Monday, January 29, 1872 – José G. Arques' will to probate – He owned one undivided 8th of Rancho Quien Sabe abutting on San Joaquin Rancho and Rancho Santa Ana.
Deeds L p. 91.
1872-01-04: José G. Arques Estate: Will Filed.
Monday, January 8, 1872 – Jose G. Arques' will endorsed and filed by his brother Joaquin R. Arques.
José G. Arques' will (dated 17 Oct 1867 at age 28) described an estate valued at $32,000:
- Lots in Hollister valued at $2000
- (~7900) 7935.14 (see v2 p.282) acres in Rancho Santa Ana valued at the sum of $20,000
- 2779 acres in Rancho Quien Sabe valued at $7000
Entitled to half of residue are 6 cousins living in Barcelona, Spain:
- Jose Arques 35
- Endalda Arques 33
- Magdalena Arques 31
- Filomana Arques 29
- Teresa Arques 27
- Maria Arques 25 (v.2 p.276, 304)
[note that Martin Murphy later bought their combined half share before distribution],
Entitled to the other half of residue are his 3 brothers:
- Clemente Arques (20) (all brothers are of Santa Clara county)
- Joaquin R. Arques [executor] (27)
- Luis Arques [executor] (22)
Brothers get undivided 1/6th each of estate
v.2 p.271, 292
