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Will of Isaac William Bartlett from Newfoundland will books volume 14 pages
322-323 probate year 1928
In re DECEASED.
ISAAC WILLIAM BARTLETT.
This is the last will and testament of Isaac William Bartlett, of Petries
Bay Islands, Newfoundland.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Ann Bartlett the dwelling
house, furniture, storehouse, and land with all its appurtenances, at present
occupied by us, situated at Petries, Bounded on all sides by public roads,
except Southside by land occupied by my sons Charles B and Wilfred, for her
own use and benefit, during the remaining years of her life, after which to
revert to my son "Wilfred" for his use and benefit. Said Wilfred to be his
mothers guardian.
All the lands and property bequeathed in this will not to be sold without first
giving the then surviving members of the family the first option to purchase.
I give to my eldest son Allan G. Bartlett for his use and benefit only, all
that land occupied by him situate at Petries, bounded by main road, Petries
property, and Petries Brook, and land in possession of Patrick O'Connel.
"Also" all the piece or parcel of land (cultivated) situated opposite Court
House grounds, bounded by land owned and occupied by Mrs John Wells the main
road, and wilderness land granted to Maurice Boland Senior. All that land occupied
by him situate at Petries bounded by public roads, and land aforesaid occupied
by myself and wife.
"Also" all that land occupied by them (the said
Charles B and Wilfred) with all the erections thereon, situate at Pleasant
View, bounded by waters of the Humber Arm, Railroad, land owned and occupied
by James Cooper and Harriet Deeks, to be equally divided between them (Charles
B. and Wilfred) I give to my wife Elizabeth A. Bartlett, Four Thousand
dollars, any portion remaining after defraying all expenses in connection with
her, after her death, to be divided between members of the family, considered
most entitled to it by the executors.
My only daughter Annie E. Petrie shares equally with other beneficiaries in
all money matters.
I appoint my sons Robert B. Charles B. and Wilfred, executors of my estate
with full authority to collect all moneys due the estate, defray all expenses
and make distribution in accordance with their best judgment, and in accorance
with my will.
Signed by the said Issac William Bartlett in the presence
of us present at the same time who in his presence, and in the presence of
each other attest and subscribe our names as witnesses this 10th day of July
1925.
ISAAC WILLIAM BARTLETT.
Names of Witnesses.
Harold French
Gilbert Pike.
CORRECT
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Sept 25/28
J. M. Kent J.
Probate
granted to
Robert B.
Bartlett
Charles B. Bartlett
and Wilfred Bartlett
on the 25th day of
Sept A. D. 1928
Value of Estate
$21,044.58.
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