Rector v. Reavill

Robert A. Beattie died intestate at Crawford county, in March, 1876, leaving a widow and child. Letters of administration were granted to the plaintiff in error. The appraisement bill filed by him in the County Court fixes the value of the personal property left by the intestate at §391.90, and the widow’s award at $642. The widow selected a part of the property at its appraised value, amounting to $128, and elected to take the balance of the award in money. The remainder of the personal property was sold, and brought $350. The intestate died seized of real estate, and the same was sold by…