Creely v. Ostrander

The Surrogate.

The decedent died without leaving issue, and his will is contested by a half-sister and several nieces and nephews. In the year 1845 Mr. Engle executed a will, wherein, after providing for his wife, he gave several legacies, from one to five hundred dollars,-among his relations and connections, and then devised the remainder of his estate in trust for the establishment of a free infant school.

The will now propounded for proof, and which was executed the day of his death, gives to his wife’s sister the use of his dwelling-house and furniture, and to several relatives of his wife,…