Strode v. McCormick

In 1846 James M. Strode was the owner in fee of a lot in the city of Chicago that ig now commonly known asNos. 84 and 86 Randolph street. His wife, Mary B. Strode, had applied for a divorce from him, and the court had determined to grant the divorce, but as yet no decree has been entered. There were then living six children, the issue of their marriage,—i. e., Eugene Strode, George W. Strode, James H. Strode, Fanny E. Strode, Mary E. Strode and Edward Strode. The husband and wife made an agreement and settlement in respect to their respective property rights. Among other things, said James M.…