Estate of McNamara

John McNamara died July 5, 1952. He owned several apartment houses and other property. His heirs were seven nieces and nephews.

He attempted to make a will, and to leave all of his property to one of his nephews, Carroll E. Ritchie. In his own handwriting he wrote the following on a sheet of paper:

“June 26 1952

“I in my right mind and in full possession of my senses do hereby bequeth to my nephew Carroll E. .Ritchie my full interest in the Royal Alice Apts 214 East Adams Blvd my full interest in the Villard Apts 228 West 28th St my full interest in the Donna Apts 2731 West 15th St. my full…