Shepard v. Taylor

John Taylor devised an interest in real estate, in Providence, to his son, William H. Taylor, in trust for the use and benefit of another son, Alexander, and his heirs ; with power to appoint a successor, by will or otherwise, for the support of the trust; or to convey the estate to said Alexander or his heirs, when he might think proper. Alexander died leaving, besides his widow, a son Alexander, to whom the trustee subsequently conveyed the estate by deed, in fee. Alexander, Jun., died in May, 1882, a minor and leaving no issue. The complainant, lessee of the estate, files this bill of…