Forsey v. Luton

The contest here arises upon the construction of the will of William Jones, who died in the year 1844.

The second clause of the will reads as follows: “ That all my perishable property, such as cattle, horses, hogs, &c., with the exception of a sufficiency for the support of the fainily, be sold by my executors, and all my honest debts paid out of the proceeds by my ex*185ecutors; the balance of money arising from such sale to be applied to support and educate my minor children.” And the first part of the third clause, as follows: “ I give to my beloved wife, Zilpha Jones, during her lifetime or…