Greer v. Sankston

By the court, Ingraham, J.

The title to the premises sold under the judgment in this action is objected to on the ground that the widow of Henry Sankston, the father of the plaintiff, is entitled to dower therein, and therefore the title to the premises is defective.

Sankston was married in 1829 to Ann McConnell in Ireland, where they both resided, and were citizens of that country. The husband came to this, country in 1831, and has resided since that time until his death here. He was naturalized in 1836, and he purchased the property in question in 1843. His widow has continued to reside in…