Will of George H. Bishop
(from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 48 probate year 1917)

In re George H. Bishop       deceased

This is the last Will and Testament of me George H. Bishop of St. John's in the island of Newfoundland. Volunteer (?) I appoint Charles H. Emerson of St. John's aforesaid Registrar of the Supreme Court to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament. I direct that all my just debts funeral and Testamentary expenses to be first paid out of my estate. I give and bequeath unto my sister Olive Bishop the Newfoundland Government Debenture in the amount of $1,000.00 held by the Supreme Court for me. I give and bequeath unto my mother Mary E. Bulley the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid to her in Newfoundland Debentures or moneys held by the Supreme Court for me. I give and bequeath the rest residue and remainder of my estate to my sister Olive Bishop.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 16^th day of May A.D. 1917- George H Bishop- signed published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Simon Butler, Charles H. Emerson

Correct Charles H. Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Dec 10/17
Kent J.
Probate
Dec 11/17
granted
to Charles
H. Emerson
Estate
sworn at
$2109.39