Notes for Benjamin Rodebaugh

Notes for Benjamin Rodebaugh

The Lloyd H. "Kinky" Bayers Historical Collection, Juneau Historical File, 1890's-1950s, People Index, Alaska State Library indicated that Ben Rodebaugh was nicknamed "Old Dutch". Came to Juneau in 1913. In 1927 Dutch started a car graveyard. In 1939 He won a rock haul bid for the new boat harbor, Ed Madsen was Dutch's spokesman. In January of 1946, Dutch was given 30 days to clear junk back of his place on Willoughby.
His estate file is contained at the Alaska State Archives, Record Group 506, Location 5171, Series 58, Box 35. The administrator was Edward P.Madsen and the attorney was William L. Paul, Jr. (a famous Tlinggit lawyer in the area).
Never married and never had children
His Will was written 7 Feb 1950 and left everything to:
J.S. Rodebaugh, my brother, 4812 Coliss Avenue, Seatlle, Wa;
Mrs Blanche Rodebaugh,my sister, c/o Mrs Mary K. Gongaware, 1703 30th Street, San Diego;
and Mrs. Albert Poole, Akron, Ohio, my sister; share and share alike.
Executor was to be his brother J.S. Rodebaugh.
Madsen filed a petition for letter of administration in 1955. J.S. Rodebaugh filed a nomination appointment Madsen administrator. Ben died 26 Dec 1950 leaving an estate of around $6,500.
The appraisers for the estate were appointed 1 Feb 1951 and included David E. Woodring, John C. Willis, and Jas. D. Madsen.
The inventory for real property included: Land fronting on Willoughby for 101 feet and 310 feet in depth, Lower extremity of property measures 25 feet, Several building on property: one warehouse 31x20 feet; one large shop building 30x24 feet; 1 storeroom and living quarters, 18x40 feet; and one open shed 33x30 feet. Also occupied by a number of old cars and debris. That as valued at$8,500.
The total estate was valued at $9,549.84 until they found more personal property that bumped it up to $9,950.30. Deductions were made of$3,287.89 for the expenses (nursing care for last illness, funeral, etc.) and add to that some expenses and taxes of $382.93 so that left $6,473.70. In April of 1956 a supplemental was filed stating that some tax had been refunded and additional expenses incurred so total for payment was$6,361.01 or $2,120.34 each.