Dole v. Johnson

This bill, filed by an executor, asks the direction of the court in relation to the execution of the will of Joseph Johnson. The testator left a widow, but no issue. His estate was appraised at the sum of $28,037.55 ; of which $4700 was real estate, and $23,337.55 personal estate. His debts do not exceed the sum of $4,500. The will is in the handwriting of the testator; and after giving a legacy of one share of bank stock to each of two persons named, contains the following clauses:

*365“ Third. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Emeline Johnson, all my real and personal estate, together with…