Chenango Co., NY, Probate Records
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In reply to:
Van Valkenburg Records
Charlou Dolan 4/27/07
CHENANGO COUNTY, NY
Probate Records
Film #826,040 item 1 = Index to Infants Estates, 1872-1970 - NV
Film #826,040 item 2 = Index to Intestate Estates, 1798-1937 - yes
Film #826,041 = Index to Wills & Proceedings, 1798-1937 - yes
Film #826,061 = Letters of Administration, Book H.
Film #827,070 = Will Book GG
[Note:other will books & administration books not filmed; available in county only.]
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(3035A) Nelson Van Valkenbergh, died 29 Sep 1864, intestate.
Chenango Co., NY, Administrations Book H, page 277:Letter of administration = 6 Apr 1865,
James Van Valkenburg of Binghampton granted administration of estate.
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(5346) Burr J. Van Valkenburgh, died 12 Jul 1908, intestate.
Chenango Co., NY, Administrations Book 13, page 534:Letter of administration = 14 Sep 1908,
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(6903) James H. Van Valkenburg, died 7 Feb 1918, intestate.
Chenango Co., NY, Administrations Book 15, page 384:Letter of administration = 18 Feb 1918,
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(7836) Elizabeth A. Van Valkenburgh, died 14 Sep 1921, intestate.
Chenango Co., NY, Administrations Book 16, page 277:Letter of administration = 29 Sep 1921,
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(943) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book GG, page 33:Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh, died 4 Jun 1895; will proved 2 Sep 1895.
Notice of probate served on Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh, Charles W. Van Valkenburgh, George A. Van Valkenburgh, Margaret Leary, Onidence D. Van Valkenburgh, Earl Race & Ethel Race.Earl Race & Ethel Race being infants, Charles W. Brown, Esq., is appointed special guardian.
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I, Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh, residing in the town of Greene, NY, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, and desiring to dispose of the property which I shall own at the time of my decease in such manner as I believe to be just and equitable, do therefore make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say:
First, After all my lawful debts and funeral and burial expenses are paid and discharded, I give, bequeath and devise the remainder of my property as follows:
I give and bequeath to my grandson, Earl Race, and my granddaughter, Ethel Race, each the sum of $250.
I give and bequeath to my son Charles W. Van Valkenburgh, $250.
After the payment of the above mentioned legacies, I give and bequeath to my son Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh Jr. one fourth of the remainder of my property.
I give and bequeath to my daughter, Margaret Leary, wife of T. F. Leary, one fourth of such remainder.
I give and bequeath to my daughter, Prudence D. Van Valkenburgh, one fourth of such remainder.
I give and bequeath the other one fourth of such remainder of my property to my son, George A. Van Valkenburgh.
Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint Radolphus A. Race, of the village of Greene, NY, to be sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18 Oct 1893
[signed] J. D. Van Valkenburgh
witnesses:M. F. Porter, res. at Greene, NY
F. H. Beals, res. at Greene, NY
will proved 2 Sep 1895; will recorded 2 Sep 1895.
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(3496) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 41, page 69:Joseph D. Van Valkenburgh Jr., died 4 Nov 1907; will proved 2 Dec 1907.
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(7815) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 52, page 373:Annie E. Vanvalkenburg, died 29 Aug 1921; will proved 2 Sep 1921.
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(7937) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 53, page 69:Clara C. J. Van Valkenburgh, died 28 Jul 1922; will proved 6 Mar 1922
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(8381) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 54, page 497:Frank Van Valkenburg, died 31 Oct 1923; will proved 17 Dec 1923.
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(8463) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 55, page 145:Edwin Van Valkenburgh, died 11 Feb 1924; will proved 7 Apr 1924.
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(10385) Chenango Co., NY, Will Book 62, page 317:Robert E. Van Valkenburg, died 11 Sep 1930; will proved 29 Sep 1930.
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