"Our One Common Country" author talk in Stratford, CT

[RJNorton]

I have read that during the 31 months of his administration, David Davis sent Mary only $130 a month from the estate. In November, 1867, the principal of the estate was divided in thirds among the heirs....Mary and sons Tad and Robert. Mary inherited roughly $36,000 when the estate's assets of approximately $108,000 were distributed.

Yes, it was settled in Illinois (Sangamon County). David took an oath as administrator on June 14, 1865.

When Mary died in 1882 her estate consisted of $72,000 in bonds, $555 in currency, $5,000 in personal effects, and $6,480 in bond interest.