Sunday, November 22, 2009

Estate of Ashley Elisha Ives

Ashley Elisha Ives bought land in the northernmost townships in Henry County, Iowa in 1859. Ashley died in 1863. Here is the inventory of Ashley's estate:

To J.B. Drayer, County Judge. The following is all the personal property of Ashley Ives late of Hanry County Deceased that has come to my knowledge: 

  • one cooking stove
  • one set chairs
  • three beds & bedding
  • one two horse harrow
  • one double shovel plow
  • one log chain
  • one cow
  • one breakfast table
  • one safe
  • two three-year old steers

Given under one hand, June ?? 1864 
Administrator, J.C. Davis

On 31 Aug 1863, before Ashley died, he and his wife Harriet sold 40 acres to their son Robert for $700; and then Ashley sold to Harriet 40 acres for $700.

In 1866 the rest of Ashley's land was sold, grantors being Harriet N. Ives, Robert C. Ives, Emma E. Ives and Lucretia Ives. The probate file was closed 28 Sep 1866.