Will of Richard J. Devereaux
from Newfoundland will books volume 11 page 543 probate year 1920

In re Richard J. Devereaux       deceased

This is the last Will and Testament of me, Richard J. Devereaux, of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Commission Agent. I revoke all former wills by me at any time made, and I appoint my wife Louisa Mary the Executrix of this my will. I will and direct that my just debts and my funeral and testamentary expenses shall be first paid out of my estate. I give and bequeath all the property of whatsoever kind I may die possessed to my said wife for her own use absolutely.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid this twenty-third day of March, A.D. 1917. R.J. Devereaux    Signed, Published and Declared by the testator as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, both being present at the same time, who at his request and in his presence hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses attesting the due execution hereof. W.J. Higgins   K. Sinnott

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Nov. 22/20
Kent J.
Probate granted
to Louisa Mary
Devereaux
Nov. 23/20
Estate sworn
at $3131.91

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