Thomas Williams
          1899

Estate of Thomas Williams 1899
From LDS Microfilm #2057448

AFFIDAVIT
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In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
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Newfoundland
St. Johns To Wit          I William B. Ireland of the Goulds near St. Johns in the Central District of Newfoundland, do swear that I believe this to be the true Last Will and Testament of Thomas Williams late of the Goulds aforesaid Farmer deceased I do further swear that I will pay all the Debts and Legacies of the said deceased so far as his Goods shall extend, and the law shall bind me, and that I will exhibit a full, true and perfect Inventory of all and every the Goods, Rights and Credits of the deceased, together with a just and true account into the Registry of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, when I shall be lawfully called thereto. And I do further swear that the whole of the Goods, Rights, Chattels, Assets, Credits and Effects of the said Thomas Williams deceased, and of which he died possessed, do not, according to the best of my knowledge, judgment and belief, amount to the value of Eight hundred and fifty dollars

So help me God

Sworn at St. Johns aforesaid
this 23^rd day of January                                  William B. Ireland
A.D. 1899

Before me,

W. F. Farrell
Commissioner of Affidavits, Supreme Court

1899

Estate of Thomas Williams
late of The Goulds
in the Central District
Farmer deceased

Probate granted to
William ? Ireland
of The Goulds, Farmer
the Executor named in
the Will

Dated 30^th January 1899

Estate sworn under $850.00

The Hon'r Jos. J. Little Chief Justice
Geo. H. Emerson Judge
D. Morison Judge

Geo. J. Adams
Actg. Chief Clerk and Registrar

A

          This is the last Will and Testament of me Thomas Williams The Goulds, Petty Harbor, Farmer, hereby revoking all other and former wills by me at any time made. I desire that my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses shall be first paid by my Executor hereinafter named. I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth, all the farm land and the dwelling house and outhouse at present occupied by me, also my money, furniture, live stock, chattels? and other effects of which I shall die possessed during this life and after the decease of my said wife, Elizabeth, I give, devise and bequeath the said farm land dwelling house, outhouses, furniture and livestock which may be left, chattels and other effects to William Jnogridge?, son of ??? Jnogridge? on the express condition that he, the said William Jnogridge? shall, during the life of my said wife, Elizabeth, work and cultivate my farm land and care and look after my sons? livestock free? of charge and also do whatever is necessary for the comfort, support and maintenance of my said wife Elizabeth. I will and desire that the said William Jnogridge? shall live with my said wife Elizabeth. I appoint William B. Taland? of The Goulds cabinet maker Executor of this my will

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Dated The Goulds This 30^th day of June A.D. 1898

Signed by the said Testator
as and for his last will and                              Thomas Williams
Testament in the presence
of us who in his presence
and at the request and in
the presence of each other
have hereunto entered our
names as witnesses.

Henry Elington
William B. Ireland
(Cannot read third signature)

Thomas Williams

In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
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Newfoundland
St. John's To Wit          I Michael Philip? of St. Johns Solicitor make oath and say that on the 30^th day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety six I was present and did see Thomas Williams late of Goulds, Petty Harbor the Testator named in the paper writing hereunto annexed, marked A, duly sign publish and declare the said annexed paper writing as and for his last Will and Testament, in my presence and in the presence of Henry Elington and William B. Ireland the other subscribing witnesses thereto. That I and said Henry Elington and William B. Ireland then and there signed our names to such Will as such witnesses, in the presence of the said Testator and of each other, and that at the time of the said execution of the said Will the said Testator was of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of Deponent's knowledge and belief.

Sworn at St. Johns                                        M. Philip
this 23^rd day of January
A.D. 1899

Before me

W. F. Farrell
Commissioner of Affidavits, Supreme Court

In the Honourable the Supreme Court or to one of the Honourable the Judges thereof.

The Petition of William B. Ireland of the Goulds Farmer respectfully sheweth as follows :-

1. Thomas Williams late of the Goulds Farmer died there on the 16^th day of January instant having previously executed his last Will and Testament which is hereto annexed marked "A".
2. The said deceased for and by his said Will appointed your petitioner sole Executor.
3. The said deceased at the time of his death was possessed of property of the probable value of $800.
4. No probate of Will or letters of administration of the estate of said deceased have been previously applied for.

          Your Petitioner therefore prays that probate of the Will of said deceased may be granted to him.
          And as in duty bound will ever pray.
          Dated at St. Johns this 21^st day of January A.D. 1899.

William B. Ireland

Newfoundland

St. Johns
To Wit
I William B. Ireland of the Goulds, the Petitioner named in the foregoing petition make oath and say that the several matters and things therein contained and set forth are correct and true.

Sworn at St. Johns this 21^st day of January A.D. 1899

William B. Ireland

Geo. J. Adams
Comm'r S.C.

1899

In the Supreme Court

In the matter of the Will of
Thomas Williams late of
Goulds Farmer dec'd

Petition of Executor
for Probate

Fiat
Geo. H. Emerson

23/1/99 J.

Morine & Gibbs
Solicitor for Petitioner

(Written to the right side of the above)
3.75
   50
1.50
   50
   75
   75
7.75

Notice

Three days from date hereof application will be made to the Honourable the Supreme Court or to one of the Honourable the Judges thereof for probate of the Will of Thomas Williams late of the Goulds Farmer deceased to be granted to William B. Ireland the executor named in the will.
          Dated at St. Johns this 19^th day of January A.D. 1899
Morine & Gibbs
Solicitors for Executor

(Illegible initials in left margin)

Certificate

I hereby certify that the notice on the other side hereof written has been posted in my office from the date thereof to this date and that no caveat of other objection has been entered thereto.

          Dated at St. Johns this 23^rd day of January A.D. 1899

Geo. J. Adams
Actg., C C &Reg'r
per
WF