NOTRE DAME BAY REGION
Twillingate District
Will of Joseph Elliott
Newfoundland will books vol 11 pages 198 and 199 probate year 1918

This will was read, recorded and transcribed by JUDY BENSON
While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors

Joseph Elliott

In re
Joseph Elliott deceased

I Joseph Elliott of Sleepy Cove, Twillingate, in the Northern District of the Island of Newfoundland, being of sound mind and memory, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following:

First I give devise and bequeath unto Nathaniel Chipman my gun, one herring net, one cod-net, also fifty dollars in cash [$50.00].

Second I give and devise to my daughter Jessie Mills, [wife of John Mills] my dwelling house, furniture and all other household effects, also, my fishing premises and fishing property, together with all my cattle and live-stock of which I may die possessed. But my wife Martha Elliott is to live peaceably in my dwelling house as long as she remains my widow. Also Nathaniel Chipman so long as he remains unmarried.

Third. I give and bequeath unto my said wife Martha Elliott the remainder of my money, deposited in the Bank of Nova Scotia, or elsewhere of which I may die possessed. In the event of the death of my said wife any money (??????)ed by her shall become the property of my said daughter Jessie Mills, and should my wife predecease me then all monies herein bequeathed to my said wife shall become the property of my daughter Jessie Mills.

Fourth. All the rest residue and remainder I give devise and bequeath unto my said daughter Jessie Mills.

Lastly. I hereby appoint and constitute Charles White Notary Public to be Executor of this my last will and testament. In witness hereof, I Joseph Elliott the testator, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal this 9th day of May A.D. 1914. -Joseph Elliott [LS] signed sealed and delivered by the above named John Elliott as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names hereunto at his request as witnesses thereto in the presence of said testator and of each other. Adolphus White. Willie White. Charles White

Correct Charles H. Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Oct 10/18
Kent J.
Probate
Oct 23/18
granted to
Charles White
Estate sworn at $800.00