Estate Documents,, 1878(1894)-1896 and undated

Summary: Documents the estate of Anton Gottlieb Methfessel. Document types include correspondence, releases, petitions, inventory lists, canceled checks, a copy of the will and miscellaneous transfer notes.

The correspondence in the series largely consists of letters received by Charles G. Roebling, acting in his capacity as executor, from the beneficiaries of Anton G. Methfessel, his children, requesting money due them from the estate.

Among the documents present are: a copy of the last will and testament of Anton G. Methfessel, dated August 26, 1878, naming his brother-in-law Charles G. Roebling as executor; the assignment of judgment dated April 1895, specifying the terms for the estate settlement; and canceled checks from the years 1894-1896, signed by Charles G. Roebling, executor, dispensing money to the Methfessel children.