Coleman v. Coleman

Judge Marshall

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The last will of Henry Coleman, who- died about the commencement of the year T808, contains the following clauses: — “Imprimis, my will and desire is, that my wife “ Mary shall have possession- of all my estate, both real “ and personal, during her widowhood, or natural life, “ for the purpose of supporting herself and the children, “ except such exceptions as- I shall hereafter herein “ make.” The testator then makes various specific bequests and devises to his-daughters &c, and proceeds: — • “ Item, I give and bequeath to my two sons, William…