In re
Jane Smith Brooking deceased
Glovertown Bonavista Bay. Aug. 24th. 1903. I Jane Smith Brooking of the town of Glovertown in the Electoral District of Bonavista in the Colony of Newfoundland declare this to be my last will and testament. First. I give and bequeath to John Whaling Brooking the second son of Robert Stroud Brooking a piece of land five acres in size, bounded on the East by the water's edge on the West by Crown land and on the North and South by land owned by Daniel Burton. The said piece of land here bequeath being a part of the Brooking estate at Glovertown in Bonavista Bay. Second. I give and bequeath to Mary Ann Burton my eldest daughter all clothing with all
bedclothing etc. and also the two largest trunks. Third. I give and bequeath to Robert Brooking of Glovertown Bonavista Bay the smallest of the three trunks, also all dishes lamps and other household utensils which may be
found. In witness whereof I Jane Smith Brooking X her mark have hereunto set my hand and seal on this 24th day of August in the year of our Lord 1903. Witnesses A. Janes J. P. Hugh Miller methodist minister.
Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat June 4/20
Kent J.
Adm C.T.A
granted to
Robert Brooking
June 26/20
Estate sworn
at $80.00
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