Abston v. Abston

The plaintiff, Olive Abston, instituted this suit for the purpose of having herself recognized as the lawful surviving wife of John Abston, deceased, late of the parish of Carroll, in this State, and as such declared entitled to a portion of the property of his succession. And her son, John N. Abston, the issue of her marriage with John Abston, deceased, joined in the action for the purpose of having himself recognized as the legitimate son, and lawful heir to the estate of his deceased father.

The suit is against Rebecca Wright, the third wife of John Abston, deceased, and the administrator…