Will of  Charles Trenchard, from Newfoundland will books vol 12 page 3 probate year 1921

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 Charles Trenchard of St. John's

In re 
Charles Trenchard  deceased

This is the last Will and Testament of me, Charles Trenchard of St. John's, Retired Customs Tidewaiter. 
First.  I desire that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses shall be  paid out of my estate by my Executor hereinafter named. 
Second. I appoint my son, Kenneth Trenchard, sole executor of this my will. 
Third.  My household goods and furniture I have already devided between my son Kenneth and my daughter, Eliza McBay. 
Fourth. I bequeath to my son Kenneth and to my daughter Eliza McBay, all moneys of which I shall die possessed, to be divided equally between them. 
Fifth. I bequeath my land and dwelling house and all other property, estate and effects of which I shall die possessed to my son Kenneth for his sole use for ever. 
Witness my hand this 27th day of March A.D. 1915.  Charles his X mark Trenchard 
Signed Published and Declared by the said Testator on and for his last Will and Testament, who, in our presence and  the presence of each other, all present at the same time, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. [having been first read over and explained to Testator] 
Chas. E. Hunt.    M. Keppie.
This is a Codicil to my last Will and Testament.  I hereby cancel the fourth paragraph of my said will and hereby bequeath to my daughter Eliza McBay all money of which I shall die possessed after payment of debts and expenses.  St. John's June 7th 1917  Charles his X mark Trenchard 
Witnesses first read over and explained to and approved by Testator
D. Morisen M. Keppie

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat March 14/21
Kent J.
Probate granted 
to Kenneth 
Trenchard
March 17/21
Estate sworn
at $1250.00
 

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