Shephard v. Clark

William Keller died May 22, 1886, leaving a will, by which he devised to his wife certain lands therein described for her life, and provided that upon her death all his real estate should be sold by his executor under the direction of the County Court, and the proceeds remaining after the payment of specific legacies be divided into nine equal parts and paid, one to each of his living children, and one to the children respectively of such as should be deceased, per stirpes. Failing to nominate an executor, the County Court, ou July 20, 1886, appointed appellant administrator with the will…