Faucett v. Faucett

Robert Faucett devised the principal part of his estate, consisting of land and slaves, to his wife, “ during her natural life or widowhood,” and directed, at her death or marriage, that his land, slaves, and personalty should be sold by his executor, and gave specific directions how the proceeds should be divided amongst and held by his children. The slaves he directed to be sold to his children only.

He appointed his son, William Faucett, his sole executor, who qualified and took upon himself the execution of the will.

*512In September, 1862, after the death of the widow, the land, slaves, and…