It remained in this family until the death of its last male heir in 1372.

The death of Cathal's heir is mentioned in the annals in 923.

The death of Yusef's heir, however, prompted his speedy return to Africa.

Only the most powerful might survive, and Acoma stock in the council had recovered very little since the deaths of Lord Sezu and his heir.

In 2000, after the death of the previous owner's last heir, Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Hyten were finally able to buy the house, for $599,000.

The Herter family retained its fief until the death of their last male heir in 1614.

On 9 August 1647, his young son, then seven years old, fell ill and died; the death of his only legitimate heir was a major blow to the king.

In 1693 he gave the furnace as a fief to Chemilleret family, who held it until the death of their last heir in 1756.

Philip remarried in 1646, following the deaths of both Elisabeth and his only legitimate heir.

The fund made its first payout in 1993, after litigation over Mr. Freeman's estate was resolved following the death of his last known heir.