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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(C)
John Coffin

 

Will of John Coffin
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 pages 20-21 probate year 1893

Last Will and Testament of
John Coffin of St. John's
Storekeeper deceased.

      Know all men by these presents that I John Coffin of St. John's Newfoundland late storekeeper being of sound mind and will, do hereby make my will and Testament. I desire that all my just debts may in the first place be fully paid and satisfied which shall have to be paid out of the Policy of my Life insurance. I give devise and bequeath the balance of my Life Insurance, Dwelling house on Parade Street furniture and bedding to my wife Martha for the benefit of herself and younger children - provided in case she saw fit to marry again the property will go to my four sons. I leave my watch to my son John I bequeath the Book-case to my son Alexander the books to be distributed among the family as they themselves would desire. I desire my clothes to be given to my son Walter subject to the approval of my wife Martha and I nominate and appoint Augustus C. Coffin and William Long joint executors of this my will. Dated this 20th day of February one thousand eight hundred and ninety three. (Sgd) John Coffin. Signed by the said Testator John Coffin in our presence who have subscribed our names as witnesses. (Sgd) Arthur W. Miller (sgd) Diana Coffin

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of John Coffin deceased

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Jos I. Little J.
Probate
granted to
Augustus C
Coffin and
Wm. Long
the Exors
Dated
Dec 5: 1893
Estate
sworn under
$3,000.00

 

 

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