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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
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James Parsons
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Will of James Parsons
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 page 61 probate
year 1893
Last Will and Testament of
James Parsons of Lushes Bight, deceased.
In the name of God Amen
I James Parsons of Lushes Bight, formerly of Twillingate
Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland, being in the full enjoyment of my mental capabilities
do hereby make this my last will and Testament. I bequeath to my three sons Samuel,
Enoch and Andrew all
my Room, property and vessel (the Minnie) to be equally divided between
them. I bequeath to the same three sons. Viz: Samuel, Enoch and Andrew all
the money in the house at my death and also all money in the books of Waterman & Co
in my favor to be equally divided between them. But should my son Enoch
Parsons marry Emma Slade he shall forfeit thereby
all participation in the aforesaid Room, property, vessel and money. The other
two above participating. Nevertheless if my two sons Samuel and Andrew think
fit they may give to Enoch the property
the other side of the Main Road leading to Graveyard and adjoining the premises
of James Caravan. They may also if they think fit assist him
in the erection of a house on the aforesaid property. I appoint my son Samuel
Parsons and the
Methodist Minister in the Little Bay Island Circuit my sole executors In witness
whereof I append my signature this 4th day of March 1883. (Sgd) James
Parsons.
Witnesses (sgd) Edward Slade. (Sgd) Henry C. Hatcher.
I certify the foregoing to be a correct
copy of the last will and Testament of James Parsons deceased
Registrar
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
J. I. Little J.
Probate
granted to
Samuel
Parsons one
of the Exors
Dated
Aug 28th 1893
Estate
sworn under
$2,200.00
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