Will of William Kepple White from Newfoundland will books volume 5 pages 61-62 probate year 1886

Last will and Testament of
the Revd. William Kepple White
Nural beau of Fortune Bay.

In the name of God Amen. I William Kepple White missionary of the Society for propagating the Gospel aus rural beau at Harbour Breton Newfoundland being of sound mind but knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die do make this my last will and Testament. First I will that my body be buried in the south side of the Chancel at Harbor Briton in the plainest manner according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England. Secondly my just debts and funeral expenses being paid I give and bequeath all I die possessed of to my dear wife Sarah Anne requesting her to allow all my children to select such mementoes as they desire out of books instruments and personal effects provided nevertheless that if my said wife Sarah Anne should be taken to rest before me then I will that all my property and effects (except the land at Harbor Briton and the cow house standing thereon which I hereby bequeath to my eldest son George Keppel White shall be sold and the proceeds divided into three parts one part I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Ellen Augusta and I desire that the other two parts be equally divided among my other children but especially wish that this clause should not interfere with my children selecting such books and articles as they wish to keep in memory of me before such sale and division. My silver watch I give to my son George Keppel. My other watch to my son Frederick Mills and I appoint my said sons George Keppel and Frederic Mills executors of this my last will and Testament and to all my children I commend the protection and care of my said dear wife Sarah Anne if I depart before her.     Witness my hand and seal at Harbor Briton aforesaid this Twenty third day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighty three - William Kepple White - (LS). Signed sealed and declared in the presence of us and of each other at Harbor Briton aforesaid by the above named Testator
Keith Lawson Bebecca Buffet her x mark    witness W. N. White.
I certify that the foregoing is a correct copy
Prescott Emerson
Registrar