Lyon v. . Lyon

Robert Lyon, of Bladen, died intestate in October, 1841, leaving the plaintiff, his widow, and the defendant, his only child, the issue of a former marriage.— With the consent of the widow, the defendant took administration of the estate at the next term of the County Court, which was held in November, 1841. The intestate left some slaves, and also other personal effects and debts, to the value, probably, of about five or six hundred dollars. In December, 1841, the perishable articles were offered for sale by the defendant, at about half the value, or less. — the sales amounting to $258 15,…