From the records of the Eaton County Probate Court, Charlotte, Michigan, for the period May 1838 to 1890: "To the _?_ the Judge of Probate in and for the County of Eaton _?_ _?_ respectfully shows that this is a daughter and heir of Hiram Abbey deceased and that she is now of the age of _?_ _?_ and she _?_ that a _?_ affair _?_ for her to _?_ care of her interest in real estate and she hereby nominates Garrett _?_ and choses him as her _?_ _?_. 1868 signed Alice Abbey."