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Will of John J. Howley from Newfoundland will books volume 5 page 657-659 probate year 1892 Last will and testament of Last will and testament of the undersigned John J. Howley of Torbay Road St. John's Newfoundland. In the name of God Amen. I John J. Howley being of sound mind will and desire that in the event of my death my worldly goods and possessions shall be disposed of as hereinafter particularized. In the first place I give and bequeath to my brother James P. Howley my farm property with all the buildings thereon, which was conveyed to me by deed by my father prior to his decease, and which is known as "Mount Cashel" and is situated on the Torbay Road: and I will and desire that the property so specified shall become the property of William R. A. Howley the oldest son of the said James P. Howley should the said William R. A. Howley survive the said James P. Howley. I also give and bequeath to my brother James P. Howley all the animals, farming stock implements, carriages, harness, and all the household furniture books sporting appliances which at the time of my death as I may hereafter ???? and hereby dispose of my remaining property ???? the date of making this testament ???? two hundred dollars in the form of government debentures of the Island of Newfoundland and any money there may be at my credit in the Union Bank of Newfoundland in the following manner. By this codicil made and ??? this twenty sixth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety one: I revoke and cancel bequest of four hundred dollars made to my brother Richard Howley in the foregoing will; and herein bequeath the said amount of four hundred dollars to my brother Very Rev. Michael Howley for his personal use in addition to the bequest already made him and I further will and direct that two hundred dollars be given to my faithful housekeeper and servant Anne Kelly in addition to the two hundred dollars already bequeathed to her. (Sgd) John J. Howley Oct 26 1891. - I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and testament and two codicils of John J. Howley deceased. Registrar (Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
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