In re Maben's Estate

Sanderson, S.

I am asked on this accounting to make a construction of certain portions of the will of Buel Maben, deceased. The question submitted is whether the legacy given to his daughter Abigail, now deceased, goes to her administrator or to the other children of the testator. The first clause of the will of Buel Maben gives his household furniture to his two daughters, Diadamia and Abigail. The second clause gives $1,000, with the musical instrument, to Diadamia. The third clause gives to one of his grandchildren $100. The fourth clause gives all the rest of his property in trust to his…