Allen v. . Pass

On the trial much testimony was introduced and many questions were raised, which it is unnecessary to state. The facts upon which the case finally turned were these: Stephen Woodson, a resident of the (208) State of Virginia, died in the year 1813, leaving a will duly executed in that year, in which, among others, were the following clauses, to wit: "I give unto my grandson, Henry H. Woodson, sixteen negroes, by name Robin, etc., with their future increase, to him and his heirs forever."

"I give unto my grandson, Joseph R. Woodson, thirteen negroes, by name James, etc., with their future…