Boyle v. Moore

Norris B. Williams died testate in 1896, leaving a widow, Seeney Williams, surviving. He left no child or descendants of a child. His nearest of kin surviving him were a half-brother, John A. Boils, and a half-sister, Catherine Belinda Boils. Catherine died several years ago-, leaving no husband or child or descendants of a child. The half-brother, John, died about fifteen years before the litigation began, leaving three children surviving. At the time of his death Williams was the owner of some personal property, as we understand it worth $3000 or $4000, and ten lots or parcels of real…