6 Sep 1887: Petition of James W Batt[l]e of Aurora, Kane, IL, that Ichabod Dexter Battle of Northfield Farms died 2 Aug 1887, leaving no widow and next of kin: eldest son James W Battle of Aurora IL, daughter Mrs. Isabella P Purple of Northfield Farms, daughter Mrs Catherine Fleming of Chicago IL, son Edwin P Battle of Aurora IL, son Charles D [S?] Battle of Warren IL. James W Battle appointed administrator, Isabella P Purple to act as his agent.
Will of Ichabod D. Battle of Northfield, dated 8 Jun 1880, not allowed [apparently, if no widow, same effect as no will], names wife Merriam Battle; children, to Wit to Isabel [G?] Purple widow of Hatsell Purple, James W. Battle, Catharine Flemming wife of William Flemmings, Edwing P Battle and Charles S Battle. Son James W Battle to be executor.