Cheney v. Roodhouse

Peter Roodhouse died intestate June 9, 1879, in Greene county, leaving him surviving Harriet Roodhouse, his widow, appellee, Harry W. Roodhouse, issue of a former marriage, and Benjamin T. Roodhouse, issue of his last marriage, his two sons and only heirs at law. Hrs. Roodhouse, together with appellee, became the administrators of the estate. In October, 1879, Hrs. Roodhouse, with her son Benjamin, removed to Washington, D. C., where they have since resided, leaving appellee to manage the administration of the estate, as well as the lands left by Hr. Roodhouse. On October 17, 1881, appellee…