance to widow
entries
.75
"
"
petition for sale of real estate
"
charges inheritance tax
Received Payment
Ruth m. Sinnott
Thanks
ALL BILLS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
Rockland, Maine March 23/27
Estate of Clara n. Littlefield
To CHARLES L. VEAZIE, Dr.
Register of Probate.
To
Certificates @ 25c
$
To
copy of
$
To abstract of will
$
To copy of inventory sent Atty-Gen.
$
To certificate release from surety bonds
$
To not. for paper
$
To
bocket Entries
$ . 50
Please Remit Promptly.
Total
$
Received Payment
Charleager
Register
Rockland, Maine Manh 3,1927
Estatesof 7.E.
E. Littlefield
To CHARLES L. VEAZIE, Dr.
Register of Probate.
To
Certificates @ 25c
$
To
copy of
$
To abstract of will
$ ,50
To copy of inventory sent Atty-Gen.
$
To certificate release from surety bonds
$
To not. for paper
$
To Borbet entrues
$1.00
Please Remit Promptly.
Total
$1.50
Received Payment Charlest Vergie , Register
WASHINGTON COUNTY BATE COURT
Machias, Maine, man 12 1927
In The Register of Probate, Dr.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO EMILY G. BRADBURY, REGISTER
IN ACCOUNT WITH a. .f. Lyname
To copy Docket Entries 4
report records Eat
Chae. W. Bebhu
#100
Received payment, Mar. 17, 1927.
Emily g. Bradbury
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT
OFFICE OF
REGISTER OF PROBATE
RUTH M. SINNOTT. REGISTER
BANGOR. MAINE. march 3,
1927
IN ACCOUNT WITH ESTATE OF
Elsie mansur Palmer
To Notice of Appointment
"
"
Administration
"
"
Will
Abstract
To Notice on account
"
" petition for distribution
"
certificates
"
certified copies
To notice allowance to widow
Received Payment
"
"
petition for sale of real estate
Ruth in, Sinnott
"
charges inheritance tax
Thanks
/ copy Entry
50
ALL BILLS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN, JUDGE
PARKER P. BURLEIGH, REGISTRATION
PROBATE OFFICE
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
HOULTON. MAINE.
March 12, 1927
M Lyman & Rodick,
Bar Harbor,
TO PARKER P. BURLEIGH, DR.
To Docket Entries in the Estates
of J. C. McIntyre and Eben Woodbury,
$1.00
To copy docket entries in the
estate of Walter Mansur,
1.00
To copy docket entries in the
estate of Carrie Q. Mansur
1.00
To making and recording abstract
of will in Hancock County estate of
Carrie Q. Mansur,
that
2.00
$5.00
Received Payment,
Register
TIMES PUBLISHING CO., HOULTON, MAINE 8922
M Park
Augusta, Maine, May 233
1927
To R. W. LEIGHTON, , Dr.
Register of Probate for Kennebec County
re Liey E Boyd lo
JUN 18 PAID
No. 1
STATE OF MAINE
To THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT
RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS Eve.rett E. Burleigh, Preston N. Burleigh,
Parker P. Burleigh, Frances B. Newbegin., and Harry R. Burleigh, all
County
of Houlton, Aroostook , inkxxx that Albert A. Burleigh
who last dwelt in
Houlton, in said Aroostook
inXiX County, died on the
eighth
day of April
A. D. 1918 , intestate; that he
left estate to be administered, to wit: personal estate to the amount of at least twenty dollars: (x)
that one of your petitioners Parker P. Burleigh, is Register of the
Probate Court for Aroostook County, and is interested in his own right,
in said estate, as heir at law, in excess thaft your one hundred
dollars
are
interested in said estate as the sole surviving heirs; that said deceased
no
left /widow
,
whose name is
and as h is
only heirs-at-law and next of kin, the persons whose names, residences, and
relationship to the deceased are as follows:-
NAME
RESIDENCE
RELATIONSHIP
Everett E. Burleigh
Houlton, Maine
Son
Preston N. Burleigh
Houlton, Maine
Son
Parker P. Burleigh
Houlton, Maine
Son
Frances B. Newbegin
Houlton, Maine
Daughter
Harry R. Burleigh
Houlton, Maine
Son
WHEREFORE your petitioner S prays that Parker P. Burleigh and Parker C
Newbegin, both
of Houlton
in the County of Penobscot or some other
suitable person be appointed administrator. S
of the estate of said deceased and certif. is that
the statements herein contained are true to the best of
th
eir knowledge and belief.
Your petitioner. S
further prays that said appointment be made without giving bond, all
persons interested in said estate who are of full age and legal capacity, other than creditors having assented
in writing thereto; and that said appointment be made without notice.
Dated this twenty-second -
day of April
A. D. 19. 18
Everett E. Burleigh
Preston N. Burleigh
Parker P. Burleigh
Frances B Newbogin
Harry R. Burleigh
STATE OF MAINE
PENOBSCOT, SS.
Subscribed to and sworn to this twenty-second
day of
April
A.D. 1918
Before me, Aarona. Putnam
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
NOTARY PUBLIC
(x) If deceased did not leave personal estate to the amount of at least twenty dollars, insert "left real estate to the value
of at least twenty dollars and owed debts to that amount."
STATE OF MAINE
PENOBSCOT, SS.
The undersigned being all persons interested in said estate, of full age and legal capacity, other than
creditors, hereby assent to the foregoing petition, and to the said appointment being made without bond.
Everett E. Burleigh
Preston N. Burleigh
Parker P. Burleigh
Frances B. Newbegin
Harry R. Burleigh
STATE OF MAINE
PENOBSCOT, SS.
PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the estate of
Albert A. Burleigh
late of Houlton
in said County, deceased. The subscriber
certifies
that
to the best of
h is knowledge and belief, the estate of said deceased does not exceed the value of
twenty-five thousand
dollars. No
Some, part of this estate may
be subject to an inheritance tax
Real Estate not exceeding $
Personal " "
"
$
Parker P. Burleigh
Post-office address Houlton, Mai ne.
MEMORANDA
Leonard A. Pierce
of
Houlton
of
of
|
Appraisers
of
Agent in Maine
STATE OF MAINE
PENOBSCOT, SS.
At a Probate Court held at Bangor, in and for said County, on the
28th
day of
May
in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen
On the foregoing petition of Everett E. Burleigh, Preston N. Burleigh, Parker P.
Burleigh, Frances B. Newbegin, Harry R. Burleigh all of Houlton
Aroostook County
praying that Parker P. Burleigh and Parker C.
of
Newbegin both of Houlton
or some other suitable person be appointed administrato rs
of the estate of
Albert A. Burleigh
late of
Houlton
in said County of Penobscot,
deceased, notice having been given pursuant to the order of Court, all persons interested having assented
thereto, and a hearing having been had, it appearing that said Albert A. Burleigh
died on the
eighth
day
of
April
A. D. 19 18 that
he
,
last dwelt in
Houlton
in said County,
and left personal
estate to the amount of at least twenty dollars
and that said Parker P. Burleigh and Parker C. Newbegin are
Xissuitably qualified for said trust.
IT IS DECREED, that said Parker P. Burleigh and Parker C. Newbegin
be appointed administrat ors
of the estate of said deceased, and letters of administration be
issued toth em
,
first giving bend- with sufficient surcties in the sum of without giving bond,
all persons interested in said estate of full age and legal capacity,
other then creditors, having dollar assented thereto in writing.
William H. Powell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
A true copy of the original.
(L. S.)
Attest:
Ruth m. Sinnott
Register.
Case No. 414-1918
No.
ESTATE OF
Albert A. Burleigh
Petition for Administration and Decree
PENOBSCOT, SS.
Probate Office
Filed April
Term, 1918
Notice Ordered April
Term, 1918
Notice Proved
May
Term, 1918
Granted May
Term, 1918
Letters Vol.
Page
Recorded Vol.
390
Page 72
Parker P. Burleigh
Attorney
Appearances
E9282
STATE OF MAINE
WASHINGTON, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
DOCKET ENTRIES - Docket #7. Page 234.
Estate CORA W. BROWN, late of Eastport
in said County. deceased.
Nov. .13,1906
Charles E. Brown, husband, presents petition for appointment of
himself or some other suitable person as administrator . Notice
returnable December term 1906 - Eastport Sentinel.
Dec. 11, 1906
Notice on petition for appointment of administrator proved and
continued.
Feb. 12, 1907
Notice on petition for appointment of administrator proved Dec.
term 1906 and continued. Now decree for appointment of husband,
Charles E. Brown, Administrator by agreement. $50,000. bond filed.
Appraisers, Charles I. Morton, Charles 0. Gardner, Everard E.
Newcomb all Eastport.
Apr 9, 1907.
Inventory accepted and filed. Notice of appointment and affidavit
returned and filed.
Dec. 10, 1907
Administrator presents first account. Notice returnable February
term 1908, Eastport Sentinel.
Feb. 11, 1908.
Notice on first account administrator, proved. Same settled and
allowed.
Cora W. Brown died October 28, 1906.
Her heirs at law are listed as:
C
Sophia Bibber, Eastport, Me. Aunt
G
George H. Bibber
"
If
Uncle
Maria A. Coburn
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11
Aunt
Andrew H. Bibber Orange, Cal. Uncle
Alice Gertrude Winter, Oakland, Cal. Aunt
STATE OF MAINE
Hancock, SS.
In the Supreme Judicial Court.
TO THE HONORABLE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL
COURT, next to be held at Ellsworth, in and for the county
of Hancock on the second Tuesday of October, A. D. 1927.
RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor,
Hancock County, Maine, that he is seized in fee simple and
as tenant in common of and in certain real estate situated
in Mount Desert in said county to wit, a certain lot or
parcel of land described as follows, viz:
Beginning at a birch tree on the north side of the
County road leading from Otter Creek to Seal Harbor, at the
southeast corner of the Smallidge lot, so-called; thence
north 7° East one hundred and forty four and sixty eight
hundredths (144.68) rods to a poplar tree, with a spike in
it, on the line of land formerly of W. E. Hadlock; thence
south 841° East, one hundred and ten and six tenths (110.6)
rods, more or less, to a line running nearly north and south
and forming the boundary between land formerly of Cornelius
Wellington and land formerly of W. E. Hadlock, aforesaid, at
a pile of stones; thence south 51° West but always following a
continuation of said line running nearly north and south, to
said County road; thence westerly and northwesterly by said
County road to the point of beginning. Containing one hundred
and forty acres (140) more or less. The courses given are as
per compass in 1887.
That your petitioner is the owner of sixteen twentieths
(16/20) thereof undivided and in common with the Seal Harbor
Realty Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the
state of Maine and located at Seal Harbor, Joseph A. Brown
and charles E Brown
of Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine, and Goza We Brown of
Perry, Washington County, Maine, who are each seized of one-
twentieth (1/20) undivided, and Marion W. McIntyre of said
Houlton, who is seized of one-sixtieth (1/60) undivided, and
Marion L. Donworth of said Houlton who is seized of two-six-
tieths (2/60) undivided; and that your petitioner desires
to hold his said interest in severalty;
WHEREFORE he prays that notice to all persons inter-
ested to wit, the said Seal Harbor Realty Company, Joseph
A. Brown, Cora Wo Brown Marion We McIntyre and Marion L1
Donworth, may be ordered, commissioners appointed and his
said interest set out to him to be held in fee and in severalty.
Dated Sept.8, 1927.
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
Supreme Judicial Court
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
BANGOR. MAINE
May 6,1927
Lynam & Rodick
Bar Harbor
Maine
Dear Sirs:
Replying to your telephone commu-
nication of recent date, will say that
the case of Lyman B. Currier vs. Harry
C. Hodgkins was entered in our Superior
Court in March 1925 and in May 1925 was
entered N.P.N.F.A.
The real estate attachment in
this writ was made January 28,1925 and
as there was no entry before this one
it is evident that there was no entry
for the December 24,1924 attachment
that you speak of.
If this does not give you all
the information you desire let me know.
Yours very truly,
George Clerk. G Gened
Estate of Charles W. Bibber late of Eastport, deceased.
The Probate records of Washington County, Vol. 54. Page 255
show that said Charles W. Bibber died April 29, 1906.
That he left a widow whose name was Fannie A. Bibber and one
daughter whose name is Cora W. Brown as his only heir at law and
next of kin.
That the first and final account in this estate was duly settid
and allowed Feb. 12, 1907, leaving no balance on hand.
That the Inventory of said estate and said account do not show
that any Inheritance Tax is due the State of Maine in this estate,
the total amount received by each of the above heirs in real and
personal estate being less than the amount necessary by law to make
said estate taxable.
ESTATE OF CARRIE Q. MANSUR, late of Houlton, deceased.
1915 Term
June
Will and Petition for Probate Thereof filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form in Aroostook Times.
July
Public notice proved.
Decree: Will approved and allowed William C. Donnell of
Houlton appointed Executor without bond in
accordance with the terms of said will.
Letter Testamentary issued.
Executor ordered to give notice of his appointment.
August
Warrant to appraisers issued to:
George B. Dunn
)
Simon Friedman
)
all of Houlton.
Clarence H. Pierce)
August
Executor returns affidavit of notice of his appointment.
1916
January
Warrant and Inventory returned accepted and filed.
1917
May
First and Final Account filed by Executor.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook Republican.
Petition For Distribution filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook Republican.
June
Public notice proved on 1st and Final Account.
Decree: First and Final Account approved and allowed.
Public notice proved on Petition For Distribution.
Decree: Petition for Di stribution granted.
Order of Distribution issued.
August
Distribution Account presented for allowance.
Decree: Distribution Account proved and allowed.
Estate closed.
Presented by Madigan and Pierce, Attorneys.
STATE OF MAINE.
AROOSTOOK, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF
Carrie Q. Mansur
Copy of Docket Entries.
ESTATE OF WALTER MANSUR, LATE OF HOULTON, DECEASED.
1900
Oct. Term Petition For Administration
Decree: Walter P. Mansur appointed Administrator.
Bond Fifty Thousand Dollars filed and approved.
Letter of Administration.
Warrant to appraisers:
Lyman S. Strickland)
George B. Dunn
)
appraisers.
William C. Donnell )
Petition for appointment of Guardian of Elsie Clara
Mansur minor and child of Walter Mansur late of Houlton
deceased.
Decree: Carrie I. Mansur appointed Guardian.
Bond twelve thousand dollars filed and approved.
Letter of guardianship
Warrant to appraisers
Lyman S. Strickland
George B. Dunn
William C. Donnell
Aug.
Administrator returns proof of notice of appointment.
1901
Nov.
Petition for sale of minors real estate.
Notice ordered in Aroostook Pioneer.
Dec.
Notice proved.
Decree: License Granted.
Bond eight hundred dollars filed and approved.
License issued.
1902
Mch.
Affidavit of sale of real estate filed.
1903
Mch.
Inventory returned and filed (administrator)
First and final account of Adm'r filed and allowed.
Apr.
Inventory returned and filed (guardian.)
STATE OF MAINE.
AROOSTOOK, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF
Walter Mansur
Copy of Docket Entries.
Edwin C. Burleigh acquired 5/32 and A. A. Burlei gh
5/32 of the following described lot, situated in the town of
Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine.
Beginning at a birch tree on the north side of the
County road leading from Otter Creek to Seal Harbor, at the
southeast corner of the Smallidge lot, so called; thence
north 7° East one hundred and forty four and sixty eight hun-
dredths (144.68) rods to a poplar tree, with a spike in it,
on line of land formerly of W. E. Hadlock; thence south 841°
East, one hundred and ten and six tenths (110.6) rods, more or
less, to a line running nearly north and south and forming
the boundary between land formerly of Cornelius Wellington and
land formerly of W. E. Hadlock, aforesaid, at a pile of stones;
thence south 51° West but always following a continuation of
said line running nearly north and south, to said County road;
thence westerly and northwesterly by said County Road to the
point of beginning. Containing one hundred and forty acres
(140), more or less. The courses given are as per compass
in 1887.
Edwin C. Dudley received a deed from Trustees of a. D.
Baker. The trustees, of which Edwin C. Dudley was one, held
under a deed purporting to be from the heirs of 0. D. Baker.
This indicates conflicting personal interest and should be
investigated.
Deeds on record indicate Walter Mansur left as his
heirs Walter, P. Mansur, Leen W. Mansur, Carrie Q. Mansur,
and Elsie M. Palmer. There may or may not be more. Elsie
M. Palmer died prior to 1912. Particulars regarding her
estate must be obtained.
E. T. Woodbury left a will, an abstract of which, has
been recorded in the Hancock County, Maine, Registry of
Deeds. By this will he devised his éstate to John C. McIntire.
Mrs. Marion W. MeIntire signs the option. It is probable
that Mr. MeIntire may be deceased, if so particulars regarding
his estate must be obtained.
Estate Orville D.Baker, Augusta, died August 16, 1908.
Heirs: Frances W.Rice, Rockland,Me. First cousin
Ellen B.Buck, Atlanta, Ga.
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Anna S.Ham, Hallowell,Me
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Sanford A.Baker, Chicago, Ill.
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about
Martha B.Dunn, Waterville, Me.
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Harriet B.Dudley,Augusta, Me.
TT
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Separt
shut
Henry B.Lewis, China, Me.
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Delia L.Giddings, Boston, Mass. TT
No inheritance tax assessed. No inheritance tax paid for airrowds show
Estate William W.Bradstreet, Gardiner, died April 20, 1911.
Heirs: Julia S.Bradstreet, Gardiner, Me. Wife
Alice White,
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Daughter.
Inheritance tax assessed fourth Monday March, 1913. Tax of $2620.00 paid.
Abstract of will received in County of Hancock Registry of Deeds Nov. 16, 1911.
Recorded Book 484 page 407.
abet
Estate Edwin C.Burleigh, Augusta, died June 16, 1916.
Heirs: Caroline F.Martin, Augusta, Maine, daughter
Vallie B.Williamson,
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Lewis A.Burleigh,
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son
Lucy E.Boyd,
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daughter
afit
Ethelyn H.Stubbs,
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Edwin Clarence Burleigh TT
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grandson
seff shut
Donald Q.Burleigh
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Inheritance tax assessed fourth Monday November, 1916. Paid Nov. 22, 1916, of
$3422.56.
Kennific cety Rin
Docket Entries Estate Edwin C.Burleigh.
Burleigh, Edwin C. Augusta.
Petition for probate of will
Filed June 26, 1916. Notice K. j.
Will proved and allowed July 24 1916.
Letters issued to Lewis A.Burleigh Exr. of Augusta July 24, 1916.
Bond, $No. Notice K.J.
War.for Appraisal issued July 24, 1916.
Inventory returned Aug.14, 1916.
Real Estate, $449,885.17; chattels $3429.61; rights and credits $179,062.13
Affidavit of Notice filed Aug.17 1916.
First and final account filed Nov.8, 1916,
Allowed Nov, 27, 1916. Balance $158,885.34.
Distribution account filed and allowed Nov.27, 1916.
Lewis A.Burleigh of Augusta confirmed as Trustee July 24, 1916.
Petition for assessment of Inh. tax.filed Nov.8, 1916.
Petition for Distribution filed Nov.8 1916.
Docket Entries Estate William W.Bradstreet
Bradstreet, William W., Gardiner.
Petition for probate of Will
C.AAKnight,Atty.for Petr.
Filed Apr. 24, 1911. Notice Reporter Journal.
Lettersissued to Everett L.Smith, Auburn, Weston Lewis and Alice White, Gardi-
ner, May 22,1911.
Bond, No. Notice R.J.
War,for Appraisal issued May 22, 1911.
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returned September 25, 1911.
Real estate $52150 chattels $210,419.06
Affidavit of Notice filed June 12, 1911.
First account filed Feb.10,1913,
Allowed Mar. 24, 1913. Balance $133,100.49
Second and final filed June 21,1915.
Allowed July 12,1915. Balance $147,848.31.
Petition for assessment of tax filed Feb.10/13.Notice R.J. Tax assessed Mar.
24,1913.
Detition for Distribution filed June 21,15.Order issued July 12,/15.
I.S.C. R
Docket Entries Estete Orville D.Baker.
Orville D.Baker Augusta.
Petition for administration filed August 24, 1908.
Edwin C.Dudley of Augusta appointed administrator August 24, 1908.
Bond, $100,000; sureties Union Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Notice Kennebec Journal.
Appraisal returned Jan.22, 1917, real estate $12,400; goods and chattels,
$39,194; rights and credits $432,926.21.
Affidavit of Notice returned Sept.28, 1908.
First and final account filed Jan. 23 1917 allowed Feb. 14, 1917,balance
$515,527.53
Petition for Distribution filed Jan.23, 1917. Order issued Feb.20,1917.
Account of Distribution filed and allowed March 30, 1917,
Copie Docket Entries estate
Welliam W
Oriel D-Baker
Regents
Knex Call
4167 Estate of Francis E. Hitchcock, Rockland
Nov 17 1896 Will filed with petition for probate. Notice ordered
Rock. Tribune Ret. Dec. Term.
Dec. 15, 1896 Notice proved Will proved, App. & allowed
Letters testamentary issued to Emily C. Hitchcock of Rockland
the
7729 Estate of Charles E. Littlefield late of New York.
Aug. 3d 1915 Pet. for Ancillary Admr. filed and granted naming
Charles W. Littlefield An. Admr.
Bond for Ancillary Admr. filed and approved. Anc. Letters issued.
Exemplified Copy of Pet., Bond, Decree & letters filed.
Dec. 19 16 Warrant & Inventory filed
Arousterls County heard
ESTATE OF JOHN C. McINTYRE, LATE OF HOULTON, DECEASED.
1919 Term
September
Petition For Administration filed.
Decree. Marion W. McIntyre of Houlton appointed
Administratrix. Bond $100,
Bond One Hundred Dollars filed and approved.
Letter of Administration issued.
Warrant to appraisers issued to:-
Thomas P. Putnam)
Seth S. Thornton) all of Houlton.
Walter Titcomb )
October
Notice of appointment published Aroostook Pioneer Sept. 25, 1919.
November
Warrant and Inventory returned, accepted and filed.
1920
July
First and Final Account presented for allowance.
Notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook Pioneer.
August
Notice proved
October
Decree. First and Final Account proved and allowed.
Presented by A. B. Donworth, Attorney.
STATE OF MAINE.
AROOSTOOK, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF
John C. McIntyre
Copy of Docket Entries.
and Reals
5969 Elsie mansur Palmer Bangor
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Petition for Administration
May 1911
319
276
Adj. sess. June 14
Richard H. Palmer appointed Amr.
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ESTATE OF EBEN WOODBURY, LATE OF HOULTON, DECEASED.
1895
May Term
Petition For Probate of Will.
Notice ordered in Aroostook Times.
June 11
Notice proved.
Decree. Will allowed.
John C. McIntyre appointed executor no bond being
required by the terms of said will.
Executor ordered to give notice of appointment.
Letter.
July 11
Executor returns proof of notice of appointment.
STATE OF MAINE.
AROOSTOOK, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF
Eben Woodworth
Copy of Docket Entries.
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No. 8599
ALBERT A. BURLEIGH, of Houlton, Aroostook County.
Parker Burleigh, Atty.
Petition for Administration
April 1918
390
72
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271
Warrant to appraiser issued
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Inventory filed
August
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127
Representation of Insolvency filed
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Petition for license to sell Real Estate
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188
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188
Adj . Sess.Sep 26,
Report of Commissioners of Insolvency filed & accepted-Feb. 1919
208
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Bond for sale of R. E.
June
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July
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Aug.
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First & final account filed
Notice on
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May
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ATTEST:
Ruth m. sinnott
REGISTER.
Kennebec County Records
DOCKET ENTRIES ESTATE EDWIN C. BURLEIGH
Burleigh, Edwin C., Augusta.
Petition for probate of will
Filed June 26, 1916. Notice K. J.
Will Proved and allowed July 24, 1916.
Letters issued to Lewis A. Burleigh Exr. of Augusta, July
24, 1916.
Bond, $No.
Notice K. J.
War. for Appraisal issued July 24, 1916.
Inventory returned Aug. 14, 1916.
Real Estate, $449,885.17; chattels $3429.61; rights and
credits $179,062.13
Affidavit of Notice filed Aug. 17, 1916.
First and final account filed Nov. 8, 1916.
Allowed Nov. 27, 1916, Balance $158,885.34.
Distribution account filed and allowed Nov. 27, 1916.
Lewis A. Hurleigh of Augusta confirmed as Trustee July 24,
1916.
Petition for assessment of Inh. tax. filed Nov. 8, 1916.
Petition for Distribution filed Nov. 8, 1916.
Kennebec County Records.
DOCKET ENTRIES ESTATE WILLIAM W. BRADSTREET
Bradstreet, William W., Gardiner.
Petition for probate of Will
C.A. Knight, Atty. for Petr.
Filed Apr. 24, 1911. Notice Reporter Journal.
Letters issued to Everett L. Smith, Auburn; Weston Lewis and
Alice White, Gardiner; May 22, 1911.
Bond, $no. Notice R. J.
War. for Appraisal issued May 22, 1911.
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returned September 25, 1911.
Real estate $52150 chattels $210,419.06
Affidavit of Notice filed June 12, 1911.
First account filed Feb. 10, 1913.
Allowed Mar. 24, 1913. Balance $133,100.49
Second and final filed June 21, 1915.
Allowed July 12, 1915. Balance $147,848.31
Petition for assessment of tax filed Feb. 10/13. Notice
R.J. Tax Assessed March 24, 1913.
Petition for Distribution filed June 21/15 Order issued
July 12/15
Kennebec County Records.
DOCKET ENTRIES ESTATE ORVILLE D. BAKER.
Orville D. Baker, Augusta.
Petition for administration filedAugust 24, 1908.
Edwin C. Dudley of Augusta appointed administrator August
24, 1908.
Bond $100,000; sureties Union Safe Deposit and Trust Company.
Notice Kennebec Journal.
Appraisal returned Jan. 22, 1917, real estate $12,400; goods
and chattels, $39,194; rights and credits $432,926.21
Affidavit of Notice returned Sept. 28, 1908.
First and final account filed Jan. 23, 1917. Allowed Feb.
14, 1917, balance $515,527.53.
Petition for Distribution filed Jan. 23, 1917. Order
issued Feb. 20, 1917.
Account of Distribution filed and allowed March 30, 1917.
Copies Docket Entries Estates
Edwin C. Burleigh,
William W. Bradstreet,
Orville D. Baker,
Ralph W. Leighton, Register.
Knox County Records.
4167
ESTATE OF FRANCIS E. HITCHCOCK, ROCKLAND.
Nov. 17 1896 Will filed with petition for probate.
Notice order Rock. Tribune Ret. Dec. Term.
Dec. 15 1896 Notice proved Will proved, App. & allowed.
Letters testamentary issued to Emily C.
Hitchcock of Rockland.
Knox County Records.
7729
ESTATE OF CHARLES E. LITTLEFIELD, LATE OF
NEW YORK.
Aug. 3d 1915 Pet. for Ancillary Admr. filed and granted
naming Charles W. Littlefield An. Admr.
Bond for Ancillary Admr. filed and approved.
Anc. Letters issued.
Ememplified Copy of Pet., Bond, Decree &
Letters filed.
Dec. 19
16
Warrant & Inventory filed.
Aroostook County Records
ESTATE OF JOHN C. McINTYRE, LATE OF HOULTON, DECEASED.
1919 Term
September Petition for Administration filed.
Decree. Marion W. McIntyre of Houlton appointed
Administratrix. Bond $100.
Bond One Hundred Dollars filed and approved.
Letter of Administration issued.
Warrant to appraisers issued to:-
Thomas P. Putnam)
Seth S. Thornton) all of Houlton.
Walter Titcomb )
October
Notice of appointment published Aroostook Pioneer
Sept. 25, 1919.
November
Warrant and Inventory returned, accepted and filed.
1920 Term
July
First and Final Account presented for allowance.
August
Notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook Pioneer.
Notice proved.
October
Decree. First and Final Account proved and allowed.
Presented by A. B. Donworth, Attorney.
CORP
Penobscot County Records.
the
5969
Elsie Mansur Palmer, Bangor.
Petition for Administration
May 1911
319 276 Adj.sess. June 14
Richard H. Palmer appointed
Amr.
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July 11
353
189
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Aroostook County Records
ESTATE OF EBEN WOODBURY, LATE OF HOULTON, DECEASED.
1895
May Term
Petition for Probate of Will
June YY
Notice ordered in Aroostook Times.
Notice proved
Decree. Will allowed.
John C. McIntyre appointed executor no bond being
required by the terms of said will.
Executor ordered to give notice of appointment.
Letter.
July "
Executor returns proof of notice of appointment.
Estate of Elsie M. Palmer.
Elsie M. Palmer was a resident of Penobscot County,
Maine.
She died
intestate. Her estate was
administered upon in 1911. Richard H. Palmer was appointed
administrator, see Penobscto County Probate Records Vol.
314, Page 92.
his
Notice of/appointment was filed June 22, 1911, see
same records Vol. 330, Page 55.
A collaberal inheritance tax was determined. The
account allowed in October 1911 shows the payment of all
taxes, see same records Vol. 354, Page 449.
From the petition on file I learn that the following
were her heirs:
Estate of Francis E. Hitchcock
Francis E. Hitchcock was a resident of Knox County,
Maine. He died
leaving a will
which was approved and allowed December 15, 1896. Letters
testamentary were issued to Emily C. Hitchcock. An abstract
of the will appears on the following page.
Estate of Charles E. Littlefield
A
Charles E. Littlefield died
He was a resident of New York. Ancillary probate was also
had in Knox County, Maine.
1915
Charles W. Littlefield was appointed administrator Aug. 3,/
and letters testamentary were issued to him.
From the petition on file it appears that his only
heirs at law were Charles W. Littlefield and
Estate of Edwin C. Burleigh
Edwin C. Burleigh was a resident of Kennebec County,
Maine. He died
leaving a will
which was filed June 26, 1916 and allowed July 24, 1916.
Letters were issued to Lewis Burleigh. He gave notice of
his appointment and filed an affidavit of the same August 17,
8,
1916. Petition for inheritance tax was filed November/1916
Lewis A. Burleigh was also confirmed as trustee July 24, 1916.
Estate of William M. Bradstreet,
William M. Bradstreet was a resident of Kennebec
County, Maine. He died
leaving
a will which was filed April 4, 1911. Letters were issued
to Everett L. Smith, Weston Lewis and Alice White on
May 22, 1911. They gave notice of their appointment and
filed an affidavit of the same June 12, 1911. Inheritance
taxes were assessed March 24, 1913. The final account showing
all taxes had been paid was allowed June 12, 1915.
Estate of Orville D. Baker.
Orville D. Baker was a resident of Kennebec County,
Maine. He died
intestate.
His estate was administered upon in 1908. Edwin C. Dudley
was appointed administrator August 24, 1908. He gave
notice of his appointment and filed an affidavit of the
same September 28, 1908. The final account was allowed
February 14, 1917 showing all taxes were paid.
Estate of Eben Woodbury.
Eben Woodbury was a resident of Aroostook County,
Maine. He died prior to 1895 leaving a will which was
allowed at the June term 1895. John C. McIntyre was
appointed executor and letters testamentary issued to him.
The property in question was devised to the testator's
son-in-law, John C. McIntyre as appears by an abstract
of the will recorded in the Hancock County Maine, Registry
of Deeds in Vol. 301, Page 105.
Estate of John C. McIntyre.
John C. McIntyre was a resident of Aroostook County,
Maine. He died
intestate. His
estate was administered upon in 1919. Marion W. McIntyre
was appointed administratrix and letters were issued to her
at the September term 1919. Notice of her appointment
was given September 25, 1919. The final account showing
all taxes were paid was allowed at the October term 1920.
Estate of Walter Mansur.
Walter Mansur was a resident of Aroostook County,
Maine. He died
1900 intestate. His
estate was administered upon in
From the papers on file it appears that his heirs were:
Carrie Q. Mansur, wife.
Elsie C. Mansur, daughter.
Leon W. Mansur, son.
W. Phillip Mansur, son.
Estate of Carrie Q. Mansur.
Carrie Q. Mansur was a resident of Aroostook County,
Maine.
She died
leaving a will
which was allowed
Letters testamentary
were issued to
He gave notice
of his appointment and filed an affidavit of the same
The final account allowed
shows all taxes were paid. The property in question was
devised to W. Phillip Mansur, and Leon W. Mansur as ap pears
by the abstract of the will shown on the following pages.
Estate of Clara N. Littlefield
No. 8662
late of Rockland
C. W. Littlefield, N. Y. Attorney for Estate.
Petition for Admn. Filed & Granted Oct. 21 1919
Bond $5000. Approved Oct. 21, 1919
Letters Issued Oct. 21, 1919 To Charles W. Littlefield of N. J. Admr.
First Notice of Appointment pub. in C. G. Oct. 31, 1919
W. & Inv. issued to Frank H. Ingraham, Homer E. Robinson)
John 0. Stevens
) Rockland
Issued Oct. 21, 1919
Returned Jan 20 1920
Appt. of Agent filed Oct. 21, 1919
First & Final Account Filed & Allowed Feby 17 1920
Pet. to det. Inh. Tax Dup Filed
Not. in C. G. Jan 20 1920
Granted Feby 17 1920
Tax Paid Feby 17 1920
Tax paid to State Treas.
Apr 6 1920
A true copy of the Docket entries in the estate of
Clara N. Littlefield late of Rockland, deceased.
Chae Livenzu
for
Register.
Bradstreet, Julia S., Gardiner (non compos)
Petition for Guardian.
Filed Apr.24, 1911.
Notice personal (Petition withdrawn).
Petition for administration filed June 12, 1911.
Letters issued to Alice White of Gardiner June 12, 1911.
Bond $6000. Notice R.J.
War.for Appraisal issued June 12, 1911.
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returned Aug.28, 1911.
Real Estate $4300;Chattels $18638.80.
Affidavit of Notice filed July 24, 1911.
First & final account filed Dec.30 1911.
Allowed Feb.26, 1912.
Hodgkins Realty Company
2/40
Helen L. Marshall
3/80
Dellie V. Reynolds
3/80
Cecile I, Morrison
3/80
3/16
Harry C. Hodgkins
1/80
Hoyt C. Hodgkins
1/80
Charles W. Littlefield
Caroline A. Littlefield
1/20
1/20
Clara N. Littlefield widow
to widow living
Mary E. Hitchcock
2/60
1/20
Emily C. Hitchcock
1/60
W. W. Case
1/20
1/20
W. T. Cobb
1/20
1/20
Alice Ific mother White Julie 1/40
1/40
dead,
Edwin C. Dudley if deed to
him is good, otherwise
Edwin C. Dudley and Reuben
W. Dunn, Trustees
1/40
1/40
Walter P. Mansur
7/27
Leon W. Mansur
16/27
of 1/20
Richard H. Palmer
4/27
Seal Harbor Realty Company
1/20
1/20
Charles E. Brown
?
Cora W. Brown
3/60
1/20
Joseph A. Brown
1/20
1/20
Marion W. McIntire
1/60
1/20
Marion L. Donworth
2/60
Estate of E. C. Burleigh (5/32)
Caroline F. Martin 1/6 of = 5/192
Vallie B. Williamson 1/6 of = 5/192
Lewis A. Burleigh 1/6 of = 5/192
Lucy E. Boyd 1/6 of =
5/192
Ethelyn H. Stubbs 1/6 of =
5/192
Edwin C. Burleigh 1/18 of =
5/576
5/32
Donald Q. Burleigh 1/18 of = 5/576
Sarah Q. Burleigh for life
then to E. C. Burleigh and
Donald Q. Burleigh 1/18 of = 5/576
Estate of A. A. Burleigh
5/32
5/32
June 23,1928.
Mr. John Do Rockefeller, Jr.
26 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:-
In a ocordance e with your suggestion I wrote Mr. Donworth
at Caribou with reference to the 2/20 of the Day Mountain Lot
or fourteen a cres. I suggested that if he were in town he
call on me and discussion the matter, of if I were able to take
an auto trip I take it up his way, call on him there and discuss
the matter.
I also called his attention to the fact that
I offered $75.00 per acre and his clients agreed to take $200.
That in order to save expense of partition and to get the matter
closed if I could get my client to split the difference would
his clients be willing to accept it.
His clients do not seem inclined to accept less than their
former offer, $200. per acre.
I am enclosing herewith a copy of his letter and also a copy
of letter with reference to the Edwards lot adjoining the Church
lot at Seal Harbor.
Yours very truly,
**
AHL:IMS
Caribou, Maine
May 28, 1928.
A. H. Lynam, Esq. ,
Bar Harbor, Maine
Brother Lynam:
In reference to land near Seal Harbor, your letter
of the 23rd inst. . duly received. I expect to be in
Houlton within the next few days and can go over this
matter with the owners at Houlton.
We note that there are hopes that you may take an
auto trip through Aroostook this summer. We will certainly
be glad to see you and Aroostook in midsummer certainly
presents a fine scene of agricultural beauty and prosperity.
Very truly yours,
A.
ABD:EO
B A.B.Donworth Donworth
May 23,1928.
Albert B. Donworth, Esq.,
Caribou, Maine.
Bro. Donworth:
Owing to press of business, and later, my leaving for
the west for the winter I did nothing with reference to the
partition of the 140 aore Seal Harbor land owned 1/10 or
14 acres by Mr. Browne, Mrs. MoIntire and Mrs. Donworth.
When I called on you last September you explained to
me how nice Kroostook County was in summer. I am in hopes
when I take an auto trip again to take it in the summer up
your way and if so will call on you and discuss the matter
of the land again.
In the meantime if you are down this
way won't you call and we can take a look at the land and
perhaps arrive at some sa ti sfactory sale or a ivision.
When I left Houlton I offered you $75. per acre and you
agreed to sell for $200. per acre. I wonder, in order to save
expense of partition, and to get the matter closed, if I could
get my client to split the difference and pay $137.50 or say
$150; per acre whether your clients would accept it?
Yours very truly,
August 2, 1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Uar. Heyit:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter
of July 31st, enclosing cheque to Mr. Lynam's order in the
amount of $2,800.00 to cover the purchase of 2/20ths of the
Day Mountain lot, as authorized by Mr. Rockefeller.
Yours truly,
July 30,1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Heydt:-
At Hr.Rockefeller's request I am writing you advising
you that he has authorized me to purchased 2/20 of the Day
Mountain lot from Houlton people for $2800.
The deed is
to reach me within a day or two. Will you, therefore, kindly
have a cheque for that amount forwarded me that I may take
title.
Yours very truly,
August 9, 1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I am enclosing herewith deed. from Joseph A. Brown to
George B. Dorr, dated July 30th, 1928 and recorded in the
Hancock County Registry of Deeds Book 622, Page 44, and
deed from Marion W. McIntyre et als to George B. Dorr dated
July 30th, 1928 and recorded in said Registry Book 622, Page
45, each conveying one-twentieth of the Pay Mountain Lot.
I am also enclosing copy of deed from George B.Dorr
to John D. Rockefeller, Jr. covering the same land, the
original deed being kopt here under the same conditions as
previous deeds.
Yours very truly,
October 20, 1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
Now York City
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I am enclosing herewith the following:
Deed from Charles E. Brown to George B. Dorr, dated
September 19, 1928 and recorded in the Haneock County Maine
Registry of Deeds in Book 623, Page 2, conveying one-twentieth
part of the Day Mountain Lot, and copy of deed from George B.
Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller, covering the same land:
Deed from the Rodick Realty Company to George B. Dorr,
dated September 26, 1928 and recorded in said Registry in
Book 622, Page 251, conveying lot of land at Otter Creek, and
copy of deed from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller, covering the
same land:
Deed from the Brewer Ice Company to George B. Dorr,
dated September 26, 1928 and recorded in said Registry in
Book 622, Page 249, conveying lot of land at Eagle Lake, and
copy of deed from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller, of the same land:
Deed from Millard L. Hamor to George B. Dorr, dated
September 22, 1928 and recorded in said Registry in Book 622,
Page 220, conveying lot of land near Hulls Cove, and copy of
deed from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller of this lot.
The original deeds from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller are
kept here in accordance with previous instructions.
Yours very truly,
Sept. 24, 1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
23 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I am enclosing herewith supplement to the Charles E.
Brown portion of fay Mountain lot which we have just purchased
for $1400. This concludes the purchase of Day Mountain. As
soon as the deed is returned from the record I will prepare a
further deed for Mr. Dorr's signature.
I am also enclosing supplement to abstract of title of a
portion of the Brewer Ice Company lot which we are purchasing
for $5,000. A deed has been drafted and as soon as it is
executed and recorded I will prepare a similar deed from Mr. Dorr.
I am also enclosing a supplement to the abstract of title
V
of the Millard Hamor lot at the. Bluffs which we have purchased
for $450., $50. less than the authorization. I am returning
herewith cheque for $50. being the difference between the amount
forwarded me and the amount paid.
I am also enolosing an abstract of title of the Rodick
Realty Company lot which we are purchasing for $4,000. As soon
as this deed is executed and recorded I will prepare a similar
deed for Mr. Dorr's signature.
Yours very truly,
Enclosures.
26 Broadway
New York
July 31st, 1928.
Dear Mr. Lynem:
As requested in your letter of July 30th,
I enclose check to your order in the amount of $2,800. to
cover the purchase of 2/20ths of the Day Mountain lot, as
authorized you by Mr. Rockefeller.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H. Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Enc.
26 Broadway
New York
August 11th, 1928.
Dear Miss Marshall:
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of August 9th enclosing deed from Joseph A. Brown to George B.
Dorr, dated July 30th, 1928 and recorded in the Hancock County
Registry of Deeds, Book 622, Page 44, and deed from Marion W.
McIntyre et als to George B. Dorr, dated July 30th, 1928 and
recorded in said Registry Book 622, Page 45, each conveying one-
twentieth of the Day Mountain lot; also copy of deed from George
B. Dorr to John D. Rockefeller, Jr., covering the same land, the
originals of which you are retaining.
Very truly,
Charles O. Heydly
Miss Agnes Marshall,
Bar Harbor, Me.
January 17, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I received your letter of the fourteenth Saturday night and
on Sunday night had a consultation with Mr. Clement. He tells me
that he arranged with Mr. V. G. Wasgatt to secure the options,
Mr. Wasgatt to receive a, five por cent commission.
Mr. Clement did not know whether the options had been
extended or not. This morning I SONT Mr. Wasgatt and he tells me
that extensions have been asked for but as yet beplies. from but
two have been received. He feels that the extensions will
be granted.
The property was conveyed in fractional parts to a number
of people. I understand from Mr. Stebbins that the Seal Harbor
Realty Company already owns one-twentieth. It may take some time
to complete the examination of title so I shall begin and
proceed as rapidly as possible with it.
The options are for $50.00 an acre but the acreage is 140
instead of 750.
I make no comment with reference to the outstanding one-
fifth. That best be taken up after the options are extended
on the four -fifths.
Very
July your
January 22, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
Answering yours of January 20th with reference to the
Rockland land. As I wrote you on January 17th I did not get
your letter telling me you were willing to purchase the lot
until late Saturday night January 15th after the options had
expired.
It is not our custom to take title without an examination.
I do not believe it wise to do so and I cannot do so without
definite instructions. Immediately u on receipt of your letter
I began the examination. It seems now that one of the owners who
claimed 3/16 has but 3/40. Our examination will show who the
owners are.
Mr. Clement had very little information regarding the
matter. He had employed Mr. V. G. Wasgatt, Assistant Treasurer
of the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company to obtain the options
agreeing to pay him 5% commission. I learned from Mr. Wascatt
today that he knew nothing about the owners except from the tax
books. From what examination I have made I find that there are
twenty or more owners. Previous to my seeing Mr. Wasgatt Mr.
Clement had authorized him to obtain extensions of the options.
J.
R.JR.
1/22/27 2
Mr. Wasgatt tells me today that he has obtained options for a
little over half the property.
I have gone over the matter with Mr. Ralston.
Very truly yours,
March 5, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
Answering yours of March 2nd I beg to say that my letter of
March 2st crossed yours giving all the information that I had
regarding the Rockland tract. Nothing more can be done here until
I get the data from the various Probate Courts.
Very truly yours,
March 22, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
Ormond Beach, Florida.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
repolar
I have just returned from Augusta where I saw Byron Boyd
who told me that E. C. Burleigh and A. A. Burleigh had conveyed
the 10/32 parts which they owned to him but that he could not
find the deed. He has seen Lewis A. Burleigh one of the heirs
who tells him the heirs will convey the property. I have given
him a description of the lot and a deed is to be sent to the
various heirs for their signature after which Mr. Boyd will be
in a position to transfer to us. Five of the heirs of E. C.
Burleigh own 5/192 parts each and three own 5/576 parts each.
The interest of A. A. Burleigh is owned by his five children who
are also to convey to Mr. Boyd.
I am in hopes to be able to soon report more rapid progress.
Very truly yours,
26 Broadway
New York
January 28, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
As a result of the conference in my office this morning,
the following is the program with reference to the purchase of Day
Mountain and surrounding lands:
1. You are to search the titles of all of these properties
which follow at your early convenience, and having renewed the options
of the four-fifths of the 140 acres Rockland tract, which had been se-
cured by Mr. Irving Clement, if the options on the remaining one-fifth
cannot be secured, we will buy the four-fifths, and then see what the
next step is.
2. Without delay you will undertake to buy the Charles
Bought
Clement tract to the south of the Wildwood Farm Road and to the east
of the small tract owned by Mr. Stebbins, which tract was offered you
a while ago.
3. When this Rockland tract has been secured, we will under-
take to buy 500 feet at the north end of the Edmonds and Church lots.
4. At the same time as with No. 3, we will undertake to buy
all of the Mel Jordan land east of the Jordan Pond Road and south of
the line between Mel Jordan and Varnum and its projection to the eastern
boundary of the Mel Jordan tract.
We agreed that this could probably
best be done through Mr. Candage.
This purchase will include possibly
the purchase of the Mel Jordan house, having in mind the possibility of
2.
our arranging to give him the southern portion of the land which I own
on the west side of the Jordan Pond Road opposite his property, with a
view to moving his house there.
In this connection we agreed that if this southern portion of the
Mel Jordan land could not be bought without buying all of his land, the
larger purchase would be considered.
We
5. You are to buy the 15 acre tract owned by Mr. Stebbins
to the south of the Wildwood Fsrm Road and east of the Dane property,
together with the eastern half of Day Mountain, some 250 acres, which
Mr. Stebbins also owns.
I am writing this letter simply to make a memorandum of the
result of our conference.
Very truly,
John D. Rodifiller
Mr. A.H.Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
26 Broadway
New York
January 14, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
On December 20th, Mr. Irving Clement, Mr. Ford's
superintendent, wrote me as follows with reference to the
western half of Day Mountain, which is owned by certain
Rockland people and the purchase of which he had been ne-
gotiating on Mr. Ford's behalf:
"To date we have secured options on four-fifths of Rockland
property. There are four owners of the other fifth. One abso-
lutely refuses to sell and the other three have not been heard
from. The next move I would say would be to notify these four
owners that we had options on four-fifths and if they did not
care to reconsider and sell we would have the court make a division,
setting them aside. I understand this could be done. The op-
tions are good to Jan. 15, '27 and I cannot see that extension
of options say four to six months would do any good, as we have
had plenty of time to hear from all and there may be a possibility
the three owners are linked in with the man that absolutely re-
fuses to sell. Would you consider taking over this property
under the above conditions, should Mr. Ford not care to do so?
I am writing his office tonight giving the same information."
On December 30th I wrote Mr. Clement as follows:
"What you say regarding the options on the Rockland property
is most interesting. As I understand it, these options have
been secured at not to exceed $50, an acre and there are 750
acres in the tract. I have had some correspondence with Mr. Ford
regarding this land and he knows that I will be glad to buy from
him, in case he becomes the owner of it, all of the Rockland tract,
with the exception of the frontage along the highway passing his
place which he has been desirous of securing for protection. I
assume Mr. Ford will authorize the purchase of the four-fifths
interest on which you have options. The plan of procedure which
you outline seems to me wise. If Mr. Ford decides not to buy
the
property, and so writes you, I would be glad to buy it on the
terms you outline, understanding the price to be not in excess of
$50. an acre."
I am enclosing copy of a letter which I have just
written Mr. Clement, which contains extracts from a letter just
received from Mr. Ford's office.
2.
I am desirous of securing all of this Rockland tract.
If we cannot now secure the remaining fifth, it seems to me
wise at least to take the four-fifths. After you and Mr.
Clement have conferred on this matter, I shall be glad to
know what you agree is the next step to take.
Mr. Simpson knows why I want this property. He is at
liberty, of course, to tell you all the facts in the matter.
Mr. Irving Clement does not know, however, and it is not wise
that he should know anything about my plans in this particular.
Very truly,
John hockfells
Mr. A. H. Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Enc
January 14, 1927.
Dear Mr. Clement:
I received word yesterday from Mr. Ford's secretary,
from which I quote the following:
"As you know Mr. Ford was interested in the acquirement of
the Rockland Land Company property primarily as a protection to
his own acreage along the old county road. Options have been
obtained to four-fifths of the Rockland interests, but the remain-
ing owners have refused to sell at the price offered.
Mr. Ford accordingly has asked if by purchasing four-fifths
of the ownership, he could have the land apportioned by court pro-
cedure in such a way that he would acquire title to a strip of land
all along the road. It was Attorney Crabtree's opinion that this
was not practicable.
Mr. Ford has therefore decided to drop the matter as the
Rockland land acreage as a whole cannot be optioned at a suitable
price.
We have notified Mr. Irving O. Clement of this fact and in-
formed him that we would advise you of the conditions so that you
could take steps to negotiate for the Rockland land as a whole if
you so desire.
Our options were to expire January 15th but I understand Mr.
Clement has decured some extension of time on them."
I have telegraphed you this morning as follows:
"Referring to your letter December 20th my reply December
30th, your people advise me they are no longer interested. I there-
fore authorize you to close with the four-fifths on my behalf taking
matter up with Lynam. Am writing."
I am ready to purchase the whole property and assume
this is the best way to proceed, taking our chances on a court division
if we cannot buy the remaining fifth. I am also assuming that your
option on the four-fifths is for $50. an acre or less.
What, if any, offer have you had from any of the owners of
the remaining fifth? You say, "One absolutely refuses to sell,"
and I assume that means at the price at which you have options on
the four-fifths. Possibly he has mentioned a price at which he
would sell.
2.
As to the other three - have they been located? Where
they? Could they be seen? There will be time enough to go
ar
the court for a division when we know we cannot deal with the
owners of the remaining one-fifth.
Since Mr. Lynam represents me in all real estate
matters, I have requested that you take this matter up with him,
that he may search the title and prepare the deed. It may be
better for the moment that he should not be known to the owners,
but that you should have the contact with them. As to that point
I leave you and Mr. Lynam to do whatever you agree is best.
Very truly,
Mr. Irving 0. Clement,
Seal Harbor, Maine.
20 Broadway
New York
March 8th 1927
Dear Mr Lynam:
Your letter of March 1st regarding the Day Mountain
situation is received.
You say that Joseph A Brown and the heirs of Charles W
Bibber refuse to sell. Do you know who these people are ? Have
they been seen ? Are they owners outside of those who have re-
newed their options ? Do they decline to sell at the option price,
or have they declined to consider any price ?
You say the remaining 11/80th acres owned by Helen
Hodgkins and others is not under option, but Mr Wasgatt believes
he can get an option on these holdings. Is he working at the
matter, and is it apt to take long ?
You say in closing that you plan on getting the necessary
probate information from Augusta, Rockland, Bangor and Holton by
correspondence, unless I prefer that you do it personally. If time
will be saved by going yourself, I think it worth while to go, for
time is an element in this whole matter.
I am leaving tomorrow for Ormond, Florida, where I shall
be
for three weeks. Please address me there.
Very truly,
John D
Mr A H Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Address: John D Rockefeller, Jr
Ormond Beach, Florida.
26 Broadway
New York
March 2, 1927
Dear Mr. Lynam:
What is the present status of the Rockland tract
matter? I am going South to Ormond next Wednesday the
9th for two or three weeks and would be interested to know
how this matter stands before leaving.
Very truly,
Mr. A.H.Lynam,
John D.
Bar Harbor, Maine.
26 Broadway
t New York
April 20th, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
Your letter of April 6th to Mr. Rockefeller
regarding the Day Mountain Lot was received.
As I understand it, you now say that there
are about 140 acres in the lot and that the lot is owned
by the various owners whose names are given on the list
accompanying your letter. of these we note that the
owners of 2/20ths have not given an option, but I assume
that all the rest are agreeable to a sale at the price
indicated in your earlier correspondence, namely, $50.00
an acre. I am, therefore, enclosing a check to your
order for $7,000. to close the trade with these people
for the lot. This will supply you with enough money to
buy the 2/20ths still outstanding at the same rate if
you are able to make a trade.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H.Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Me.
(Enc.)
June 17, 1927.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I have, as previously written, taken title to
16/20 of the Day Mountain Lot and have had Mr. Dorr execute
a deed of the same which I am placing on file to be held with
the other deeds.
I am enclosing herewith original deeds of the same
land to Mr. Dorr and copy of deed from Mr. Dorr.
One twentieth is owned by the Seal Harbor Realty
Company and the other three twentieths we are negotiating for
at the present time.
Yours very truly,
April 6, 1927.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadwayn
New York City
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I am enclosing herewith abstract of title of the Day Mountain
1ot. There are some minor defects. Mr. Rockefeller wrote me on
January 20th showing that he would rather take some chances then
to lose the opportunity of purchase.
I am today writing him. The letter probably will be handed
you. Funds should be sent me to take title.
Very truly yours,
April 25, 1927.
Mr. Charles 0. Heyat,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Heydt:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing check for
$7,000. to be used in connection wi th the purchase of the Day
Mountain Lot. I understand that I am to accept and pay for
the various interests as fast as the deeds are received.
Yours very truly,
26 Broadway
New York
June 21st, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of June
17th enclosing the following deeds covering the Day Mountain Lot :
Deed from Charles W. Littlefield, et als, to George 3. Dorr - 1/20
19
"
W. T. Cobb to George B. Dorr
- 1/20
"
Emily C. Hitchcock, et als, to George B. Dorr-
1/20
" W. W. Case to George B. Dorr
- 1/20
14 Alice White to George B. worr-
- 1/40
19 E. C. Dudley, et als, to Ge orge B. Dorr-
- 1/40
19 Hodgkins Realty Co. to George B. Dorr-
- 3/16
Quit-claims Deeds:
From Leon W. Mansur, et als, to George B. Dorr-
- 1/20
" Byron Boyd to George B. Dorr
- 5/16
Guardian Deed:
From Burleigh Martin to George B. Dorr-
Also, copy of deed from George B. Dorr to Mr. Hockefeller for 16/20ths
of the Day Mountain lot.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H.Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Me.
26 Broadway
New York
May 31, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
Mr. Rockefeller, Jr. has received your letter of May
25th, and agrees with you that you should close with the two
fractions, namely 1/60 and 2660, before taking the matter up.with
the other two fractional owners who are asking a higher price than
$50. an acre.
If you should succeed in buying all but these two
1/20ths, Mr. Rockefeller is wondering what you would think of writing
these two owners that the balance of the property has been bought
at $50. an acre, and you thought that if they were aware of that
fact they would prefer to sell their land at the same price rather
than to have themselves and the buyer put to the trouble of securing
a court partition to divide off their two 1/20ths.
Very truly,
ASlamin
Mr. A.H.Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Record Owner
Probate necessary
Option given by
believe at,
Wm. T. Cobb
Wm. T. Cobb
W. W. Case
W. W. Case
Hodgkins Realty Co.2/40
Hodgkins Realty Co.
sup osed to have owned 3/16
Helen L. Hodgkins 3/80
Dellie V. Reynolds 3/80
Cecile I. Morrison 3/80
Harry C. Hodgkins 1/80
Hoyt C. Hodgkins 1/80
Seal Harbor Realty
Company 1/20
Jos. A. Brown 1/20
Refuses to sell.
Chas. W. Bibber 1/20
Deceased, Heirs refuse to sell.
Residence must be learned and
probate particulars obtained.
Record Owners deceased
E. C. Burleigh 5/32)
A. A. Burleigh 5/32)
Augusta Kamitec
Byron Boyd 5/16
C. E. Littlefield 1/20
Rockland Knrk
C. W. Littlefield
Wm. W. Bradstreet 1/40
Gardiner Kennetec
Alice White
0. D. Baker 1/40
Augusta / do
Edwin C. Dudley
F. S. Hi tchcock 1/20
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Emily C. Hitchcock
Walter Mansur 1/20 Bangor Parket
W. P. Mansur and
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IN THE
Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Co.
OF BAR HARBOR, ME.
Specify the BANKS on which Checks are Drawn.
CHECKS AND DRAFTS ARE CREDITED SUBJECT TO PAYMENT.
A. E. MARTELL CO., KEENE, N. H.
DOLLARS
CENTS
Bills
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OWNERS
INTEREST
Helen L. Marshall
3/80
Dellie V. Reynolds
3/80
Cecile Morrison Washburn
3/80
Harry C. Hodgkins
1/80
Hoyt C. Hodgkins
1/80
Record Owner
Probate necessary
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/ Wm. T. Cobb 1/20
believe at,
Wm. T. Cobb
2 W. W. Case 120
W. W. Case
3 Hodgkins Realty Co.2/40
Hodgkins Realty Co.
sup osed to have owned 3/16
4 Helen L. Hodgkins 3/80
5 Dellie V. Reynolds 3/80
6 Cecile I. Morrison 3/80
7 Harry C. Hodgkins 1/80
8 Hoyt C. Hodgkins 1/80
9 Seal Harbor Realty
Company 1/20
10 Jos. A. Brown 1/20
Refuses to sell.
11 Chas. W. Bibber 1/20
Deceased, Heirs refuse to seal.
Residence must be learned and
probate particulars obtained.
Record Owners deceased
12 E. C. Burleigh 5/32)
13 A. A. Burleigh 5/32)
Augusta
Byron Boyd 5/16
14 C. E. Littlefield 1/20
Rockland
C. W. Littlefield
15 Wm. W. Bradstreet 1/40
Gardiner
Alice White
16 0. D. Baker 1/40
Augusta
Edwin C. Dudley
17 F. S. Hitchcock 1/20
Rockland
Emily C. Hitchcock
18 Walter Mansur 1/20
Bangor
W. P. Mansur and
R. H. Palmer
19 E. T. Woodbury 1/20
Aroostook
Mrs. Marion W. McIntire
DAY MOUNTAIN LOT
OWNERS
INTEREST
Leon W. Mansur
16/540
Walter P. Mansur
7/540
Richard H. Palmer
4/540
Seal Harbor Realty Company
1/20
Cora W. Brown
Charles E. Brown
to the interest of)
1/20 No option
Joseph A. Brown
1/20 No option
Marion W. McIntyre
1/60
Marian L. Donworth
2/60
Charles W. Littlefield
1/40
Caroline A. Littlefield
1/40
Mary E. Hitchcock
2/60
Emily C. Hitchcock
1/60
W. W. Case
1/20
W. T. Cobb
1/20
Marion W. Spear
1/160
Alice White
3/160
Edwin C. Dudley or Edwin C. Dudley
and Reuben W. Dunn, Trustees
1/40
Estate of Edwin C. Burleigh
5/32
Estate of Albert A. Burleigh
5/32
Hodgkins Realty Company
2/40
OWNERS
INTEREST
Helen L. Marshall
3/80
Dellie V. Reynolds
3/80
Cecile Morrison Washburn
3/80
Harry C. Hodgkins
1/80
Hoyt C. Hodgkins
1/80
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2/10
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Augusta, Maine
7
1/20 Est of Charles E. V
Littlefield
Charles W. Littlefield,
120 Broadway, New York
7
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Joseph A. Brown R.
53 Main St., Houlton, Maine
Chas W. Bibla (Proble
7
1/20
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Charles E. Brown R.
Perry Maine, R. F. D. #2
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Bar Harbor, Maine
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1/20
William T. Cobb
Rockland, Maine
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1/20
W. W. Case
Rockland, Maine
31/2
1/40
Edwin C. . Dudley
3 Meonian Bldg, Augusta, Maine
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1/20
F. S. Hitchcock
Emily G. Hitchcock, The Thorndike,
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Rockland, Maine
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LR. H. Palmer, 31 Central Street,
Bangor, Maine (
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John C. McIntire
Mrs Marion W. McIntire, Main St.,
Houlton, Maine.
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Stephen M. Taylor
336 Center St., , Bangor, Maine
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Chas. A. Knight, Gardiner, Maine
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DAY MOUNTAIN LOT
OWNERS
INTEREST
Leon W. Mansur
16/540
Walter P. Mansur
7/540
Richard H. Palmer
4/540
Seal Harbor Realty Company
1/20
Cora W. Brown
(subject to the interest of)
(
Charles E. Brown
)
1/20 No option
Joseph A. Brown
1/20 No option
Marion W. McIntyre
1/60
Marian L. Donworth
2/60
Charles W. Littlefield
1/40
Caroline A. Littlefield
1/40
Mary E. Hitchcock
2/60
Emily C. Hitchcock
1/60
W. W. Case
1/20
W. T. Cobb
1/20
Marion W. Spear
1/160
Alice White
3/160
Edwin C. Dudley or Edwin C. Dudley
and Reuben W. Dunn, Trustees
1/40
Estate of Edwin C. Burleigh
5/32
Estate of Albert A. Burleigh
5/32
Hodgkins Realty Company
2/40
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26 Broadway
New York
September 25th 1928
Dear Mr Lynam
At Mr Rockefeller's direction I am enclosing
herewith his check to your order for $1,400 to cover purchase
price of Mr Charles E Brown's one-twentieth interest in the
Day Mountain lot.
Very truly,
Mr A H Lynam,
Bar Harbor, ,
Maine.
September 27, 1928.
Mr. Robert W. Gumbel,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Gumbel:
This is to acknowled.ge receipt of your letter addressed
to Mr. Lynam, of the 25th enclosing check for $1400. to cover
purchase price of Mr. Charles E. Brown's one-twentieth interest
in the Day Mountain Lot.
In closing up this transaction I find a balance of $1,120.
in my hands, a statement of which is enclosed. I am therefore
enclosing check for that amount.
Yours very truly;
Statement of money used in
Day Mountain Purchase
1927
1927
May 3
Pd William To
Gobb
Apr 25 Check from N Y
for 1/20th
350.00
for Purchase of Day Mt
7,000.00
3 Pd C. W. Littlefield
for 1/20th
350.00
3
Pd V. Go Wasgatt for
Hitchcock 1/20th
Case 1/20th
Dudley & Dunn 1/40th 875.00
9
Pd V. G. Wasgatt for
3/16th interest of
Hodgkins Realty Co
1312.50
17
Pd R. H. Palmer for
Mansur & Palmer
1/20th
350.00
20
Pd B. Boyd for
5/16th interest of
heirs of A. A.
Burleigh & E. C.
Burleigh
2187.50
25 Pd V. G. Wasgatt for
1/40th interest of
Alice White
175.00
Sept
8
Pd V. G. Wasgatt
5% commission in
services Day Mt.
Lot
280.00
1928
July 31 Pd McIntyre for
1928
Mc Intyre & Donworth
Aug 2 Check from N Y
2/20th
2800.00
for 2/20th Day Mt.
2,890.00
Sept 18 Pd C. E. Brown
for 1/20th
1400.00
Sept 27 Check from NY
for 1/20 Day Mt.
1,400.00
Sept 27 To Balance
1120.00
$11200.00
$11,200.00
26 Broadway
Day Mits
New York
28
June 26th, 1928.
Dear Mr Lynam:
Your letter of June 23rd to Mr Rockefeller,
Junior, regarding your correspondence with Mr Donworth,
with reference to the Day Mountain Lot (with its inclosures,
was received just as Mr Rockefeller was leaving town for
an absence of about ten days. Since he is expecting to
go to Seal Harbor shortly after his return, Mr Rockefeller
suggests that the matter may be left until he is in Maine,
when he will be glad to discuss it with you.
Very truly,
Am Adams
Mr A H Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Sept. 24, 1928.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
26 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I have prepared and am forwarding to Mr. Heydt abstract
of title to the Rodick Realty Company lot, and supplement to
the Brewer Ice Company lot at Eagle Lake, Millard Hamor lot
at the Bluffs, and the remaining portion of Day Mountain.
I have taken title to the Day Mountain lot and the Millard
Hamor lot; the Brewer Ice Company deed and the Rodick Realty
Company deed have been drafted to be excented right away.
The Millard Hamor lot I was able to purchase for $450. instead
of $500, the difference I am today returning to Mr. Hoydt.
Yours very truly,
vot
STATE OF MAINE.
WASHINGTON, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
Copy of
Docket entries in the estate of
CHARLES W. BIBBER late
of EASTPORT in said County,
deceased.
June 12,
Petition and Decree for appointment of husband
1906
of a daughter, Charles E. Brown, Administrator.
$8000.00 bond filed. Appraisers, Charles I.
Morton, Charles O. Gardner, Everard E. Newcomb
all Eastport.
July 10,
Inventory accepted and filed.
1906
Sept. 11.
Notice of appointment and affidavit returned and
1906
filed July 19, 1906, and ordered recorded.
Administrator presents 1st account. Notice 10-0-
turnable Nov. term, 1906, Eastport Sentinel.
Nov. 13.
Notice on 1st account Administrator proved and
1906
continued.
Feb. 12.
Notice on 1st account Admhistrator proved November
1906
term 1906, and continued- Now same settled and
allowed.
Estate of Charles W. Bibber late of Eastport, deceased.
The Probate records of Washington County, Vol. 54.
Page 255 show that said Charles W. Bibber died April 29, 1906.
That he left a widow whose name was Fannie A. Bibber
and daughter whose name is Cora W. Brown as his only heir at
law and next of kin.
That the first and final account in this estate was
duly settled and allowed Feb. 12, 1907, leaving no balance on
hand.
That the Inventory of said estate and said account
do not show that any Inheritance Tax is due the State of Maine
in this estate, the total amount received by each of the above
heirs in real and personal estate being less than the amount
necessary by law to make said estate taxable.
ESTATE OF CARRIE Q. MANSUR, late of Houlton, deceased.
1915 Term
June
Will and petition for Probate thereof filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form in Aroostook
Times.
July
Public notice proved.
Decree: Will approved and allowed William C.
Donnell of Houlton appointed Executor
without bond in accordance with the
terms of said will.
Letter Testamentary issued.
Executor ordered to give notice of his appointment.
August
Warrant to appraisers issued to:
George B. Dunn
)
Simon Friedman
)
all of Houlton.
Clarence H. Pierce
)
August
Executor returns affidavit of notice of his appointment.
1916
January
Warrant and Inventory returned accepted and filed.
1917
May
First and Final Account filed by Executor.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook
Republican.
Petition for Distribution filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook
Republican.
June
Public notice proved and 1st and Final Account.
Decree: First and Final account approved and allowed.
Public Notice. proved on Petition for Distribution.
Decree: Petition for Distribution granted.
Order of Distribution issued.
August
Distribution Account presented for allowance.
Decree: Distribution Account proved and allowed.
Estate closed.
Presented by Madigan and Pierce, Attorneys.
ESTATE OF WALTER MANSUR, late of Houlton, deceased.
1900
Oct.Term Petition for Administration
Decree: Walter P. Mansur appointed Administrator.
Bond Fifty Thousand Dollars filed and approved.
Letter of Administratinn
Warrant to appraisers:
Lynam S. Strickland)
George B. Dunn
Appraisers.
William C. Donnell
)
Petition for appointment of Guardian ofElsie Clara.
Mansur minor and child of Walter Mansur late of
Houlton deceased.
Decree: Carrie I. Mansur appointed Guardian.
Bond twelve thousand dollars filed and approved.
Letter of guardianship.
Warrant to appraisers
Lyman S. Strickland
George B. Dunnr
William C. Donnell
Aug.
Administrator returns procf of notice of appointment.
1901
Nov.
Petition for sale of minors real estate.
Notice ordered in Aroostook Pioneer.
Dec.
Notice proved.
Decree: License Granted.
Bond eight hundred dollars filed and approved.
License issued.
1902
Mch.
Affidavit of sale of real estate filed,
1903
Mch.
Inventory returned and filed (Administrator)
First and final account of Adm'r filed and allowed.
Apr.
Inventory returned and filed (guardian).
VINEBI
PROBATE COURT
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
Houlton, Maine, March 12, 1927.
Lynam & Rodick,
Attorneys & Counselors,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Dear Sirs:
In the estate of J. C. McIntyre, late of Houlton,
deceased, the Petition for Administration shows the following
heirs:- Marion W. McIntyre, Houlton, widow and Marion L.
Donworth, Caribou, daughter. John C. McIntyre died on the
22nd day of August, 1919. No inheritance was ever paid in
this estate but as the First and Final Account has been proved
and allowed, the estate is closed.
In the Estate of Eben Woodbury, late of Houlton,
deceased. The Petition for Probate is on an old form differ-
ent from those now in use and does not give the names of the
heirs. He died on the eleventh day of May, 1895. The records
do not show that there was ever any inheritance tax paid in
this estate.
Carrie Q. Mansur died on the third of June, 1915, her
heirs at law were Walter P. Mansur of Houlton, son and Leon
W. Mansur of Los Angeles, Cal. son.
Walter Mansur died on the eleventh day of September,
1900. The records show his heirs as follows:- Leon W. Mansur,
son, Walter Philip Mansur, son and Elsie C. Mansur, daughter.
I am mailing an abstract of will of Carrie Q. Mansur to
the Register of Deeds, Hancock County.
STATE OF MAINE.
WASHINGTON, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
Copy of
Docket entries in the estate of
CHARLES W. BIBBER late
of EASTPORT in said County,
deceased.
June 12,
Petition and Decree for appointment of husband
1906
of a daughter, Charles E. Brown, Administrator.
$8000.00 bond filed. Appraisers, Charles I.
Morton, Charles 0. Gardner, Everard E. Newcomb
all Eastport.
July 10,
Inventory accepted and filed.
1906
Sept. 11.
Notice of appointment and affidavit returned and
1906
filed July 19, 1906, and ordered recorded.
Administrator presents 1st account. Notice re-
turnable Nov. term, 1906, Eastport Sentinel.
Nov. 13.
Notice on 1st account Administrator proved and
1906
continued.
Feb. 12.
Notice on 1st account Administrator proved November
1906
term 1906, and continued- Now same settled and
allowed.
SEVELING
Estate of Charles W. Bibber late of Eastport, deceased.
The Probate records of Washington County, Vol. 54.
Page 255 show that said Charles W. Bibber died April 29, 1906.
That he left a widow whose name was Fannie A. Bibber
and daughter whose name is Cora W. Brown as his only heir at
law and next of kin.
That the first and final account in this estate was
duly settled and allowed Feb. 12, 1907, leaving no balance on
hand.
That the Inventory of said estate and said account
do not show that any Inheritance Tax is due the State of Maine
in this estate, the total amount received by each of the above
heirs in real and personal estate being less than the amount
necessary by law to make said estate taxable.
CO.
ESTATE OF CARRIE Q. MANSUR, late of Houlton, deceased.
1915 Term
June
Will and petition for Probate thereof filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form in Aroostook
Times.
July
Public notice proved.
Decree: Will approved and allowed William C.
Donnell of Houlton appointed Executor
without bond in accordance with the
terms of said will.
Letter Testamentary issued.
Executor ordered to give notice of his appointment.
August
Warrant to appraisers issued to:
George B. Dunn
)
Simon Friedman
)
all of Houlton.
Clarence H. Pierce
)
August Executor returns affidavit of notice of his appointment.
1916
January Warrant and Inventory returned accepted and filed.
1917
May
First and Final Account filed by Executor.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook
Republican.
Petition for Distribution filed.
Public notice ordered consolidated form Aroostook
Republican.
June
Public notice proved and 1st and Final Account.
Decree: First and Final account approved and allowed.
Public Notice proved on Petition for Distribution.
Decree: Petition for Distribution granted.
Order of Distribution issued.
August
Distribution Account presented for allowance.
Decree: Distribution Account proved and allowed.
Estate closed.
Presented by Madigan and Pierce, Attorneys.
ESTATE OF WALTER MANSUR, late of Houlton, deceased.
1900
Oct.Term Petition for Administration
Decree: Walter P. Mansur appointed Administrator.
Bond Fifty Thousand Dollars filed and approved.
Letter of Administration.
Warrant to appraisers:
Lynam S. Strickland)
George B. Dunn
Appraisers.
William C. Donnell )
Petition for appointment of Guardian ofElsie Clara.
Mansur minor and child of Walter Mansur late of
Houlton deceased.
Decree: Carrie I. Mansur appointed Guardian.
Bond twelve thousand dollars filed and approved.
Letter of guardianship.
Warrant to appraisers
Lyman S. Strickland
George B. Dunn
William C. Donnell
Aug.
Administrator returns proof of notice of appointment.
1901
Nov.
Petition for sale of minors real estate.
Notice ordered in Aroostook Pioneer.
Dec.
Notice proved.
Decree: License Granted.
Bond eight hundred dollars filed and approved.
License issued.
1902
Mch.
Affidavit of sale of real estate filed.
1903
Mch.
Inventory returned and filed (Administrator)
First and final account of Adm'r filed and allowed.
Apr.
Inventory returned and filed (guardian).
PROBATE COURT
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
Houlton, Maine, March 12, 1927.
Lynam & Rodick,
Attorneys & Counselors,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Dear Sirs:
In the estate of J. C. McIntyre, late of Houlton,
deceased, the Petition for Administration shows the following
heirs:- Marion W. McIntyre, Houlton, widow and Marion L.
Donworth, Caribou, daughter. John C. McIntyre died on the
22nd day of August, 1919. No inheritance was ever paid in
this estate but as the First and Final Account has been proved
and allowed, the estate is closed.
In the Estate of Eben Woodbury, late of Houlton,
deceased. The Petition for Probate is on an old form differ-
ent from those now in use and does not give the names of the
heirs. He died on the eleventh day of May, 1895. The records
do not show that there was ever any inheritance tax paid in
this estate.
Carrie Q. Mansur died on the third of June, 1915, her
heirs at law were Walter P. Mansur of Houlton, son and Leon
W. Mansur of Los Angeles, Cal. son,
Walter Mansur died on the eleventh day of September,
1900. The records show his heirs as follows:- Leon W. Mansur,
son, Walter Philip Mansur, son and Elsie C. Mansur, daughter.
I am mailing an abstract of will of Carrie Q. Mansur to
the Register of Deeds, Hancock County.
Estate Orville D. Baker, Augusta, died August 16, 1908.
Heirs: Frances W. Rice, Rockland, Me. First cousin.
Ellen B. Buck, Atlanta, Ga.
Anna S. Ham, Hallowell, Me.
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Sanford A. Baker, Chicago, Ill.
Martha B. Dunn, Waterville, Me.
Harriet B.Dudley, Augusta, Me.
Henry B. Lewis, China, Me.
Delia L. Giddings, Boston, Mass.
"
No inheritance tax assessed. Not inheritance tax paid, as far
as records show.
Estate William W. Bradstreet, Gardiner, died April 20, 1911.
Heirs: Julia S. Bradstreet, Gardiner, Me.
Wife.
Alice White,
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Daughter.
Inheritance tax assessed fourth Monday March, 1913. Tax
of $2620.00 paid.
Abstract of will received in County of Hancock Registry of
Deeds Nov. 16, 1911.
Recorded Book 484. page 407.
Estate Edwin C. Burleigh, Augusta, died June 16, 1916.
Heirs: Caroline F. Martin, Augusta, Maine, daughter.
Vallie B. Williamson
"
"
"
Lewis A. Burleigh,
soft
Lucy E. Boyd,
"
daughter
Ethelyn H. Stubbs
"
Edwin Clarence Burleigh "
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grandson
Donald Q. Burleigh
"
"
Inheritance tax assessed fourth Monday November, 1916.
Paid Nov. 22, 1916, of $3422.56
STATE OF MAINE
Hancock, SS.
In the Supreme Judicial Court.
TO THE HONORABLE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL
COURT, next to be held at Ellsworth, in and for the county
of Hancock on the second Tuesday of October, A. D. 1927.
RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor,
Hancock County, Maine, that he is seized in fee simple and
as tenant in common of and in certain real estate situated
in Mount Desert in said county to wit, a certain lot or
parcel of land described as follows, viz:
Beginning at a birch tree on the north side of the
County road leading from Otter Creek to Seal Harbor, at the
southeast corner of the Smallidge lot, so-called; thence
north 7° East one hundred and forty four and sixty eight
hundredths (144.68) rods to a poplar tree, with a spike in
it, on the line of land formerly of W. E. Hadlock; thence
south 841° East, one hundred and ten and six tenths (110.6)
rods, more or less, to a line running nearly north and south
and forming the boundary between land formerly of Cornelius
Wellington and land formerly of W. E. Hadlock, aforesaid, at
a pile of stones; thence south 51° West but always following a
continuation of said line running nearly north and south, to
said County road; thence westerly and northwesterly by said
County road to the point of beginning. Containing one hundred
and forty acres (140) more or less. The courses given are as
per compass in 1887.
That your petitioner is the owner of sixteen twentieths
(16/20) thereof undivided and in common with the Seal Harbor
Realty Company, a corporation existing under the laws of the
state of Maine and located at Seal Harbor, Joseph A. Brown
Chas. E, Brown
of Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine, and Cora We Brown of
Perry, Washington County, Maine, who are each seized of one-
twentieth (1/20) undivided, and Marion W. McIntyre of said
Houlton, who is seized of one-sixtieth (1/60) undivided, and
Marion L. Donworth of said Houlton who is seized of two-six-
tieths (2/60) undivided; and that your petitioner desires
to hold his said interest in severalty;
WHEREFORE he prays that notice to all persons inter-
ested to wit, the said Seal Harbor Realty Company, Joseph
A. Brown, Cora W. Brown Marion W. McIntyre and Marion I.
Donworth, may be ordered, commissioners appointed and his
said interest set out to him to be held in fee and in severalty.
Dated Sept 8, 1927.
copy these
on our afit plaper
STATE OF MAINE.
WASHINGTON, SS.
PROBATE COURT.
Copy of
Docket entries in the Estate of
CHARLES W. BIBBER late of
EASTPORT in said County,
deceased.
June 12,
Petition and Decree for appointment of husband of a daughter,
1906.
Charles E. Brown, Administrator. $8000.00 bond filed. Appraisers,
Charles I. Morton, Charles O. Gardner, Everard E. Newcomb all
Eastport.
July 10,
Inventory accepted and filed.
1906.
Sept. 11,
Notice of appointment and affidavit returned and filed July 19, 1906
1906.
and ordered recorded.
Administrator presents 1st account. Notice
returnable Nov. term 1906, Eastport Sentinel.
Nov. 13,
Notice on 1st account Administrator proved and continued.
1906.
Feb. 12,
1907.
Notice on 1st account Administrator proved November term 1906, and
continued - Now same settled and allowed.
C. E. BROWN
PERRY. MAINE
R. F. D. NO. 2
Supt 10/29
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Bantian an
Dree Sn
will all lot- al $1400.00
Sand you check to If B.Sprague
Pembroke Main (Week) Public)
he will forward Dreal or any way
you the country may wrate to make
Sept. 14, 1928.
Mr. C. E. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
R.F.D. No. 2.
Dear Mr. Brown:-
Your letter of September 12th is just received. I am
glad to know you will sell your Seal Harbor property. I plan
to leave here the first of next week for a short automobile
trip and will be in the vicinity of Pembroke some time next
week if the weather clears. If the weather is not suitable
I will forward to Mr. Sprange à Cashier's cheque for the
consideration for the deed, the cheque to be made payable to
you.
Thanking you for your prompt reply, I am,
Yours very truly,
September 1, 1928.
Mr. Charles E. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
Dear Mr. Brown:
Fearing that my litter of August 7th did not reach
you, I am writing again, erclosing a copy of my letter of
that date.
If you are not interested in making a sale of the
property would you be willing to agree upon some division
that our part could be set off from yours, and 1f so what
part would you like to have.
Yours very truly,
C
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August 7, 1928.
Mr. Charles E. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
Dear Mr. Brown:
You will recall my calling at your house last year
with reference to your 1/20 of the lot of land at Seal
Harbor. At that time we had acquired all but 3/20, having
paid $50. an acre,, and did not feel like offering more for
the remaining 3/20 out of fairness to the others, although
I did offer you $75.00. So much time has elapsed without
our being able to acquire the memaining portion we felt it
would not be unfair to the others to increase our offer.
We, therefore, have just purchased all but your interest
at the rate of $200. per acre, and I am authorized to pay
you that amount if the matter can be closed soon, I
understand 1/20 is seven acres, making $1400. for your interest.
Yours very truly,
August 78 1928.
Mr.Charles E. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
Dear Mr. Brown:-
You will recall my calling at your house last year
with reference to your 1/20 of the lot of land at Seal
Harbor. At that time we had acquired all but 3/20, having
paid $50. an aere, and did not feel like offering more for
the remaining 3/20 out of fairness to the others, although
I
did offer you $75.00. So much time has elapsed without
our being able to acquire the remaining portion we felt it
would not be unfair to the others to increase our offer.
We, therefore, have just purchased all but your interest at
therate of $200. per acre, and I am authorized to pay you that
amount if the matter can be closed soon. I understand 1/20
is seven acres, making $1400. for your interest.
Yours very truly,
ALBERT B. DONWORTH
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
HOULTON, MAINE
LAW OFFICE NORTHERN COUNTY
30 SWEDEN ST., CARIBOU. MAINE
July 31, 1928
A. H. Lyman, Esq.
Bar Harbor
Maine
Bro. Lyman:
In reference to deed given in the last few days by
Mrs. Marion W. McIntyre and by my wife Mrs. Marion L. Donworth
in which deed I signed releasing dower, Mrs. Marion W. McIntyre
my mother-in-law is the widow of John C. McIntyre and accordingly
there was no dower to release as far as she is concerned, as Mrs.
McIntyre is a widow.
In reference to the deed signed by Joseph A. Brown,
in last few days,
Mr. Brown is a widower and has been for many years. He is a
person over seventy years of age. Accordingly there was no dower
to release on the deed that he signed.
Very truly yours,
A. Donworth
ADD Domant
ABD:MGM
to main.
August 2, 1928.
Albert B.Danworth, Esq.
30 Sweden Street,
Caribou, Maine.
Dear Mr. Donworth:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter
of July 31st, regarding the dower of Mrs. MeIntyre and
Mr. Brown, stating they are both unmarried.
Thank you very much for this information.
Yours very truly,
an
October 6, 1927.
Mr. Charles B. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
Dear Mr. Brown:
Recalling our conversation at your home not long ago,
that when you were ready to sell the Seal Harbor property
you would sell to my client, I have prepared a deed which I
am enclosing herewith in order that you may not have to bother,
when you get ready to sell, to have the deed made there.
I car pay you $75.00 per aore or $525.00 for the lot.
Very truly yours,
September 27, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Machias, Maine.
Dear Sir:
will you kindly send me the docket entries for the estate
of Cora IV. Brown who died probably twenty years ago, also
let me know, if the papers show it, the date of her death
and who her heirs wore.
Very truly yours,
September 24, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Rockefollor:
On Wednesday I loft home with reference to the outstanding
thre0-twontioths of Day Mountain Lot. Owing to the fact that
the parties night reside in different places where train
service would be inadequate, I wont by automobile. I arrivod
in Caribou late in the afternoon, where I not Mr. Donworth,
who represented two of the owners, the two owning one-twontioth.
I could got no Cofinite information from him as he was unwill-
ing to tolk without consulting his clients. lie therefore
loft Caribou arriving in Houlton the came night, at which time
Mr. Joseph Ao Brown who owns one-twentieth, Mr. Domworth and
I had a consultation.
I represented to them that as I had never been in
Aroostock County I felt it would be a good time to combine
pleasure and business and as it was difficult to discuss
matters by phone I thought it a nice tike to stop and go
over the entire matter.
It seemed to me that they wore not vory anxious to
co-operate although they were very nice and agreeable. No.
Brown representing one-twentieth felt that there should be
a strip the ontiro longth of the proporty taken from the
Sestorn of o while Mr. Donoorth on the contrary, folt that
it should be taken from the Western side. They however agrood
3. D. R. Jr. 9/24/27 -2-
that both twentieths should be taken from the BADO aido,
Mr. Brown taking the position that if the strip was talon
from the Western side they ought to have more. land because
the Eastern side was suitable for summer estates.
I thon stated that in view of the fact that the
parties wore not in accord, would it not be better for
them to sell at which they instantly replied that they
wanted to sell but that they would not think of selling
for $50. per aoro. I could not got them to place a figure
upon the property ELO I offered them 075. por sore.
This Mr. Brown at once refused and Mr. Donworth said that
we were so far apart that he would not ovon fix a price
for sale. We then discussed the question of partition
again, until I felt they wore not acting with a Losire
to got a partition excepting as to a greator acreage.
After some tine had elepsed I called their attention
to the fact that it is customary in partition proceedings
to set off out of the land to be partitioned such land
as may be edjoining other land of the parties and that as
my client owned land to the East of this lot and land North
I felt, although I had no dofinite authority to say so, that
he and desiro land adjoining on the East and North which
would leave land on the road border and on the Western side,
and that if they were willing to discuss partition proceedings
on that basis I was roady to make some arrangement with them,
subjoct to ratification by my client.
J.D. R. Jr. 9/24/27 -3-
Thoy at once recognized the custom and edmitted that that
area was whore their part would probably have to come
but they wore unvilling to agree on the number of aeros
that should bo givon them in that corner, They are to
investigate the voluo and advise me later. To then
separated.
The next morning 170 had another consultation but
nothing was roached except that they gave no 0 figure at
which they would sell, $200. per aero. I stated that I
dia not think my client would pay that but of course I
would submit the offer to him.
I found that Charles H. Brown, owner of one-twontieth
was in Perry, Washington County, and as it was not much
farther for mo to reach home going that ways I concluded
to see him before returning.
Mr. Brown has practically refused to have any comuni-
cation with reference to the lot. lie has answored no
letters and consulted no one. Mr. Donworth felt that he
could get him to coeoperate with thou but without success.
When I reached Mr. Brown's home he at first appeared
to be a very difficult man to meet. I was however mistaken.
Ho who most cordial after we became acquainted. No had the
impression that the other owners had not beon playing fair
with 122mg that a great donl of loan, gravel and trees had
been removed of which he had not received compensation
for his part or that a wholesale trospase had been going
on and thatho intended to rocoed against the trespassers.
He thought they were trying to buy him out to avoid action.
J.D.R. Jr. 9/24/27 do
I explained to him that the Good was to run to Mr. Dorr,
that Mr. Dorr was Superintendent 02 the National Park
and that the lot would in all probability in time, be
used more or loss, by the public. I felt it wise to make
this statement because of his attitude.
He promised no that he would think over the question
as to whether he would procood against anyone and if not
he world sell to no 2£ we could agree upon terms, but
that he would not sell for $50. per core. I then offered
him $75. per core and he said that when he got ready to
sell he would sell to no.
I arrived home Thursday night at 6:15 having covered
fivo hundred and sixty seven niles.
Very truly yours,
Sep tomber 23, 1927.
Mr. George R. Hedlock,
Registry of Deeds,
Ellsworth, Maine.
Dear George:
I anenclosing herewith deed from George L. Stebbins
to Mr. Dorr dated September 23, 1927.
will you kindly have this deed recorded, charged
and returned to me.
Yours truly,
The Eyrie
Seal Harbor, Maine
September 20th, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:-
With reference to the Rockland Tract on Day
Mountain, where we could have the 3/20th set off to the least
detriment to our plans, I am handing you the enclosed map
merely for illustrative purposes.
The tract A-B-C-D is six acres in extent. We
could add to this, if necessary to increase the acreage, a
tract something like E-F-G-C or the tract H-E-F-G-C if of
sufficient acreage might be better than the tract A-B-C-D.
As I say this data is merely for talking
purposes.
I am anxious to buy the entire tract.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H. Lynam
Bar Harbor, Maine
September 19, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
Seal Harbor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I am enclosing herewith copy of letter received from
Judge Peters regarding the Stuart property and also copy
of letter from A. B. Donworth regarding the 1/10 part of
the Day Mountain Lot owned by his clients.
Will you kindly let me know your views upon these
two matters.
Very truly yours,
September 17, 1927.
Mr. George L. Stebbins,
Seal Harbor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Stebbins:
I am enclosing herewith deed of the two lots with a
copy for your files. I have written for the funds and as soon
as they arrive I will advise you at which time we can close
the transaction.
Very truly yours,
September 17, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
Seal Harbor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
Mr. Simpson's plans have reached me and I have drafted
a deed from Mr. Stebbins to Mr. Dorr or the two lots, title
having been taken to the adjoining land in Mr. Dorr's name.
The larger lot adjoining the Boyd Road contains 273.2 acres
and Mr. Stebbins tells me he is to receive $70. per acre for
this, making a total of $19,124. The other lot adjoining
Mr. Dane contains 26.5 acres. Mr. Stebbins tells me this
lot is to be sold for $50. an acre or $1,325. making a total
cost for the two lots-of $20,449.
I do not know whether you have written your office to
forward me the money or not. I am therefore writing you so
that you will arrange to have the amount forwarded.
The deed has been sent to Mr. Stebbins and he will get
it Monday. We will be ready to take title as soon as the funds
reach me. I have added to the deed rights of way over the Wild-
wood Farm Road and also a right of way for a foot path over the
strip of land three feet wide described in the deed to Mrs.
Dane.
Very truly yours,
ALBERT B. DONWORTH
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
28 SWEDEN STREET
CARIBOU, - MAINE
Sept. 17, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Bro. Lynam:
In reference to the partition of land near Seal
Harbor, your letter of the 15th inst. duly received. I
would certainly appreciate receiving from you the sketch
of this land. However I have a rather good idea of the
way this land lies; although I have heard that the road
nas been changed so that in one place the road leaves
the land and then comes back to it.
In reference to an equitable division, my first
impression would be that our 1/10 held by Mr. Browne, Mrs.
McIntyre, and Mrs. Donworth would be a piece having in
round numbers a 1/10 of the road front and go straight back.
This would give us a 1/10 . I do not know that this would
be the best arrangement but it is the one that occurs to me
first. I would be pleased to hear any suggestions you have
in mind, as to what would be the best way to set off this
1/10 of the whole piece.
We understand the whole piece is about 140 acres
and 1/10 would be about 14 acres.
Looking forward to hearing from you further.
Very truly yours,
ABD:LA
A.
September 15, 1927.
Mr. Albert B. Donworth,
28 Sweden Street,
Caribou, Maine.
Bro. Donworth:
I have yours of the 12th with reference to land at
Seal Harbor. I hope we can either agree upon the partition
or arrange to have service accepted. You say that it would
seem equitable and natural that the portion should be
located at either the East end or the West end. I do
not know exactly what area you refer to, whether your clients
would prefer more land on the road sides or more rear
land.
If you would kindly let me know more fully just
what you have in mind I would take it up with my client and
ascertain his views.
Do you know the property? If not I will have a sketch
prepared from the Seal Harbor map and forwarded to you
that you may have the property more in mind.
Very truly yours,
ALBERT B. DONWORTH
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
28 SWEDEN STREET
CARIBOU, - MAINE
Sept. 15, 1927.
A.H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Bro. Lynam:
In reference to the partition of land in Mount Desert,
since writing you within the last day or two I have received a
letter from Mr. J.A. Browne of Houlton. He joins in the wish that
the share of Mrs. McIntyre and the share of Mrs. Donworth and his
share be set off as one unit. This no doubt will simplify quite
a lot the partition proceedings.
In my previous letter I spoke about where this piece
of land would naturally be taken being 1/10 of the whole piece.
It would naturally be takem from either the east or west end and
would naturally have a proportional part of the road frontage. If
our views agree in reference to this we may get the partition
proceedings pretty well settled by negotiations.
ABD:LA
Very truly yours,
A.B.
September 14, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jrog
Seal Harbor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I am enclosing a copy of a letter written by A. B.
Donworth with reference to the Day Mountain Lot.
I have nothing here to show what your plans are with
reference to the roads traversing this 140 acre lot.
You are however to acquire the land next East of this lot
and we are endeavoring to acquire the land next West, as
well as the land to the North. The one thing therefore
seems to be to have the 3/20ths set off at some point
that will not interfere with your plans. Can you now
determine what area that will be.
Very truly yours,
COPY
ALBERT B. DONWORTH
COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
28 SWEDEN STREET
CARIBOU, MAINE
Sept. 12, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Bro. Lynam:
In reference to a petition for partition of certain
land near Seal Harbor, your letter of the 8th inst. duly
received. I think I can arrange a little later for my
clients to accept service.
We would say that my clients are Mrs. Marion W.
Mc Intyre and Mrs. A. B. Donworth (Mrs. Marion L. Donworth).
The last time I talked with J. A. Browne of Houlton we
both thought it would be best to ask that his share and
the share of Mrs. M. W. McInture and the share of Mrs. A.
B. Donworth would be set off as one unit. This would
simplify the partition proceedings. If we could get Cora
W. Brown of Perry to make some arrangement, it might be
that we can accomplish this partition by deed.
Perhaps you can tell us what would be the place where
an equitable portion could be set off as a unit to Mr.
Browne, Mrs. McIntyre and Mrs. Donworth. These would
represent 2/20 of the whole piece--which is the same as
1/10. It may be that we can agree where this 1/10 should
be located. It would seem equitable and natural that this
1/10 should be located at either the east end or the west
end. Kindly let me know your views in reference
to same.
Very truly yours,
(sgnd) A. B. Donworth
ABD:LA
September 14, 1927.
Mr. Philip F. Keebler,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Keebler:
Answering yours of September 13th I beg to say that Mr.
Burr's receipts did not include the tax on a fractional
part of Day Mountain Lot transferred to us by Emily C.
Hitchcock, Edwin C. Dudley and "lice White, the tax on
these portions being paid by them.
The remaining portion other than 4/20ths was paid
directly by us and in accordance with Mr. Heydt's letter
of August 22nd I sent checks to cover the $13.30 referred
to, intending to forward you receipts for the-same. I am
therefore enclosing receipt from Edwin C. Dudley for $3.32, from
Emily C. Hitchcock for $6.65 and from Ca A. Knoght for Mrs.
Alice White for $3.33.
Yours very truly,
26 Broadway
New York
September 13th, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
On August 15th there was forwarded to you
a check for $1,233.34 in payment of the Town of Mt. Desert
taxes for the year 1927 on properties owned by Mr. John
D. Rockefeller, Jr. but held in your name and that of Mr.
Dorr. The receipts received from Mr. Burr showing the
payment are as follows:
$ 19.
1,107.94
93.10
$1,220.04
There is an apparent overpayment of $13.30.
I shall be glad to have you verify the difference and if
an overpayment of tax has been made, undoubtedly Mr. Burr
will refund such excess.
Yours very truly,
Mr. A. H. Lynam
Bar Harbor, Maine
ALBERT B. DONWORTH
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
28 SWEDEN STREET
CARIBOU, - MAINE
Sept. 12, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Bro. Lynam:
In reference to a petition for partition of certain
land near Seal Harbor, your letter of the 8th inst. duly received.
I think I can arrange a little later for my clients to accept
service.
We would say that my clients are Mrs. Marion W. McIntyre
and Mrs. A. B. Donworth (Mrs. Marion L. Donworth). The last time
I talked with J. A. Browne of Houlton we both thought it would be
best to ask that his share and the share of Mrs. M.W. McIntYre and
the share of Mrs. A. B. Donworth would be set off as one unit. This
would simplify the partition proceedings. If we could get Cora
W. Brown of Perry to make some arrangement, it might be that we
can accomplish this partition by deed.
Perhaps you can tell us what would be the place where
an equitabl eportion could be set off as a unit to Mr. Browne, Mrs.
McIntyre and Mrs. Donworth. These would represent 2/20 of the
whole piece of which is the same as 1/10. It may be that we can
agree where this 1/10 should be located. It would seem equitable
and natural that this 1/10 should be located at either the east
end or the west end. Kindly let me know your views in reference
to same.
Very truly yours,
A.
B. Donworth
ABD:LA
August 24, 1927.
Mr. Edwin C. Dudley,
3 Meanian Bldg.,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Dudley:
When my client purchased of you your interest in the
lot at Seal Harbor they expected to pay the taxes for
this year inasmuch as the trade was made near the time
for assessing the taxes. I learn you have paid the taxes
amounting to $3.32. We are therefore reimbursing you for
that amount. Will you kindly acknowledge receipt of this,
that I may have your letter for a voucher in settling my
account.
Yours very truly,
26 Broadway
New York
August 22nd, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
Answering your letter of August 19th regarding
the payment of $13.30 taxed to Emily C. Hitchcock, Edwin C.
Dudley and Alice White, inasmuch as these people paid the tax
I think it only fair to return to them a check for $13.30 to
reimburse them.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H. Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Me.
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May 20. 1927.
Byron Boyd, Esq.,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Byron:
I have yours enclosing the deeds of yours conveying
5/16 of the Mount Desert Land being the land conveyed to you
in the deed from Lewis A. Burleigh, Trustee conveying 5/32 and
in the deed from Everett E. Burleigh, et als also conveying 5/326
I am enclosing herewith mg check for $2,187.50 being the consideratic
for the deed, 43.75 acres at $50.00 per acre.
Yours truly,
May 18m/9/29
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May 10, 1927.
Byron Boyd, Esq.
*Augusts, Maine.
Dear Byron:
I have yours of the 7th with reference to the Seal Harbor
property and note you are coming to Bar Harbor as soon as all
the papers are signed.
While we shall be glad to see you it can all be arranged
if you would prefer through the bank. The deeds could be sent
there and the money returned to you.
Very truly yours,
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May 5. 1927.
Byron Boyd, Esq.,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Byron:
I have yours of the 3rd enclosing deed from Lewis A. Burle igh
which covers the Edwin C. Burleigh interest in the Seal Harbor
property.
As soon as you receive the deed of the A. A. Burleigh
interest I can see no reason why we cannot close the matter,
assuming that the dower interest of Mrs. Boyd can be taken care of.
Shall I send for record the deed from Lewis A. Burleigh to you.
Yours truly,
PARKER P. BURLEIGH
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
HOULTON, MAINE
May. 3-1927
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March 21, 1927.
Mr. Byron Boyd,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Byron:
I am enclosing herewi th a copy of the description of the Lot
Mr. Wasgatt is working over. You will notice that Mr. Edwin C.
Burleigh owned 5/32 and Mr. A. A. Burleigh also owned 5/32.
Very truly yours,
February 23, 1927.
Byron Boyd, Esq.,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Boyd:
The abstracter finds upon examining the title
to the Rockland Lot, so-called, no deed to you of the 5/16
covered by your option, but he does find that E. C. Burleigh
and A. A. Burleigh acquired from you 5/32 each or 5/16 of
the lot. I assume this must be the 5/18 referred to. If
so, how did you acquire title or do you act for the present
owners. If the property did not go by deed but passed by
inheritance, kindly let me know whether it was by will and
whether the estates were probated and if so where.
Very truly yours,
September 8, 1927.
Mr. Joseph A. Brown,
Main Street,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Mr. Brown:
Mr. V. G. Wasgatt, through whose efforts seventeen=
twentieths of the lot at Seal Harbor, known as the Day
Mountain Lot, have been secured, reports that you did not
seem inclined to accept for your fractional interest in
the lot, fifty dollars per acre, the amount paid for the
portion acquired.
If you are still of the same opinion there seems to
be nothing to do except to have the property partitioned
and as I assume it would be quite difficult to make
partition by deed, I have prepared a petition for partition
returnable to 'our Supreme Court to be holden on the second
Tuesday of October, a copy of which I am enclosing for
your examination, before filing, in hopes that you and the
other interested parties may accept service in order that
the matter may be brought to an early conclusion.
Very truly yours,
September 8, 1927.
Mrs. Cora W. Brown,
Perry, Maine.
R. F. D. # 2.
Dear Madam:
Mr. V. G. Wasgatt, through whose efforts seventeen-
twentieths of the lot at Seal Harbor, known as the Day
Mountain Lot, have been secured, reports that you did not
seem inclined to accept for your fractional interest in
the lot, fifty dollars per acre, the amount paid for the
portion acquired.
If you are still of the same opinion there seems to
be nothing to do except to have the property partitioned
and as I assume it would be quite difficult to make
partition by deed, I have prepared a petition for partition
returnable to our Supreme Court to be holden on the econd
Tuesday of October, a copy of which I am enclosing for
your examination, Before filing, in hopes that you and the
other interested parties may accept service in order that
the matter may be brought to an early conclusion.
Very truly yours,
April 8, 1927.
Mr. W. W. Case,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Mr. Case:
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-twentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
owned by you. Mr. Wasgatt felt that it might be better to have
all the deeds uniform and thought that in some cases the original
deed might have been mislaid.
I have been unable to fill in the name of your wife in the
witness clause. In executing the deed would you kindly see that
this is made correct, the deed dated and after it is executed
returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for delivery
upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM T. COBB
ROCKLAND, MAINE
June six,
1927
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Replying to your letter of June 3rd, I enclose
herewith in accordance with your suggestion, the
tax notice in question and assure you that I
will very much appreciate anything you may be
able to do to releive me of the payment of this
tax.
Very truly yours,
WTC:ACF
June 3, 1927.
Mr. William T. Cobb,
Rockland, Mainel
Dear Sit:
Answering your letter of June 1, I beg to say that nothing
was said with reference to the taxes for the year 1927 on the
Seal Harbor property. Inasmuch as the tentative trade was made
before the tax was assessed it would seem that the purchaser
should pay the tax.
Kindly send me the tax notice which you received from the
Collector of Taxes and I will take the question up and inform you.
Yours very truly,
WILLIAM T. COBB
ROCKLAND, MAINE
June one,
1927
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
My dear Sir:
I have just received from the Collector of taxes in
the town of Mt. Desert a notice to the effect that I
am taxed $6.65 for the year 1927 on the land recently
sold to you, or through you to other parties.
I confess that I cannot recall any correspondence with
you in regard to this matter, and my own thought was
that inasmuch as the tentative trade was made for the
land long before the taxes for 1927 were assesed, I
had assumed that the purchasers would pay this years'
taxes. It may be that some other owner was bright
enough to have this thoroughly understood, but I wasn't.
The amount to be sure, is not large, and I will pay it
of course if you say that I should do so and all others
will do the same so far as you know. On the other hand,
I hope that I may be relieved.
Awaiting your reply, believe me
Very truly your S
WTC:ACF
John
April 28, 1927.
William T.Cobb, Esq
Rockland,Maine.
Dear Sir:
Yours of April 21st addressed to Mr.A. H. Lynam
has been duly received. Upon Mr.Lynam's return to the
office the first of the week he will give the matter prompt
attention.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM T. COBB
ROCKLAND, MAINE
Boston, Mass.
April 23, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I returned to Rockland April 20th, after an absence
of something more than two weeks, and found your
letter of April 8th enclosing for my signature the
quit claim deed of my interest in the Seal Harbor
property. Mrs. Cobb was not in Rockland so that I
could return the deed when I signed it, but it
now bears her signature and I believe it is fully
executed.
At your convenience please send check to my order
to my address, Rockland, Maine.
Very truly yours,
W I losa
WTC:ACF
April 8, 1927.
Mr. William T. Cobb,
Rockland, Maine.
Dour Mr. Cobb:
At Mr.V.G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-fwentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
owned by you. Mr. Wasgatt felt that it might be better to have
all the deeds uniform.and thought that in some cases the original
deed might have been mislaid.
I have been unable to fill in the name of your wife in the
witness clause. In executing the deed. would you kindly see that
this is made correct, the deed dated and after it is executed
returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for deliv ery
upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
April 8, 1927.
Mr. Edwin C. Dudley,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Dudley:
We have completed the examination of the title to the Seal
Harbor property and from our examination we find that the heirs
of Orville D. Baker conveyed to you and Reuben W. Dunn as
Trustees, and that you and Mr. Dunn, as Trustees, conveyed to
you, individually. I have always understood that a trustee cannot
purchase the trust property either directly or indirectly but that
while the sale is not void it is voidable in equity at the option
of interested parties, see Patten vs. Pierson, 93rd Maine Report,
Page 408 and cases cited.
To avoid all doubt as to the title the deed should be
executed by you and Mr. Dunn, you in your individual capacity as
well as Trustee.
I have therefore drafted a Quit-Claim Deed which I am
enclosing herewith. Mr. Dunn's residence at the beginning of the
deed and the name of your wife in the witness clause as well as the
date should be filled in. After execution would you kindly forward
the deed to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for delivery
upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
EDWIN C. DUDLEY
BANKER
INVESTMENT BONDS
No. 3 Meonian Building
AUGUSTA
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MAINE
March 2nd, 1927.
Mr. Vernon G. Wasgatt,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Wasgatt:
Your favor of Feb. 28th received. General Baker did
not leave a will. There were nine heirs and they all joined in a deed
of all the real estate to facilitate the disposal of the same. Mr.
R. W. Dunn, the husband of one of the heirs, and myself acted in real
estate matters. of course all the personal property was handled by me.
The Baker estate was probated in Kennebec County. If you need a certifi-
cate of my appointment as administrator I will procure it for you free
of charge.
Very truly yours,
Edwin 6.Andley
February 28, 1923.
Mr. Edwin C. Dudley,
3 Meonian Bldg.,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Dudley:
I have yours of February 26th stating that the
Hancock County Registry of Deeds shows that the Seal Harbor
property was deeded to you some nine years ago. As a matter of
fact it was deeded to you on December 11th, 1916, and recorded
in Volume 533, Page 126. This information we had.
We also had, as we stated, the deed from the heirs
at law of O. D. Baker to you and Reuben W. Dunn, as trustees, and
from that deed we assumed that Mr. Baker did not leave a will.
There is nothing on record here to show whether
Mr. Baker left a will or who his heirs were.
The information that we wished to get was whether
the estate was probated and if so where in order that we could
get copies from the Probate Office for filing here in the Probate
Court or Registry of Deeds.
Very truly yours,
EDWIN C. DUDLEY
BANKER
INVESTMENT BONDS
No. 3 Meonian Building
AUGUSTA
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MAINE
February 26th, 1927.
Mr. Vernon G. Wasgatt,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Your favor of Feb. 23rd received. Your examination of the
title to my share of the Seal Harbor property could not have beem very
thorough. The Hancock Registry of Deeds shows that the property was deed-
to me and fully #######/ recorded some nine years ago. General Baker died
August 16, 1908 ; and I settled his estate as administrator.
Very truly yours,
betweedly
February 23, 1927.
Mr. Edwin C. Dudley,
3 Meonian Bldge,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Dudley:
Upon examining title to the Rockland Lot we
find that the Hoirs-at-Law of Orville. D. Baker conveyed to
you and Reuben W. Dunn, as trustees, a portion of the
Rockland Lot. We assume from this deed that Mr. Baker did
not leave a will. Was his estate probated and if so where?
Can you tell me about when Mr. Baker died?
Very truly yours,
September 8. 1927.
Mr. A. B. Donworth,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Mr. V. G. Wasgatt, through whose efforts seventeen-
twentieths of the lot at Seal Harborg known as the Day
Mountain Lot, have been secured, reports that your clients,
Mrs. Marion W. McIntyre and Mrs. Marion L. Donworth, did
not seem inclined to accept for their fractional part in
the lot, fifty dollars per acre, the amount paid for the
portion acquired.
If they are still of the same opinion there seems to
be nothing to do except to have the property partitioned
and as I assume it would be quite difficult to make
partition by deed, I have prepared a petition for partition
returnable to our Supreme Court to be holden on the second
Tuesday of October, a copy of which I am enclosing for
their examination, before filing, in hopes that they and the
other interested parties may accept service in order that
the matter may be brought to an early conclusion.
Very truly yours,
May 25, 1927.
Mr. George R. Hadlock,
Ellsworth, Maine.
Bro. Hadlock:
I am enclosing herewith deed from Alice White to George
B. Dorr. Will you kindly look at the records for conveyances
and attachments for William W. Bradstreet, Marion W. Speare,
and Alice White from May 20th.
If you find no conveyances or attachments kindly record
the deed. If there are any please call me before eleven o'clock
as I plan on mailing the purchase price.
Yours truly,
May 10, 1927.
George R. Hadlock, Esq.,
Ellsworth, Maine.
Bro. Hadlock:
I am enclosing herewith a vote authorizing the deed from the
Hedgkins Realty Company to Mr. Dorr. This should be attached to
the deed as a last page and recorded with it. Will you please see
that this is done and oblige,
Yours very truly,
May 6, 1927.
George R. Hadlock, Esq.,
Register of Deeds,
Ellsworth, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing herewith a deed from the Hodgkins Realty
Company and also deed from Helen L. Marshall et als to the
Hodgkins Realty Company. Will you kindly look at the record of
conveyances and attachments from May 2, 1927 for the following
people:
Asa Hodgkins
Elmenia Hodgkins
Helen L. Marshall
Dellie V. Reynolds
Cecile I. Washburn
If you find none please record the deeds. If there are any
please get in touch with me by telephone.
Yours truly,
August 24, 1927.
Mrs. Emily C. Hitchcock,
The Thorndike,
Rockland, Mainee
Dear Mrs. Hischook:
When my client purchased of you your interest in the
lot at Seal Harbor they expected to pay the taxes for
this year inasmuch as the trade was made near the time
for assessing the taxes. I learn you have paid the
taxes amounting to $6.65. We are thereiore reimbursing
you for that amount. Will you kindly acknowledge receipt
of this that I may have your letter for a voucher in
settling my account.
Very truly yours,
April 8, 1927.
Mrs. Emily C. Hitchcock,
The Thorndike,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Mrs. Hitchcock:
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-twentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
formerly owned by Francis S. Hitchcock. Mr. Wasgatt felt that
it might be better to have all the needs uniform and thought that
in some cases the original deed might have been mislaid.
I have put in the residences of the grantors the best I could
but I have been unable to fill in the name of the husband of
Mary E. Hitchcock if she be married in the witness clause, also
married
the/name of Mary E. Hitchcock. In executing the deed would you
kindly see that these are made correct, the deed dated and after
it is executed returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company
for delivery upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
February 23, 1927.
Mrs. Emily S. Hitchcock,
The Thorndike,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Madam:
Upo:l an examination of the title of the Rockland
Lot we find that Mr. F. S. Hitchcock acquired 1/20. I assume
this is the twentieth that you represent. If so, will you
kindly advise me about the time Mr. Hitchcock died; whether
his estate was probated and if so where; and 11 he left a will
to whom was the property devised and if no will to whom did
the property pass; and how did you aquire title.
Very truly yours,
XXXGEXXXGXXX
CHARLES A. KNIGHT
Charles A. Knight,
Fixight and form
Attorneys at Law
Gardiner, Maine
May 23rd, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Brother Lynam:-
I am today sending quit-claim deed from Mrs.
White to George B. Dorr of her fortieth interest in
the Seal Harbor property dated today.
I trust you will find the same in order.
Yours truly,
Bakingst
CAK/FGG
Deed sent to Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Co.
May 21, 1927
Charles A. Knight, Esg.,
Attorney at Law,
Gardiner, Maine.
Bro. Knight:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 20th
enclosing the deed from Mrs. Speare to Mrs. White. It
seems to cover the situation and I have forwarded it to
the Registry of Deeds for record. As soon as it is PC⑉
turned I will forward it to you.
Inasmuch as the deed to Mrs. White is a quit-
claim deed it should be dated and acknowledgadafter the
deed from Mrs. Speare. The deed from Mrs. Speare is
dated May 19th. If you will forward it to the Bar Harbor
Banking and Trust Company we can close the matter without
delay.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES A. KNIGHT
Charles A. Knight,
xxxxxx
Attorneys at Law
Gardiner, Maine
May 20th, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Brother Lynam:-
I enclose you herein deed from Marion W. Speare
to Alice White. I think this will correct the ambiguity
in the deed of the Seal Harbor property given by Mrs.
Speare to Mrs. White Aug. 11, 1915, recorded in Hancock
Registry Book 517, Page 340. Mrs. Speare has been away,
which accounts for the delay. If you will advise if this
deed is in satisfactory form, I will then forward deed from
Alice White, conveying the entire fortieth, to the Bar Harbor
Banking & Trust Co.,in accordance with yours of April 8th
to Mrs. White. I should imagine the recording fee of the
enclosed deed, if satisfactory to you, would not exceed the
regular 75%, and will send to you if the deed meets with
your approval, or will reimburse you after you have had it
put on record. Will you please return the deed to me after
it is recorded that I may complete my files?
Yours truly,
CAK/FGG
Balliright
Charles A.Knight,
Attorney at Law,
Gardiner, Maine.
Apr. 29th, 1927.
A. H. Lyman, Esq.,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Bro. Lyman:-
I found so many accumulated matters pressing for attention,
on my return from California, that I have had to put aside your let-
ter of April 22nd in regard to the deed from Mrs. White. I feel
very sure the deed from Mrs. Speare to Mrs. White would operate to
convey all Mrs. Speare's interest. At the same time, I can wel 1
understand that your clients desire a better conveyance of Mrs.
Speare's interest. I have no doubt Mrs. Speare will be willing
to make a new deed correcting any discrepancies in the conveyance,
but as she is in Massachusetts, it will take a few days, and I will
give the matter prompt attention and endeavor to have the proper
deed sent at the earliest possible date.
I am not very proud of that deed. There were several
other parcels conveyed by Mrs. Speare to Mrs. White at the division
of the estate, and I have looked at them all, and they are all
correct. I cannot explain how it occurred except on the ground
of that carelessness which I presume am us occasionally show, and
which when called to our attention, gives us a jolt that makes us
unusually careful for a long time.
Hoping this delay will cause you no inconvenience, I am,
Yours truly,
CAK/RIL
April 22, 1927.
Charles A.Knight, Esq.,
Attorney at Law,
Gardiner, Maine.
Dear Mr. Knight:
Answering yours of April 20th I beg to say that the
deed given by Marion W. Spear to Alice White, dated August
11, 1915 and recorded in the Honcock County Registry in Book
517, Page 340, starts as follows: "One undivided half part
of all my right, title and interest in and to a certain lot
or parcel of land situated in Mount Desert etc." Later in
the description it is recited that "the interest herewith
conveyed being one undivided eightieth" and still later it
is stated "my title to the same being derived as legatee of
one-half of the estate of William W. Bradstreet his in-
terest in said tract of land being one undivided fortieth".
It seems to me that Marion W. Spear intended. to
convey all of her interest. The recitation seems to bear
this out but she did actually convey one undivided half part
of all her right, title and interest. It would seem to me,
therefore, that she should either sign a new deed or execute
the deed prepared with Mrs. White.
The examination of the records shows the title to
the Bradstreet interest to be clear. I am not asking any-
one to sign a warranty deed. The deed forwarded you was a
C. A. K. 4/22/27 -2
quit-claim deed with covenants of warranty as to the grantors'
acts only. They are all signing this kind of a deed.
Please let me know what you think of the deed. from
Marion W. Spear to Mrs. White.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES A. KNIGHT
CKYDECY GRAYX
Charles A. Knight,
and Gray
Attorneys at Law
Gardiner, Maine
April 20th, 1927.
Lynam & Rodick,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Gentlemen:-
Yours of the 8th with deed to Mrs. Alice White of the
fortieth interest owned by her in Seal Harbor property has been
handed to me by Mrs. White. I attend to all of Mrs. White's busi-
ness matters for her, and the reason the matter has not had earlier
attention was because I only returned from a trip to California
the 16th.
Mrs. White is entirely willing to sign the deed, but I
cannot see the necessity of Mrs. Speare's signature. Your examina-
tion of the title should have sh own that Mrs. Speare conveyed her
interest in this property to Mrs. White August 11th, 1915 by deed
recorded in Hancock Registry, Book 517, Page 340.
Mrs. White is a widow, and if you will make a new deed
with Mrs. White named as the sole grantor, I will examine it, and,
if correct, have her sign and forward, as you request, to the Bar
Harbor Banking & Trust Co.
Might I inquire if all the parties are giving warranty
deeds? Mrs. White has never had any occasion to examine the title
to this property, and, as your records will undoubtedly show, she
inherited one-half, and Mrs. Speare the one-half which she sold to
Mrs. White, from William W. Bradstreet, the father of Mrs. White.
If you require a warranty deed, I wish you would assure me that
an examination shows the record title clear. I would not want to
advise Mrs. White to sign a warranty deed unless I was positive
of that fact.
Mrs. White is leaving the 25th to be gone about a week,
so that if you wish the deed before that you should send it so
I can get her signature before leaving, otherwise it will have to
wait until her return sometime the first part of May.
Yours very truly,
CAK/FGG
BAKnight
June 9, 1927.
Mr. Charles W. Littlefield,
120 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Sir:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
7th, enclosing tax bill covering the interest in the land
recently conveyed by youx and your sister. I will attend to
this matter.
Yours very truly,
DAWES, ABBOTT & LITTLEFIELD
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
HAMILTON M. DAWES
C.WESTLEY ABBOTT
CHARLES W. LITTLEFIELD
120 BROADWAY
NEW YORK CITY
June 7, 1927
A. H. Lyman, Esq
Bar Harbor,
Maine.
Dear Mr. Lyman:
I beg to enclose herewith tax bill which
I have received, which covers the interest in the
land recently conveyed by my sister and myself,
at Seal Harbor.
Will you please acknowledge receipt, and
oblige
Yours very fruly,
CWL:AFS
Encl.
DAWES, ABBOTT & LITTLEFIELD
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
HAMILTON M. DAWES
C.WESTLEY ABBOTT
CHARLES W. LITTLEFIELD
120 BROADWAY
NEW YORK CITY
May 5, 1927
A. H. Lyman, Esq.,
Bar Harbor,
Maine.
Dear Mr. Lyman:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of
your letter of May 3rd, enclosing check to my order
for $350., representing the amount paid for a one-
twentieth interest held by my sister and myself in
the Seal Harbor property.
Thanking you for the same, I am
Yours very truly,
country
CWL:AFS
May 3, 1927.
Mr. C. W. Littlefield,
120 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Sir:
Upon returning to the office today I find your letter and the
deed of your 1/20 interest in the Seal Harbor property.
I am enclosing my check for $350. in settlement of the same.
Yours very truly,
April 28, 1927.
C. W. Littlefield, Esq
120 Broadway,
New York, N.o Y.
Dear Sir:
Yours of April 21st addressed to Mr. A. He Lynam
has been duly received. Upon Mr. Lynam' return to the
office the first of the week he will give the matter prompt
attention.
Very truly yours,
DAWES, ABBOTT & LITTLEFIELD
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
HAMILTON M. DAWES
C.WESTLEY ABBOTT
CHARLES W. LITTLEFIELD
120 BROADWAY
NEW YORK CITY
April 21, 1927
A. H. Lyman, Esq.,
Bar Harbor,
Maine.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing herewith Deed for our
one-twentieth interest in the property at Seal Harbor,
which I have had executed. I redrew the deed on account
of the fact that my sister is unmarried and also you had
my residence stated as New York, whereas I reside at
Montclair.
As I understand it this deed is to be
delivered upon the payment of $50. an acre net to us.
In other words, we having a one-twentieth interest will
receive $350. and you are authorized to deliver the deed
on that basis.
Will you kindly acknowledge receipt, and
oblige
Yours very traly
CWL: AFS
Encl.
April 8, 1927.
Charles W. Littlefield, Esq.,
120 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Littlefield;
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-twentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
formerly owned by Charles E. Littlefield. Mr. Wasgatt felt that
it might be better to have all the deeds uniform and thought that
in some cases the original deed might have been mislaid.
I have put in the residences of the grantors the best I could
but I have been unable to fill in the names of your wife and the
name of the husband of Caroline A. Littlefield, if she be married,
in the witness clause. In executing the deed would you kindly
see that these are made correct, the deed dated and after it is
executed returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for
delivery upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
DAWES, ABBOTT & LITTLEFIELD
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
HAMILTON M. DAWES
C.WESTLEY ABBOTT
CHARLES W. LITTLEFIELD
120 BROADWAY
NEW YORK CITY
March 2, 1927
Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Co.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gentlemen:
Your letter of the 23rd ult. was called to
my attention upon my return from the South.
The twentieth interest to which you refer
ás owned by Charles E. Littlefield is the one which I
represent. Mr. Littlefield left no will and his only
heirs at law were my sister and myself. Administration
was taken out upon his estate in New York, his legal
residence at that time.
The property is now owned by
myself and my sister.
Very truly yours,
CWL:AFS
February 23, 1927.
Charles W. Littlefield, Esq.,
120 Broadway,
New York, No Ye
Dear Mr. Littlefield:
Upon an examination of the title of the Rockland
Lot we find that Charles E. Littlefield acquired one-twen-
tieth. I assume this is the twentieth part that you repre-
sent. If so, will you kindly advise me about the time of Mr.
Littlefield's death; whether his estate was probated and if
so where; and if he left a will to whom was the property de-
vised and if no will, to whom did the property pass.
Very truly yours,
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Seal Harbor, Maine
NOV. 6th, 1922.
Mr. Geo. B. Dor r
Bar Harbor, Maine
Dear Sir:
They are a track of land here in Seal Harbor
containing about 145 acres that is for sale. It
is connected on the east by the Government park
on the south by the S.H.R.Co on the west by the
county road and the north by E. B. Dane property.
It takes in the most of Day Mt. I ha ve been the
agt of this track a few years. I would like to see
this track added to the Government. I would be
pleased to show you the bounds at any time. I
had
a letter from the owners a few days ago saying they
would sell at anytime.
very truly,
J. C. McCrae
Seal Harbor
Me.
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The University Club
Fifth Avenue & 54th Street
Dear Mr. Lynam,
This should be important. will you
answer & look into it for me? I understood from
Stebbins a year or more ago that his association
owned about one half Day Mountain & washready to
give it, not being building property, if the other
part could be got -- but that it then couldn't.
He said it ought to go into the Reservations.
Probably the owners will start by asking a high
price but will presently come down, there being no
one else to buy unless to sell at an advance to us.
Yours truly,
Nov. 7. 1922
George B. Dorr.
Seal Harber
Bangor, Maine Nov 6th
1922
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April 8, 1927,
Mrs. Marion W. McIntyre,
Main Street,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Mrs. MeIntyre:
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-twentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
formerly owned by Eben T. Woodbury. Mr. Wasgatt felt that it
might be better to have all the deeds uniform and thought that
in come cases the original deed might have been mislaid.
I have put in the residences of the grantors the best I could
but I have been unable to fill in the name of the husband of
Marion L. Donworth in the witness clause. In executing the deed
would you kindly see that these are made correct, the deed dated
and after it is executed returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust
Company for delivery upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
RICHARD H. PALMER
31 CENTRAL STREET
BANGOR, MAINE
June
ninth
1927
Lynam & Rodick,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gentlemen:
I am enclosing 1927 tax bill,
Town of Mount Desert, on one-twentieth
interest undivided, 140 acres of land.
You will recall that we sold
this land through your agency and my
assumption is that the tax will be paid
by your client.
Yours truly,
RHP/S
RutPalmer
May 17, 1927.
Mr. Richard H. Palmer,
31 Contral Street,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 16th enclosing
deed of the oual Harbor property which I have forwarded to the
Registry of Deeds for record. I am encl. osing herewith my check
for $350.00 being 1/20 of 140 acres at $50. an acre.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
31 CENTRAL STREET
RICHARD H. PALMER
BANGOR. MAINE
May
sixteenth
1927
Lynam & Rodick,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gentlemen:
On April 8th you forwarded to me a Quit
Claim deed for the Seal Harbor property formerly owned
by Walter Mansur, which we are attempting to sell
through the efforts of Vernon G. Wasgatt.
The original copy forwarded in your letter
of the 8th indicated that the wife of Leon W. Mansur
was living. She died many years ago and to my absolute
knowledge. In view of that error I had my attorney here
draw up the enclosed deed, which is signed by the interested
parties and acknowledgment taken by James E. Mitchell,
Justice of the Peace over my signature.
There may be a question in your mind regarding
Leon W. Mansur being a widower and for your information
I might say that he is my brother-in-law and I understand
the family relationship very well.
If this deed is satisfactory you may forward to
me the entire proceeds of the sale, as agent for the
interested owners.
Yours truly,
RHP/S
April 8, 1927.
Richard H. Palmer, Esq.,
31 Central Street,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Palmer:
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-twentieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
formerly belonging to Walter Mansur. Mr. Wasgatt felt that it
might be better to have all the deeds uniform and thought that
in some cases the original deed might have been mislaid.
I have put in the residences of the grantors the best I
could but I have been unable to fill in the names of the wives
in the witness clause. In executing the deed would you kindly see
that these are made correct, the deed dated and after it is
executed returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for
delivery upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
31 CENTRAL STREET
RICHARD H. PALMER
BANGOR. MAINE
Walter Mansur died in Houlton 1900 intestate. Probate Houlton
Heirs at law
Division
Carrie Q. Mansue - Wife
3-9
Elsie C. Mansur - Daughter
2-9
Leon W. Mansur - Son
2-9
W. Phillip Mansur- Son
2-9
9-9
In 1908 W. Phillip Mansur sold his 2-9 to Carrie Q. Mansur,
Elsie M. Palmer and Leon W. Mansur in equal proportions.
Result
Carrie Q. Mansur
11-27
Leon W. Mansur
8-27
Elsie M. Palmer (Elsie C. Mansur)
8-27.
Married Richard H. Palmer in 1904
27-27
Elsie Mansur Palmer died in Bangor, Maine May 1911
intestate and probate in Bangor, Me.
Heirs at law
Richard H. Palmer
- Husband
1-2 of all
(8-27)
Carrie Q. Mansur
- Mother
1-2 of 1-2
W. Phillip Mansur
- Brother
1-4 of 1-2
Leon W. Mansur
- Brother
1-4 of 1-2
Ownership June 1911
Richard H. Palmer
-
4-27
Carrie Q. Mansur
-
13-27
Leon W. Mansue
-
9-27
W. Phillip Mansur
-
1-27
27-27
W. Phillip Mansur sold his 1-27 to Carrie Q. Mansur.
Result
Richard H. Palmer
-
4-27
Carrie Q. Mansur
-
14-27
Leon W. Mansur
-
9-27
27-27
Carrie Q. Mansur died at Houlton, Maine with will and
W. Phillip Mansur and Leon W. Mansur received 1-2 each
RICHARD H. PALMER
31 CENTRAL STREET
BANGOR, MAINE
Ownership 1927
Richard H. Palmer
-
14-27
Leon W. Mansur
-
16-27
W. Phillip Mansur
-
7-27
27-27
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February 23, 1927.
Mr. R. H. Palmor,
31 Central Street,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Mr. Palmer:
Upon an examination of the title of the Rockland
Lot we find that Walter Mansur acquired 1/20. I assume this
is the twentieth that you represent. If so, will you kindly
advise me about the time Mr. Mansur died; whether his estate
was probated and if so where; and if he left a will to whom
was the property devised and if no will to whom did the proper-
ty pass.
The same applies to Elsie M. Palmer who appeared
to be one of the heirs of Mr. Mansur.
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Careeden Maine
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Mrs. Alice White,
Gardiner, Maine.
Dear Mrs. White:
When my client purchased of you your interest in the
lot at Seal Harbor they expected to pay the taxes for this
year, inasmuch as the trade was made near the time for
assessing the taxes. I learn you have paid the taxes
amounting to $3.33. We are therefore reimbursing you for
that amount. Will you kindly acknowledge receipt of this
that I may have your letter for a voucher in settling
my account.
Yours very truly,
Letter
June 16, 1927.
Mr. R. W. Leighton,
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Leighton:
In examining again the papers in re Lucy E. Boyd guardian-
ship, I was astonished to find that I had overlooked sending
you your fee for the papers you so kindly sent me. I am
enclosing herewith my cheque to cover same.
Yours very truly,
May 25, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I have accepted and sent for record, deeds of all of the Day
Mountain Lot except the interest of Cora W. Brown, 1/20, Joseph A.
Brown, 1/20, Marion McIntyre, 1/60 and Marion Donworth, 2/60.
The reply from the first two indicates that $50. an acre
does not appeal to them. The latter two. forming one interest, have
written for further information but have not given any option. I
would advise obtaining some answer from the latter two before taking
further steps to acquire the interest of the former two.
Yours truly,
May 20, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the Petition and License
of Burleigh Martin, Guardian of Lucy E. Boyd, in regard to
the sale of certain land in Mount Desert, license dated May 18,
1927. Also forward me a memorandum of your fees and I will
remit.
Yours truly,
April 15, 1927.
Charles L. Veazie, Esq
Register of Probate,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Mr. Veazie:
I am returning herewith Abstract of Will of Francis E. Hitch-
cock which has been filed in this County in Registry Book 608,
Page 462.
Yours very truly,
April 15, 1925.
R. W. Leighton, Esq.,
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Mr. Leighton:
I aw returning herewith Abstract of the will of Edwin C.
Burleigh which has been filed in this County in Registry Book
608, Page 463.
Yours very truly,
April 8, 1927.
Mrs. Alice White,
Gardiner, Maine.
Dear Mrs. White:
At Mr. V. G. Wasgatt's request I have prepared a Quit-Claim
Deed of the one-fortieth interest in the Seal Harbor property
formerly owned by William W. Bradstreet. Mr. Wasgatt felt that
it might be better to have all the deeds uniform and thought that
in some cases the original deed might have been mislaid.
I have put in the residences of the grantors the best I could
but I have been unable to fill in the name of the husbands in the
witness clause. In executing the deed would you kindly see that
these are made correct, the deed dated and after it is executed
returned to the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for delivery
upon payment of the consideration.
Very truly yours,
PROBATE COURT
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
BANGOR, MAINE
March 24, 1927.
RUTH M. SINNOTT, REGISTER
A. H. Lynam, Esq.
Bar Harbor:, Maine.
Dear Sir:
In the estate of A. A. Burleigh there was no
will,
I enclose a copy of the petition for administration
and that gives the names of the heirs and the date of his
death. I also enclose a copy of the Docket Entries.
A. A. Burleigh was a resident of Aroostook but
his estate was probated in this County because the Register
of Probate of Aroostook County is a son of A.A. Burleigh.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES L, VEAZIE
HENRY H. PAYSON, Register
EDWARD K. GOULD, Judge
STATE OF MAINE
KNOX COUNTY PROBATE COURT
VNEEK
ROCKLAND, MAINE
March 23, 1927.
Lynan & Rodick, Attorneys,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
A. H. Lynan, Esq.,
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing docket entries in the estate of Clara N.
Littlefield as you requested. The heirs in this case are of
course the same as in the Charles E. Littlefield estate,
namely the son and daughter.
Very truly yours,
Chair Lingu
Encs.
Register.
March 21, 1927.
Mr. Parker P. Burleigh,
Register of Probate,
Houlton, Maine.
Bro. Burleigh:
I am enclosing herewi th my check which I neglected to
sign.
I am preparing an abstract of title of the land that your
father and Edwin C. Burleigh at one time owned and the
information asked for was for that purpose.
Very truly yours,
March 21, 1927.
Mr. Charles L. Veazie,
Register of Probate,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I note from your letter of March 14 you set forth that
the heirs of Charles E. Littlefield are Charles W. Littlefield,
Caroline A. Littlefield, besides the widow Clara N. Littlefield.
Do you know whether Clara N. Littlefield is living. If not
was her estate probated in your county? If so will you kindly
send me the information regarding her that was asked for regarding
Mr. Littlefield.
Yours very truly,
March 21, 1927.
Mr. R. W. Leighton,
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I note from the will of William W. Bradstreet that certain
property passed to trustees in trust to pay the income to the
testator's wife, Julia S. Bradstreet during her life, the property
then to go to the testator's daughter and granddaughter.
Do you know whether Julia S. Bradstreet is deceased. If so
and her estate has been probated in your court will you kindly
send me a copy of the docket entries and if a will a certified
copy of it for filing in the Registry of Deeds here, also the
date of the death of the deceased and who her heirs were as appears
from the papers on file.
Very truly yours,
March 21, 1927.
Miss Ruth Sinnott,
Register of Probate,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Miss Sinnott:
will you kindly send me the docket entries in the estate of
A. A. Burleigh, date of his death, his heirs and if a will, a
certified copy of an abstract of the will for filing in our
Registry of Deeds here.
Yours very truly,
March 18, 1927.
Mr. Parker P. Burleigh,
Register of Probate,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I have been told that Mr. A. A. Burleigh was a resident of
Aroostook County. will you kindly look at your files and send
me a copy of the docket entries an his estate and if ne left a
will a certified copy of the abstract for filing in our Registry
of
Deeds. Will you also look at the papers on-file and give me
the date of his death, who his heirs were and whether an inheritance
tax was assessed and if the final account shows all inheritance
taxes paid.
Very truly yours,
Lynam & Rodick
A. H. Liguam
David 1. Rodick
Attorneys and
Serenus B. Rodick
Counselors
Bar Harbor, Maine, March 18, 1927.
Mr. Parker P. Burleigh,
Register of Probate,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I have been told that Mr. A. A. Burleigh was a resident of
Aroostook County. Will you kindly look at your files and send
me a copy of the docket entries in his estate and if he left a
will a certified copy of the abstract for filing in our Registry
of Deeds. Will you also look at the papers on file and give me
the date of his death, who his heirs were and whether an inheritance
tax was assessed and if the final account shows all inheritance
taxes paid.
Very truly yours,
Abdynan
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CHARLES L. VEAZIE
EDWARD K. GOULD, Judge
HENRY H. PAYSON, Register
STATE OF MAINE
KNOX COUNTY PROBATE COURT
ROCKLAND, MAINE
March 14, 1927.
Lynan & Rodick, Attorneys,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gentlemen:
In the estate of Charles E. Littlefield the heirs are, Charles
W. Littlefield of Montclair, N. J. and Caroline A. Littlefield
of Rockland, son and daughter, besides the widow, Clara N. Little-
field. Date of death, May 2, 1915.
In the estate of Francis E. Hitchcock the heirs are Mary E.
Hitchcock, daughter and the widow, Emily C. Hitchcock. Date of
death, October 25, 1896.
There is nothing on file in either case to show any determination
of payment of inheritance tax. I am enclosing an abstract of the
will in the estate of Francis E. Hitchcock which you will have re-
corded in your county and return to have on file here as is the
custom we have always followed here.
Very truly yours,
Chae. Liengii
Register.
PROBATE COURT
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
BANGOR, MAINE
RUTH M. SINNOTT, REGISTER
March 14, 1927.
A. H. Lynam, Esq.
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Elsie Mansur Palmer died May 11, 1911, le aving
a husband, Richard H. Palmer, of Bangor, and as her
only heirs-at-law,
L. W. Mansur, Los Angeles, Cal.
brother
W. P. Mansur, Houlton, Maine
brother
Carrie Q. Mansur, Houlton, Maine
mother.
The inheritance tax was determined in this estate
October 25, 1911.
$160.65 on the share of Leon W. Mansur (1/8)
$160.65 on the share of W. P. Mansur
(1/8)
$80.65 on the share of Richard H. Palmer (I/2)
The share of the mother Carrie J. Mansur (1/4) was exempt.
There was a first account settled in this estate.
Very tryly yours,
Ruth m.sinnott
city
PARKER P. BURLEIGH, REGISTER
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN. JUDGE
Probate Court
Aroustook County
Houlton, Maine, March 12, 1927.
Lyman & Rodick,
Attorneys and Counselors,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Dear Sirs:-
In the estate of J. C. McIntyre, late of Houlton,
deceased, the Petition For Administration shows the following
heirs:- Marion W. McIntyre, Houlton, widow and Marion L.
Donworth, Caribou, daughter. John C. McIntyre died on the 22nd
day of August, 1919. No inheritance was ever paid in this estate
but as the First and Final Account has been proved and allowed,
the estate is closed.
In the Estate of Eben Woodbury, late of Houlton, deceased.
The Petition For Probate is on an old form different from those
now in use and does not give the names of the heirs. He died
on the eleventh day of May, 1895. The records do not show that
there was ever any inheritance tax paid in this estate.
Carrie Q. Mansur died on the third of June, 1915 her
heirs at law were Walter P. Mansur of Houlton, son and Leon W.
Mansur of Los Angeles, Cal. son.
Walter Mansur died on the eleventh day of September,
1900. The records show his heirs as follows:- Leon W. Mansur,
son, Walter Philip Mansur, son and, Elsie C. Mansur, daughter.
I am mailing an abstract of will of Carrie Q. Mansur to
the Register of Deeds, Hancock County.
Yours very truly,
Parser B.Budingh
March 11, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Machias, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly look at your records and ascertain whether
the estate of Charles W. Bibber has been probated in your
count, if so will you kindly give me a copy of the docket
entries and if a will a certified copy of the will for filing
in the Registry of Deeds in this county. Also give me the
date of Mr. Bibber's death, who his heirs were as appears from
the papers on file and whether the final account shows the
payment of all inheritance taxes.
Please enclose a memorandum of your fees in order that
I may remit.
Very truly yours,
March 11, 1927.
Miss Ruth Sinnott,
Register of Probate,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Miss Sinnott:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing docket
entries in the estate of Elsie Mansur Palmer, together with
bill for same.
Will you kindly look at the petition for administration
or the papers on file and see who her heirs were, also the
date of the death of the deceased, and whether the final
account or any other paper shows the payment of inheritance
taxes.
I am returning your bill in order that you may correct
it to cover this additional information.
Yours truly,
March 11, 2927.
Mr. Charles L. Veazie,
Register of Probate,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing docket
entries in the estate of Charles E. Littlefield and Francis
E. Hitchcock, together with bill for same.
will you kindly look at the petitions for administration
or the papers on file and see who their heirs were, also the
date of the death of the deceased, also if there is anything
on file, in eithercease, to show the determination and payment
of inheritance taxes.
In the matter of Francis E. Hitchcock will you also
prepare and forward me a certified copy of the abstract of the
will in order that I may have it filed here in this county
as the deceased had real estate here.
I am returning your bill in order that you may correct
it to cover this additional information.
Yours truly,
March 11, 1927.
Mr. R. W. Leighton,
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing docket
entries in the estate of William W. Bradstreet, Edwin C.
Burleigh and Orville D. Baker, together with bill for same.
will you kindly look at the petitions for administration
or the papers on file and see who their heirs were, the date
of the death of the deceased and whether an inheritance tax
was assessed, also if the final account shows all inheritance
taxes paid.
Will you also in the case of William W. Bradstreet and
Edwin C. Burleigh, prepare and forward me a certified copy
of the abstract of the will in order that I may have it filed
in this county as the deceased had real estate here.
Do you know whether A. A. Burleigh is living, if not and
the estate has been probated, will you also send me the docket
entries, date of death, the heirs and if a will, a certified
copy of an abstract of the will for filing in our Registry of
Deeds.
I am returning your bill in order that you may correct
it to cover this additional information.
Yours very truly,
March 10, 1927.
Mr. Parker P. Burleigh,
Register of Probate,
Aroostook County, Houlton, Maine.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing docket
entites in the estate of J. C. MeIntyre and Eben Woodbury,
together with bill for same.
Will you kindly look at the petitions for administration
or the papers on file and see who their heirs were, the date
of the death of the deceased and whether an inheritance tax
inheritance
was assessed, also if the final account shows all/taxes paid.
Will you also kindly give me the docket entries in the
estates of Walter Mansur and Carrie Q. Mansur, also the date
by the papers
of their death and theheirs as shown/on file and also a
certified copy of the abstract of the will of Carrie Qo Mansur
in order that I may file it in the Registry of Deeds for this
and whether allinheritance taxes have been paid
county. An abstract of the will of Eben Woodbury has already
been filed here.
I am returning your bill in order that you may correct
it to cover this additional information.
Yours truly,
EDWARD K. GOULD, Judge
HENRY H. PAYSON, Register
STATE OF MAINE
KNOX COUNTY PROBATE COURT
ROCKLAND. MAINE
March 3, 1927.
Lynam & Rodick, Attorneys,
Bar Harbor, m Maine.
A. H. Lynam, Esquire,
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find docket entries as you requested.
We have no F. S. Hitchcock so I thought very likely it was
Francis E. that you wanted. Am also enclosing bill for same.
Very truly yours,
Chae Lieuzu
Encs.
Register.
PROBATE COURT
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
BANGOR, MAINE
RUTH M. SINNOTT, REGISTER
March 3, 1927.
Lynam & Rodick, Attys.,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dear Sirs:
Am enclosing a copy of the Docket Entries of the
estate of Elsie Mansur Palmer, also bill for same. We regret
to inform you that we have been unable to find any entry of
the estate of Walter Mansur on our records here. Possibly
administration was taken out in some other county.
Yours truly,
Ruth M. Sinnott.
By Laba Weatherlue
L./Y./ W.
March 1, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Rockland, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly forward me a copy of your Docket
Entries with reference to the estate of C. E. Littlefield and
F. S. Hitchcock.
Also kindly send me a memorandum of your fees.
Very truly yours,
March 1, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Houlton, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly forward me a copy of your Docket
Entries with reference to the estate of E. T. Woodbury and
John C. MeIntire.
Also kindly send me a memorandum of your fees.
Very truly yours,
March 1, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly forward me a copy of your Docket
Entries with reference to the estate of Walter Mansur and
Elsie M. Palmer.
Also kindly send me a memorandum of your fees.
Very truly yours,
March 1, 1927.
Register of Probate,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly forward me a copy of your Docket
Entries with reference to the estate of E. C. Burleigh, A. A.
Burleigh, William M. Bradstreet and Orville D. Baker.
Also kindly send me a memorandum of your fees.
Very truly yours,
April 6, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I yesterday completed the examination of the title of the
Day Mountain and am enclosing herewith a list of the owners and
the interest they hold, the abstract being forwarded to your
office.
Some of the women hay have been married since the records
show their ownership. That will be ascertained when the deeds
are executed.
We are today preparing deeds to be forwarded to the various
owners for execution, The grantors expect to give quit-claim
deeds with covenants of warranty against their own acts, and I
plan on taking these deeds after the attachments and taxes have
been adjusted, the attachments being two against Harry C. Hodgkins.
In the matter of the ownership of Edwin C. Dudley he conveyed
as Trustee to himself. This is void or voidable in equity at the
option of interested parties. I shall endeaver to get a deed from
the Trustees as well as from Mr. Dudley individually. If thereis
any difficulty in obtaining a deed from the trustees do you want
to rely upon Mr. Dudley's individual deed? I should think the
chances of any adverse claim being made are very remote.
In the matter of the interest of the estates of Edwin C. and
Albert A. Burleigh options on which were given by Byron Boyd,
J.D.R. 4/6/27
individually, while Mr. Boyd thought he owned the property the
records show that he had no interest in it. He plans on obtaining
deeds running to himself from the thirteen different heirs.
The Hodgkins Realty Company who claim 3/16 only owns 2/40.
The remainder is owned by the last five names mentioned who are
heirs of a former owner.
I am working on the assumption that the acreage is the same
as contained in the deads, one hundred Party.
I assume it is your desire to take title as fast as the d eeds
for the various fractional interests arrive. If so, funds should
be forwarded me for the purpose.
Yours very truly,
March 15, 1927.
Mr. John D.Rockefeller, Jr.,
Ormand Beach, Fla.
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
Answering your letter of March 8th, I beg to say that
Joseph A. Brown resides in Houlton and the heirs of Charles
W. Bibber are, we think, Charles E. Brown and Cora W. Brown of erry Maine
These are the people we have written to. The probate partic-
ulars will give us accuracy. Mr. Wasgatt tells us that from
the tone of their letters he feels that they are willing to
sell but want more than we are offering. He thinks it wisest
to do nothing with them until after we have concluded with
the others. I think it best to weit awhile at least.
Mr. Wasgatt is working on the 11/80 owned by Helen
Hodgkins and others.
I am having difficulty in obtaining information re-
garding the Burleighs, Kennebee County. I am leaving for
Augusta today to see what I can learn on the ground.
Very truly yours,
March 1, 1927.
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
26 Broadway,
New York City
Dear Mr. Rockefeller:
I am enclosing herewith a memorandum regarding the
title of the Day'Mountain lot.
Mr. Wasgatt has obtained a renewal of all the options
that he originally had.
Joseph A. Brown owning 1/20 and the heirs of Charles W.
Bibberr owning 1/20 refuse to sell.
The Hodgkins Realty Company has agreed to sell. Mr. Wasgatt
understood it owned 3/16/ From my examination it appears that
it owns only 2/40/ The remaining 11/80 is owned by Helen Hodgkins,
Dellie V. Reynolds, Cecile I. Morrison, Harry C. Hodgkins, and
Hoyt C. Hodgkins. Options for this 11/80 have not yet been
obtained but Mr. Wasgatt believes he can get them.
In ten cases the property has passed through deceased
people as shown by the latter half of the enclosed first sheet.
It is probable that the parties signing the options either own
the property or represent the owners.
Edwin C. Dudley claims title under a deed from the Trustees
of 0. D. Baker. Mr. Dudley was_co-trustee with Reuben W. Dunn.
This indicates conflicting personal interest and should be
investigated. My present recollection is that a deed from a
trustee to himself is either void or is voidable in equity at the
J.D.R.
3/1/27
option of interested parties.
I have written letters for Mr. Wasgatt to send to each
of the parties representing the deceased owners for information
regarding their interest and where their predecessor's estate
was probated. It is probable thes it is at Augusta, Rockland,
Bangor and Houlton.
I then plan on getting the necessary probate information
from these various places by correspondence with the Register
of Probate unless you prefer that I attend to it personally
and not by correspondence.
Yours very truly,
26 Broadway
New York
January 20, 1927.
Dear Mr. Lynam:
I have your letter of January 17th regarding the Rockland
property. Although I authorized the purchase of the four-fifths
on which options had been obtained, evidently you and Mr. Clement
have felt so confident that the options could be extended that you
have pursued this course. I should exceedingly regret to lose
the chance to buy this property because we have not availed of the
options, and would rather have taken the chances of defective
title than risk the loss of the opportunity to purchase. How-
ever, you would not have pursued the course which you have unless
you felt confident there was no such risk.
Following is an extract from a letter from Mr. Irving
Clement, just received:
"Your telegram also letter received and in replying to you
will say that I have talked matters over with Mr. Lynam and you
no doubt will hear from him soon. He of course will give you
all information who the owners are that are holding out. I al-
most believe these shore holders will join the rest when they are
informed that four-fifths of the shore owners have consented to
sell, and I told Mr. Lynam that I thought Mr. Wasgatt is the man
to write and inform these others of the situation. The extensions
of options are to run for six months or July 15th, which will give
time enough to look after titles, etc. The renewal of options
were attended to by Mr. Wasgatt ten days ago and yesterday he told
me that they were coming in all right."
I do not know who Mr. Wasgatt is, but assume you agree
with Mr. Clement that he is the man to communicate with the owners
of the other fifth and that either you directly or Mr. Clement
are so directing him.
Mr. Ralston is coming to New York within the next few
days at my request to talk over certain matters. It would be well
that he should be fully informed about this Rockland tract situa-
tion so that he can discuss it with me. Please post him.
Very truly,
Mr. A. H. Lynam,
Bar Harbor, Maine.
John A Cockifiller t.
May 9, 1928.
Mr. Charles 0. Heydt,
26 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Heydt:-
The deed of the Mary Fiske-Stoughton, or Fiske interest
3/11 of the Day Mountain Lot, came today. The consideration
$400.00 was paid and the deed sent for record. As soon as
it is spread upon the records I will have Mr. Dorr execute a
deed to Mr. Rockefeller.
I am enclosing a supplement to the abstract of title show-
ing that the will of Abby M. Fiske has been allowed in this juris-
diction but that the time for filing possible claims of creditors
has not elapsed.
The interest is one-fifth or $80.00.
While Harold B. Fiske died unmarried February 4, 1927
no administration has been taken out here. The property is,
in the case of a deficiency of personal assets, subject to
the possible claims of creditors.
This interest is also
one-fifth or $80.00.
A letter in connection with Mr. Fishe's interest and an
affidavit in connection with Mr. Fiske's interest is found in
the supplement. From these papers it would appear that there is
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sufficient personal estate to pay all claims of Mrs. Fiske
and that all claims of Mr. Fiske have been paid. In talking
the matter over with Mr. Rockefeller we decided we would accept
the deed and take our chances on all debts being paid.
The interest of Mrs. Abby M. Fiske and Harold B. Fiske
is subject to a State Inheritance Tax. This, however, is very
small. The arrangements made for the purchase of this lot
included the payment of the probate fees here which would
include this small inheritance tax.
Yours very truly,
AHL:IMS
WASHINGTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
Machias, Maine,
Sept. 29,
19 27.
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