Will of John Syme
from Newfoundland will books volume 10 page 311 probate year 1915

In re
      JOHN SYME       deceased.

      30^th December 1905.    In the name of God Amen.    Know all men by these presents that I John Syme Broker St. John’s Newfd land being of sound mind & desirous of leaving my affairs in good order in the event of my death do hereby leave and bequeath all my property of every kind & description Cash loads, shares, debts etc to my dear wife Elizabeth Mackeen Syme for the benefit of herself and the two children Archibald & Mary & for their proper upbringing & education.     after paying my funeral expenses & debts and if it is not done before my death I recommend that the farm property be sold and distributed in ten & one half shares one share each going to Mrs. W. P. Rogerson, Charley, Quint & Tom. Will’s share going towards paying off the indebtedness to my brother Campbell which was contracted to complete his medical studies & as security for which my brother holds my Life Insurance policy for £1000 stg & profits with the Scottish Union & provincial the other shares in the property belong to myself & by purchase from Frank & Graham-    In reference to the house & grounds of Summerlea Lizzie can sell or use it as she may think best    Witness my hand this 30^th day of December 1905.     J. Syme.    Ronald Lillie, Witness.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Apr 12/15
C.J.
Adm. c.t.a.
Apr 12/15
granted to
Elizth Mackeen
Syme
Sureties:
Wm Grace
David Baird
Estate sworn
at $27.690.00