Estate of Crane

Thomas Crane died in the city and county of San Francisco on the thirteenth day of January, 1892. He was never married. His nearest relatives at the time of his death were the descendants of two deceased sisters, Mrs. Claraee Partridge and Mrs. Arelisle- Seaman.

On the thirtieth day of July, 1885, he made his last will and testament. It bears that date. The will was duly admitted to probate in the superior court of the city and county of San Francisco, on the twenty-ninth day of January, 1892.

After making some pecuniary legacies, amounting in the aggregate to. about $15,000, he disposes of the residue of his estate as per the following clause, being the fifth clause of the will.

“Fifth.—I give and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, of whatever kind or nature, to my sister, Claraee Partridge, now residing in the city of St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, and to the heirs of my late sister, Arelisle Seaman, lately of Grand Rapids in the State of Michigan, to be divided, the one-half to my said sister, and the one-half to the said heirs; it is intended that all the above special bequests shall be first paid regardless of this residuary clause, and that…