Johnson v. Askey

This is a bill in chancery filed by the appellant in the circuit court of Stephenson county, against the appellees, for a construction of the last will and testament of Roan Johnson, deceased.

Roan Johnson, who had resided in said county for many years prior thereto, died on August 27,1895, leaving a last will and testament, bearing date January 13,1894, which, in part, is as follows:

“First—It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid.

“Second—I give, bequeath to my beloved daughter, Mary E. Johnson, all my real estate and personal property, to be held in trust,…