Harvey v. Clayton

J. H. Clayton was the ancestral owner of the real estate in controversy. On and before the 11th day of November, 1884, he was a widower, and the father of one child, Wilda K. Clayton, then approximately 7 years of age. So, on said 11th day of November, Mr. Clayton, just named, executed a will, the substance of which is as follows:

“1. * * * [direction to the executors concerning payment of debts].

“2. I give and bequeath unto my only child, Wilda K. Clayton [the daughter above referred to] the proceeds of sale of all my personal property, including one span of horses, two set of double harness,…