In re the Estate of Richardson

O’Brien, S.

Louise A. Burrill (called Richardson in a Supreme Court action to which reference is hereinafter made) was a housekeeper in decedent’s home in Harlem. On the wall inside the front door of the home hung a wooden sign which read as follows: *286“ Notice to agents, peddlars and others: The woman within this house is Mrs. Louise A. Burril my housekeeper. I, Benjamin Richardson am a widower and have been for several years.” Richardson died February 20, 1889. His wilí, which was dated February 25, 1888, was admitted to probate on March 19,. 1889. He left a very substantial estate. With the…