Nicodemus National Bank v. Snyder

Elizabeth Eakle, late of Washington County, Maryland, died testate in 1901, leaving to survive her six children, John G., Louisa, Josiah, Ann C., and William H. Eakle, and Amanda Miller.

The fourth, or residuary clause of her will, dated June 22nd, 1889, reads as follows: “4th. Item. All the rest and residue of my estate I give and bequeath unto my six children, hereinafter named, and in the manner following, that is to say. I direct my Executor hereinafter named, to collect all sums of money due and owing, or belonging to me, and to sell and convey any & all real or personal property (other…