Lane v. . Lane

The bill is filed for the settlement of the estate of Levin Lane, of New Hanover County, and the answer of the executor submits an inquiry in reference to two paragraphs of the will, a proper understanding of which is necessary to enable him to make settlement. The paragraphs are the fifth and sixth, and are in these words:

"5. I give and bequeath unto my grandchildren, the children of my deceased daughters, Eliza, Augusta, Susan, and Virginia, all the rest, residue, and remainder of my negroes, to be equally divided between them, share and share alike, to have and to hold, etc.

"6. It is my…