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Will of John Coombs Senior In re In the name of God Amen, the third of December one thousand eight hundred & twenty four. I John Coombs of Upper Island Cove Newfoundland Planter being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Almighty power of God and as touching such wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. John his X mark Coambs Sen (LS) Certified Correct
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