Sibley v. Morse

John W. Morse died on the 19th of March, 1903, at the age of 77 years, leaving an estate consisting of 400 acres of land, stock, tools, and personal property, and notes and mortgages; the aggregate of the inventory being about $31,500. He had but one son, the contestant, Rollin J. Morse. His numerous relatives consisted of brothers, sisters, and nieces. His son, Rollin, was at the time of his death 50 years old, married, and living in the city of Detroit, while the deceased lived on the farm in the township of Novi, Oakland county. Rollin had received a liberal education, and was an attorney…