Wilkerson v. Wilkerson

William Wilkerson, a citizen of Bedford county, died testate there in 1867. This suit was brought by the children of Ulysses D. Wilkerson, who are grandchildren of the testator. Its major purpose is to have his will construed and their interest in his estate ascertained and set aside. The will itself is short, and the entire estate is disposed of in one paragraph, its language being:

“Item. I give and bequeath to my son, Ulysses D. Wilkerson, one horse, to be chosen by himself from those that I am possessed of, and then for the residue of my property to be equally divided among my children and…