Lacey v. Newport

The judgment of the court was pronounced by

Rost, J.

In May, 1842, Timothy II. Corcoran made angiographic will, by which he gave the sum of $30,000 to his two sons by name, and to any other children which might lawfully be called his by his wife. He distributed the remainder of his property between his wife and.children, who were then and still are residents of this State. He.also appointed executors. In August following he wrote, dated, and signed what he termed a codicil to this will, by which he gave $1,000 to three of his brothers .residing in Ireland, and made other small bequests. He died…