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Will of Andrew Power from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 148 probate year 1918


In re Andrew Power deceased

This is the last will and testament of me, Andrew Power, made this sixteenth day of May A.D. 1918, in Harbor Grace N.f.l.d. as follows. I bequeath all my land, dwelling house stables, household furniture, ready money goods, and chattels, and all other parts of my real and personal estate, and effects; whatsoever, and wheresoever, onto, Lizzie Freeman her heirs, administrators, and assigns, to and for her and their absolute use and benefit, according to the nature and quality thereof respectively. The boundaries of the aforesaid land, are as follows, bounded on the east side by the property occupied by the R.C. Nunns, on the west by Carbonear Road, on the North by the Cooney property, on the South by the Bishop's property. I bequeath to Richard Cooney one calf, for his use and benefit, I hereby empower and direct M.P. Stapleton to sell and dispose of one cow and heifer, to the highest bidder by auction, or private sale amount of sale to pay my debts, and expenses - and balance of cash if any, to the said Lizzie Freeman. Inventory of household effects is attached herewith, I hereby appoint M.P. Stapleton executor of this my last will and testament Andrew his X mark Power. Signed sealed, and delivered by the above named Andrew Power as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names at his request as witnesses thereto in presence of the said testator, and of each other. [sgd] M.P. Stapleton Ronald Griffin.

Correct Charles H. Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
July 8/18
C.J.
Probate
July 18/18
granted
to Michael
P Stapleton
Estate
sworn at
$960.00


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