In Re Meredith's Estate

Frank M. Meredith was the husband of Mary Alberta Meredith, deceased, and although they had been separated for many years, no divorce was ever obtained by either party. Frank M. Meredith became acquainted with Ida Melendy, and shortly thereafter, either in the year 1908 or 1909, they commenced living together in the city of Kalamazoo. They later moved to Albion and finally to Jackson, continuing to live together until the death of Frank M. Meredith in June, 1936.

While in Kalamazoo, they lived in a rented house, furnished by Ida. Each contributed a portion of the household expenses and he paid…