Erwin v. . Kilpatrick

The petition stated that the petitioners were the daughters of the testator, who, having made a last will and testament, died, and that the defendants proved the will and assumed the execution thereof. That among other bequests, the will contained the following: (457)

"If my wife cease to be my widow, by marriage, it is my will that she shall have her bed, and her choice of one horse, and a fifth part of the household and kitchen furniture, but to have no further claim to the use of my negroes. In this case, or at her death, it is my will that my son Joseph shall have my negro named Isaac, and…