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    1. [CALVERT-L] Calvert Heirs
    2. Kenneth E. Gilkey
    3. FYI Some time ago a mention was of a lawsuit made by Calvert heirs. While going through some old papers I ran across an old news clipping, (Hopkins Co., Ky. Newspaper, that I thought might be of interest. Sorry, there was no date. (Headline) Heirs to High Estate in Hopkins About 400 living in Hopkins and Caldwell Counties (Ky) are in line for slice of $400,000,000 Baltimore-Calvert Estate. Mrs Bourgeoise, Lawyer of St. Louis, confers with heirs at Princeton (Ky)last week. Sanguine of Success Mrs A. Calvert Bourgeoise, who is a practicing attorney of St. Louis, was in the city yesterday by previous appointment to meet the heirs from Caldwell and Hopkins Counties who are interested in the Baltimore Calvert estate. A large number were present from the two counties and a conference was held in the Mayes storeroom. Mrs Bourgeoise addressed the gathering stating the plans adopted in the efforts that are being made to regain possession of the vast estate for the heirs, which is valued at about $400,000,000. Mrs Bourgeoise is very sanguine of ultimate success and says the best legal talent available is retained in the case. It is said that there are about 400 heirs in Caldwell and Hopkins Counties, some of our best known families being included in the number……end article… Note: Jewel Maude Calvert b. Oct 8, 1879 in St. Louis Mo….d. Mar. 18, 1940 Los Angeles, Ca. Dau. Of William Preston Calvert and Zella Jones, she married Adolph Bourgeoise June 19, 1908 in St. Louis, Mo. ie: Mrs A. Calvert Bourgeoise

    02/09/2000 09:12:02