Banta v. Boyd

Elijah lies, of Springfield, in this State, died testate oh the 4th day of September, 1883. The will of deceased contained the following provisions:

“First—In consideration of the love and affection I bear to my blood relations, I devise and bequeath to each one named below, a part or portion of all the proceeds of all the real and personal estáte of which I may die possessed, (after paying all my debts, which may be few, or probably none,) which portion or share is to be paid to each one named below, to-wit: To the following named children of my sister, Polly Boyd, viz., Cyrus, William,…