Henkle v. Patterson

The mother of the minors died on January 4, 1934; the father died on March 19, 1934. At the time of his death Mr. Thomas resided in Dallas, Polk county, where he kept a home for his children and was engaged in the undertaking business in partnership with plaintiff. The relatives of the children agreed that appellant was the one who should be appointed guardian of the children. Mrs. Patterson was aware that it was contemplated Mr. Henkle would be appointed guardian, but made no objection. Defendants state that the expression of the mother and father of the minors, prior to their death, was…