Skidmore v. Romaine

The Surrogate.

Benjamin Romaine departed this life 31 January, 1844. A contest arose on the probate of Ms will and the codicils, which continued for several years, so that letters testamentary were not issued until 27 January, 1849. A collector was appointed 15 February, 1844. The executors having qualified, they were cited to account at the end of eighteen months by some of the creditors; and, it appearing that the personal estate was insufficient to pay the debts, application was made to mortgage, lease or sell the real estate for that purpose.

Host of the claims presented for my adjudication…