Johnson's Adm'r v. Johnson's Heirs

Jud&e Simpson

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The will of Job Johnson, deceased, contains the following provisions, viz:

“I give unto Margaret Johnson, my beloved wife, the negro girl Lytha, to wait upon her as long as she lives, and in case of the death of my wife before Lytha arrives at the age of twenty one, her services shall be rendered as is hereinafter directed.”

“If my wife dies before my negro girl Lytha arrives at the age of twenty one, she shall also be hired out, year by year, until she arrives at that age, and then she shall be free.”

Margaret Johnson, the widow, lived a number of…