Wilcox v. Wilcox

Defendant Julia E. Wilcox and her husband, now deceased, for a number of years lived on a farm near Blissfield, Michigan. They had no children of their own. They took plaintiff, G-race E. Wilcox, when four years of age and a younger brother into their home. The children assumed the name of Wilcox. Their foster parents never adopted them but gave them love, care, education and support. Plaintiff graduated from high school in Bliss-field, taught country school, worked in offices, stores and factories, but always would return to the Wilcox home where she was welcomed the same as if she were a…