A Schoolteacher, a Railroad Fortune, a Word in a Will That Cost Her Everything

A schoolteacher discovers she is the secret daughter of a railroad fortune — and that her grandfather’s trust contains a single word that could erase her from the family. This is the Dumaine inheritance case: a $150 million fortune, an out-of-wedlock birth, and a New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling that defined who counted as “legitimate.” If you follow stories of family secrets, contested wills, and the hidden costs of wealth, follow the podcast for more. Based on public records and news reports. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deadly-true-crime--7310460/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.