Will of Alfred Beaton
from Newfoundland will books volume 7 pages 18-19 probate year 1900

Last Will and Testament of
Alfred Beaton of Exploits River
Farmer deceased.

      Know all men by these presents that I Alfred Beaton, of Upper Sandy Point, Exploits River, Newfoundland Farmer, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and Testament.
1^st. I give devise and bequeath to my son William Beaton one half of my property cleared and uncleared, situate at Wigwam Point, and held by grant and containing 12 acres more or less.
2^nd. I give devise and bequeath to my son Thomas Beaton of Upper Sandy Point, land to the extent of 200 yards frontage, said property being the same upon which his house now stands, and extending back to limit of land held by me
3^rd I give devise and bequeath to my son George Beaton of Upper Sandy Point, land to the extent of 200 yards frontage, said property being the same upon which his house now stands and extending back to limit of land held by me and adjoining that of Thos. Beaton
4^th I give devise and bequeath to my son Alfred Beaton one half of my property, cleared and uncleared situate at Wigwam Point and held by grant, and containing 12 acres more or less.
5^th. I give devise and bequeath to my two youngest sons Frederick and James Beaton jointly the remainder of my property, consisting of houses, nets, boats, tools, cattle, chattels and everything appertaining to property at Upper Sandy Point, not otherwise disposed of by this my last will and testament. Also my property in Peters Arm consisting of grass meadows, or pasture land and containing two acres more or less, and held by grant now in my possession. I also hold bill of sale for property now occupied by me at Upper Sandy Point. The whole as mentioned in this 5^th clause to revert to Frederick and James Beaton as aforesaid conditionally which is, that they support myself and my wife for the remainder of our days if required of them.
6^th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Susan Seabright wife of Elias Seabright Exploits River, eighty dollars ($80.00) from the amount in Govt Savings Bank, at my death.
7^th I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Beaton the interest upon the remaining money in Savings Bank (after $80.00 have been handed over to my daughter the aforesaid Susan Seabright) until her death.
8^th I give devise & bequeath the remaining capital in Bank at my wife's death to Susan Seabright, wife of Elias Seabright and Tryphena Mary wife of James Beaton and to Frederick Beaton's wife should he marry, proportionately, one third to each if they survive, otherwise left to the discretion of my executors.
9^th I appoint John Gill Senr of Exploits River and Alex Constable of Norris Arm, executors to this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I the said Alfred Beaton set my hand and seal hereunto this 2^nd day of July in the year of our Lord 1900. (Sgd) Alfred his x mark Beaton. Signed sealed published and declared by the said Alfred Beaton as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. (Sgd) Frank S. Hollett (LS) (sgd) Thomas Antle (LS) (sgd) George his x mark Barnes (LS)

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Alfred Beaton deceased

D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Probate
granted on
the 9^th of Oct
1900 to John
Gill & Alexander
Constable -
value of
Est. $1287.00