Estate of Linden

The facts are as follows:

Mr. Linden is a native of Germany; he is by calling a music teacher, and is now about 46 years of age. About 25 years ago, he came to this State, and after remaining some time went to Australia, where he married, and the three elder children hereinafter named were born. From Australia he came to San Francisco, bringing with him his three children, and engaged here in his profession.

In June, 1870, he married Miss Anna H. Giles, a resident of this city, who was the only sister of the petitioner, Mrs. Barker.

Mr. and Mrs. Linden resided together in this city until August, 1871, when Mrs. Linden went to Germany, taking with her the three children by the former marriage, Mr. Linden remaining here.

The child Irma was born in Germany, February 58,1872, and Mrs. Linden died March 5th, following. Before her death, Mrs. Linden requested that in the event of her death her,child should be placed with her sister, Mrs. Barker.

In November, 1872, the child reached this city, and was met by Mr. Linden and Mrs. Barker, and was, with the consent of Mr. Linden, taken by Mrs. Barker to her own home, where she has ever since remained, under the care of Mrs. Barker. Mrs.…