Dickison v. Dickison

On the 9th of April, 1874, the testator, Griffith Dickison, then a resident of Peoria County, made his last will and testament in substance as follows:

First clause providing for payment of debts.

Second. To my son, William B. Dickison, I will certain real estate in fee, describing by government subdivisions.

Third. To my son, Griffith A. Dickison, certain other real estate in fee (describing it).

Fourth. To my wife, Sarah A. Dickison, I will, devise and bequeath the west half of the northeast quarter, etc., during her natural life. At her death to descend to and become the property of my two…