Webb

This is an appeal from an order of the probate court in and for the city and county of San Francisco, setting apart to Samuel W. Still, the infant son of Alden P. Still and Grace U. Still, his wife, as a homestead a lot of land, with the dwelling-house thereon, situated on Twenty-fourth street, city and county of San Francisco, of the value of say two thousand dollars.

It appears from the bill of exceptions that Alden P. Still died intestate at the city and county of San Francisco June 30, 1885, leaving him surviving Grace U. Still, his widow, and three minor children, viz., John P. Still, then of the age of twelve years, Lottie L. Still, of the age of nine years, and Samuel W. Still, then of the age of eight years, all of whom are of legal age except Samuel W. Still.

The widow, Grace U. Still, was appointed administratrix of the estate, which was appraised at two thousand one hundred dollars. The residence of the family, which is the property herein set aside as a homestead, was appraised at fifteen hundred dollars. The widow and her children continued to reside in the family home.

In March, 1886, the administratrix applied for, and obtained, an order for the sale of all the…