Parsons v. Kinzer

On the 20th of March, 1861, Bennett G. Parsons conveyed to his only son, Elijah P. Parsons, by deed in fee, reserving to himself a life interest, two tracts of adjoining land, containing about one hundred and sixty-two acres, for the consideration of $7,500, secured by seventy-five notes of the son for $100. each, payable respectively on the 1st of May, 1862, and annually thereafter on the same day of each succeeding year until the 1st of May, 1936, without interest.

On the same day, Bennett G. Parsons made his will, by which, after providing for the payment of his debts, he gave to his only…