When William Stadden died in Dayton on November 13, 1848, his widow, Judah Stadden, renounced her right to administer his estate and requested that David Green, her son-in-law be appointed administrator.

Stadden’s estate was large enough that David needed to file a bond for fifteen thousand dollars. In order to do this, his father, John, and brother, Jesse, joined in the bond.

It’s not always easy to find authentic signatures, which makes finding a father and sons combination even more delightful. It’s interesting to note the generational difference in the handwriting styles: the capital J and capital G in John’s signature show an older style of penmanship.