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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(B)
John Butler

 

Will of John Butler from Newfoundland will books volume 14 page 172 probate year 1928

In re
      JOHN BUTLER.       DECEASED.

This is the last Will and Testament of me John Butler of Topsail in the District of Harbor Main Farmer hereby revoking all former wills and Testaments by me at any time made.
First. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth, my daughter Annie, and my son Jabez Henry, the sum of One thousand dollars each.
Second. I give and bequeath all my land and houses situate at Topsail aforesaid and all my household furniture horses cows sheep and other livestock, carriages cars Sleighs and farming utensils and machinery and all other goods and chattles contained in and upon the said premises at the time of my death unto my said son, Jabez Henry, subject to the right of my said wife during her natural life or until she remarries to reside with my said son in the dwelling house at present in my occupancy and to her support and maintenance (excepting wearing apparel) whilst she resides with my said son as aforesaid.
Third. After payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses I will and direct that all the rest residue and remainder of the property of which I shall die possessed be divided in equal proportions between my seven children, Mary, Emma, Edith, John K, Maud, Annie and Jabez Henry.
Fourth. I appoint my said son Jabez Henry Executor hereto.
Dated at Topsail aforesaid this First day of August A.D. 1906.
JOHN BUTLER.
Signed published and declared by the said Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in our presence who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other subscribe our names as witnesses hereto.
Chas H Hutchings
Wm White.

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

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Jany
6th. 1928
Kent J.
Probate granted
to Jabez Henry
Butler.
Jany 6/28.
Estate sworn
at $250.00

 

 

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