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Alfred Smith Estate of Alfred Smith 1888
Supreme Court of Newfoundland Brigus } Sworn before me, at Brigus, the Elizabeth X (her mark) Smith
1888 Estate of Alfred Smith Admin---granted to Dated 21st November 1888 Sureties Estate sworn under $18,000.00
* Be it Remembered, That on this Sixteenth day of November in the NOW THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That if the above bounden Elizabeth Smith, as Administratrix of the Estate and Effects of Alfred Smith late of Cupids aforesaid, Planter, deceased, do make, or cause to be made, a just, true, and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession, or knowledge of her the said Elizabeth Smith as such Administratrix or to the hands or possession of any other person, or persons, for her and the same so made do exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, at or before the **Sixteenth day of May next ensuing the date hereof; and the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, and all other the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, at the time of his death, or which at any time afterwards shall come into the hands or possession of her the said Elizabeth Smith or to the hands or possession of any other person or persons for her shall well and truly administer according to Law, and further shall make, or cause to be made, a just and true account of her said Administration, on or before the *** Sixteenth day of November which will be in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine and afterwards from time to time as she shall be lawfully required. And all the rest, residue, and remainder of the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, which shall be found remaining upon the said Administration Account, the same being examined and allowed by the said Supreme Court of Newfoundland, shall and do pay and dispose of in due course of Administration, or in such a manner as the said Court shall direct; then this obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue. Signed and Sealed Elizabeth X (her mark) Smith (Seal) *note in upper margin - All the parties must sign this Bond on the same day.
STAMP William H. Harwood
This is to certify that the notice on the other side hereof written has been posted in the Office of the Chief Clerk and Registrar from the date thereof and that no caveat or other objection has been entered
thereto. Jos. P. Carty
To the Honourable the Supreme Court or one of their Lordships the Judges thereof. The Petition of Elizabeth Smith of Cupids, Conception Bay, in the Island of Newfoundland, Widow Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner's husband, Alfred Smith of Cupids aforesaid, Planter, died at that place on or about the twenty second day of July Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred and eighty eight intestate and being possessed at the time of his death of property and effects within the jurisdiction of Your Honourable Court to the probable value of about Eighteen Thousand Dollars. Page 2 as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray.
Witness:
Supreme Court Newfoundland Sworn before me at Brigus Elizabeth X (her Mark) Smith
SUPREME COURT In the matter of the Estate of Fiat for Admin Petition of Elizabeth Smith
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Page Transcribed by Mary Rawlinson
Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Saturday October 13, 2018)
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