In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of Armstrong

Sexton, S.—The

deceased left a will, dated January 19, 1904, and died October 19, 1906, at the age of ninety-two years,, leaving no widow or children. His nearest relatives were seven nieces and one nephew. He left his property, valued at about $900, equally to his niece Betsy Kimball, with whom he lived from 1902 to the time of his death, and his nephew, Amos P. Armstrong, who helped him in his business matters for a time-prior to 1902.

Probate was objected to by a niece, Cornelia Burdick, alleging testamentary incapacity, undue influence, and that testator was under the effect of a powerful…