In Re Miller's Estate

Frank F. Miller and Kate A. Miller, cousins of the first degree, residents of Berrien county, in 1904 determined to marry. The statutes of this State were thought to present an obstacle. They went to. Kentucky, where there was no prohibition against the marriage of first cousins, were married in the manner prescribed by the laws of that State, and at once returned to their home. From the marriage until the husband’s death in 1926, they lived together as husband and wife. No children were born. After the husband’s death the widow sought administration of his estate. A contest by collateral…