Phelps Mortgage Co. v. Thomas

Simon Dewhirst died November 17, 1914, survived by his widow, Eliza Dewhirst, and two daughters and a son by his marriage to said widow. He also left surviving him three daughters by a former marriage. Decedent left a will, which was duly admitted -j-q probate on the 20th day of April, 1915, said will being as follows:

“1. It is my desire that out of my estate, first, all my *1080proper debts be paid, including’ funeral expenses and physicians’ and nurses’ charges for attendance during my last sickness.

“2. To my beloved wife, Eliza Dewhirst, I give and bequeath all my property, real estate and…