Jones v. McKenna

On the 31st of July, 1865, Thomas Jones sold and conveyed to Sarah J. Jones, then the wife of Samuel H. Jones, the land in controversy in' this case, reciting the consideration and the notes given therefor, five of which, for various amounts, aggregating over $5,000, were made payable to third persons named, and expressly retaining a lien on the land for the payment of the purchase money.

The deed conveyed the land to “Mrs. Sarah J. Jones upon the trusts and limitations hereinafter mentioned, * * * to have and to hold the same to the said Sarah J. Jones for life, for the separate use and…