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Lawrence Gearin Estate of Lawrence Gearin 1900
TO THE HONOURABLE THE SUPREME The Petition of Edward W. Jackman of Saint Johns in the Island of Newfoundland one of the executors of the last will of Lawrence Gearin late of Saint Johns in the Island of Newfoundland gentleman deceased humbly sheweth as follows: E. W. Jackman
Newfoundland Geo. J. Adams
In the matter of the Petition for Probate
In the Name of God Amen I Laurence J. Geran being of sound mind memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament. 2nd Mortgage on the property of Jno. C. Oke situated on the corner of Prescott and Duckworth Streets page 2 of the value of twelve hundred dollars $1200 and bearing interest at the rate of seven per cent and payable quarterly Feb 1st - May 1st - Aug 1st - Nov 1st. 3rd mortgage on the property of John C. Oke situated on the Forest Rd of the value of one thousand dollars $1000.00 bearing interest at the rate of seven per cent and payable quarterly Jan 8th - April 8th- July 8th - Oct 8th. 4th Mortgage on the property of Peter Dillon situated on Prospect Street of the value of one hundred dollars bearing interest at the rate of seven percent payable May and October half yearly. In order to enlarge the income from the above investments and make it more easy to collect I advise the foreclosure of the said mortages as soon as it can be done without injury to any one, and the money invested in erecting suitable houses on the vacant ground belonging to the estate. The first charge on the estate will be my lawful debts which must be paid at once. Page 3 Masses or offerings for myself and family I leave to her sense of duty and affection All my household furniture Pictures Plate and Etc, I will and bequeath to my wife for her own sole use and benefit. I hereby direct that the sum of One thousand dollars now on loan to E. W. Jackman one half of which is repaid and on deposit in the Merchants Bank of Halifax the balance to be paid in about six months. I will and bequeath to my wife to be also added to the Building Fund I hereby direct that after my wifes death my executors will proceed to realize all my property, land and houses, and out of the proceeds of the realization of my estate to purchase a First class organ for St. Patrick's Church River Head Provided that at the time of my wifes death the church is not provided with a suitable organ for such a building. Page 4 My object in bequeathing this organ is to dedicate it to the Honour and Glory of God, and as a memorial to my wife and myself. The conditions under which this offering is made to the Church is: First that the said organ would be kept fully insured by the church authorities and Second to place a tablet on the organ stating that it is erected to the Honour and Glory of God and as a memorial to myself and my wife. In the event of a suitable organ being provided for St. Patricks before my wifes death I direct that the amount equivalent to the value of the said organ would together with whatever amount the Executors would think fit, be given to Mount Cashell orphanage. under such conditions that would provide a permanent memorial to my wife and myself to be known as the Geran Memorial. The balance of the estate to be distributed amongst the charities according to the discretion of my Executors and in such porportions Page 5 as they may deem proper. I especially recommend Mount Cashel Orphanage as being the most deserving and St. Michaels Orphanage and the St. Vincent De Paul Society to also receive consideration. I recommend my Executors to be an advisory board to assist my wife in connection with the management of the estate, and in case either of my executors or both die or renounce executorship, I would recommend that His Lordship, the Roman Catholic Bishop of St. Johns would have the power to nominate as their successors, such person or persons as in his judgment would be qualified to carry out conditions and directions of this my last Will and Testament. The Will drawn up by me and signed on the Twenty Second Day of December last past is hereby revoked and declared null and void. Page 6 I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint E. W. Jackman Sr. and James Kenny Junior as the Executors of this my last Will and Testament. Dated at St. Johns in the Island of Newfoundland this Fifteenth Day of January in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred Witness to Signature Lawrence J. Geran
In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland NEWFOUNDLAND Sworn at Saint Johns Wm. Duggan Before me Geo. I. Adams
Supreme Court In the matter of Petition for Probate Fiat - as prayed April 7/1900 Geo. H. Emerson (Written to the right side of the above:)
AFFIDAVIT In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland NEWFOUNDLAND So help us God Sworn at S. Johns, aforesaid Before me Geo. I. Adams
1900 Estate of Lawrence Gearin Probate granted to Edward W. Dated April 6, 1900 Estate sworn under $ 10,500.00 The Hon'r Jos. J. Little Chief Justice D. M. Browning Lawrence Gearin
I certify that the within notice was
duly posted in this office from the day of
the date thereof until this date and that
no caveat or other objection has been
entered thereto. W. J. Carroll
NOTICE Three days from the date hereof application will be
made to the Honourable the Supreme Court or to
one of the Honourable the Judges thereof for probate
to the will of Lawrence Geran late of St. Johns
Gentleman deceased to be granted to Edward W. Jackman and James Kenny executors named in
the said will.
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Page Transcribed by Gordon Bennett
Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Monday November 19, 2018)
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