Kirkpatrick v. Kirkpatrick

This was a petition for the partition of lots Nos. 193 and 195 and out-lot No. 44, in the city of Edwardsville, Madison county, and the north half of section 33, town 13, south, range-2, west, in Union county. One Hugh Kirkpatrick died seized of the title to these lots and the land. Said Hugh Kirkpatrick died May 29, 1895, leaving a last will and testament, which, so far as is important to be here considered, is as follows:

“That after my decease and funeral expenses are paid, which should not exceed $100, and an amount not to exceed $350 for the erection of a suitable monument on my lot in…