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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(O)
John O'Brien

 

Will of John O'Brien from Newfoundland will books volume 15 page 598 probate year 1932

In re
John O'Brien deceased
.

(From FHL Film #2070901 Newfoundland Supreme Court Wills 1929-1932)

In the name of God Amen I John O'Brien of Broad Cove in the District of Hr. Main being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this as my last will and testament , hereby revoking all former wills and testamentary dipositions heretofore at any time by me made. I hereby appoint my son Lawrence Joseph O'Brien to be the executor of my will.
Firstly. I give and bequeath to my son Lawrence J. O'Brien what land he now possessed one half that piece or parcel of land (West Side) bounded by land owned by William and James O'Brien on the East and Ed Meany on the West one half that block of land situated on the South side Dock Ridge Road containing 30 acres also a piece of land situated on Old Road and purchased from James Wade also one half a piece or parcel of bog land situated on East Side of main line to have and to hold forever.
I hereby devise my house and premises all the rest and residue of my real & personal estate to my wife Ann O'Brien during the term of her natural life and after her decease to my son John O'Brien, absolutely.
It is my request that both sons have equal right to use of waggon when required.
IN witness whereof I the said John O'Brien sign my hand and seal hereunto this eleventh day of July in the year of Our Lord 1904

JohnhisXmarkO'Brien his seal

Witness Patk O'Brien
Lawrence O'Brien

Correct.
William T Lloyd
registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland

[Handwritten note in right margin]
W J. Higgins
Judge
April 26/32
administration
granted to
John O'Brien
on the 26th day
of April 1932
Value of Estate
$12`00.00

 

 

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