Shedenhelm v. Cafferty

John Shedenhelm died testate in January, 1909, leaving surviving him his widow, Ann C. Shedenhelm, and six children, consisting of three sons and three daughters. He died seized of 300 acres of land, which was disposed of by his will. He devised 40 acres each to four of his children other than Oscar. To his wife, he devised a life estate in the remaining 140 acres, with a remainder to be divided equally among his six children. No other provision was made for Oscar. The testator also bequeathed to his wife the life use of his personal property. The widow and son Robert were designated as the…