In Re Patterson's Estate

The last will and testament of Andrew J. 'Patterson, long a resident of Shiawassee county, executed on January 21, 1889, contained the following provision:

“I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Nancy A. Patterson, all of my estate, of which I may die possessed of whatever nature, real, personal and mixed, for her life time, and at her decease the remainder over unto the surviving children, the issue of myself and my said wife, Nancy A. Patterson, share and share alike. My said wife to have the use and profits of my said estate, and if the same are not sufficient for her proper…