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July 19, 2019July 20, 2019Other eras

First estimate of value of my grandfather’s estate at close of probate

The probate document for my paternal grandfather listed the assets in his estate. What is the total value of his estate? Let’s […]

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019Other eras

Cash-based income statement of farm in 1945/1946 – part 4

Previous post listed the cash transactions in the estate of my paternal grandfather from the day he passed away until a probate […]

May 6, 2019Other eras

Cash transactions listed in 1945 probate filing – part 3

The estate of my paternal grandfather went through probate in 1946 after he died in 1945.  The probate filing listed the cash […]

April 29, 2019May 6, 2019Other eras

Prices of farm animals in 1945 – part 2

The probate filing for the estate of my grandfather, Daniel Ulvog, provides a lot of information about the farm. Let’s look at […]

April 25, 2019May 6, 2019Other eras

Glimpse into economic life on a farm in 1945, provided by probate documents – part 1

My paternal grandfather passed away on June 1, 1945, near the end of World War 2. Disposition of his estate was officially […]

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