Steadman v. . Steadman

There was evidence offered showing:

That Joseph Steadman died in Rutherford County in 1857, leaving a last will and testament, signed Joseph (X) Steadman, and witnessed by two subscribing witnesses.

That Joseph Steadman left six children and heirs at law: Susannah and James A. Steadman, John, Sarah, Margaret, and Mary Steadman.

That all the devisees mentioned in the will were dead at the time of the action brought; John, Sarah, Mary, and Margaret having died without issue.

At the death of Margaret, she left a last will and testament devising her property to her sister Mary, who died not long…