Worden v. Van Gieson

The Surrogate.

This is a proceeding for the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of the above-named decedent, propounded by Gilbert Van Gieson and Ellen Jane Van Gieson, who are named as executors in the said instrument. The probate is opposed by Martha Worden and *238Mary Yansice, daughters of the decedent, on the ground that said alleged will was not executed according to law.

The alleged will is dated May 5th, 1875, and appears to be signed at the end by the decedent by mark, in this wise:

her

Witness to mark, Ellen + Yan Gieson.

Y. M. Smith. mark

There follows a…