Ashelford v. Chapman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

Abram Ashelford, a resident of Illinois, died at his domicile, leaving a will. He was survived by a widow and ten children, all of whom were given portions of his estate by the will. At the time of his death he owned real estate and personal property in Illinois and real estate in Osage county, Kansas. His will was duly probated in Illinois and an executor of his estate was appointed there. A copy of the will was admitted to record in Osage county. The real estate in Kansas was devised to the children. One tract was held under a bond for a…