Ross v. Ross

Joseph D. Ross died in December, 1865, leaving the following will:

“Falmoth, Fayette County, Ind., Dec. 6, 1865.

“Know all men by these presents, That I, Joseph D. Ross, of the county and State aforesaid, do make and publish this, my last will and testament:

“First. After all expenses paid of settling my estate, I do hereby give and bequeath to my wife, Martha Ross, all my property, personal and real, after paying my just debts and claims; first, to pay to my son, Joseph W. Ross, five hundred dollars, and, at her, my wife’s, death, he to come in equal heir with my second children; and I…