Will of Joseph Blanchard
from Newfoundland will books volume 13 page 16 probate year 1924

In re
      JOSEPH BLANCHARD.    DECEASED.

This is the last Will & Testament of Joseph Blanchard of the Farm, Bay of Islands, being in possession of all my faculties I hereby dispose of my property:

      I will & bequeath to my sons George Edward Blanchard & Henry Garland Blanchard my fishing stands at North Arm Point and half of the Store at Middle Arm - and half of the Store and wharf at the Farm together with the water front: I also bequeath all my fishing gear - nets Moorings Anchors - hooks & lines, Coopering tools Motor boat & dory - three head of cattle, 3 Sheep, 2 barns & five acres of cultivated land - to be the property of my sons George & Henry.
My house is to be a home for all my family as long as they wish to live together     My wife is to be supported by my sons as long as she remains a widow.

      It is my express wish that all my belongings should be kept together & that nothing should be disposed of without it is absolutely necessary. And I hereby appoint Mr Joseph Brake to be sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament.

Signed. JOSEPH H. BLANCHARD.

Witnesses. Cornelius Brake
                 Aaron Brake his X mark
witness to marks
Henry Pelly.

March 11^th. 1924.

CORRECT.
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Oct 8/24
Horwood C. J.
Probate granted
to Joseph
Brake.
Oct 8/24
Estate sworn
at $1422.00