DeGraff v. Went

William Went, a naturalized citizen of the United States, died testate August 10, 1892, seized of certain real estate and personal property within this State, which, by his will dated March 16, 1892, was devised to his wife, Sarah, in trust for his surviving sisters and their lawful descendants. The will was duly probated in Cook county, and his wife renounced under the will and elected to take under the law. The surviving sisters of William Went were Susannah Went, Jane Holland, Elizabeth Yarnold and Frances Barnes, who were and are subjects of Great Britain, residing in the United Kingdom.…