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Nora French Estate of Nora French 1895 DSC00086
AFFIDAVIT In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland NEWFOUNDLAND } So help me God Sworn before me, at Harbor Grace Andrew P. Drysdale
1895 Estate of Nora French late of Harbor Grace in the Northern District Spinster deceased Probate granted to Dated 4th Dec'r 1895 Estate sworn under $400.00
I certify that the notice on the other side
written was on the day of the date thereof
posted in my office and remained there until
this date and that no caveat or other objection
has been entered? against it.
Notice Three days after date hereof application will
be made to the Honorable the Supreme Court
or one of the Honorable Judges thereof for Probate
to the will of Norah French late of Harbor Grace
in the Northern District Spinster deceased to be
granted to Rev'd John March Executor named
in the said will.
(Transcriber's Note: The handwriting in the next few pages is very difficult to read, so, there will unfortunately be more ??? than usual.)
To the Honorable Sir F.B.T. Carter K.C.M.G.Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or one of the Hon. the Judges thereof. The Petition of Rev'd John March of Harbor Grace in the Northern District of the Island of Newfoundland Roman Catholic Priest. Humbly Sheweth That Norah French late of Harbor Grace in the Northern District of the Island of Newfoundland ??? widow deceased died at Tumanck? Lah??? in the month of August last past having ??? made her last Will and Testament ??? ??? which is? hereto attached ??? ??? John March ?? ??? 20th Nov?/95
In the Supreme Court Newfoundland
In the Supreme Court Newfoundland
and witnesses it was read over and approved of by the said Testatrix in the presence of me and the said James Doyle and that at the time of the execution of the said Will, the said Testatrix was of sound mind memory and understanding to the best of my Knowledge and belief. Andrew Drysdale
A At Turuavik? Labrador I the undersigned in sound mind but in failing health knowing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of living make this my last will and testimony that I bequeath my belongings as follows. To my brother John Power one suit of clothes. To Peter Kelly one suit of clothes. To my sister Katie Power $200.00 two hundred Dollars, To Mrs. Agnes [sic] Hr. Grace Convent $20.00 Twenty Dollars, To the Rev. John March $100.00 One hundred Dollars for Masses, my clothing to be distributed as my people think best, the Rev. John March I apoint [sic] as my executor given under my hand this twenty eighth day of August One thousand eight hundred and ninety five.
Witness
1895 Estate of Norah Petition of Jno March Fiat J. J. Little D. Jos. Greene
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Page Transcribed by Gordon Bennett
Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Tuesday April 03, 2018)
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