Hackleman v. Hackleman

William Hackleman departed this life testate July 23, 1856, seized in fee simple of certain real estate, leaving as his only heirs at law his widow, Nancy Hackleman, aged thirty-four, and five sons, Isaac, Oliver, Sylvester, John W. and Edmund W. Hackleman, with ages ranging from six to eighteen years. Testator’s will consisted of three items. By item one he provided for the payment of his debts. Items two and three are as follows:

2. “I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Nancy, the use, improvements and income of my dwelling house, barn and outhouses, lands and appurtenances and all…