Will of Moses Clarke from Newfoundland will books volume 5 pages 361-363 probate year 1889

Last will and Testament
of Moses Clarke late of
Brigus Master Mariner Deceased.

This is the last will and Testament of Moses Clarke at Brigus in Conception Bay Newfoundland, Master Mariner, being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding, but mindful of my mortality do this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine, make this my last will and Testament.

First I give and bequeath unto my wife Frances Clarke the sum of thirty five pounds cy per year together with a deposit receipt on the Union Bank Fifty pounds (or $220.00) also half my dwelling house, half my furniture, the use of all my gardens, stores, and stables, being south side property, with all wood, coal, and timber fit for fuel and fence stuff, also my gold watch, also my pew in the Methodist Chapel no 55, to be hers during her natural life and while she remains in my name and unmarried.
Secondly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lavinia thirty pounds (or $120.00) per year together with a bank book on Savings Bank also the piano while she lives, after her death to become the property of her daughter Louisa Clarke Smith. I also give to my daughter Lavinia, the large bible, half my dwelling house, half my furniture also my portion of the farm purchased from Walter Whelan, also that piece of land purchased from Kate Summers, also the Middle Ridge property known as William Rabbits Estate should my daughter Lavinia become a widow she is to be supported out of my estate no husband or future husband to have any control whatsoever over anything given or bequeathed in this my last will and Testament

Thirdly. I give and bequeath to my niece Mary Ann Clarke wife of Isaac Clarke son of George Clarke, one hundred pounds, or four hundred dollars, to be paid to her after my death either in cash or bank book, no husband or future husband to have any control over it whatever.
Fourthly. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Louisa Clarke Smith, the sum of four hundred dollars to be used for her education, and after the death of my wife Fanny she Louisa Clarke Smith is to get eight hundred dollars, her mother to be guardian, also the enlarged picture of my deceased daughter Louisa to be given to her at any time.
I give and bequeath to Louisa Clarke daughter of Robert Clarke one hundred dollars.
I also give and bequeath unto William Clarke son of William one hundred dollars.
I also give and bequeath to Moses Clarke (son of William) my share of the pew in the gallery of the Methodist Church.
The pew no. 3 known as Louisas to be sold.
The carriage and harness I claim as mine in lieu of property sold by Isaac Clarke of George belonging to the estate.

I give and bequeath to my brother William the old cod trap.
The fishing gear that is used in the Schooner "Charlotte" this present summer is to be equally divided between my brother William and the present Master Robert Clarke
The other cod trap, large caplin seine, two salmon nets, lot of new twine, herring nets and cod boys to be sold to the best advantage, but not sacrificed and the proceeds added to the estate.
All my wearing apparel and other loose materials about my stores and premises, to be left to the management of my wife and daughter to give, sell, or realize whatever they can get for it.

At the death of my wife Fanny all monies, goods, chattels & everything else becomes the property of my daughter Lavinia, and to her children after her death, should my daughter Lavinia die leaving no surviving children and should my wife Fanny be dead the residue of my effects must be invested to good interest and paid over to the Clarke Family that shall be living on the south side but not to anyone except those born after my death.

The Schooner "Charlotte" to be sold or otherwise given to my daughter Lavinia.

And I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint Captain George Smith of Cupids to be sole executor to this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former and other wills and Testaments by me if anytime heretofore made.
In witness whereof to this my last will and testament have set and subscribed my hand and seal on the day and year first before written.
Moses Clarke (LS) Signed Sealed and declared by the testator Moses Clarke as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. John James Smith. William Horwood.
I certify the foregoing a correct copy.
D. M. Browning
Chief Clerk & Registrar