In re
John Byrne deceased
This is the last will and testament of me John Byrne, of St. John's
in the island of Newfoundland, Laborer. I revoke all former
wills by me at anytime made it, and I appoint my sister Mary Joseph the
executrix of this my will. I will and direct that my just debts
and my funeral and testamentary expenses shall be first paid out of my
estate. I give and bequeath to my brother James for his own use absolutely
the upstairs portion of my dwelling-house No. 7 Wood Street,
being the portion at present occupied by him. I give and
bequeath to my said sister Mary Joseph the downstairs portion of
the said house for her own use during her lifetime and after her death
for my nephew James Byrne, son of my said brother James. I give
and bequeath to my said sister for her own use absolutely all the residue
of my estate including in particular my insurance in the
Longshoremen's union and in the Star of the Sea Association and any
money on deposit in the Savings Bank. In witness whereof I have here unto
subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid
this fifteenth day of October A.D. 1917 John Byrne. Signed, Published
and declared by the Testator as and for his last will and testament
in the presence of us, both being present at the same time who at his request
and in his presence hereunto subscribe as attesting witnesses:
W. J. Higgins John Flynn
Correct Charles H. Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Dec 24/17
Kent J.
Probate
Dec 24/17
granted
to Mary
Joseph
Byrne
Estate
sworn at
$1107.60 |