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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
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Edward Williams

 

Will of Edward Williams from Newfoundland will books volume 5 pages 41-42 probate year 1886

Last Will and Testament of Edward Williams
late of Harbour Grace Fisherman
.

This is to verify that by these presents that I Edward Williams of Harbour Grace in the Island of Newfoundland Fisherman for and in consideration of the good will and natural affection (and in use of sound mind) I do bear towards the said parties to whom I am going to bequeath my property to I do and by these presents doth give unto John Frederick Noel half of Dwelling House fronting on Water Street and after whose decease to come to his son Walter Noel the remaining half of the said house to belong when of age to the said John F Noel's son William Henry Noel likewise the ground in rear of said house to be equally divided between the said John F. Noel and Wm Henry Noel.
Also a piece of ground situated near Harvey Street and bounded as follows West by Wm. Brown East by James Brag South by ?? Road and North by Harvey Street to be equally divided between the aforesaid John F. Noel and his son Wm. Henry Noel. The said William H. Noel to hold the west part of said ground -
And be it also known that a tenement house situated in rear of the House of which I now occupy and the said tenement house of which I am the sole owner and bounded as follows North by Thomas Hawkins South by my own land West by an adjoining house owned by Stephen Williams and East by George French also a piece of ground in rear of said House the said Tenement House and ground to be given to my nephew John Edward Williams "of Stephen" when of age.
Also a small piece of ground fronting Water Street and bounded east by Stephen French of Geo. West by Geo. French North by Thomas Hawkins and South by Water Street to be given to William Henry Noel of John F. Noel. The said parties of whom I have given such property to and outhouses thereon or in anywise belonging to or appertaining together with all rights of passages and privileges thereunto belonging to my Estate Given this instrument is upon the express condition that myself and my beloved wife Martha are to have and enjoy the full use and benefit of the whole Estate and premises and furniture belonging to me while she lives and remains a widow bearing my name and not otherwise. And after her decease to come to the said parties and not before.
Given under my hand and seal at Harbour Grace in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid this third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty two - Edward his X mark Williams - Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of -Wm. Godden - N. Le??? Witness
      I Certify that the foregoing is a correct copy
Prescott Emerson
Registrar

 

 

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