Will of Margaret Davidson  from Newfoundland will books, volume 11 page 489 probate year 1920

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 Margaret Davidson of St. John's

In re 
Margaret Davidson      deceased.

This is the last will and testament of me Margaret Davidson of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, married woman.
First.  I hereby revoke all wills and testamentary dispositions by me at any time heretofore made.
Second.  I give and bequeath my gold watch and chain to my daughter Margaret MacLeod.
Third.  I give and bequeath my piano made by Sames and my foot Singer sewing machine to my daughter Fanny S. Gunn.
Fourth.  I give devise and bequeath all the residue of my property to my husband William H. Davidson should he be living at the time of my death, but should my said husband not be living at the time of my death I give devise and bequeath the said residue of my property to my children Malcolm Davidson, Margaret McLeod and Fanny S. Gunn to be divided equally between them.
Fifth.  I appoint my said husband William H. Davidson sole executor of this my will should he be living at the time of my death, but should my said husband not be living at the time of my death I appoint James P. Blackwood of St. John's, Solicitor, sole executor of this my will in the place and stead of my said husband.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid this eleventh day of January Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
Margaret Davidson.  Signed by the said Testator in our presence who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Jas P. Blackwood.     Jessie E. White.

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. 
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Aug 8/20
Kent J.
Probate granted
to Jas P. Blackwood
Aug. 6th 1920.
Estate sworn
at 49,432.96

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