Will of Alfred John Colbourne from Newfoundland will
books volume 14 page 397 probate year 1928
IN RE. DECEASED.
ALFRED J COLBOURNE
Northern District, Tilt Cove Newfoundland
To wit
Know all men by theses presents that I Alfred J. Colbourne of
Tilt Cove being in good health and sound of understanding, but knowing the
uncertainty of life, do this day make my last will and testament.
I
do hereby bequeath unto my beloved wife Emily A. Colbourne the
sum of four hundred dollars yearly for her support as long as she lives also
my daughter Annie May Colbourne whilst she remains
unmarried.
I further bequeath unto my beloved wife Emily
A. Colbourne all my household furniture (with the exception
of the piano) for her sole use and benefit. At the death of my beloved wife Emily
A. Colbourne this yearly payment of four hundred dollars ceases
whatever monies then remaining as well as my interest in the Homestead at Twillingate
to be equally divided between my seven children namely, Alfred
Francis, John Augustus, William Michael, Walter Hoskins, Annie May, Henry Frederick and Thomas
William Colbourne.
I further give and bequeath unto
my daughter Annie May Colbourne the "Piano" now
in the house for her sole use and benefit.
To my son Thomas
William Colbourne I do further bequeath all my small personal
articles.
In the event of either of my children dying before the sharing
of the monies aforesaid takes place his or her share to go to his or her children
(if any).
I hereby appoint my two sons, Alfred Francis and John
Augustus Colbourne as my legal executors to see this my last
will and testament carried into effect.
Dated at Tilt Cove
Northern District Nfld
Aforesaid
this thirteenth day of September, 1910
Alfred John Colbourne
Witnesses to the signature of Alfred J. Colbourne
William
Cunningham
Arthur Pittman
CORRECT
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
W. J. Higgins
J.
Dec 18/28.
Probate granted
Alfred Francis
Colbourne &
John Augustus
Colbourne on
the 18th day of
December A.D.
1928
Value of Estate
$9182.86
Inventory and Valuation of the Property of the Deceased (attached)
Estate of Alfred J. ColbourneLate of Tilt Cove, Mining Captain
Land, houses, stores and any interest in land |
$1100.00 |
Household goods and furniture |
150.00 |
Bank and other Stock, Share in Companies |
4028.00 |
Cash in Bank |
3889.00 |
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$9182.86 |
Sworn at Toronto this 11th day of December 1928 Before me
W.J. Thompson
Notary Public for Ontario
Alfred Francis Colbourne
John Augustus Colbourne
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