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

Newfoundland will books volume 11 page 543 probate year 1920

Will of Richard Devereaux

In re: RICHARD J. DEVEREAUX DECEASED.

This is the last Will and Testament of me, Richard J. Devereaux, of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Commission Agent. I revoke all former wills by me at any time made, and I appoint my wife Louisa Mary the Executrix of this my will.

I will and direct that my just debts and my funeral and testamentary expenses shall be first paid out of my estate.

I give and bequeath all the property of whatsoever kind I may die possessed to my said wife for her own use absolutely.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid this twenty-third day of March, A.D. 1917. R.J. Devereaux Signed, Published and Declared by the testator as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, both being present at the same time, who at his request and in his presence hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses attesting the due execution hereof. W.J. Higgins K. Sinnott

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

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Nov. 22/20 Kent J.
Probate granted to Louisa Mary Devereaux Nov. 23/20 Estate sworn at $3131.91


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