Swayze's Estate, Dean v. Bennett

This is a proceeding to determine heirship under the holographic will of Mary Swayze. Her will is as follows:

“Sheridan, Montana, Nov. 27, 1944.

“I, Mary Swayze being of sound mind and memory do make and execute this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me previously made. I nominate and appoint Lyman H. Bennett, Jr., executor of this Will, and I direct that he cause my remains to be suitably buried, on the left hand side as you come down the steps, from the 'Rock Haven’ gate at the property where I reside. I give devise and bequeath unto Warren H. Merritt of Nome, Alaska my…