Flint v. Franklin

W. B. Williamson married the widow Manadue, who had children by her first marriage. They had one child, who married Eli M. Justice. Mrs. Williamson died leaving two heirs, W. H. Manadue, and Mrs. Justice. The husband survived her, and there was a considerable property belonging to the community, which was also largely indebted. Williamson, sometime afterwards left the country, and became a citizen of the Republic of Texas. It appears that Manadue had been condemned as heir pure and simple of his mother.

In December, 1837, W. H. Manadue was appointed administrator of the estate of his mother,…