Bingel v. Volz

On the 19th day of August, 1887, John Volz died, leaving him surviving his widow and six children, five sons and one daughter, and also leaving a last will and testament as follows:

“I, John Volz, of Alhambra, county of Madison and State of Illinois, farmer, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made:

“First — I wish my funeral expenses and debts, if any, paid at an early day.

“Second — I give, bequeath and devise to my wife, Barbara Volz, all my personal…