Muellhaupt v. Joseph A. Strowbridge Estate Co.

Joseph A. Strowbridge, one of the pioneer business men of Portland who by his energy and thrift accumulated a. considerable estate, died January 30, 1903. His estate was appraised at approximately $135,000.

Surviving him was his widow, Mary B. Strowbridge, four sons, Jos. Á. Strowbridge, Jr., Albert B. Strowbridge, Henry J. Strowbridge, and George Strowbridge, and one daughter, Mary S. Strowbridge, the plaintiff herein. These were the sole heirs of the estate. Thereafter his estate was incorporated under the name of the Joseph A. Strowbridge Estate Company with a capital stock of 150 shares.…