In re the Estate of Smith

Sherman, S.

The petition for the probate of this will alleged that the deceased died at Harmony, Chautauqua County, December 13, 1889, leaving personal property not exceeding in value $2,500, and real estate not worth over $4,000. Deceased left no widow, but one niece, Mrs. C. C. Hawley, his only heir at law, and made his will dated November 28, 1889, and appointed said Emeline Gaynor, his housekeeper, sole executrix thereof, which will was duly probated February 3, 1890, and letters testamentary issued to her.

The following are the material portions of such will: “After all my debts are paid…