Will of David Baldwin  from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 389 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 David Baldwin of Pouch Cove
In re                   
David Baldwin deceased.

This is the last Will and Testament of me David Baldwin given signed and delivered in the presence of witnesses at Pouch Cove St. John's East Newfoundland on October 21st in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen.  I David Baldwin being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last Will and Testament, revoking and annulling all former Wills and Codicils made or given by me.  I give and bequeath to my dear wife, Grace Baldwin all I possess or shall hereafter acquire to be held by her absolutely until her death, I give and bequeath to my son Philip after my wife's decease the Oil Factory with the ground around it.  I give and bequeath to my son Philip one half of all my property vis Barn, Cellars, Horse, Sheep land and fishing property after my wife's decease.  I give and bequeath my son Philip the whole of the dwelling house with one half its furniture after my wife's decease, provided that my son Hubert is to have one half of the dwelling house as long as he wishes to occupy it.  I give and bequeath to my son Hubert Baldwin after my wife's decease one half of all the property now owned by me vis   Barn Cellar Horse Sheep land and fishing property excepting the Oil Factory.  I appoint my son-in-law Charles Grouchy Executor of this my last Will and Testament to see that my wishes are carried out.  David Baldwin.  Signed in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto affixed our names as attested witnesses.   Arthur E. Tuck  B.A.      Chas Grouchy.       

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. 
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Nov. 24/19
Kent J..
Probate granted
C. Charles
Grouchy Nov. 25/19.
Estate sworn
at $1100.00

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