Will of Charles H. Emerson. (from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 307 probate year 1919)

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Will of Charles H. Emerson of St. John's

In re 
Charles H. Emerson. deceased

This is the last Will and Testament of me Charles H. Emerson of St John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Registrar of the Supreme Court. 

I appoint James F. Blackwood and my son Frederick R. Emerson the executors of this my last Will and Testament.  I.  I give devise and bequeath all my property of every description of which I may die possessed or become entitled to, to my wife Helen L. Emerson absolutely and for ever.  2.  Should my ) said wife predecease me, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Clara Helen Emerson the sum of ten thousand dollars to be paid to her by my Executors within one year from my death, also my Silver Queen China Tea Service and all my jewellery. I give the rest residue of my estate comprising property of every description both real and personal of which I may die possessed or become entitled to, to my son Broderick R. Emerson absolutely and for ever. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of February I9I9. 

Charles H. Emerson. 

Signed Published and Declared by the said Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. 
Charlotte Duffisse.  Elizabeth J. Scott.

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. 
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat April 4/19
Kent J.
Probate granted to
Jms. F. Blackwood &
Fred. R. Emerson.
April 5/19
Estate sworn
at $9.945.15

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