Will of   Nathaniel Hibbs from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 313  probate year 1919

This will was read, recorded and transcribed by JUDY BENSON
While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors

 

Will of Nathaniel Hibbs of Protestant Town

 
In re    
Nathaniel Hibbs  deceased

This is the last Will and Testament of me, Nathaniel Hibbs of Protestant Town, near Portugal Cove Farmer. 1. I give, devise and bequeath to my son Alfred Hibbs, of Protestant Town aforesaid all my property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate of which I may die possessed , save as hereinafter provided. 2. I give, devise and bequeath to my two grandchildren Elizabeth and Hazel Hibbs, children of my late son John Frederick, that piece of land formerly the property of William Campbell of Saint John's Butcher, situate {on the north side of the road leading to Greeley's property, consisting of about two acres, share and share alike. 3. I appoint William Hibbs of Portugal Cove, Fisherman, executor of this my last will. Dated at Saint John's Newfoundland, this 24th day of August, Anno Domini One thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen.  Nathaniel Hibbs X his mark.  Signed by the testator. {having first been read over and explained} in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other, signed our names as subscribing witnesses: Leslie.R.Curtis of St. John's, law Student. J.Alex.Winter of St. John's Barrister at Law.

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. 
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat April 19/19
Kent J.
Probate granted to
William Hibbs
April 21/19
Estate sworn at
$500.00

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