In re Estate of Lamb

This is an appeal from an order setting apart to George W. Lamb, the surviving husband of deceased, upon his petition therefor,, a homestead upon 160 acres of land described therein. The appeal is taken by the father of deceased. The facts, as disclosed by the record, are these: The petitioner and deceased were married September 15, 1884. Prior to this time-the petitioner had filed in the proper United States- land-office his application to enter the land in controversy as a homestead, under the laws of the United States, and had resided thereon for four years, and one year after such *402marriage…