Imagine my joy and surprise when I received an email from a descendant of Ezra Austin. She told me that Jane was listed in Ezra's probate records. My question here is, which Jane? Jane Cole Fonda, a grand-daughter, or Jane Rider Cole, a daughter-in-law? I do hope it is Jane Cole Fonda and that he stated in his will whose daughter she really was! My e-mailer advised that she hadn't dug out the files yet on her ancestor but when she did, she would contact me again. I am on pins and needles!! I would wait with bated breath, but am afraid I would expire before I hear from her again, so it's pins and needles for me. As soon as I am contacted and find out the information I will be back here to post it to my blog. I know I am counting on an uncertain lead - so many times, the testator will not be explicit with the names and relationships of those who are listed in the will/probate. I am hoping Ezra was a very conscientious and explicit type of person who would make sure that any names in his will are clear as to who they are related to as son, daughter, father, mother, grand-daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, brother etc. I have read a few Lawyer wills and those are very explicit and you can connect families together because of the very clear lines drawn by the testators.
Until next time.
