Estate of Sterling

Rollins, S.

This testator left, at his decease, real estate and personal property of the value of about $1,500,000. By bis last will and testament, which was admitted to probate in February, 1885, he appointed his daughter, Margaret S. Postley, executrix, and Hugh Clieyne and John Scott (whom he characterized as “friends”) executors, declaring that he had entire confidence in their integrity, and therefore directed that they should not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of their duties.

Upon the day the will was admitted to probate, letters testamentary were granted, no…