Carpenter v. Severin

Thaddeus B. Carpenter and his wife Celia A. died January 23, 1923, in a common disaster, while riding in an automobile which was struck by a locomotive. When found, both were dead, and there is no evidence that either predeceased the other.

Thaddeus, in 1904, executed a will, subsequently probated, in which he devised all his property, after the payment of debts and expenses of administration, to his “wife, Celia Car-penter, absolutely, by her to be received, held, enjoyed, and disposed of as she may think proper.” Celia, in 1914, executed a will, subsequently probated, in which she devised…