Helmers v. Brand

One Ralph Becker was the owner of the real estate in question, which consists of 160 acres of land in Grundy County and two lots in Ackley, Iowa. He also owned about $5,000 worth of personal property. Becker was never married. He died on or about June 17, 1923, at about the age of 68 years. He was survived by a sister, appellant in this action, and by nephews and nieces, children of a sister who predeceased him-, who are also appellants. Becker’s parents died in 1906. He inherited a portion of the real estate in question, and purchased the balance. He lived alone in a house on the farm, and…