First Document here [Image 175 - see above]
The cover sheet (here) mentioned Thomas Bagnall, of London, England, as her uncle.
Julia's LW&T.
Julia Ann Anderson (1794-1842) of Detroit...widow of John Anderson late colonel of the United States Engineer Corps and daughter of the late James Taylor a native of London and at the time of his death a resident of North Carolina.... .
Four hundred dollars was bequeathed to Mrs. Mary Watson per a page dated 15 November 1842 (her husband was Walter Watson). Others with a special legacy noted on this page. Acknowledgement by Mrs. Hector Scott of her receipt of a legacy (a document signed by Hector Scott was witnessed by Anne Martha Scott and Isabella Graham Scott). Sophia Page also got a legacy (her husband was David Page).
Wm. Woodbridge, esq,, was an attorney who was owed by the estate.
...left no husband or children.....
A page of accounts, including Joshua Howard, U.S. Marshall, a judgement, $740.90.
Money for oak planks for planking Woodward Avenue.
Some household items in the inventory. More inventory items.
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