In re the Estate of Hardin

Devendorf, S.

George A. Hardin died intestate at Little Falls, H. Y., April 16, 1901, leaving a widow him surviving, who was subsequently appointed sole administratrix of the goods, chattels, credits and effects of said deceased. He left no descendant or parent, brother or sister, nephew or niece. There were two uncles and two aunts of the deceased living at the time of his death, the petitioner herein being a sister of said intestate’s mother.

The petitioner claims that as such maternal aunt she is entitled to share in said estate as representative and next of kin. Upon the return of the…