Olivia Upton Adams - 1965 - Will - Part One

Olivia Upton Adams passed away in Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania on the 15th of October 1965.  She was a widow and left no children, but was survived by one brother and several nieces and nephews.

She died 'intestate' - without a will.  Her probate was handled by the Orphans' Court of Erie, PA.  Now under the Court of Common Pleas, the Orphans' Court "...serves to protect the personal and property rights of all persons and entities that may not be otherwise capable of handling their own affairs. The jurisdiction of the Orphans' Court includes matters concerning minors, incapacitated persons, decedents' estates, nonprofit corporations and trusts."

Note that her brother, Ross Upton acted as the Administrator of her estate.