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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(L)
Thomas Lewis
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Will of Thomas Lewis
from Newfoundland will books volume 10 page 431 probate
year 1916
In re
Thomas Lewis deceased.
In the name of God Amen this first day of August 1912. I Thomas
Lewis of Holyrood Conception Bay Newfoundland Planter and farmer
being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory of my body
do make this my last will and testament.
First give and bequit to my Wife a piece of land bounded N.E. by Ellis
Lewis S.W. by Patrick Lewis. N.W. by Patrick
Lewis S.E. by rail road.
I
also bequit by dwelling house, barron kitching garden, all clare land,
also a piece of land bounded N.W. by Kennedy road S.E. Moses Lewis N.E.
by Philip Lewis S.W. by James Besan. Should my Wife marry its to become
my son Johns. Should my son John fail
to help and support his mother, it's up to my wife to do as she see fit,
and give to either daughter the privilege of marring and living on the
premices.
I bequit to my son John a piece of land bounded by Kennedy
road and Mloneys road. S.W. by James Lewis. N.E. by Parish
not to sell without his mother's wishes. I also bequeath to each of my
daughters one sheep should there be any on the premises. Sined & sealed
and delivered in the presence of me Thomas
Lewis Witness William Coady Witness
John Walsh
Correct
Charles H Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(In the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat July 24/16
C.J.
Admn c.t.a.
Aug 15/16
granted to
Rich'd Dwyer
Sureties:
Eli Dawe
Samuel Eason
Estate sworn
at $800.00
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