In re Buckham's Will

Abbott, S.

This case is a peculiar one from the fact that the proof of death is entirely circumstantial. The affidavits presented allege that the testatrix disappeared from her home in the night-time, in May last, and nothing has since been heard of her, and no trace whatever has been found of her. She was 67 years of age, in very feeble health; her mind was affected; and, *566according to the medical testimony, she could not, in all probability, have lived until this time under the most favorable circumstances. Every measure possible was taken to ascertain if Mrs. Buckham was living, and the ease…