Description Will of Thomas Grant of Riverton, Pictou Co., NS

(Handwritten)

Estate of Thomas Grant late of Riverton, Tanner, deceased, Testate

Certified Copy of Will for the Registrar of Deeds

Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Grant of Riverton in the County of Pictou, Province of Nova Scotia, Tanner, do in consideration of the uncertainty of human life, and being of sound mind and memory do make, declare, and publish this my last Will and Testament.

First, I give and order that all my legal debts be paid out of my estate.

Second, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine Grant the Northern half of the dwelling House now occupied as the homestead with one half of cellar underlying the building. Also the garden now connected with the homestead with land adjoining the same on the north until it comes to the division line of lands of Rod McKay. I also devise and bequeath unto my wife Catherine Grant one half of the Furniture, Beds and Bedding, one Cooking stove and two Room Stoves, all Cooking and hardware together with Kitchen utensils, also two milch cows, the same to be kept and fed in winter and grazed in summer by my sons Alexander F. Grant and Wm. T. Grant who are to assume and maintain a joint responsibility of this and every obligation that may appear in this Testament. I also bequeath to my said wife Catherine the sum of One Thousand Dollars Cash, to be paid her out of my estate for her own private use, she is also to be supplied with all necessary provisions and feel the same to be continued during her natural life.

Such provision to be made by my sons Alexander F. Grant and Wm. T. Grant in such proportions as will hereinafter more fully appear. I also devise that my wife do hold her right of Dower, as Security for her bequests and maintenance. I order and devise that the Piano forte belonging to my estate shall remain in the Homestead under control and care of my wife and for the use of all members of my family. At the death o my wife my desire is that the garden and lot North of it, shall revert to my son William Tait, my desire is that my wife shall give the Piano forte to either of my daughters when no longer required by her.

 Third, I desire that my Sister Jane Grant do have Kitchin and Bedroom and that she be supplied with all necessary provisions fuel and clothing suited to her condition in life by my Sons Alexr. F., and Wm. T., the same to be continued during her natural life. That she may be comfortably maintained and medical aid provided if required and at death her body decently interred.

Fourth,  I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Eliza Eveline the sum of One Thousand Dollars Cash, payable out of my estate.

Fifth, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved Son Alexander F. Grant in connection with a joint Deed of Tannery lot, Building and machinery and appurtenances appertaining thereto, including all raw material together with all manufactured Stock, Bark, Oil, or other Stores belonging to the tannery business. I direct and order that he he shall have Five eighths of all debts, Stocks, deposits, and notes of hand due the estate, also one half of horned Cattle, Sheep and horses, (exclusive of a horse already owned by him) together with one half of farming utensils, Trucks, Carts, riding wagon, Sleds and Sleighs. The foregoing bequests to include and be in consideration a full settlement for all his rights, demands, and claims in connection with a certain partnership agreement between Thomas Grant and Alexander F. Grant dated the first day of November 1882. I direct and order that my son Alexr. F. Grant do contribute Five eighths of his mother and Sister Christy Ann's support and also that of my sister Jane Grant's in the manner hereinafter mentioned. I further direct and order that the expense of my estate, all necessary provision fuel, wood or coal, for the use of all members of the family in the Homestead after my decease for the period of two years, be provided, after which any remaining residue of the property that may than remain be divided in equal parts between my sons Alexr. F. Gant and Wm. T. Grant. I desire that the expense of maintenance of the household be chargeable one half to Alexr. F. Grant and one half to Wm. T. Grant.

Sixth, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved son John Herbert, the sum of Four hundred dollars Cash, payable out of my estate.

Seventh, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved son Wm. Tait in connection with a joint Deed of Tannery lot, Building and machinery and appurtenances appertaining thereto, including all raw material together with all manufactured Stock, Bark, Oil, or other Stores belonging to the tannery business. I direct and order that he shall have three eighths of the same. That he shall also have three eighths of all debts, Stocks, deposits, and notes of hand due the estate. Also one half of horned Cattle, Sheep and horses, (exclusive of a horse already owned by him) together with one half of farming implements, Trucks, Carts, riding wagon, Sleds and Sleighs. I direct and order that my son Wm. T. Grant do contribute three eighths of his mother and Christy Ann's support, and also that of my sister Jane Grant's in the manner hereinafter mentioned. I further direct and order that the expense of my estate, all necessary provision fuel, wood or coal, for the use of all members of the family in the Homestead after my decease for the period of two years be provided, after which any remaining residue of the property that may than remain be divided in equal parts between my sons Alexr. F. Gant and Wm. T. Grant. I desire that the expense of maintenance of the household be chargeable one half to Wm. T. Grant and one half to. A. F. Grant.

Eighth, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Christy Ann, the sum of Seven hundred dollars Cash, to be paid out of my estate and invested for use, and I do further order that she be comfortably boarded and maintained with my wife while unmarried.

Ninth,  I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved son Daniel Kenzie the sum of two hundred dollars to be paid out of my estate.

Tenth,  I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Eva Maude Four hundred Dollars to be paid out of my estate.

Eleventh, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved son Milton Daniel, Two hundred dollars to be paid out of my estate, and also his educational expenses.

Twelfth, I order and direct that a lot of land situated in New Glasgow on Brother Street measuring 240 Feet by 80 Feet, known as "Chisholm Lot", that is be disposed of when opportunity offers, and the proceeds realized from the same equally divided in three parts and paid over to my sons David K. Grant, and Milton Daniel Grant, and my daughter Eva Maud Grant.

I further order and direct that all members of my family will have the right to live in the Homestead while unmarried, my desire is that all bequests in this my last will and testament, shall be payable one half in six months after administration and the remaining half two years after my decease.

Thirteenth, I hereby appoint my wife Catherine Grant and my son Alexr. F. Grant,  Executor and Executrix of this my last Will and Testament contained in one sheet of papers, and in the Second folio thereof. I have Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal this third day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and Eighty seven.

Signed          Thomas Grant      L.S.

Signed  sealed  declared and published by the said Thomas Grant as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.

Signed       ----  Dond. Gray
    "        ----  Jas. C. McKay

County of Pictou Sf

In the Court of Probate of Wills

I do hereby certify that the foregoing instrument consisting of four pages, is an exact and literal copy of the last Will and Testament of Thomas Grant late of Riverton in the County of Pictou, Tanner, deceased, Testate, which has been duly filed and admitted to Probate in accordance with the practice of the Court.

Given under my hand at Pictou, this 8th day of May A.D. 1888.

John H. Lane  Registrar

To the Registrar of Deeds for the County of Pictou

Province of Nova Scotia
 Registrars Office, Pictou,  15th Decr. 1888  I certify that the within Instrument was duly registered at 4PM of the above day in the Registry of Wills Book No 2, pages 43,44,45, and 46 on the certificate of John H. Lane Rgr. of Probate

John Ferguson  Regr.