Boerum v. . Schenck

John Schenck died in July, 1844. By Ms will he appointed his son, Charles Schenck, executor; and, among other things, he provided as follows: “ Item. I empower and direct my executors to sell all the land now owned by me, which I purchased from Captain Williams, at public or private sale, and add the proceeds of the sale to the money which I have at use, together with $200 to be paid as a charge by my son, Charles. From and out of the said sum, collectively, my executors are directed to provide for the several sums hereinbefore bequeathed, and if there should be any deficiency in the amount…