Allen v. Mayfield

Robert Allen made the following will, and died :

“First. After my death, my debts and funeral expenses shall be first paid.

“Second. My wife, Catharine Allen, shall have all my estate and personal property during her life.

“Third. After'her death, the heirs of my brother-in-law, Joshua Wayland, shall have the south-east, &c., containing eighty acres.

“Fourth. After the death • of my wife, my adopted daughter, Bertha Jane Allen, shall have 500 dollars.

“Fifth. After the death of my wife, my brother, William Allen, shall have all the estate left by her, with the exception of sections three and four.”