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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(C)
Marie Cunningham

 

Will of Marie Cunningham
from Newfoundland will books volume 7 page 1 probate year 1900

Last Will and Testament of
Maria Cunningham of Harbor Grace
widow deceased.

      This is the last will and testament of me Maria Cunningham of Harbor Grace in the Island of Newfoundland widow.

First. I will and desire that all my just and lawful debts shall be paid out of my estate

Second. I give devise and bequeath unto Ada Monroe of Harbor Grace daughter of Catherine (or Kate) Monroe (the residuary legatee hereinafter named)
(1) The picture of my late husband
(2) my case of birds
(3) my gold ring
(4) my gold locket containing a likeness of my late husband and
(5) one of my workboxes.

Third I give devise and bequeath unto my Granddaughter Catherine (or Kate) Monroe aforesaid daughter of Thomas Monroe late of St. John's deceased all and singular the rest residue and remainder of my estate and all my right title and interest in and to all lands chattels and effects of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate together with the rents issues and profits of any lands that I may now or hereafter be possessed of at the time of my death and also all monies that I may die possessed of to hold the same in her own right absolutely and forever.

Fourth. I nominate and appoint George Paterson of Harbor Grace aforesaid accountant Executor under this my said last will and Testament.
In witness whereof I the said Maria Cunningham have hereunto set my hand at Harbor Grace aforesaid this eleventh day of August Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and ninety three (sgd) Maria her x mark Cunningham. Signed published and declared by the said Testatrix as and for her last will and Testament in the presence of us who present at the same time and in the presence of the said Testatrix and at her request have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses having first been read over and explained. (Sgd) J. Augustus Clift Solicitor. (Sgd) George Paterson.

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Maria Cunningham deceased

D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
D. Morison J
Probate
granted to
Geo Paterson
on the 18th of
June 1900.
Value of
Estate $369.43

 

 

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Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Wednesday February 20, 2013)

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