Dakota Dirksens Book

: Abraham's oldest son Henry was 17. He and Abraham's brother Jacob recovered the remains. Abraham's daughter Mary had turned 12 just five days prior. Lizzie was 9 and Katie only 8 years old. Sarah would have her fifth birthday in two more weeks. Abraham Adam was 3. The infant Eva is listed with Sarah's other children on the Dec. 16, 1886 Probate File, but there is no further record of her. Within Sarah's 41 years she had suffered much death in the family, but this was particularly cruel. She was widowed with seven children and would soon suffer the death one of those. Abraham had no will, leaving her powerless to sell his possessions. She could have received Administrative letters to do so, but instead waived her right and recommended Abraham's brother Jacob.; Previous - Contents - Next - Web Site Front Page