Ratliff v. Meade

David Meade died intestate in the year 1928, leaving surviving his widow, Nancy Meade, and six adult children as follows: Marsh Meade, Alfred Meade, Polly Baker, Lucy Short, Cassie Méade and Will N. Meade. At the time of his death, David Meade owned about 150 acres of land in Dickenson county, Virginia, under which had been con*330veyed the coal and mineral rights, except in 15 acres surrounding his home place, a small number of sheep and about $400 in cash in a bank. Will N. Meade died intestate in 1932, leaving as his heirs at law Mary Meade, his widow, and three children, Tona Meade Ratliff,…