Ashley v. Garrett

Minor W. Millwee, Justice.

Eacia A. A. Ashley died intestate in Pike County in 1927 survived by his widow and seven children. At the time of his death, Ashley owned and resided upon 120 acres of land which he homesteaded in 1895. After his death, Ashley’s widow and a son, Charlie Ashley, lived on the place until her death in 1937. In consideration of services rendered by Charlie in caring for their mother, the other six heirs in March, 1941, deeded to him 38 acres of the land, including the farm residence where Charlie has since resided. At the same time six of the heirs also conveyed 12 acres…