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April 25, 1907
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In El Paso, Texas, Flora Wolff, a Black woman claiming common-law marriage to the late Lord D. J. Beresford, seeks a wife's share of his $1M+ estate under Mexican law, despite his $10,000 bequest. Creditors petition for probate amid family opposition.
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NEGRESS LAYS CLAIM TO LORD BERESFORD'S ESTATE
Flora Wolff Seeks Wife's Share Under Laws of Mexico.
El Paso, Tex., April 25.—Creditors of the estate of the late Lord D. J. Beresford have filed an application in the district court here for the appointment of an administrator and probate of the will. Among the plaintiffs is Flora Wolff, the negress who claims to have been the common law wife of Beresford and to whom he willed $10,000. The others are persons whose claims a New York lawyer, representing the Beresford family, attempted to discount. The estate is valued at over $1,000,000, and the Wolf woman claims a wife's share. Admiral Lord Beresford failed to reach a compromise with her.
Flora Wolff Seeks Wife's Share Under Laws of Mexico.
El Paso, Tex., April 25.—Creditors of the estate of the late Lord D. J. Beresford have filed an application in the district court here for the appointment of an administrator and probate of the will. Among the plaintiffs is Flora Wolff, the negress who claims to have been the common law wife of Beresford and to whom he willed $10,000. The others are persons whose claims a New York lawyer, representing the Beresford family, attempted to discount. The estate is valued at over $1,000,000, and the Wolf woman claims a wife's share. Admiral Lord Beresford failed to reach a compromise with her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Estate Claim
Common Law Wife
Inheritance Dispute
Lord Beresford
Flora Wolff
Mexican Laws
What entities or persons were involved?
Flora Wolff
Lord D. J. Beresford
Admiral Lord Beresford
Where did it happen?
El Paso, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
Flora Wolff
Lord D. J. Beresford
Admiral Lord Beresford
Location
El Paso, Tex.
Event Date
April 25.
Story Details
Creditors, including Flora Wolff claiming common-law wife status, file for probate of Lord D. J. Beresford's $1M+ estate in El Paso court. She seeks wife's share under Mexican laws despite $10,000 bequest; Beresford family opposes.