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Thomas Batten Estate of Thomas Batten 1900
In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland In the Estate of Thomas Batten of Bareneed Fisherman deceased, I Robert Batten of Bareneed, in the Electoral District of Port de Grave Fisherman, make oath and say : Sworn at Harbor Grace in the Robert Batten W. J. Lynch,
1900 In the Supreme Court In re: Oath of Executor Probate granted on the 13th day of Value of Estate $450.00
Notice Three days after the date hereof appli-cation will be made to the Hon. the Supreme
Court or one of their Lordships the
Judges thereof for Probate to the Will
of Thomas Batten late of Bareneed in
the District of Port de Grave Fisherman
deceased to be granted to Robert Batten of same place Fisherman the
Executor named in said Will M. O. Kearne?
I hereby certify that the
notice on the other side hereof
written was posted on the day
of the date thereof and that
no caveat or other objection
has been entered thereto Geo. J. Adams
In the Supreme Court Harbor Grace Page 2 so signing & executing the said paper writing the said Testator was of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sworn before me at John Boone
I Thomas Batten of Bareneed Port de Grave in the District of Conception bay in the Island of Newfoundland, Planter, being of sound mind do declare this to be my last Will and Testament. First I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Mary Emma Batten and to her Heirs and Assigns for ever my Dwelling House with whatever furniture goods, and chattels there may be therein contained. I further give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Mary Emma Batten and to her Heirs and Assigns all my land and property which I now possess consisting of Meadows Gardens, fishing Room on Bareneed Point; with all erections thereon, also my part or portion of the Blocks Barking Kettle, and stove on the point save and except the provision herein after mentioned. But in the event of my beloved daughter Mary Emma Batten dying without having children all my property aforesaid Willed and bequeathed shall become the property of my Grand Nephew James John Batten son of my nephew John Thomas Batten to him and to his heirs and Assigns for ever. Page 2 and a piece of uncultivated land situated near Black Duck Pond. I further give and bequeath to my Grand Nephew James John Batten and to his heirs and assigns for ever a piece of land situated at Bareneed Cove and known as Boone's Land, extending from the main line of Road and running westward to have and to hold with all erections thereon consisting of a stove, stage and wharf without any manner of condition.
Signed acknowledged and (Written sideways in right margin)
To the Honourable the Supreme Court or one of their Lordships the Judges thereof. The Petition of Robert Batten of Bareneed in the district of Port de Grave Fisherman Humbly Sheweth
Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Honourable Court or one of your Lordships the Judges thereof will be pleased to grant unto him probate of the said will. Robert Batten
This is the Schedule hereinbefore referred to and Marked A The Lands house stores and Robert Batten
Newfoundland
In the matter of the Petition for Fiat November 23/00 D. Morison
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Page Transcribed by Gordon Bennett
Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Wednesday August 01, 2018)
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