Brayton v. Stoughton

This is a petition for distribution of the estate of John J. Haythornthwaite, late of Fall River. The judge made findings of material facts. Facts not in dispute and those found by the judge are as follows: John J. Hay-thornthwaite died intestate on January 5, 1942. He left no issue but was survived by his widow, Blanche W. Hay-thornthwaite, and by the following heirs: two sisters, a brother, and several nieces and nephews who were the children of deceased brothers and sisters. His widow was appointed administratrix of his estate on January 9, 1942. She died on August 12, 1954, without having…