Will and Probate Files of Henry H. Hoffheins, provided by Don Shaeffer and the Wooster Public Library, transcribed by Dawn Bonney (Dawn's Families)

"In the name of the Benevolent Father of all,
     I Henry Hoffines do make and publish this my last will and Testament.
Item first I give to my beloved wife as far as the laws of our land will allow.
Item Second it is my wish that all my Sons Shall Share equal of my Estate
also all my daughters Share Equal of my Estate that are now living
and further the Children of my daughter Poly Shall have what she whould of
been entitled to and the Children of my daughter Elizabeth Shall have the Share
She whould of been Entitled to.  I further give and bequeath to my Grandson
Willis Henry, Son of my daughter Elizabeth fifty dollars over and above of his
Equal Share of the rest of my Grand Children.
Item third I do hereby nominate and appoint John Hough and John Blocher executories
of this my last will and testament.  I do also authorise and empower them to Sell all
my Real Estate by private Sale or in Such manner when Such Terms of credit or
otherwise as they may think proper and deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge
and deliver in fee Simple.
I do hereby revoke all form wills by me made.
In testimoney whereof I have herewith set my hand and Seal this 21st day of October
A.D. 1857."


A bill of the property sold by John Hough Executor of the Estate of Henry Hofhines deceased at public vendue July 16th 1864.
 
Property as inventoried To whom sold
$
 cts
1 Saw file J. B. Hartman 41
1 Drawing knife & saw Rush Rhees 12
1 Hand Saw Moses Katz 28
1 Sett of Door hinges Peter Kissinger 35
1 Pair of Steel yards Conrad Bishop  30
1 Inch Auger Samuel Eshleman 10
1 3/4 inch Auger Conrad Bishop 05
1 old Axe G. L. Deweeny 05
1 Cow Chain taken by Widow (appraisement) 37
1 Basket etc Rush Rhees 25
1 Table Solomon Hofhines 30
1 Barrel of Cider Do            Do
1
 60
1 Spining Wheel J. B. Hartman
1 Table Samuel Leib 25
1 Flour Chest R. D. Tobias
1
 95
1 Iron Kettle & Pot Taken by Widow (appraisement)
3
 00
1 Wool Saw "                   "                 " 40
1 Sythe & Snead Jacob Myers 04
1 Lot of Old Sythes Samuel Whonsettler 03
1 Sythe & Snead Sarah Hofhines 10
1 Sett of Ladels & meat Hook Taken by Widow (appraisement) 25
1 Wood Box R. D. Tobias
1
 30
1 Wheel Barrow Rush Rhees 50
1 One Horse Wagon Daniel Hofhines
8
 75
1 Fork & Rake Adolph Bechly 20
1 Pair of Pinchers Daniel Hofhines 40
2 Chains Rush Rhees 15
1 Iron Wedge etc.  Samuel Whonsettler 10
one Axe & Wedge Rush Rhees 50
Two cow chains Jacob Fetzer 72
Two Beast chains Peter Kissinger 49
One Spreder John Hough
1
 00
one Log chain G. L. Deweeny
2
 00
one Sled Leonard Smith 50
one Tanning Mill Daniel Hofhines
2
 00
one Flail Willis H. Freeman 05
one Mattock R. D. Tobias 80
one 1/2 Bushel Philip Coppas 65
one Scoop Shovel Solomon Hofhines 35
one Lot of flax seed Do              Do 
1
 05
one Lot of Clover seed & Bag John Hough
3
 66
two Shoats Lea Showalter
10
 00
one Old Cow Solomon Hofhines
11
 38
one Red Cow Adolph Bechley
11
 25
one 2 year old heiffer Do             Do 
12
 50
one Spring Calf Samuel Leib
2
 50
one Sythe Rifle Samuel Whonsettler
    
 02
61
 42
23
 25
$84
 67

The above Sale bill is correct
                                         Jacob Stainger Clerk

The State of Ohio
Wayne County, SS
John Hough Executor of the Estate of Henry Hoffhines, deceased, makes solemn oath that the annexted Bill, is in all respects correct, to the best of affiant's knowledge and beliefs.
                                                                                        John Hough
         sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of August A. D. 1864
                                                                                        Henry Lehman
                                                                                                      Probate Judge


No. 29
Amount, $15.42
Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue, 14 Collection District of the State of Ohio
Wooster, January 1st, 1866
Received of John Hough adm. of the estate of Henry Hoffines of the T. P. of Canaan, County of Wayne and State of Ohio, deceased, the sum of Fifteen and 42/100 Dollars, being the amount of Internal Revenue Tax on legacies or distributive shares arising from personal property of any kind whatsoever late of said deceased, as follows:
 
Names of Persons Entitled to Beneficial Interest in Said Property. Relationship.
Clear Value of Interest.
Rate for Every $100.
Amount of Tax Paid.
John Hoffhines Son
188
$1
1.88
Daniel Hoffhines "
188
1
1.88
Solomon Hoffines "
188
1
1.88
Andrew Hoffhines "
188
1
1.88
Christine Stineburg Daugh.
188
1
1.88
Sarah A. Hoffhines "
188
1
1.88
Lovina Feeman "
188
1
1.88
Leah Showalter "
188
1
1.88
Mandilla Feeman Gr "
38
1
.38
15.42
     For which payment of Tax or duty under the provisions of the Excise Law of the United States, approved July 1, 1862, the said John Hough to be allowed by the person or persons entitled to the beneficial interest in said estate, the said amount of $15.42.
                  A. C. McMillen, Collector, Division No. 12, District No. 14, State of Ohio

No. 30
Amount $3.92
Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue, 14 Collection District of the State of Ohio
Wooster, January 1st, 1866
Received of John Hough adm. of the estate of Henry Hoffines of the T. P. of Canaan, County of Wayne and State of Ohio, deceased, the sum of Three and 92/100 Dollars, being the amount of Internal Revenue Tax on legacies or distributive shares arising from personal property of any kind whatsoever late of said deceased, as follows:
 
Names of Persons Entitled to Beneficial Interest in Said Property. Relationship.
Clear Value of Interest.
Rate for every $100.
Amount of tax paid.
Mary Feeman Gr Daugh
38
$1
.38
Franklin Feeman " Son
38
1
.38
Leander Feeman "  "
38
1
.38
Willis Feeman "  "
88
1
.88
John Showalter "  "
32
1
.32
Elizabeth Showalter " Daugh.
32
1
.32
Catharine Showalter "   "
32
1
.32
Henry Showalter " Son
32
1
.32
Benj F Showalter "  "
32
1
.32
3.62
For which payment of Tax or duty under the provisions of the Excise Law of the United States, approved July 1, 1862, the said John Hough to be allowed by the person or persons entitled to the beneficial interest in said estate, the said amount of $3.62.
                  A. C. McMillen, Collector, Division No. 12, District No. 14, State of Ohio

No. 31
Amount, $4.20
Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue, 14 Collection District of the State of Ohio
Wooster, January 1st, 1866
Received of John Hough adm. of the estate of Henry Hoffines of the T. P. of Canaan, County of Wayne and State of Ohio, deceased, the sum of Four and 24/100 Dollars, being the amount of Internal Revenue Tax on legacies or distributive shares arising from personal property of any kind whatsoever late of said deceased, as follows:
 
Names of Persons Entitled to Beneficial Interest in Said Property. Relationship.
Clear Value of Interest.
Rate for Every $100.
Amount of Tax Paid.
Ezra Showalter Gr Son
32
$1
.32
Samuel Menges  "     "
38
1
.38
Israel Menges  "     " 
38
1
.38
Peter Menges  "     " 
38
1
.38
Lucy A. Campbell  "  Daugh
38
1
.38
Melina Ritter  "     " 
38
1
.38
Mary Ann Dink  "     "
64
1
.64
Lovina Lahr  "     "
64
1
.64
Wesley   "  " Son
64
1
.64
4.24
For which payment of Tax or duty under the provisions of the Excise Law of the United States, approved July 1, 1862, the said John Hough to be allowed by the person or persons entitled to the beneficial interest in said estate, the said amount of $4.24.
                  A. C. McMillen, Collector, Division No. 12, District No. 14, State of Ohio