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

Newfoundland will books volume 5 page 26 probate year 1886.

Will of Jane Roberts

Last Will and Testament of
Jane Roberts of St. John's widow

This is the last will and testament of me Jane Roberts of St. John's Widow. I give devise and bequeath all my interest in the land and dwelling house occupied by me situate in Gower Street in Saint John's and all other property goods moneys and estate of every description of which I shall die possessed to Elizabeth I. wife of William Winsborrow of St. John's Draper for her absolute use and benefit but upon and subject to the condition that she shall maintain support and educate my granddaughter Cora Roberts until she shall be able to support herself. I appoint the said Elizabeth I Winsborrow sole executrix of this my will. Dated at St. John's this eighteenth day of January A.D. 1886 - Jane Roberts - Witnesses - D. Morison - Amelia Manuel -

I Certify the foregoing is a correct copy. Prescott Emerson Registrar //

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