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Michael Loreth and Elizabeth Amon Copy from a Book on Caldwell County, Missouri Michael Loreth (Lorette), Farmer, Stock-raiser, Mr. Loreth is another of those of foreign born who have come into this country and made for themselves a comfortable home, becoming respected citizens of the community. He was born on July 15th, 1832 in Bavaria Germany, where his parents, John and Margaret first saw light. His father was a farmer by occupation, and his wife always resided in their native country, where their deaths occurred. They had five sons and one daughter, all of whom came to America and all settled in Illinois, except Michael. Michael was the first to leave his country of birth, which he did when 22 years of age, in 1854.
Michael Loreth's Land Purchase
Michael's wife was the former Miss Elizabeth Amon, to whom he married January 3, 1862. Her birth occurred at Cincinnati, Ohio in 1842. By this union there were seven children, Magdalena, Alexander, Rose Agnes, Joseph, Annie, John and Michael. Researched by: Virginia Lorette-Pope, forwarded to James Caulfield
Will of Michael Lorett -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I, Michael Lorett, of Davis Township, Caldwell County, Missouri, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills made by me at any time heretofore made.
First - I order and direct my Executor as soon after my decease is practicable, to pay off and dischargedebt, dues, and liabilities that may exist against me at the time of my decease.
Second - I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Lorett, one third of all my personal property and real estate that I may have after all liabilities and debts against me have been paid.
Third - I give and bequeath to my son, Alexander Lorett, the sum of Five dollars ($5.00).
Fourth - I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Mrs. Magdalena Gardner, the sum of Five dollars ($5.00).
Fifth - I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Mrs. Rosa Scribner, the sum of Five dollars ($5.00).
Sixth - I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Annie Lorett, the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
Seventh - I give and bequeath unto my son, Joseph Lorett, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Eighth - I give and bequeath unto my two youngest sons, (John Lorett and Michael Lorett) the balance of all my personal property and real estate, (after the foregoing named heirs have received their share, as I have given them) and I hereby give each one of the youngest sons equal shares in the balance of my estate, personal and real.
Ninth - I hereby declare that none of the heirs shall receive their shares until Michael is of age.
Tenth - I hereby nominate and appoint Thomas Grice, of Braymer, Caldwell County, Missouri, as my executor.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, this eleventh day of December 1893.
Michael Loreth (seal)
The above and foregoing instrument, was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Michael Lorett, aas and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as the witnesses. James A. Rathbun, Braymer, Mo
Here is another copy of the orignial land deed from the farm in Braymer for Michael and Elizabeth Amon Loreth. Michael Loreth Land Purchase Death Certificate of Elizabeth Amon
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After working in New
York on a railroad for about a year he went to Adams County Illinois, farmed
for some time until 1871, when he came to his present location in this
country. He bought at first 120 acres, but since added to this until he now
owns 240 acres, gained by hard work, strict economy and perseverance. He
raised good stock of all kinds. He and his wife are members of the Catholic
Church. 
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