Will of  Mary Wiseman from Newfoundland will books vol 11 pages 373 & 374 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 Mary Wiseman of St. John's

 
In re                   
Mary Wiseman  deceased.

This is the last will and testament of me Mary Wiseman, of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Widow.  I revoke all former wills by me at anytime made, and I appoint Henry Wiseman, [my brothers son] the Executor of this my will.  I give and bequeath the house No. 34 Casey Street where I at present reside, together with the freehold ground around the same, to Maudie Brewer, of St. John's, married woman, sister of the said Henry Wiseman, for her own use absolutely.  I give and bequeath my freehold property at Sheehan's Shute, with the house thereon, to the said Henry Wiseman for his own use absolutely.  I give and bequeath all the residue of my estate, including my household furniture to the said Henry Wiseman and the said Maudie Brewer in equal shares between them as tenants in common.  In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid this Sixth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.  Mary Wiseman.  Signed published and declared by the testatrix as and for her last will and testament in presence of us, both being present at the same time, who at her request and in her presence, hereunto subscribe ourselves as witnesses attesting the due execution thereof:-   Thomas Brewer.  W. J. Higgins.  Walter Irvin.       

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. 
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Sept. 26/19
Kent J..
Probate granted
to Henry
Wiseman Sept. 29/19.
Estate sworn
at $450.00

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