Will of Matthew Frayne from Newfoundland will books volume 7 pages 224-225 probate year 1902

The last Will of Matthew Frayne
late of Bay Roberts, Mechanic deceased.

      In the name of God. Amen. I Matthew Frayne of Bay Roberts in the District of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Mechanic, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be unto God. I make this my last will and Testament, that is to say as follows
First I give and bequeath to George Russell of Bay Roberts trader one walnut side board in front room for attention and kindness to me during my late illness, also one feather bed and bedstead in Back room over the kitchen to Benjamin North for his kindness.
I give and bequeath my dwelling house as it stands unfurnished to Rev Monsignor Walsh P.P. of Brigus to be sold and one half of the proceeds to be given to the Church for whatever purpose his Reverance deems wise to do it for church purposes, the other half for Masses for the repose of the souls of my late wife Anastatia & my own.
I further give and bequeath all my household furniture and effects excepting articles mentioned above to my niece Sarah Fynn to her and her heirs, also my tools I give to Sarah Fynn, after all expenses incurred are paid, but should my money not be sufficient to cover said expenses any tools and timber now in stock are to be sold to provide means to do so unless my niece Sarah Fynn wishes to take all and be responsible for the same which may be due. I wish a suitable headstone be erected for myself and late wife (Anastatia) (one combined). I hereby appoint George Bursell be executor to this my last will and testament and do authorize him to see all dues debts and demands be paid.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty eighth of June A.D. one thousand nine hundred and two. -
Matthew Frayne. Signed sealed and declared by the said Matthew Frayne as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names. Witnesses. - Matthew Ryan. Edward Finn

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will of Matthew Frayne

D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Dec 26. 02
Horwood C.J.
Probate granted on
the 27 Dec 02 to
George Bursell
Est sworn at
$340