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

Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 299-300 probate year 1915

Will of George H. Godden

In re: GEORGE H. GODDEN . DECEASED.

May 29. 14. This is my last will. I appoint W.E. Wood of St. John’s as my executor.

I give to the said W.E. Wood Two hundred dollars, my sporting outfit & tools.
I give my books on religious subjects to my cousin Rev. Llewellyn Godden.
I give two hundred dollars to my brother Ernest Godden.
I give Five hundred dollars to my brother Charles Godden.
I give two hundred dollars to my niece Bessie Godden
I give Five hundred dollars to my niece Margaret Wood
I give Five hundred dollars to my sister Bessie Wood.
I give one hundred dollars to my god-daughter Madge Ross
I give Three hundred dollars to the Trustees of St. Augustine’s College Canterbury England
I give Two hundred dollars to the Trustees of the Church of England Orphanage St. John’s N.F.

The balance of my estate to be invested and the interest paid half-yearly to my housekeeper Mrs. Philip Field Jr. during her lifetime, and after her death the above interest to be paid to any poor widow or widows belonging to St. Thomas Parish and recommended by the Rector of St. Thomas Parish. G. H. Godden.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat March 5/15 C.J. Probate March 5/15 granted to Wm E. Wood Estate sworn at $7164.59

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