Will of Nathan Clarke
from Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 97-98 probate year 1852

In re
     Nathan Clarke      deceased.

The last will and testament of Nathan Clarke of Brigus, Conception Bay, Newfoundland, first I give and bequeath my dwelling house to my youngest son Samuel when he comes of age but my wife Jane is to live in it as long as she lives provided nevertheless that she does not marry again, also my watch I give to my son Samuel, my clock I give to my son George, my gun and all my wearing apparel I give to my son John. Secondly, All my share of ground roundabout my house also my share of waterside property I give and bequeath to my sons John and George to be equally divided between them. Thirdly, all my share of the garden in the woods and likewise all my share of the ground adjoining Thomas Gushues I give and bequeath to my son Samuel. Fourthly, I give to my wife Jane sixty pounds currency yearly and every year until my son Samuel attains the age of twenty one years after that period arrives my wife Jane is then to have only thirty pounds yearly as long as she lives and continues unmarried. Fifthly, At the death of my wife Jane or in case that she marries again I desire that my money be divided between my children in the following manner that is to say my daughters are only to have half as much as my sons. And I hereby nominate and appoint Robert Job Esqr of Saint John's and my brother Moses to be executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. Nathan his X mark Clarke (LS)
Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator on the day of the date hereof in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses attesting the due execution thereof, note this will was read over to the testator before he signed it and appeared to be fully understood by him, William Smith Miller     Benjamin Willcocks.

Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar