Crittenden v. Hindman

This is an appeal from a decree for partition entered in the circuit court of Randolph county. The complainants in the bill, who are the appellants here, are the children of Alexander Hindman, deceased, Mary A. Hindman, the surviving wife of Alexander Hindman, was one of the defendants to the bill and is the appellee here.

The principal question presented for determination is whether or not a lawful marriage existed between Alexander Hindman and appellee, Mary A. Hindman. The chancellor found that Mary A. Hindman was the lawful wife of Alexander Hindman and is entitled to the interests which…