Will of Susan Humphries from Newfoundland will books volume 5 page 409-412 probate year 1889

Last will and Testament
of Susan Humphries late
of Greenspond widow
Deceased.

In the name of God Amen. I Susan Humphries widow of Greenspond Bonavista Bay Newfoundland, being of sound mind and understanding do hereby make my last will and Testament. First I commit my body to the ground and my soul into the hands of its creator. Item. I give and bequeath the sum of twenty four pounds sterling to my executors to be by them expended in the necessary expenses of the decent and reverent burial of my body and the balance to purchase a headstone. Item. I give devise and bequeath all my interest in the shop now in the occupation of Mrs. George Edgar and, in the dwelling house now in the occupation of my grandson Robert Humphries and the land upon which the said shop and dwelling house are built and the land belonging to me adjoining the said shop, and dwelling house the boundaries of the said property being on the front the public street of this town on the east the estate of my late husband on the south the sea and on the west Brookings Estate. To my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries, and to my great grandson Thomas Humphries son of Robert their heirs and successors, in two equal shares for their sole use and benefit. Item I give devise and bequeath the sum of (1) Five pounds currency to my great grand child Susannah Humphries (2) five pounds currency each to my great grand children Mary, Ida, Thomas and Martha Gill (the above five children being the children of my grandson Robert and (3) two pounds currency to my great grand daughter ???? (daughter of Thomas Carter Humphries each of the above sums to be placed in the Savings Bank in St. John's there to remain until the said children are respectively 21 years of age. If any or either of the said children die before they reach the age of 21 years the amount to their credit at the time of their decease shall be drawn by my executrix and expended in the necessary expenses of their decent and reverent burial. Item. I give and bequeath to my great grand child Susannah Humphries my bed bedstead, bed curtains and bedding, one new trunk two pieces of dress stuff one work box and black silk dress, one poplin dress, one black satin cape and a silk umbrella for her sole use and benefit. Item. I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries the following articles now in my bedroom, viz one stove a carpet wash stand, toilet set and small table, also the following now in the down stairs room viz a round table Sofa, cupboard and its contents, two rocking chairs and six other chairs. Item I give and bequeath one china cup each to my great grandchildren Mary Ida and Martha Gill Humphries. Item I give and bequeath one glass cup each to my great grand children Susannah Thomas and Lavinia Humphries. Item I give and bequeath to my great grand child Susannah half a dozen china cups & Saucers, a teapot, sugar basin, soup basin, two bread plates and a brass kettle. Item I give and bequeath to my great grand child Lavinia half a dozen china cups & saucers a teapot and ??? Item. I give and bequeath three gilded tumblers each to my great grandsons, Thomas Carter and Robert Humphries. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Robert one small ??? and one ????? Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries one looking glass, one large and three small pictures and one stool chair Item I give and bequeath to my friend Mary Galor one dress, three flannel petticoats, one black ??? Petticoat and one black scarf shawl.

Item I give and bequeath to Selina Carter one dress three shawls and three flannel petticoats.

Item I give and bequeath one water mug each to my great grandchildren, Ida, Mary and Martha Gill. Item I give and bequeath to Naomi Sanders half a dozen silver tea spoons, one pair sugar tongs a teapot cosey and tea caddy.

Item I give and bequeath to Mary Gaylor and Selina Carter all my under clothing in two equal shares. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Robert Humphries my large gold ring, now upon my middle finger. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries, my smaller gold ring now on my third finger. Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries, all and any other articles of furniture and clothing not otherwise given and bequeathed Item. I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Carter Humphries any money I may be possessed of not otherwise given and bequeathed. Item. I hereby appoint and constitute George Skelton Esq. W. A. A. And the Reverend William House clerk in Holy orders the executors of this my last will and Testament Susan x Humphries. The above having first been read over and explained to the said Susan Humphries was signed by her this 11^th day of January 1884 in the presence of us who have hereunto signed our names this said day of January 1884. John ???? Admin C. T. A. ?

I certify the foregoing a correct copy of the will of Susan Humphries.
Chief Clerk & Registrar