BROOKLYN.
New York World.
An amicable arrangement as to the estate left by Mrs. Elizabeth Wiggins, Brooklyn, who died intestate about a year ago, has been arrived at. Henry Phillips and Henry Wiggins, her first and second husbands, made an application to Surrogate Livingston yesterday for the appointment of Joseph Thompson to be administrator of the estate, and it is probable that the appointment will be made, as it is understood that the applicants desire to stand aside and allow their children to inherit the estate jointly. Mrs. Wiggins, who inherited a large amount of real estate in east New York from her father, Whitehead Howard, was married about forty years ago to Henry Phillips, who a few years afterward disappeared, leaving his wife and children in ignorance of his whereabouts. About twenty-five years ago she married. On Mrs. Wiggins' death a man claiming to be Henry Phillips appeared in Brooklyn, and claimed to administer on her estate as her lawful husband. He was at first supposed to be an imposter, but soon proved his identity, and was recognized by Dr. Howard Phillips, his son. Mr. Phillips said that he had been intercepted by her mother; that on his return, twenty years ago, finding his wife married a second time, he had resolved to keep his existence secret during her lifetime. Mr. Phillips during his absence amassed a considerable fortune, and now lives with his son, Dr. Howard Phillips, in Brooklyn.
Source: Columbus Daily Enquirer-Sun, Columbus, Georgia, Wednesday Morning, February 16, 1881; Pg. 1, Column 4
