Housewright v. Steinke

Albert E. Steinke, grandfather of appellee, George A. Housewright, died intestate on November 21, 1914, leaving his widow, Emma Steinke, appellant, and two children, Lena and Clara E. Steinke, as his only heirs-at-law. Emma Steinke was appointed administratrix and filed an inventory showing the ownership of about 185 acres of land in McLean county and personal property valued at about $20,000. After the death of Steinke the family continued to live in the home upon the farm until Lena was married. Clara went to grade school, to Bloomington high school for two years, to Normal school for one…