Hobbs v. Magruder

(Thruston, J., absent.)

The facts of this case appear to be as follows : Margaret Stock-elt, being the owner of the petitioner as a slave for life, by her will made the following bequest to her daughter Eliza Ann Stock-ett.

“After all my just debts are paid I give and bequeathe to my daughter Eliza Ann, all my property, both real and personal; and in case the said Eliza Ann should die. without having an heir lawfully begotten of her body, it is then my wish and will that my negroes are to be free, and all the residue of the property to go to my nephew, George Henry McGill, to him and his heirs…