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June 26, 1908
The White Pine News
Ely, White Pine County, Nevada
What is this article about?
In Reno, Mrs. Anna Blundell-Lee proved she was the legal widow of John Lee, securing a share of his $400,000 estate over James Boyd's prior claim as sole heir.
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MRS. BLUNDELL IS THE WIDOW OF JOHN LEE
Supposed Nevada Bachelor's Estate of $400,000 Will Be Awarded to Her.
RENO, June 25.--Mrs. Anna Blundell-Lee Wednesday night appeared in Judge Pike's court and testified that she became the wife of the late John Lee June 17, 1884, and produced papers to show that she was legally married to him on that date.
Judge Pike then ordered that she be recognized as John Lee's legal widow and that she be given a widow's share in the estate of the pioneer Nevadan.
This estate will amount to nearly $400,000, most of it being in California.
James Boyd, who until Mrs. Anna Blundell claimed to be Lee's widow, was the only living heir of John Lee, has made no fight against the woman, and without a doubt she will secure most of the estate.
Supposed Nevada Bachelor's Estate of $400,000 Will Be Awarded to Her.
RENO, June 25.--Mrs. Anna Blundell-Lee Wednesday night appeared in Judge Pike's court and testified that she became the wife of the late John Lee June 17, 1884, and produced papers to show that she was legally married to him on that date.
Judge Pike then ordered that she be recognized as John Lee's legal widow and that she be given a widow's share in the estate of the pioneer Nevadan.
This estate will amount to nearly $400,000, most of it being in California.
James Boyd, who until Mrs. Anna Blundell claimed to be Lee's widow, was the only living heir of John Lee, has made no fight against the woman, and without a doubt she will secure most of the estate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Widow Claim
Inheritance Dispute
Nevada Estate
Court Testimony
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Anna Blundell Lee
John Lee
Judge Pike
James Boyd
Where did it happen?
Reno, Nevada
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Anna Blundell Lee
John Lee
Judge Pike
James Boyd
Location
Reno, Nevada
Event Date
June 25
Story Details
Mrs. Anna Blundell-Lee testified in court that she married John Lee on June 17, 1884, and produced marriage papers. Judge Pike recognized her as his legal widow, entitling her to a share of his nearly $400,000 estate, mostly in California. James Boyd, previously the sole heir, did not contest her claim.