Wadsworth v. Connell

It is conceded that Joseph O. Connell died in the year 1867. He made and published his will, which was probated. By it he made -some specific devises. He also bequeathed to his wife one-third of the remainder of his estate for life, and the remaining two-thirds he divided equally between his three children. His estate consisted principally of real estate, and he required his executor to sell it at such time, and on such terms, as might be advantageous, and to invest one-third of the proceeds for the benefit of his widow during her natural life, “with as little delay as possible, on safe…