Aldridge v. Montgomery

Perkins, J. —

“ This is a case of petition for partition, from Shelby Court of Common Pleas. In the Court below the suit was commenced by Hiram T. Aldridge, Jackson G. Aldridge, John Montgomery, James Montgomery, Margaret Montgomery, jr., and Samuel Montgomery, guardian of John, James, and Margaret, jr., against Margaret Montgomery, sr.

“ The petition states that Hiram Aldridge, the ancestor, died on the 7th November, 1831, leaving Margaret Aldridge, his widow, and Hiram T., Jackson C., William W., Dewitt C., and Elizabeth Ann Aldridge, his children.

“ Hiram Aldridge owned, at the time of his…