Chandler v. Richardson

*153The opinion of the court was delivered by

Pollock, J.:

In the year 1880 one John Blount died testate, seized of 160 acres of land. By the terms of his will this land was devised to his son, Josiah Blount, charged with the maintenance of his widow, Bashaba Blount, during her life. Soon after the will was made it was by the testator deposited, in the office of the probate judge of the county, and the following entries with reference to this will were entered upon the records in that court:

“November 12, 1874. Received of John Blount one will for record. Said will was received the 12th day of…