Transcribed by Judy Benson & Ivy Benoit. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors
Will of John Dwyer from Newfoundland will books volume 4 pages 368-369 probate year 1885
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In re
  John Dwyer deceased. This is the last will and testament of me John Dwyer of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland Farmer- I hereby revoke all wills by me heretofore made- I appoint my son John Dwyer of Saint John's aforesaid to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament and direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be paid as soon as conviently may be after my decease- I give devise and bequeath unto my wife Bridget Dwyer during her life time all property of which I may die possessed whether real or personal and after her death I give devise and bequeath the said property to my said son John Dwyer his heirs and assigns provided that my daughters Margaret and Bridget Dwyer shall be supported by my said wife during her life time and after her death by my said son John Dwyer whilst they remain unmarried and reside on the property now in my possession and I hereby charge the said property with the support and maintenance of my said daughters whilst they remain unmarried and reside on the said property. In witness whereof I the said John Dwyer have to this my last will and testament set my hand this tenth day of January Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty five. John his X mark Dwyer- Signed by the said testator John Dwyer as 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 (the said will having been first read over and explained to the said testator in our presence) Hugh H. Carter, Patrick Kelly.
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