Will of Richard Forristal
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 286 probate year 1839
In re
Richard Forristal deceased.
In the name of God Amen. I Richard
Forristal late of the County of Wexford Ireland at present residing
at St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland Cooper being weakly in body but of
sound mind, thanks be given to God, and being desirous to prevent any disputes
arising after my decease touching such wordly property as I now am or may be
possessed of, do make and ordain this my last will and testament and I do hereby
revoke cancel and set aside all or any other will or wills testament or
testaments made or said to have been made by me at any time heretofore. In the
first place I bequeath my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth to be
buried in a decent manner under the direction of my executor. Secondly I desire
that all my lawful debts may be paid with all convenient speed and that the sum
of two pounds currency be given to Roman Catholic Clergyman
for suffrages for my soul. Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my beloved cousin
widow Mary Stafford relict of the late Patrick Stafford
Shoemaker all my remaining property and effects whatsoever. Lastly I ordain
appoint and constitute my beloved cousins the aforesaid widow Mary
Stafford and Mr. Laurence O'Brien to be my
sole executors and declare this and no other to be my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal at St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland this twenty
day 20th of December 1838 eight. Richd Forristal.
Witness in the presence of Laurance O'Brien. John Kavanagh. William
Brazil.
Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar
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