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Transcribed by Judy Benson and Ivy Benoit. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors

Newfoundland will books volume 11 page 538 probate year 1920

Will of Edward J. Hartery

In re: EDWARD JOSEPH HARTERY DECEASED.

This is the last will and testament of me Edward Joseph Hartery of Cape Broyle in the Electoral District of Ferryland Fisherman.

1. After payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses I give devise and bequeath all the property of which I may die possessed and of every description whatsoever unto my beloved wife Clara Mary Hartery for her lifetime and to be devoted by her to her support and maintenance.

2. Upon the death of my said wife I give devise and bequeath all my said property as follows:
[A] To my cousin John Hartery of Cape Broyle all that plot of land situate at Cape Broyle aforesaid and bounded as follows: on the North by the Local Road, on the East and South by the main line and on the West by Edward Hartery's land
[B] To my cousin Frank Hartery that piece of land situate at Cape Broyle aforesaid bounded on the South by the main line on the West by a side path, and on the East and North by other land of mine, the said land being that piece of land bequeathed by the late John Hartery to his daughter Mary Murphy.
[C] To my brother Michael Hartery of Cape Broyle aforesaid all the rest and residue of my property of every description whatsoever to be held by him absolutely.

3. I appoint my said brother Hartery sole executor of this my last will and testament. The 20th day of October 1920. Edward Joseph Hartery. Signed Published and Declared by the said Testator as and for his last will and testament in our presence who in his presence, at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto signed our names as witnesses. John A. Barron Andrew Howlett.

Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Nov. 16/20 Johnson J.
Probate granted to Michael Hartery Nov. 17/20 Estate sworn at $1350.00


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