Tincknell v. Ward

On January 14, 1936, William Tincknell, a resident of Macomb county, died intestate at the age of 85. He was survived by two children as heirs-at-law, a son, Arthur, and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Ward. At his death William Tincknell left an estate free from debt which was appraised at nearly $43,000. There were two farms, one of 50 acres appraised at $3,000, the other, 180 acres, appraised at $7,500. For many years the 50-acre farm had been occupied by Mrs. Ward and her family, and the 180-acre place had been occupied jointly by deceased and his wife who died in 1928, and the son Arthur Tincknell…