Rait v. Rait

The Subbogate.

Robert Rait, the paternal uncle of David Rait, became his guardian under letters issued by the Surrogate of Rew-York, July 22, 1844. The same day, under the same authority, he became guardian of Janet Rait, aged 8 years, Ann 0., aged 12, Margaret, aged 17, and James aged 10, the brother and sisters of David. On the 13th July, 1845, he was also appointed guardian of Robert Watt Rait, aged 14 years. David arrived at age, Dec. 4,1846, and on the 5th January, 1849, cited his late guardian to account. To this petition an answer was made, stating that a full account of the…