Lancaster v. Blaney

In January, 1874, John Lancaster, since deceased, had become liable, as security for one Mills, for about $11,000, and was fearful that he would be pressed by some of his creditors, On the 17th day of that month he, his wife, Sarah ■Lancaster, the appellant, joining with him, executed to Francis W. Lancaster two certain deeds, each being for portions of lands which are now in controversy. On the same day these deeds were duly acknowledged and recorded, and it is conceded by all parties that they were effective to convey title to said Francis W. Prior to March 7, 1876, said John Lancaster had…