Branton v. Branton

Ephraim Branton made his last will, containing this single testamentary sentence: “ 1 give and bequeath to my wife, Susanna Branton, all my real and personal property, goods and chattels, of what nature or kind soever, to my said wife, Susanna Branton, whom I hereby appoint my sole executrix of this my last will and testament.

Ephraim Branton died leaving six children, and two children of a deceased daughter, besides his wife, Susanna Branton, mentioned in the will.

“Wilson II. Branton and Alice J. Webb, a son and daughter of the testator, with JFranldin P. Ellis and Malsy Ann Ellis, infants,…