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Will of James Lethbridge Senior from Newfoundland will books volume 11 page 566
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In re
James Lethbridge Deceased This is the last Will and Testament of me James Lethbridge Senior at Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay in the Island of Newfoundland Planter. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Lethbridge all property of every description of which I may die possessed for and during the term of her natural life and after her death to my adopted son James Lethbridge. I appoint my wife the said Jane Lethbridge to be the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I the said Testator have hereunto subscribed my name at St. John’s in the Island aforesaid this 2nd day of June A.D. 1920. James his X mark Lethbridge Signed by the said Testator (by making his mark) as and for 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 last Will and Testament being first read over and explained to the said Testator who thoroughly understood the contents of the same. Charles H. Emerson Winifred Gamberg Correct. William F. Lloyd Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. (Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat Feb 5/21 Kent J. Probate granted to Jane Lethbridge Feb 7/21 Estate Sworn at $1709.67
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