In Re Corby's Estate

Thomas W. Corby, widower, with no children, on May 22, 1919, at the age of 74 years, married Madeline Beals, his housekeeper, and four months later Madeline gave birth to a girl baby, named Marie Theresa Corby. October 23, 1922, Thomas and Madeline were divorced, in a suit brought by Madeline and upon answer and cross-relief asked by Thomas. Decree was granted on Madeline's bill and she received $50,000. By agreement between counsel in the divorce case the paternity of Marie was not determined by the court. Mr. Corby died, intestate, June 8, 1924. Nephews and nieces of the deceased applied to…