[196-39] CHRISTIAN BUTZ, b Oct. 13 (3), 1814; d Sept. 20, 1859; s David and Mary (Herster) Butz [196-9]; 2 —————
Children (9):
Harry; Jacob; David; Adam; John; Sarah Ann; Mary; Catharine; Elizabeth. [ No further data obtainable. |
In the will of Christian Butz of Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton Co., Pa., probated Feb. 17, 1860, we find the following items:
“To my grandson, George Troxsell. $2000; to my granddaughter, Emma Troxsell, bed bedding, bureau set and $350; to my daughter Catharine, $150, for work and care. The proceeds of the farm are to be divided among my four daughters: Sarah Ann, Mary. Catharine, and Elizabeth: the residue to be divided among my nine children: Harry, Jacob, David, Adam, John, Sarah Ann, Mary, Catharine, and Elizabeth.”’
David was appointed agent for Mary, and anyone attempting to controvert the will was to be barred from bequests. His son, David Butz, and Solomon Kiesly were appointed executors.
Parents’ family: [196-9] David Butz and Mary Herster