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

Newfoundland will books volume 10 page 308 probate year 1915

Will of Richard Spracklin Mercer

In re: RICHARD S. MERCER DECEASED.

I Richard Spracklin Mercer of Bay Roberts N.F. being of sound mind do hereby make this my last will and testament

I request that my wife Ellen F. Mercer remain in his home and have full control so long as she lives and bears my name. I further request that my son Kenneth is to have after her death the front land, and is to help my son John build a house on the back land. If he Kenneth is not satisfied with these terms John is to have the house & the small kitchen garden and the remaining land is to be equally divided between them.

Signed: Richard S. His X mark Mercer Witnesses C.A. Whitemarsh N.S. Atkinson Dated at Bay Roberts Oct. 29, 1910.

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat Apr 3/15 C J. Admn c.t.a. Apr. 5/15 granted to K. M. Mercer Sureties: Isaac Snow Geo C. Cave Estate sworn at $300.00n at $500.00

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