Frederick Jacob Van Horne was born on May 31, 1885 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. He was the son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King. Frederick married Ruth Ellen Fritz, daughter of Henry Clay Fritz and Phoebe Herr, on Jul 10, 1904; by Rev. George Caldwell of Salina. Frederick married Mary Hessler circa 1962 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
     Frederick Jacob Van Horne and Ruth Ellen Fritz purchased bought in 1909 at 121 S. Oakdale, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

Frederick Jacob Van Horne purchased bought in 1931 at 123 S. Oakdale, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

Frederick Jacob Van Horne purchased bought in 1932 at 127 S. Oakdale, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
He was employed by on Jan 2, 1943 at Camp Phillips, Saline County, Kansas.

      Ruth Ellen Fritz was born on Jan 2, 1885 at Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Henry Clay Fritz and Phoebe Herr. Ruth married Frederick Jacob Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King, on Jul 10, 1904; by Rev. George Caldwell of Salina. Ruth Ellen Fritz died on Sep 21, 1959 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas, at age 74. Ruth was buried at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
     Ruth Ellen Fritz and Frederick Jacob Van Horne purchased bought in 1909 at 121 S. Oakdale, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

      Ella Iva Van Horne was born on Aug 16, 1888 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King. Ella married Bill Brasier in 1908. Ella Iva Van Horne died circa 1911 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas.

     Bill married Ella Iva Van Horne, daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King, in 1908.

      Frank Edward Van Horne was born on Sep 25, 1890 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. He was the son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King. Frank married Ruth Nelson circa 1912.

      Ruth Nelson was born circa 1888 at Kansas. Ruth married Frank Edward Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King, circa 1912.

      Margaret Ruth Van Horne was born on Sep 27, 1892 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.
      Did not marry.

      Alice Van Horne was born on Jul 8, 1894 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King. Alice married Frank Leslie Jeffcoat, son of Amasa Jeffcoat and Emily Maria Harrington, circa 1913.

      Frank Leslie Jeffcoat was born circa 1880 at Kansas. He was the son of Amasa Jeffcoat and Emily Maria Harrington. Frank married Alice Van Horne, daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King, circa 1913.

      Maurice C. Jeffcoat was born circa 1915 at Kansas. He was the son of Frank Leslie Jeffcoat and Alice Van Horne. Maurice C. Jeffcoat died on Jan 16, 1922; from diptheria.

      Jack L. Jeffcoat was born circa 1921 at Kansas. He was the son of Frank Leslie Jeffcoat and Alice Van Horne.

      Alice J. Jeffcoat was born circa 1923 at Kansas. She was the daughter of Frank Leslie Jeffcoat and Alice Van Horne.
     Alice J. Jeffcoat resided at at California in 2005.

      Ruby Van Horne was born on May 19, 1896 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. She died young after May 19, 1896. She was the daughter of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.

      Dewey R. Van Horne was born on Jan 28, 1898 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. He was the son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King. Dewey married Pearl Ball.

     Pearl married Dewey R. Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.

     Rapheal married Sena Cole. Rapheal married Bessie Anderton. Rapheal Van Horne was born in Nov, 1900 at Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas. He was the son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.
     Rapheal Van Horne was also known as Ray Van Horne.

     Sena married Rapheal Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.

     Bessie married Rapheal Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King.

      Mary Hessler was born on Sep 6, 1886 at Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. Mary married Frederick Jacob Van Horne, son of Willard Putnam Van Horne and Margaret Elizabeth King, circa 1962 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas. Mary was buried in 1964 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, Kansas. She died on Apr 24, 1964 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas, at age 77.

      Verlyn Howard Van Horne was born on Jun 26, 1905 at Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. He was the son of Frederick Jacob Van Horne and Ruth Ellen Fritz. Verlyn married Muriel Esther Bradshaw on Dec 18, 1922. Verlyn Howard Van Horne died on Oct 6, 1967 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas, at age 62.

      Muriel Esther Bradshaw was born circa 1905 at Kansas. Muriel married Verlyn Howard Van Horne, son of Frederick Jacob Van Horne and Ruth Ellen Fritz, on Dec 18, 1922.

      Vaughn Fritz Van Horne was born on Oct 24, 1907 at Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. He was the son of Frederick Jacob Van Horne and Ruth Ellen Fritz. Vaughn married Cleatice Maxine Muller on Mar 5, 1929 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas. Vaughn Fritz Van Horne died on Feb 9, 1972 at Salina, Saline County, Kansas, at age 64.

      Cleatice Maxine Muller was born circa 1912 at Kansas. Cleatice married Vaughn Fritz Van Horne, son of Frederick Jacob Van Horne and Ruth Ellen Fritz, on Mar 5, 1929 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.

      Dean R. Van Horne was born circa 1924 at Kansas. He was the son of Verlyn Howard Van Horne and Muriel Esther Bradshaw.

      Daryl Van Horne was born circa 1926 at Kansas. He was the son of Verlyn Howard Van Horne and Muriel Esther Bradshaw.

      Bobby Van Horne was born in Jan, 1930 at Kansas. He was the son of Vaughn Fritz Van Horne and Cleatice Maxine Muller.

     Henry married Phoebe Herr.

     Phoebe married Henry Clay Fritz.

      Patricia Lee Van Horne was born. She was the daughter of Vaughn Fritz Van Horne and Cleatice Maxine Muller.

     (Unknown) married Anne Van Horn, daughter of Rev. Abram Van Horn Jr. and Anna Covenhoven.

      Getty Van Horne was born on Feb 3, 1779. She was the daughter of Abraham Van Horne and Gertrude Wyckoff. Getty married Edward Patten.

     Edward married Getty Van Horne, daughter of Abraham Van Horne and Gertrude Wyckoff.

      Cornelius Van Horne was born on Dec 22, 1782. He was the son of Abraham Van Horne and Gertrude Wyckoff. Cornelius married Polly Snydam.

     Polly married Cornelius Van Horne, son of Abraham Van Horne and Gertrude Wyckoff.
     Polly Snydam was also known as Polly Suydam.

     Adam married Catharine Ruliffson, daughter of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn.

     Jacob married Anna Ruliffson, daughter of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn.

     Christopher married Margaret Ruliffson, daughter of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn, on Jan 25, 1781.
     Christopher Hildebrant was also known as Christopher Hillebrandt.

     Peter married Eleanora Ruliffson, daughter of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn, on Feb 3, 1774.

     Jane married Cornelius Ruliffson, son of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn.

     Elishe married Frederick Ruliffson, son of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn, in 1803.

     John married Elizabeth Ruliffson, daughter of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn, on Apr 26, 1768.

      Margaret Rulifson was born circa 1789 at Montgomery County, New York. She was the daughter of Abraham Ruliffson and Catherine Somp. Margaret married (Unknown) Austin. Margaret Rulifson died on Mar 7, 1859.

     (Unknown) married Margaret Rulifson, daughter of Abraham Ruliffson and Catherine Somp.

     Catherine married Abraham Ruliffson, son of Hermanes Ruloffsen and Margaret Van Horn, on Aug 4, 1775.

      George Rulifson was born in 1844 at Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage. George married Julia Wright.
     George Rulifson resided at at Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota.

      Ella Rulifson was born in 1847 at Boone County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.

      Alice L. Rulifson was born in 1850 at Boone County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.

      Herman Malon Rulifson was born on Feb 3, 1853 at Boone County, Illinois. He was the son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage. Herman married Carrie Randall Hammond, daughter of John King Hammond and Rosemond Randall, on Dec 25, 1873 at Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Herman married Catherine Des Champs Elford on Aug 22, 1922 at Illinois. Herman Malon Rulifson died on Dec 4, 1927 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 74.
     

Real Estate Contract This article of agreement made this (1st) first day of March 1916 between H. M. Rulifson and Wife (Carrie R.) of Fayette Co. Iowa of the first part and Chas H Rulifson Fayette Co. Ia of the second part witness that I and party of the first part has this day bargained to the party of the second part the following described real-estate situated in the County of Fayette and State of Iowa to wit: the S.W. one fourth of Sec. 23 - Tp94-R9. Also S.W. 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec 23 Tp94-R9. All situated in Fayette Co Iowa for the sum of Twenty seven Thousand ($27000.00) Dollars and 4% annually by Mch 1st each year, until contract is closed or $26000.00 One Thousand Dollars of the purchase price is hereby acknowledged. Party of the second part shall pay all taxes before they become delinquent which may be levied on said real estate from date hereof. the party of the first part shall at his own expense, execute and deliver to party of 2nd part or his assigns a warranty deed to above described premises also abstract showing good title. Deed will be given any Mch 1st up to 1921 or when payments, endorsed hereon as real-estate payments, reach the sum of $4000.00 and upon the execution of a 1st mortgage baring 5% to secure the remainder. It is agreed by the parties hereto that in case any payment of principal or interest remains unpaid for the space of 30 days after same becomes due, the whole amount remaining unpaid on this contract shall (after a lapse of 30 days) become due and payable without further notice, time being of the essence of this contract, party of first part may at his options declare this contract null and void in case of default in payments. In case of forfeiture of this contract party of 1st part will retain only such monies as will reimburse him for unpaid interest, taxes and for cost of ejectment should such proceeding become necessary. And it is also agreed by the parties hereto that the stipulations aforesaid are to apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of the respective parties. It is further agreed that H. M. Rulifson of the 1st part shall retain one half interest in all live stock kept on above described premises until the sum of $1500.00 Dollars is paid and indorsed hereon as live stock payments, three years from date being at the ultimate limit for live stock payments, this being in addition to cost of real estate Party of second part agrees to keep buildings insured in the sum of $3000.00 for the benefit of party of 1st part. In case of loss, monies rec'd to be used in rebuilding if contract has been faithfully adhered to. This contract may not be assigned except upon increase of interest to 5 1/2 percent. Parties 1st Part [signed] H. M. Rulifson [signed] Carrie R Rulifson Party of Second Part [signed] Chas. H. Rulifson Live Stock payments Recd on Live stock July 8 1916___$100.00 _"____"___"____"____Aug 5 1916___$200.00 _"____"___"____"____Oct 9__"_____$200.00 _"____"___"____"____Dec 15 1917__$500.00 _"____"___"____"____Dec 21 1917__$100.00 _"____"___"____"____Mch 1st 1918__400.00 In full for live stock payments [signed] H. M. Rulifson Recd payment in full for machinery invoiced 1st day of Mch 1918 to Chas H. Rulifson Recd this 1st day of Mch 1918. Int payments Recd Oct 9 1916 $250.00 _"____"_______"___Dec 19__"__$550.00 _"____"_______"___Mar 5 1917__240.00 _"____"_______"___In full for 1917 (Dec 15 1917 $1080 _"____"_______"___Recd Nov 29 1918 $450.00 _"____"_______"___Mch 1 1919 Int pd in full $284.00 Recd Int in Full to Mch 1 - 1920 $687.02 Recd Int in full to Mch 1 1921___$680.00 Recd Int in full to Mch 1 1922___$680.00 _"____"__"___"___"___"__1 1923___$680.00 _"____"__"___"___"___"__1 1924___$680.00 _"____"__"___"___"___"__1 1925___$680.00 _"____"__"___"___"___"__1 1926___$680.00 Recd on principal this 1st day of Mch 1918 $150.00 _"___"_____"_______"____"___"__"___"___"___$7500.00 _"___"_____"_______"____"___"__"___"__1919__$560.00 On Prin Backape to June 17 - 1919__53.78 _"_Gold Bonds_____________________200.00 _"___________Cash_________________536.22 [above] "Amortized to May 20 - 1919 790.00 Jun 4 1926 Cr. on Prin $280.00 upon readjust of principal on a $20,000.00 basis West Union Ia Mch 1 1921 This contract is hereby extended for two years without prejudice to either party [signed] H M Rulifson [signed] Chas H Rulifson West Union Mch 1 - 1923 This contract is hereby extended for two years without prejudice to either party [signed] H. M. Rulifson [signed] Chas H Rulifson Jan 4 - 1926 This contract is hereby extended for a period of two years [signed] H. M. Rulifson [signed] Chas. H. Rulifson Original handwritten contract on single piece of paper measuring 7.75" by 25" held by Johns F Rulifson.




Herman Malon's left a will on Sep 26, 1927 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa.

I, Herman (H.M.) Rulifson, of West Union, Fayette County, State of Iowa, do make this to be my Last Will and Testament. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, from moneys and bonds of which I may be possessed at the time of my death, I give, bequeath and devise my estate and property as follows: 1. I give to my wife, Catherine D. Rulifson, and all of my personal property after payments are made as above stated" This includes moneys, bonds, credits and household equipment, except shop tools and safe. I further give to my wife, Catherine, my home lots Nine, Ten Eleven and the south one-half of Twelve, in Smithfield Addition to West Union, Fayette County, Iowa; and am leaving in escrow deed covering the same. All of above bequests are in lieu of dower. 2. I give to my son, Claude K. Rulifson, Eighteen Hundred Dollars, to be paid as hereinafter provided. 3. I give to my daughters, Mrs. Lida W. Harms and Mrs. Elsie M. Krueger, each a one-half equity in the North one-half of the South-east quarter of Section 23, Township 94 N., Range 9, Fayette County, Iowa, and am leaving in escrow deed to them covering described premises. 4. I give to my son, Charles H. Rulifson, my equity in the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Township 94 N., Range 9 also the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 23, Township 94 North, Range 9, Fayette County, Iowa, and am leaving deed in escrow covering the described premises, which will be delivered to him upon the following conditions: He shall pay or furnish interested legatees satisfactory obligations to pay the following sums: A. Eighteen hundred dollars to my son, Claude K. Rulifson, as provided for in Clause 2. B. Eighteen hundred dollars to my grandson, Bertram R. Olson. C. Eighteen hundred dollars to my grandson, Orrin T. DeLong. D. Sixteen hundred dollars to my executors. It is hereby acknowledged that Charles H. Rulifson has of his own right an equity of ten thousand dollars in the designated premises of this clause. I also give to my son, Charles, my safe and shop tools; asking him to make liberal division of the tools with Bertram, my grandson. Should Charles H. Rulifson, his heirs or assigns, fail or refuse to carry out the provisions of this clause (4) within one year of my demise, then my executors shall sell to the best advantage the premises described in this clause (4) and divide the proceeds pro rata among the legatees named in this clause (4). After premises are sold my executors shall pay to Charles H. Rulifson his equity of ten thousand dollars, and shall include him among the beneficiaries for eighteen hundred dollars, or pro rata share thereof. 5. I give to my grandson, Orrin T. DeLong, eighteen hundred dollars, as provided for in Clause (4). 6. I give to my grandson Bertram R. Olson, the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, as provided for in Clause 4; and select his aunt, Carrie Olson, to act, without bond, as custodian of his funds during his minority. She may use the funds for his education or betterment as may seem best to her. 7. I give to my grand-daughter, Evalyn Krueger, the proceeds of sale of wood lot, being North one-third of south three eights NW 1/4 of southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 94 North, Range 9, Fayette County, Iowa, and am leaving in escrow to Mrs. Lida W. Harms, of St. Paul, Minnesota, trust deed covering the same, directing her to sell the described lot and use the funds received for Evalyn's betterment as may seem best to her. No bonds required. As to the sixteen hundred dollars running to my executors, as provided for in Clause 4, I desire it to be used for erection of a monument on my cemetery lot, expenses of administration and such other expenses as are not herein provided for; any remainder may be equally divided among my living grandchildren. I appoint my wife, Catherine D. Rulifson, to be executor of my Last Will and Testament, and W. C. Harms, of St. Paul, Minnesota, to act as associate executor. W. C. Harms will act as custodian of deeds left in escrow and kept for safety, with my Will, in my safe. He will deliver deeds at earliest authorized moment. Both my executors may serve without bonds. Revoking all other Wills, I, the said Herman M. Rulifson, have hereunder set my hand the [signed] 26th of Sept - 1927 Herman M. Rulifson Signed and declared by the said Herman M. Rulifson as and for his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, both being present at the same time, who at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Witnesses: [signed] Joseph Edmund [signed] Grace M Edmund" [Held by Johns F Rulifson].



Herman Malon Rulifson was born in Boone County near Belvidere, Illinois, February 3rd, 1853, and departed this life December 4th 1927 at the age of seventy-four year, then months and one day. He was the son of Ralph and Maria Rulifson and was educated in the public schools of Belvidere, Illinois, was a graduate of the Normal College of Joliet, Illinois, took a degree at the University of Bloomington, Illinois, and was Superintendent of Schools in Illinois and Wisconsin for ten years. On December 25th, 1873, he was united in marriage to Carrie Randall Hammond of Joliet, Illinois, who preceded him in death in March 1921. To this union, there were born the following eight children: Claude King of Galesburg, Illinois, Lida W. Harms of St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles Herman of West Union, and Elsie M. Krueger of Oelwein, Iowa; the other four having preceded him in death, Alice Rosemond, Ralph Willard, Laura Isabelle, and Frank Herbert. In April of 1881, he, with his family, settled on a farm in Windsor Township where he resided till March 1st, 1916 when he moved to his present residence in West Union. On August 15th, 1922, we was united in marriage to Catherine Des Camps Elford of Chicago. He was a man of broad understanding, being very well read, not only in current topics but on any scientific problem. He possessed a keen mind and was a man of high caliber, being a great lover of music, books and flowers. There is left to mourn this departure his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter, two brothers, Dr. Grant F. of Chicago, Illinois and Frank A. of Belvidere, Illinois, one sister, Elle F. Howe of West Union, and a host of friends. [From unsigned hand written note and typed copy left by Erwin Charles Rulifson, now held by Johns F Rulifson.] Obituary from West Union Newspaper 7 Dec 1927 H. M. Rulifson Dies West Union Resident Reaches End of Life At Age of 74 Came Here in 1881 Long a Farmer in Windsor Township -- Survived by Four Children H. M. Rulifson, aged seventy-four died at his home in West Union at 5 o'clock Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 4, his las illness dating from September. The prospect of his death had been imminent for some weeks. Mr. Rulifson was well known in this locality, having resided in the county since 1881 and in West Union since 1916. H. M. Rulifson was born Feb. 3, 1853, near Belvidere, Boone county, Ill. He gained a degree at the university at Bloomington, Ill., and taught at Savanna, Ill. and Darien, Wis., before becoming a superintendent of school at Joliet. Mr. Rulifson came from Joliet to Fayette county on April 20, 1881, located on a farm in Windsor township, and prospered in his calling. He retired from the farm eleven years ago on account of ill health. He spent last winter in Florida in his health's interest, but gradually failed during the present year. He was married to Miss Carrie Hammond Dec. 25, 1873, in Illinois. Her death occurred March 5, 1921, after a married life of forty-seven years. He was married Aug 15, 1922 to Mrs. Catherine Marian Des Champs Elford of Chicago, whose care of him during his last days has been all that affection would dictate or strength permit. Mr. and Mrs. Rulifson were the parents of eight children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Lida Harms of St. Paul, Mrs. Elsie Krueger of Oelwein, Claude Rulifson of Galesburg, Ill., and Charles H. Rulifson of Windsor township. Two grandchildren also were reared in the home -- Orrin De Long and Bertram Olson; there are nine other grandchildren, and one great grandchild, Joyce DeLong. Mr. Rulifson also is survived by two brothers and one sister -- Dr. G. F. Rulifson of Chicago, who is too ill to come to the funeral, and Frank Rulifson of Palm Beach Fla., at too great a distance; and Mrs. Ella Howe of West Union. Mr. Rulifson has been for many years a member of the Episcopal church. He was a past grand of the I.O.O.F order, but had not been active in that order for some years, owing to deafness. He was a man of both practical disposition and clean habits. He loved the birds and flowers. The funeral was conducted from the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Rev. E. I. Selden.



PROBATE PAPERS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY: IOWA JANUARY TERM: 1929 In the Matter of the Estate of Herman M. Rulifson, Deceased. Final Report of Executors Come now Catherine D. Rulifson and W. C. Harms, executors of the above estate and make this their final report and petition for discharge and state: That Herman M. Rulifson died testate, a resident of Fayette County, Iowa on the 4th day of December, 1927. That these executors gave notice of their appointment on the 28th day of December, 1927; that thereafter they filed a list of heirs and real estate and inventory of the personal property, and the statutory preliminary inheritance tax reports. That they procured the relief of this estate from appraisement for inheritance tax purposes and that this estate is not liable for the payment of any inheritance tax. That the decedent was possessed of the following described real estate, to wit: Lots nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), and the south one-half (1/2) of lot twelve (12), Block three (3), in Smithfield Addition to West Union, Fayette County, Iowa; The north half (1/2) of the southeast quarter (1/4) of section twenty-three (23), township ninety-four (94), north range nine (9) west of the Fifth P.M; The southwest quarter (1/4) of section twenty-three (23), township ninety-four (94) north, range nine (9), also the southwest quarter (1/4) of the northwest quarter (1/4) of section twenty-three (23), township ninety-four (24), north, range nine (9) west of the 5th P.M; the north one-third (1/3) of the south three-eights (3/8) of the northwest quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of section two (2), township ninety-four (94), north, range nine (9) west of the Fifth P.M; all in Fayette County, Iowa. That certain deeds were left in escrow with W. C. Harms conveying all of said real estate to the beneficiaries named in the will of decedent, and that all of the said deeds have been delivered to the respective grantees and that Charles H. Rulifson has complied with the conditions imposed upon him by paragraph 4 of the will of decedent and paid to these executors the sum of sixteen hundred dollars ($1600.00) as provided in said will. That these executors have delivered to Charles H. Rulifson, the decedent's safe and shop tools. That Catherine D. Rulifson, the widow of decedent, has filed her election to take the provisions made for her under the will of decedent and that she has used the Sixteen Hundred Dollars ($1600.00) received from Charles H. Rulifson for the purposes provided in Paragraph 8 of the will of decedent. That said item was insufficient to pay the outstanding indebtedness together with the monument and expenses of administration and that the balance necessary to pay all of said items of indebtedness has been advanced by said Catherine D. Rulifson from the personal property given to her under the will. That the following is a correct list of the name of the surviving spouse and heirs of decedent, together with their relationship and present addresses, to wit: Catherine D. Rulifson / adult / widow / West Union, Iowa Claude K. Rulifson / adult / son / Galesburg, Ill. / 1395 North Cedar St. Lida M. Harms / adult / daughter / St. Paul, Minn. / 1228 Fairmont Ave. Elsie M. Kruger / adult / daughter / Oelwein, Iowa / 210 - 4th Ave. North Charles H. Rulifson / adult / son / West Union, Iowa RFD Bertram Olsen / adult / grandson / Calmar, Iowa Orrin T. DeLong / adult / grandson / St. Paul, Minn. / 1223 Fairmont Ave Evalyn Kruger / 12 / granddaughter / Council Bluffs, Iowa That all of said heirs are of full age, except Evalyn Kruger, who is a minor of the age of twelve (12) years and that none of them is under trusteeship or guardianship. That these executors have paid all the expenses of the last sickness and burial of decedent, together with all accounts outstanding at the date of his death. That the monument and markers were procured and erected at the grave of decedent, upon the total cost of which the sum of $470.00 have been paid at the date of this report; that the payment of the balance of the same has been assumed by the widow, Catherine D. Rulifson, and will be paid for as soon as monument dealer completes the performance of his contract. That the amount of $48.00 was paid to the County Auditor for the perpetual care of the cemetery lot of decedent. That these executors procured abstracts of title for the various tracts of real estate and have delivered the same to the respective owners. That all claims filed against this estate have been paid and that nothing further remains to be done by these executors as such except to pay the Court costs and the statutory executors and attorney fees. That Exhibit "A" hereto attached and made a part hereof is the full, true, and correct statement of all expenditures made by these executors as such. That all of the balance of the personal property over and above that required to pay the expense of this estate has been delivered to the widow of decedent and that there is no further property for distribution. WHEREFORE they ask that this their final report be approved, together with the accounting therein contained; that they be finally discharged and that this Court fix the time and place for hearing upon this report and prescribed the notice to be given to the heirs. W. H. Antes Attorney for Executors State of Iowa / Fayette County I, Catherine D. Rulifson, being first duly sworn, say that I am one of the executors named in the foregoing Final report of Executors, that I am familiar with the statements therein contained and they are true as I verily believe. Catherine D. Rulifson Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of December, 1928. Helen Clapp, Notary Public in and for Fayette County, Iowa State of Minnesota / Ramsey County I, W. C. Harms, being first duly sworn, say that I am one of the executors named in the foregoing Final Report of Executors; that I know the contents thereof and the statements therein contained are true as I verily believe. JUDGE'S ORDER Upon presentation to me of the foregoing Final Report, it is hereby ordered that the same come on for hearing at the Court House in West Union, Iowa on the 18th day of January, 1929, at 10 o'clock A.M., and that notice thereof be given to all interested parties by posting at the door of the Court House for ten days prior to the date of hearing. Dated this 7th day of January, 1929. [signed] W. L. Eichendorf, Judge of the District Court of Iowa, in and for the Thirteenth Judicial District EXHIBIT "A" Receipts Received from Charles H. Rulifson / Item IV of will__$1600.00 From Catherine D. Rulifson____________________________$606.43 _____________________________________________________-------- ______________________________________________________$2206.43 Expenditures / 1928 June 20__Loomis Bros. funeral account___________________$486.00 _________Dr. H. P. Moen, account of last sickness_________91.00 July 10 Graham & Schenck account_________________________164.37 Aug__6__Fayette County Union account_______________________5.70 July 2__N.E. Iowa Memorial Assn. paid on monument________170.00 Nov. 3___"____"______"_______"_____"___"____"____________300.00 June 20__W. H. Antes, abstract for farm and corrections___56.30 June 30__J.Kinsel, account for labor______________________10.50 Aug. 24__Schatz & Schatz, account for clothing____________29.50 July__6__C.A.Johnson & Son, account for plumbing__________17.25 _________M.N.Bemus & Co. account___________________________7.43 _________Court costs______________________________________14.85 _________Mrs. Rulifson, executor fees____________________261.90 _________W.H.Antes, atty fees____________________________261.90 _________Lida Harms claim(less offset $100.00)___________281.73 _________County Auditor, for perpetual care cemetery lot__48.00 _________________________________________________________------- ________________________________________________________$2206.43 [Signed Carbon copy held by Johns F Rulifson].

      Frank A. Rulifson was born in 1855 at Boone County, Illinois. He was the son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.

      Elsie Jane Rulifson was born in 1859 at Boone County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.

      Grant F. Rulifson M. D. was born in 1863 at Boone County, Illinois. He was the son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.
     Grant F. Rulifson M. D. was graduated in 1904 at Harvey Medical School, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; M. D.

     Julia married George Rulifson, son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage.

      Blanche Rulifson was born on May 28, 1874 at Illinois. She was the daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright. Blanche married Samuel D. Briar on Mar 29, 1893.
     Blanche Rulifson and Samuel D. Briar resided at at Saywer, Ward County, North Dakota, in 1918.

      Samuel D. Briar was born circa 1869 at Iowa. Samuel married Blanche Rulifson, daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright, on Mar 29, 1893.
     Samuel D. Briar and Blanche Rulifson resided at at Saywer, Ward County, North Dakota, in 1918.

      Lola Sybil Briar was born circa 1893 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Samuel D. Briar and Blanche Rulifson.

      Loreen Erma Briar was born circa 1899 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Samuel D. Briar and Blanche Rulifson.

      Alta Rulifson was born in 1880 at Illinois. She was the daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright. Alta married Elmer J. Nephew on May 3, 1904.

      Elmer J. Nephew was born circa 1874 at Minnesota. Elmer married Alta Rulifson, daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright, on May 3, 1904.

      Ruth Nephew was born circa 1916 at North Dakota. She was the daughter of Elmer J. Nephew and Alta Rulifson.

      Beth Rulifson was born on May 4, 1882 at Illinois. She was the daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright. Beth married Samuel Keeney on Nov 4, 1904.
     Beth Rulifson and Samuel Keeney resided at at Rock Lake, Towner County, North Dakota, in 1918.

      Samuel Keeney was born on Aug 9, 1882 at Indiana. Samuel married Beth Rulifson, daughter of George Rulifson and Julia Wright, on Nov 4, 1904.
     Samuel Keeney and Beth Rulifson resided at at Rock Lake, Towner County, North Dakota, in 1918.

      Samuel R. Keeney was born circa 1911 at South Dakota. He was the son of Samuel Keeney and Beth Rulifson.

      Lyle Hickman Rulifson was born on Jul 29, 1895 at Jefferson Twp., Allamakee County, Iowa. He was the son of George Rulifson and Julia Wright. Lyle married Elsie May Whitson on Jun 16, 1922 at Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Lyle Hickman Rulifson died on Apr 16, 1982 at Anaheim, Orange County, California, at age 86.
     He resided at at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in 1918.

      Elsie May Whitson was born on Apr 6, 1894 at Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Elsie married Lyle Hickman Rulifson, son of George Rulifson and Julia Wright, on Jun 16, 1922 at Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Elsie May Whitson died on Jul 28, 1971 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 77.

      Robert Lyle Rulifson was born on Jan 21, 1924 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson. Robert married Eleanor Harriet Cummins on Jul 26, 1950 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Robert Lyle Rulifson resided at at Bellview, King County, Washington.

      Mary Lois Rulifson was born on Jun 22, 1925 at Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson. Mary married Edward Moses Frye on Aug 15, 1953 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Mary Lois Rulifson was graduated in May, 1947 at Hamline University, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; BA. She was graduated in May, 1967 at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma; Dr. in Higher Education Administration. She resided at at Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma.

      Edward Moses Frye was born on Jan 28, 1920 at Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Edward married Mary Lois Rulifson, daughter of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson, on Aug 15, 1953 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Edward Moses Frye died in Apr, 1989 at Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma, at age 69.

      Lynette Frye was born on Jun 17, 1954 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Edward Moses Frye and Mary Lois Rulifson.

      Camille Annette Frye was born on Oct 10, 1956 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Edward Moses Frye and Mary Lois Rulifson.

      Renee Jeanette Frye was born on Mar 3, 1962 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Edward Moses Frye and Mary Lois Rulifson.

      Donald George Rulifson was born on Aug 14, 1927 at Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson. Donald married Arlene Silva Goosic on Jul 4, 1952 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic were divorced on May 26, 1966 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Donald married Sally Ann Staples, daughter of Lloyd Clark Staples and Louise Harvey Farr, on Jun 18, 1971 at Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

      Eleanor Harriet Cummins was born on Sep 6, 1922 at Niagara, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Eleanor married Robert Lyle Rulifson, son of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson, on Jul 26, 1950 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

      Gary Irving Rulifson was born on Mar 11, 1942 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was the son of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins. Gary married Lionda Ruth Larson on Sep 9, 1967 at Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon. Gary Irving Rulifson and Lionda Ruth Larson were divorced in Jun, 1992 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Gary Irving Rulifson resided at at Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon.

      Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson was born on Feb 8, 1947. She was the daughter of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins. Rebecca married Michael Ernest Benefiel on Jul 22, 1966 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson and Michael Ernest Benefiel resided at at Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

     Michael married Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson, daughter of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins, on Jul 22, 1966 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Michael Ernest Benefiel and Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson resided at at Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.

      Shannon Benefiel was born on Nov 24, 1968. She was the daughter of Michael Ernest Benefiel and Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson.

      Laura Benefiel was born on Jun 16, 1970. She was the daughter of Michael Ernest Benefiel and Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson.

      David Benefiel was born on Aug 21, 1975. He was the son of Michael Ernest Benefiel and Rebecca Charlotte Rulifson.

      Scott James Rulifson was born on Jan 14, 1952 at North Bend, Coos County, Oregon. He was the son of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins.
     Scott James Rulifson resided at at Kent, King County, Oregon.

      Mark Dwight Rulifson was born on Mar 19, 1958 at Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon. He was the son of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins.
     Mark Dwight Rulifson resided at at Mukilteo, Snohomish County, Oregon, in 1999.

      Lionda Ruth Larson was born on Sep 13, 1942 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Lionda married Gary Irving Rulifson, son of Robert Lyle Rulifson and Eleanor Harriet Cummins, on Sep 9, 1967 at Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon. Lionda Ruth Larson and Gary Irving Rulifson were divorced in Jun, 1992 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
     Lionda Ruth Larson resided at at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

      Brian Garrett Rulifson was born on May 25, 1972 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He was the son of Gary Irving Rulifson and Lionda Ruth Larson.
     Brian Garrett Rulifson resided at at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

      Dana Junelle Rulifson was born on May 31, 1976 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. She was the daughter of Gary Irving Rulifson and Lionda Ruth Larson.
     Dana Junelle Rulifson resided at at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

      Arlene Silva Goosic was born on Oct 22, 1931 at Gresham, Multnomah County, Oregon. Arlene married Donald George Rulifson, son of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson, on Jul 4, 1952 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Arlene Silva Goosic and Donald George Rulifson were divorced on May 26, 1966 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.

      Michael Charles Rulifson was born on Apr 4, 1953 at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. He was the son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic. Michael married Laurie Jane Smith on Aug 26, 1978. Michael Charles Rulifson and Laurie Jane Smith were divorced circa 1980. Michael married Marilyn Darlene Loftin on Jun 15, 1983 at Kauai County, Hawaii.
     Michael Charles Rulifson resided at at Canyon Lake, Riverside County, California.

     Laurie married Michael Charles Rulifson, son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic, on Aug 26, 1978. Laurie Jane Smith and Michael Charles Rulifson were divorced circa 1980.

     Marilyn married Michael Charles Rulifson, son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic, on Jun 15, 1983 at Kauai County, Hawaii.

      Rodney Kurt Rulifson was born on Feb 17, 1955 at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. He was the son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic. Rodney married Debra Jeanne Gilpatrick before 1986. Rodney married Karen Marie Flemming, daughter of Damon Bryan Flemming and Marie Gertrude LaPlant, on Jan 19, 1986 at New Almaden, Santa Clara County, California.
     Rodney Kurt Rulifson and Karen Marie Flemming resided at at Newcastle, Placer County, California.

      Jerry Stanley Rulifson was born on Jun 8, 1956 at Santa Ana, Orange County, California. He was the son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic. Jerry married Janice Clayton on Jan 16, 1982 at Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California. Jerry Stanley Rulifson and Janice Clayton were divorced circa 1985 at Fremont, Alameda County, California. Jerry married Carolyn Ann Douglas on Aug 27, 1988 at Fremont, Alameda County, California. Jerry Stanley Rulifson and Carolyn Ann Douglas were divorced on Dec 5, 1990 at Fremont, Alameda County, California. Jerry married Shawna Lynne Hutchins, daughter of George Copeland Hutchins and Gale Ellen Veater, on Mar 1, 1992 at Grass Valley, Nevada County, California.
     Jerry Stanley Rulifson and Shawna Lynne Hutchins resided at at Grass Valley, Nevada County, California.

      Sally Ann Staples was born on Apr 14, 1938 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Lloyd Clark Staples and Louise Harvey Farr. Sally married Donald George Rulifson, son of Lyle Hickman Rulifson and Elsie May Whitson, on Jun 18, 1971 at Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
     Sally Ann Staples resided at at Yorba Linda, Orange County, California.

     Lloyd married Louise Harvey Farr.

     Louise married Lloyd Clark Staples.

      Deborah Ann Rulifson was born on May 22, 1958 at Camaquey, Camaquey Province, Cuba. She was the daughter of Donald George Rulifson and Sally Ann Staples. Deborah married Gary Ray Kelly, son of Raymond Earl Kelly and Jean Allen Parsons, on Apr 22, 1980 at Orange County, California.

      Gary Ray Kelly was born on Apr 25, 1954 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. He was the son of Raymond Earl Kelly and Jean Allen Parsons. Gary married Deborah Ann Rulifson, daughter of Donald George Rulifson and Sally Ann Staples, on Apr 22, 1980 at Orange County, California.

     Raymond married Jean Allen Parsons.

     Jean married Raymond Earl Kelly.

      Brianna Christine Kelly was born on Oct 26, 1980 at Orange County, California. He was the son of Gary Ray Kelly and Deborah Ann Rulifson.

     Debra married Rodney Kurt Rulifson, son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic, before 1986.

      Karen Marie Flemming was born on Mar 21, 1956 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. She was the daughter of Damon Bryan Flemming and Marie Gertrude LaPlant. Karen married Rodney Kurt Rulifson, son of Donald George Rulifson and Arlene Silva Goosic, on Jan 19, 1986 at New Almaden, Santa Clara County, California.
     Karen Marie Flemming and Rodney Kurt Rulifson resided at at Newcastle, Placer County, California.