Gilbert Thomas Clapp
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 7 Mar 1851 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Christening: 22 Feb 1853 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Death: 1 Jan 1880 - York, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada ( at age 28) 630 Burial: Cause of Death: Pneumonia 630Events
• Occupation: Law Clerk, Bef 1 Jan 1880, York, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada.
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2642 Mother: Mary Shea 2637,3450
Notes
General:
241218 from Teignmouthnfld Blog Spot:
"Gilbert Thomas Clapp b: 7th March 1851 in St Johns Newfoundland. I Found a death in Ontario, Canada, Deaths 1869-1938 for Gilbert Thomas Clapp d:7th January 1880, occupation Law Clerk, born Newfoundland, died of Pneumonia on 1st January 1880 death place York, Ontario, Canada." 630
Jessie Clapp
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1843 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 630,631 Christening: Death: Bef 24 Jul 1925 629 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Census: Residence of John Squarey Clapp, 15 Teign St., 1861, Teignmouth, Devon, England. Jessie listed as his niece.
• Census: Residence of John Squarey Clapp, Ship Owner, 15 Teign St., 1861, West Teignmouth, Devon, England. (Household Member)
• Census: The Limes, Tottenham, 1871, Wood Green, Middlesex, England. (Household Member)
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2642 Mother: Mary Shea 2637,3450
Spouses and Children
1. *Dr. Charles Edward Hocken M. R.C. S., M. B. Aberdeen 630,631 Marriage: 17 Jan 1867 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 630,3444Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Rev. Joseph Burch, 17 Jan 1867, West Teignmouth, Devon, England. Children: 1. Georgiana Hocken 2. Emma F. Hocken 3. Charles A. F. Hocken 4. Jessie Mabel Hocking
Notes
General:
241218 from Teignmouthnfld Blogspot:
Jessie Clapp b: 1843 in St Johns Newfoundland in the 1861 census she is living with John Squarey Clapp at 15 Teign Street, West Teignmouth she is listed as John Squarey Clapps Niece. She married Charles Edward Hocken b:1843 on 17th January 1867 bride was the daughter of Gilbert Clapp of St Johns. In the 1871 census Charles and Jessie are living in Limes, Wood Green, Middlesex. Charles occupation is Doctor, they have three children Emma F b:1869 Exeter, Georgina b:1868 Exeter, Chas A b:1870 Exeter.
John Clapp
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1724 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 3447 Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 3446 Mother: LivingRev. John Squarey Clapp
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Bef 2 Sep 1765 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 3443 Christening: 2 Sep 1765 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 3443 Death: Bef Jun 1807 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 996 Burial: 4 Jun 1807 - West Teignmouth, Devon, England 996 Cause of Death:Events
• Occupation: Clerk in Holy Orders, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England.
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 3445 Mother: Sisley Squarey 3445Capt. John Squarey Clapp
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1805 - Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England 3452 Christening: Death: 13 Nov 1880 - Teignmouth, Devon, England ( about age 75) 2638 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Arrival: From England en route to Sydney, Australia with a stop in St. John's, 4 Oct 1834, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Census: Residence of John Squarey Clapp, Ship Owner, 15 Teign St., 1861, West Teignmouth, Devon, England. Residents include his sister Mary Frances Bulley Clapp, his niece, Jessie Clapp and one servant.
• Occupation: Ship owner, 1861, West Teignmouth, Devon, England.
• Will: 5 Oct 1880, Teignmouth, Devon, England. THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN S. CLAPP
--------------------
John S Clapp
1888
SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
ST. JOHN'S, ) I do swear that I believe that John Squarey Clapp late of
to Wit ) Teignmouth in the County of Devon England, gentleman ----------
deceased, died with ----- a Will, and that I will well and truly administer all and every the Goods of the said deceased and pay his debts, as far as his Goods will extend; and that I will exhibit a true, full, and perfect Inventory of the said Goods of the deceased, and render a true account of my Administration into the Registry of the said Court, within six months from the date hereof, or when I shall be thereunto lawfully required; and that the whole of the Goods, Rights, Chattels, Assets, Credits and Effects of the said deceased which he died possessed of, within the jurisdiction of this Court, do not, according to the best of my knowledge, judgement and belief, amount to the value of Eighty thousand ----- dollars.
Sworn before me, at St. John's the 19th day of -----
January in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Gilbert Clapp
Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight.
Geo. I. Adams?
Commissioner of Affidavits
1888
Estate of John Squarey Clapp
late of Teignmouth in the
County of Devon England
Gentleman deceased
Dated 20th January 1888
Admin C.Ca granted to
Gilbert Clapp of
St. John's, Gentleman
Surety
Gilbert Clapp
Estate sworn under
$80,000.00
(indecipherable signature)
SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
---------------
Be it Remembered That on this nineteenth day of January
(signature initials) in the 51st Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c, and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight personally appeared Gilbert Clapp of Saint John's in the Central District of Newfoundland, Gentleman-----
(signature initials) and did acknowledge himself to be held and firmly bound to our said Lady the Queen, Her Heirs and Successors, in the penal Sum of
(signature initials)
One hundred and sixty thousand Dollars to be had, made and levied on his Goods, Chattels and Effects, if Default is made in any of the conditions following:-----
Now the Conditions of this Obligation is such, that if the above bounden Gilbert Clapp as Administrator C.Ca of the Estate and Effects of John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth, Devon, England deceased, do make or cause to be made, a just, true, and perfect inventory of all and singular the Goods, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession, or knowledge of him the said Gilbert Clapp ----- and such Administrator or to the hands or possession of any other person, or persons, for him and the same so made do exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, at or before the nineteenth day of July next ensuing the date hereof; and the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, and all other the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, at the time of his death, or which at any time afterwards shall come into the hands of possession of him the said Gilbert Clapp or to the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him shall well and truly administer according to Law, and further shall make, or cause to be made, a just and true account of his said Administration, on or before the nineteenth day of January which will be in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-nine and afterwards from time to time as he shall be lawfully required. And all the rest, residue, and remainder of the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, which shall be found remaining upon the said Administration Account, the same being examined and allowed by the said Supreme Court of Newfoundland, shall and do pay and dispose of in due course of Administration, or in such a manner as the said Court shall direct; then this obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue.
Signed and sealed )
in presence of ) Gilbert Clapp
Geo I. Adams?
(illegible)
(the top left corner is missing)
After three days from the date hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court or one of the Honourable Judges thereof for letters of administration cum testamento annexo (Latin for "with the will annexed") of the estate of John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth, Devon, England, gentleman, deceased, to be granted to Gilbert Clapp of St. John's, gentleman. March 14, 1883
Whiteway & Johnson
Proctors   ? I W
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the notice on the other side hereof written has been posted in my office from the day of the date thereof to that date and that no caveat or other objection thereto has been filed or entered Dated at St. John's this 19th day of March Anno Domini Eighteen Hundred & Eighty ???
? I Wood
----------
??? ???
To the Honourable the Supreme Court of Newfoundland or one of the Honourable Judges thereof.
The petition of Gilbert Clapp of St. Johns Newfoundland Gentleman
Humbly Showeth
That your petitioner's late brother John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth County Devon England gentleman discarded this life on or abour the thirteenth day of November AD Eighteen hundred and eighty having Greviously made and Published his last will and testament exemplification of probate whereof is hereto annexed
That by his said will the said late John Squarey Clapp appointed his niece Mary Bulley Clapp sole Executrix thereof.
That by power of attorney hereto annexed the said Executrix nominated and appointed your petitioner to apply for and take out in Newfoundland letters of administration.
Administration cum testamento annexo of the Estate in Newfoundland of the said late John Squarey Clapp. That the said John Squarey Clapp left him surviving.
That at the time of his decease the Estate of the said late John Squarey Clapp in this Colony did not exceed the sum of Seventy five thousand five hundred dollars in value.
That no administration of said Estate in Newfoundland hath been granted by your Honourable Court.
Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that Letters of Administration of the Estate in Newfoundland of the said late John Squarey Clapp may be granted to him (cum Testamento annexo) and as in duty bound will pray.
Dated at St. Johns the Fourteenth day of January AD 1888.
Gilbert Clapp
Supreme Court
In re Estate late )
John Squarey Clapp )
Newfoundland )
St. Johns To wit )
Gilbert Clapp of St. Johns aforesaid gentleman the petitioner named in the above written petition maketh oath and saith that the several matters and things therein contained are just and true to the best of deponent's knowledge information and belief.
Sworn before me )
at St. Johns aforesaid )
this 14th day of ) Gilbert Clapp
January AD 1888
Geo. I Adams
Commr
Supreme Court
In re Estate of
late John Squarey
Clapp late of
Teignmouth Devon
England gentle
man deceased
----------
Petition of Gilbert
Clapp for adm'n
C. F. a
Fiat J I Little
Jany 16/88
This is the last will and Testament of Mr. John Squarey Clapp of Teignmouth in the County of Devon Gentleman I appoint my niece Mary Bulley Clapp to be sole Executrix of my will. I give devise and bequeath unto my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administration and assigns all my share and shares estate and interest whatsoever in the pieces plots and parcels of land with the several dwelling houses shops stores warehouses wharves cellars platforms and buildings thereon situate in Water Street and Duckworth Street in St. Johns in the Island of Newfoundland to which I am Entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late Father bearing date on or about the thirteenth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and forty seven and a Conveyance from my brother Robert Clapp bearing date on or about the thirty first day of July one thousand Eight hundred and forty two I give and ??? that ??? Dwelling house far??? hereditaments and premises situate in Ieip? Street in the parish? Weal? Teignmouth in the County of Devon now in my own occupation with the appurtenances unto my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assayers for ever. I give and bequeath all my household furniture plate linen china glass books, presents pictures and all other household effects of which I shall die possessed unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely. I give devise and bequeath all the above and interest whatsoever of and in the dwelling houses hofo? warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid to what I am entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late sister Mary Bulley Clapp unto my Brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors----- administrators and assayers And if my said Brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my lifetime then I give devise and bequeath the same hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said Brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common their respective heirs executors administrators and assayers If we and devise and bequeath to my said heir Mary Bulley Clapp a yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds ??? ??? for her life to be charged upon and iss??? out of my dwelling house shops warehouse, wharves, cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situated Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland and not herein- before devised and hereinafter more particularly described and or repayable half-yearly without deduction and the first payment of the said yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling to be made at the end of six Calendar months Computed from my decease and a proportionate part of such yearly rent charge is to be paid up to the determination thereof And I --- Empower my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp by dispen? and also by Entry upon and perception of the rent, and propts? (left margin writing missing) ???f my said dwelling house shop warehouse wharves cellers platforms buildings heriditaments a???(small missing page section) to recover payment of the said rent charge when in arrears for twenty five days. I give devise and bequeath all and any aforesaid dwelling houses Shops warehouses Wharves Cellars Platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in Water Street in Saint Johns in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid not hereinbefore devised and bequeathed and which said hereditaments and premises were leased to John Butler Barnes in or about the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine for a term of forty years and are now at the P??? of the Savings Bank as tenants thereof but subject to the said rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling payable to my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp during her life unto my said Brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors administrators and asigns and if my said Brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my lifetime then I devise and bequeath the same Dwelling house Shops, Warehouse, wharves Cellars Platforms Buildings hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said Brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common ??? ??fective heirs executors administrators and assigns I give and devise all that ??? Dwelling house Garden hereditaments and premises situate in ?eipe Street in the said parish of West Teignmouth now in the occupation of William John B???ts Banking as tenants thereof with the appurtenances unto my Niece Margaret Clapp her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my said Niece Margaret Clapp all and singular the monies in the public stocks funds or government securities of Great Britain to which I am entitled under or by virtue of the will of my deceased sister Mary Frances Bulley Clapp. I bequeath the pecuniary legacies following namely to each of the sons of my Brother William Clapp who shall be living at the time of my decease a legacy of one hundred pounds sterling and to my servant Resia? Johns (missing portion of page) shall be in my service at the time of my decease a legacy of Fifty pounds sterling And I direct the said legacies to be paid within six Calendar months ??? after my decease. I give and bequeath the residue of all the real and personal estate of whatsoever description and wheresoever situate to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administrators and assigns. I direct that the shares estates and interests of such of my said nieces as shall be married women shall be received enjoyed and disposed of by them as their separate property free from marital control and that their respective receipts alone ----notwithstanding coverture shall be effectual discharge I devise all real estate (if any) vested in me a ???ter of ???e to my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assigns subject to the equitier? affecting the same respectively. Lastly I revoke all other wills. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and I have also set my hand to each of the two preceding sheets of this my will this fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty John Squarey Clapp, Signed by the ??? ??? of atn? John Squarey Clapp as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in ----- his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. W R Hall Jordan----- Solicitor Teignmouth ----- Lewis Heal his Clerk.
E??? G ???ll
1888
In re Estate of
John Squarey Clapp
late of Teignmouth
Devon England
----------
Gentleman deceased
----------
Copy of will
End?
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Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2637 Mother: Living Marriage Did Not Marry
Notes
General:
231218 from NGB website:
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN S. CLAPP
--------------------
John S Clapp
1888
SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
ST. JOHN'S, ) I do swear that I believe that John Squarey Clapp late of
to Wit ) Teignmouth in the County of Devon England, gentleman ----------
deceased, died with ----- a Will, and that I will well and truly administer all and every the Goods of the said deceased and pay his debts, as far as his Goods will extend; and that I will exhibit a true, full, and perfect Inventory of the said Goods of the deceased, and render a true account of my Administration into the Registry of the said Court, within six months from the date hereof, or when I shall be thereunto lawfully required; and that the whole of the Goods, Rights, Chattels, Assets, Credits and Effects of the said deceased which he died possessed of, within the jurisdiction of this Court, do not, according to the best of my knowledge, judgement and belief, amount to the value of Eighty thousand ----- dollars.
Sworn before me, at St. John's the 19th day of -----
January in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Gilbert Clapp
Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight.
Geo. I. Adams?
Commissioner of Affidavits
1888
Estate of John Squarey Clapp
late of Teignmouth in the
County of Devon England
Gentleman deceased
Dated 20th January 1888
Admin C.Ca granted to
Gilbert Clapp of
St. John's, Gentleman
Surety
Gilbert Clapp
Estate sworn under
$80,000.00
(indecipherable signature)
SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
---------------
Be it Remembered That on this nineteenth day of January
(signature initials) in the 51st Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c, and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight personally appeared Gilbert Clapp of Saint John's in the Central District of Newfoundland, Gentleman-----
(signature initials) and did acknowledge himself to be held and firmly bound to our said Lady the Queen, Her Heirs and Successors, in the penal Sum of
(signature initials)
One hundred and sixty thousand Dollars to be had, made and levied on his Goods, Chattels and Effects, if Default is made in any of the conditions following:-----
Now the Conditions of this Obligation is such, that if the above bounden Gilbert Clapp as Administrator C.Ca of the Estate and Effects of John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth, Devon, England deceased, do make or cause to be made, a just, true, and perfect inventory of all and singular the Goods, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession, or knowledge of him the said Gilbert Clapp ----- and such Administrator or to the hands or possession of any other person, or persons, for him and the same so made do exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, at or before the nineteenth day of July next ensuing the date hereof; and the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, and all other the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects of the said deceased, at the time of his death, or which at any time afterwards shall come into the hands of possession of him the said Gilbert Clapp or to the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him shall well and truly administer according to Law, and further shall make, or cause to be made, a just and true account of his said Administration, on or before the nineteenth day of January which will be in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-nine and afterwards from time to time as he shall be lawfully required. And all the rest, residue, and remainder of the said Goods, Chattels, Credits and Effects, which shall be found remaining upon the said Administration Account, the same being examined and allowed by the said Supreme Court of Newfoundland, shall and do pay and dispose of in due course of Administration, or in such a manner as the said Court shall direct; then this obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue.
Signed and sealed )
in presence of ) Gilbert Clapp
Geo I. Adams?
(illegible)
(the top left corner is missing)
After three days from the date hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court or one of the Honourable Judges thereof for letters of administration cum testamento annexo (Latin for "with the will annexed") of the estate of John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth, Devon, England, gentleman, deceased, to be granted to Gilbert Clapp of St. John's, gentleman. March 14, 1883
Whiteway & Johnson
Proctors   ? I W
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the notice on the other side hereof written has been posted in my office from the day of the date thereof to that date and that no caveat or other objection thereto has been filed or entered Dated at St. John's this 19th day of March Anno Domini Eighteen Hundred & Eighty ???
? I Wood
----------
??? ???
To the Honourable the Supreme Court of Newfoundland or one of the Honourable Judges thereof.
The petition of Gilbert Clapp of St. Johns Newfoundland Gentleman
Humbly Showeth
That your petitioner's late brother John Squarey Clapp late of Teignmouth County Devon England gentleman discarded this life on or abour the thirteenth day of November AD Eighteen hundred and eighty having Greviously made and Published his last will and testament exemplification of probate whereof is hereto annexed
That by his said will the said late John Squarey Clapp appointed his niece Mary Bulley Clapp sole Executrix thereof.
That by power of attorney hereto annexed the said Executrix nominated and appointed your petitioner to apply for and take out in Newfoundland letters of administration.
Administration cum testamento annexo of the Estate in Newfoundland of the said late John Squarey Clapp. That the said John Squarey Clapp left him surviving.
That at the time of his decease the Estate of the said late John Squarey Clapp in this Colony did not exceed the sum of Seventy five thousand five hundred dollars in value.
That no administration of said Estate in Newfoundland hath been granted by your Honourable Court.
Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that Letters of Administration of the Estate in Newfoundland of the said late John Squarey Clapp may be granted to him (cum Testamento annexo) and as in duty bound will pray.
Dated at St. Johns the Fourteenth day of January AD 1888.
Gilbert Clapp
Supreme Court
In re Estate late )
John Squarey Clapp )
Newfoundland )
St. Johns To wit )
Gilbert Clapp of St. Johns aforesaid gentleman the petitioner named in the above written petition maketh oath and saith that the several matters and things therein contained are just and true to the best of deponent's knowledge information and belief.
Sworn before me )
at St. Johns aforesaid )
this 14th day of ) Gilbert Clapp
January AD 1888
Geo. I Adams
Commr
Supreme Court
In re Estate of
late John Squarey
Clapp late of
Teignmouth Devon
England gentle
man deceased
----------
Petition of Gilbert
Clapp for adm'n
C. F. a
Fiat J I Little
Jany 16/88
This is the last will and Testament of Mr. John Squarey Clapp of Teignmouth in the County of Devon Gentleman I appoint my niece Mary Bulley Clapp to be sole Executrix of my will. I give devise and bequeath unto my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administration and assigns all my share and shares estate and interest whatsoever in the pieces plots and parcels of land with the several dwelling houses shops stores warehouses wharves cellars platforms and buildings thereon situate in Water Street and Duckworth Street in St. Johns in the Island of Newfoundland to which I am Entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late Father bearing date on or about the thirteenth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and forty seven and a Conveyance from my brother Robert Clapp bearing date on or about the thirty first day of July one thousand Eight hundred and forty two I give and ??? that ??? Dwelling house far??? hereditaments and premises situate in Ieip? Street in the parish? Weal? Teignmouth in the County of Devon now in my own occupation with the appurtenances unto my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assayers for ever. I give and bequeath all my household furniture plate linen china glass books, presents pictures and all other household effects of which I shall die possessed unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely. I give devise and bequeath all the above and interest whatsoever of and in the dwelling houses hofo? warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid to what I am entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late sister Mary Bulley Clapp unto my Brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors----- administrators and assayers And if my said Brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my lifetime then I give devise and bequeath the same hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said Brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common their respective heirs executors administrators and assayers If we and devise and bequeath to my said heir Mary Bulley Clapp a yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds ??? ??? for her life to be charged upon and iss??? out of my dwelling house shops warehouse, wharves, cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situated Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland and not herein- before devised and hereinafter more particularly described and or repayable half-yearly without deduction and the first payment of the said yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling to be made at the end of six Calendar months Computed from my decease and a proportionate part of such yearly rent charge is to be paid up to the determination thereof And I --- Empower my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp by dispen? and also by Entry upon and perception of the rent, and propts? (left margin writing missing) ???f my said dwelling house shop warehouse wharves cellers platforms buildings heriditaments a???(small missing page section) to recover payment of the said rent charge when in arrears for twenty five days. I give devise and bequeath all and any aforesaid dwelling houses Shops warehouses Wharves Cellars Platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in Water Street in Saint Johns in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid not hereinbefore devised and bequeathed and which said hereditaments and premises were leased to John Butler Barnes in or about the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine for a term of forty years and are now at the P??? of the Savings Bank as tenants thereof but subject to the said rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling payable to my said Niece Mary Bulley Clapp during her life unto my said Brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors administrators and asigns and if my said Brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my lifetime then I devise and bequeath the same Dwelling house Shops, Warehouse, wharves Cellars Platforms Buildings hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said Brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common ??? ??fective heirs executors administrators and assigns I give and devise all that ??? Dwelling house Garden hereditaments and premises situate in ?eipe Street in the said parish of West Teignmouth now in the occupation of William John B???ts Banking as tenants thereof with the appurtenances unto my Niece Margaret Clapp her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my said Niece Margaret Clapp all and singular the monies in the public stocks funds or government securities of Great Britain to which I am entitled under or by virtue of the will of my deceased sister Mary Frances Bulley Clapp. I bequeath the pecuniary legacies following namely to each of the sons of my Brother William Clapp who shall be living at the time of my decease a legacy of one hundred pounds sterling and to my servant Resia? Johns (missing portion of page) shall be in my service at the time of my decease a legacy of Fifty pounds sterling And I direct the said legacies to be paid within six Calendar months ??? after my decease. I give and bequeath the residue of all the real and personal estate of whatsoever description and wheresoever situate to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administrators and assigns. I direct that the shares estates and interests of such of my said nieces as shall be married women shall be received enjoyed and disposed of by them as their separate property free from marital control and that their respective receipts alone ----notwithstanding coverture shall be effectual discharge I devise all real estate (if any) vested in me a ???ter of ???e to my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assigns subject to the equitier? affecting the same respectively. Lastly I revoke all other wills. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and I have also set my hand to each of the two preceding sheets of this my will this fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty John Squarey Clapp, Signed by the ??? ??? of atn? John Squarey Clapp as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in ----- his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. W R Hall Jordan----- Solicitor Teignmouth ----- Lewis Heal his Clerk.
E??? G ???ll
1888
In re Estate of
John Squarey Clapp
late of Teignmouth
Devon England
----------
Gentleman deceased
----------
Copy of will
End?
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for any purpose other than personal use.
NB: A second transcript of the Will alone is also found on the NGB website and is more complete without so many question marks:
A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
(C)
John Squarey Clapp
Will of John Squarey Clapp from Newfoundland will books volume 5 pages 272-276 probate year 1888.
This will is also recorded on pages 168-171 in this volume. The wills are similar, with only a few minor differences, and the comments of the registrar.
Last will and Testament of
John Squarey Clapp late of
Teignmouth Devon England
Gentleman Deceased.
This is the last will and Testament of me John Squarey Clapp of Teignmouth in the County of Devon England Gentleman. I appoint my niece Mary Bulley Clapp to be sole executrix of my will I give devise and bequeath unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administrators and assigns all my share and shares estate and interest whatsoever in the pieces plots and parcels of land with the several dwelling houses shops stores warehouses wharves cellars platforms and buildings thereon situate in Water Street and Duckworth Street in St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland to which I am entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late father bearing date on or about the thirteenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty seven and a conveyance from my brother Robert Clapp bearing date on or about the 31st day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty two. I give and devise all that messuage or dwelling house garden hereditaments and premises situate in Teign Street in the Parish of West Teignmouth in the County of Devon now in my own occupation with the appurtenances unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assigns for ever. I give and bequeath all my household furniture plate linen china glass books prints pictures and all other household effects of which I shall die possessed unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely. I give devise and bequeath all the share and interest whatsoever of and in the dwelling houses shops warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid to which I am entitled under and by virtue of the will of my late sister Mary Frances Bulley Clapp unto my brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors administrators and assigns and if my said brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my life time then I give devise and bequeath the same hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common their respective heirs executors administrators and assigns. I give and devise to my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp a yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling for her life to be charged upon and issuing out of my dwelling houses shops warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate at St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland not hereinbefore devised and hereinafter more particularly described and to be payable half yearly without deduction and the first payment of the said yearly rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling to be made at the end of six calendar months computed from my decease and a proportionate part of said yearly rent charge is to be paid up to the determination thereof. And I empower my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp by distress and also by entry upon and perception of the rents and profits of my said dwelling houses shops warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises to recover payment of the said rent charge when in arrear for twenty one days I give devise and bequeath all and singular the said dwelling houses shops warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises situate in Water Street in St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland aforesaid not hereinbefore devised and bequeathed and which said hereditaments and premises were leased to John Butler Barnes in or about the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six for a term of forty years and are now in the possession of the Savings Bank as tenants thereof (but subject to the said rent charge of one hundred and forty pounds sterling payable to my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp during her life) unto my said brother Gilbert Clapp his heirs executors administrators and assigns and if my said brother Gilbert Clapp shall die in my life time then I devise and bequeath the same dwelling houses shops warehouses wharves cellars platforms buildings hereditaments and premises unto such of the children of my said brother Gilbert Clapp as shall be living at the time of my decease in equal shares as tenants in common their respective heirs executors administrators and assigns. I give and devise all that messuage dwelling house garden hereditaments and premises situate in Teign Street in the said parish of West Teignmouth now in the occupation of William John Bart. Banbury as tenants thereof with the appurtenances unto my niece Margaret Clapp her heirs and assigns for ever. I give and bequeath to my said niece Margaret Clapp all and singular the monies in the public stocks funds or government securities of Great Britain to which I am entitled under or by virtue of the will of my deceased sister Mary Frances Bulley Clapp. I bequeath the pecuniary legacies following namely to each of the sons of my brother William Clapp who shall be living at the time of my decease a legacy of one hundred pounds sterling and to my servant Maria Johns (if she shall be in my service at the time of my decease) a legacy of fifty pounds sterling and I direct the said legacies to be paid within six calendar months next after my decease. I give and bequeath the residue of all the real and personal estate of whatsoever description and wheresoever situate to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto my said niece Mary Bulley Clapp absolutely her heirs executors administrators and assigns I direct that the shares estates and interests of such of my said nieces as shall be married women shall be received enjoyed and disposed of by them as their separate property free from marital control and that their respective receipts alone notwithstanding coverture shall be effectual discharges. I devise all real estate (if any) vested in me as trustee or mortgagee to my said heir Mary Bulley Clapp her heirs and assigns subject to the equitees affecting the same respectively. Lastly I revoke all other wills. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and I have also set my hand to each of the two preceding sheets of this my will this fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty. John Squarey Clapp. Signed by the said Testator John Squarey Clapp as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. W. K. Hall Jordan Solicitor Teignmouth Lewis Head his clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the will of John Squarey Clapp.
D. M. Browning
Chief Clerk & Registrar
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241218 from Teignmouthnfld Blog Spot:
John Squarey Clapp Brother of Gilbert Clapp of Newfoundland b:1805 West Teignmouth d:1880 West Teignmouth.
In the 1851 census John Squarey Clapp is living with his sister Mary Francis Bulley Clapp, also living in the same house is Maria Cecilla Clapp, and Caroline Clapp, they are living at Shaldon Green, St Nicholas. John's occupation is Ship Owner, Mary Frances Bulley Clapp, Maria Cecilla Clapp and Caroline Clapp's occupation is Fund Holder.
In 1871 census John Squarey Clapp b:1805 was living at Teign Street, West Teignmouth, with his Niece Mary Bulley Clapp.
The Will of John Squary Clapp late of Teignmouth in the County of Devon Gentleman who died 13th November 1880 at Teignmouth was proved at Exeter by Mary Bulley Clapp of Teignmouth Spinster the Niece the sole Executive. Probate date 3rd December 1880 Estate at death under Ł3,000.
John Squary Clapp is listed in Canada Seafarers of the Atlantic Provinces 1789-1935 on Brig Hope, occupation Merchant year 1825. Again on Brigatine 1841 he is now the owner. 2638
John Squarey Clapp
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1849 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Christening: 22 Feb 1853 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Death: Bef 18 Oct 1923 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3453 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Census: Residence of John Squarey Clapp, 15 Teign St., 1861, Teignmouth, Devon, England.
• Living: 14 May 1888, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: Gentleman, 60 Cocharane St., 1897, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Will: 16 Nov 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
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John S. Clapp
Will of John S. Clapp
from Newfoundland will books volume 12 page 456 probate year 1923
In re
JOHN S. CLAPP. DECEASED.
This is the last will & testament of me John S. Clapp of St. John's, in the Island of Newfoundland.
I give devise and bequeath all that I may die possessed of both real and personal estate unto my brothers Robert Clapp and William M. Clapp equally for and during their lives and upon the death of the survivor I devise and bequeath my said estate to my nephews Ray M. Clapp and Cyril W. Clapp to be divided equally between them and I appoint Robert Clapp and William M. Clapp Executors of this my last will and testament. I revoke all former wills by me made.
Dated at St. John's this 16th day of November A.D. 1914. JOHN S. CLAPP.
CORRECT,
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Oct 18 /23
Horwood CJ
Probate granted
to William M.
Clapp Oct 19/23
Estate sworn
at $9210.00
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• Arrival: On Florizel from St. John's, Destination England as tourists, but it seems they emigrated, 3 Dec 1916, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Witness)
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2642 Mother: Mary Shea 2637,3450
Notes
General:
241218 from teignmouthnfld blogspot:
"John Squarey Clapp b: 26th April 1849 in St Johns Newfoundland. John S Clapp Deceased This is the last will & testament of me John S Clapp of St John's in the Island of Newfoundland.
I give devise and bequeath all that I may die possessed of both real and personal estate unto my brothers Robert Clapp and William M Clapp equally for and during their lives and upon the death of the survivor I devise and bequeath my said estate to my nephews Ray M Clapp and Cyril W Clapp to be divided equally between them and I appoint Robert Clapp and William M Clapp Executors of my last will and testament. I revoke all former wills by me made.
Dated at St John's this 16th day of November A.D. 1914
JOHN S. CLAPP
CORRECT, William F. Lloyde Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland (Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat 18/23 Horwood CJ Probate granted to William M. Clapp Oct 19/23 Estate sworn at $9210.00."
Margaret Clapp
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1855 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Christening: 12 Sep 1855 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Death: Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Living: 14 May 1888.
• Living: 8 Mar 1926.
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2642 Mother: Mary Shea 2637,3450 Marriage Did Not Marry
Notes
General:
241218 from Teignmouthnfld Blog Spot:
"Margaret Clapp b: 1865 in Newfoundland.
Mary Bulley Clapp, John, Gilbert Thomas, and Robert were all christened on the 22nd February 1853 in Newfoundland."
Note the error on date of birth and Christening. Not sure where he/she was getting the information.
Maria Cecilia Clapp
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1803 - Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England 2640 Christening: Death: 5 Oct 1881 - Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England ( about age 78) 3443 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Census: Household of Gilbert (72) and Mary (70) Clapp, 1841, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England. (Household Member)
• Census: Fund Holder, Green St., St. Nicholas, 1861, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England. Sister Caroline living with her, also a fund holder.
• Census: Maria Clapp, Head, Income from Funded and landed Property, Green St., 1881, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England. Sister Caroline likewise living their off her funds.
• Will: After 5 Oct 1881, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England.
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2637 Mother: Living Marriage Did Not MarryMary Bulley Clapp
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1848 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Christening: 22 Feb 1853 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 3450 Death: Between Apr and Jun 1930 - Whitchurch, Devonshire, England 3090 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Living: Mentioned in will of John Squarey Clapp, 5 Oct 1880.
• Census: 28 Teign St., Gentlewoman, aged 28, with one servant, born St. John's, Newfoundland, 1881, West Teignmouth, Devon, England.
• Living: 14 May 1888.
• Census: Reprots Newfoundland as place of birth, 1901, Tavistock, Devon, England.
• Living: 8 Mar 1926.
• Residence: Downside, 13 Aug 1928, Whitchurch, Devonshire, England.
• Will: Will dated 24 July 1925 and codicil dated 6 Apr 1930, 6 Apr 1930, Whitchurch, Devonshire, England. A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
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Mary Bulley Clapp
Will of Mary Bulley Clapp, from Newfoundland will books volume 15 pages 247 & 248 probate year 1930
IN RE. DECEASED
MARY BULLEY CLAPP
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me MARY BULLEY CLAPP of Burnside Whitchurch in the County of Devon Spinster.
I appoint my Brother Robert Clapp and my Brother William Mainwaring Clapp to be the EXECUTORS and TRUSTEES of this my will
I declare that in the interpretation of this my will the expression "my trustees" shall (where the context permits) mean and include the trustees for the time being hereof whether original or substituted and I appoint my trustees to be trustees hereof for all purposes of the Settled Land Acts 1882-1890 and section 42 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1881.
I bequeath the following pecuniary legacies
(a) To my brother Robert Clapp the sum of six hundred pounds
(b) To my niece Georgiana Mary Hocken daughter of my late sister Jessie Hocken the sum of Four hundred pounds.
(c) To my niece Jessie Mabel Class daughter of my said late sister Jessie Hocken the sum of One hundred and fifty pounds.
I give devise and bequeath to my said brother William Mainwaring Clapp his heirs Executors administrators and assigns absolutely all my share or shares estate and interest bequeathed to me by my late Uncle John Squarey Clapp of and in the land shops and premises situate in Water Street and Duckworth Street Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland and in the event of my said brother predeceasing me then I give devise and bequeath the same unto such of the children of my said brother as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
I give devise and bequeath unto my said trustees their heirs Executors administrators and assigns all my monies and investments of whatsoever description and wheresoever invested after paying thereout the aforesaid legacies my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses Upon Trust to apply the income arising there from for the use and benefit of my sister Margaret Clapp during her lifetime and on her decease I give and devise the same (capital as well as income) to my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp his heirs Executors administrators and assigns absolutely but in case the said William Mainwaring Clapp shall predecease me or my said sister then I give and devise the same (capital as well as income) on my sisters decease unto such of the children of my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
All the rest residue and remainder of my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever situate including any furniture pictures prints plate linen silver books and other household and personal effects belonging to me at my decease together with any property of any description which may come to me at any future period under the will of any member of my family I give and bequeath to my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp absolutely and in the event of my said Brother predeceasing me then I give and bequeath the same unto such of the children of my said brother as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of July one thousand nine hundred and twenty five.
M.B. CLAPP
SIGNED by the said Mary Bulley Clapp as her last will in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
W.J. MARTYN WIVELL Solicitor Tavistock
H.M.W. MOORE His clerk.
I MARY BULLEY CLAPP of Downside Whitchurch in the County of Devon Spinster declare this to be a FIRST CODICIL to my will which bears date the twenty fourth day of July One thousand nine hundred and twenty five Whereas by my said will I have appointed my Brother Robert Clapp to be an Executor and Trustee thereof together with my brother William Mainwaring Mainwaring referred to in the said will as William Mainwaring Clapp and whereas by my said will I have bequeath a legacy of four hundred pounds to Georgiana Mary Hockan and also a legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to Jessie Mabla Class and whereas my said brother Robert Clapp died on the twenty seven day of January One thousand nine hundred and thirty.
(1) Now I hereby revoke the appointment of my said brother Robert Clapp as Executor and Trustee of my said will and appoint my nephew Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring formerly called Ray Mainwaring Clapp to be EXECUTORÂ and TRUSTEE thereof in place of my said Brother Robert Clapp and I declare that my said will shall be construed as if the name of the said Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring were substituted therein for the name of my said brother Robert Clapp and I further appoint my said Brother William Mainwaring Mainwaring and my said nephew Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring to be trustees of my said will for all the purposes of the settled Land Act 1925
(2) I hereby revoke the bequest of the legacy of Four Hundred Pounds to Georgiana May Hocken and in lieu thereof and in substitution therefore bequeath to her a legacy of One hundred pounds
(3) I hereby revoke the bequest of the legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to Jessie Mabla Class and in lieu thereof and in substitution therefor bequeath to her a legacy of One hundred pounds
(4) In all other respects I confirm my said will
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of April one thousand nine hundred and thirty.
M.B. CLAPP
Signed by the said Mary Bulley Clapp as a codicil to her will which bears date the twenty fourth day of July 1925 in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request and in such joint presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
IDA F. MAINWARING Whitchurch Devon Narries Richard?
W. H. ??? M.D. "Panrya" Watts Rd Tavistock Devon.
Correct
William F Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
Written in the top right-hand margin of page 247:
Fiat
W. H. Horwood
C.J.
Aug 25/30
Resealed on
the 25th day
of August
A.D.
1930
Value of Est
$10,785.50
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Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2642 Mother: Mary Shea 2637,3450 Marriage Did Not Marry
Notes
General:
221218:
Held stock in the Great Western Railway:
First name(s)Mary Bulley
Last nameClapp
TitleMiss
Year1930
Day19
Month5
PlaceWhitchurch
CountryEngland
Event roleDEATH
Volume250
Folio144
Folio suffix-
Entry number578
Column3
Record setGreat Western Railway Shareholders 1835-1932
CategoryBirth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
SubcategoryWills & Probate
Collections fromGreat Britain, England
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Will from NGB website:
A Collection of Newfoundland Wills
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Mary Bulley Clapp
Will of Mary Bulley Clapp, from Newfoundland will books volume 15 pages 247 & 248 probate year 1930
IN RE. DECEASED
MARY BULLEY CLAPP
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me MARY BULLEY CLAPP of Burnside Whitchurch in the County of Devon Spinster.
I appoint my Brother Robert Clapp and my Brother William Mainwaring Clapp to be the EXECUTORS and TRUSTEES of this my will
I declare that in the interpretation of this my will the expression "my trustees" shall (where the context permits) mean and include the trustees for the time being hereof whether original or substituted and I appoint my trustees to be trustees hereof for all purposes of the Settled Land Acts 1882-1890 and section 42 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1881.
I bequeath the following pecuniary legacies
(a) To my brother Robert Clapp the sum of six hundred pounds
(b) To my niece Georgiana Mary Hocken daughter of my late sister Jessie Hocken the sum of Four hundred pounds.
(c) To my niece Jessie Mabel Class daughter of my said late sister Jessie Hocken the sum of One hundred and fifty pounds.
I give devise and bequeath to my said brother William Mainwaring Clapp his heirs Executors administrators and assigns absolutely all my share or shares estate and interest bequeathed to me by my late Uncle John Squarey Clapp of and in the land shops and premises situate in Water Street and Duckworth Street Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland and in the event of my said brother predeceasing me then I give devise and bequeath the same unto such of the children of my said brother as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
I give devise and bequeath unto my said trustees their heirs Executors administrators and assigns all my monies and investments of whatsoever description and wheresoever invested after paying thereout the aforesaid legacies my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses Upon Trust to apply the income arising there from for the use and benefit of my sister Margaret Clapp during her lifetime and on her decease I give and devise the same (capital as well as income) to my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp his heirs Executors administrators and assigns absolutely but in case the said William Mainwaring Clapp shall predecease me or my said sister then I give and devise the same (capital as well as income) on my sisters decease unto such of the children of my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
All the rest residue and remainder of my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever situate including any furniture pictures prints plate linen silver books and other household and personal effects belonging to me at my decease together with any property of any description which may come to me at any future period under the will of any member of my family I give and bequeath to my said Brother William Mainwaring Clapp absolutely and in the event of my said Brother predeceasing me then I give and bequeath the same unto such of the children of my said brother as shall be living at my decease in equal shares as tenants in common.
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of July one thousand nine hundred and twenty five.
M.B. CLAPP
SIGNED by the said Mary Bulley Clapp as her last will in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
W.J. MARTYN WIVELL Solicitor Tavistock
H.M.W. MOORE His clerk.
I MARY BULLEY CLAPP of Downside Whitchurch in the County of Devon Spinster declare this to be a FIRST CODICIL to my will which bears date the twenty fourth day of July One thousand nine hundred and twenty five Whereas by my said will I have appointed my Brother Robert Clapp to be an Executor and Trustee thereof together with my brother William Mainwaring Mainwaring referred to in the said will as William Mainwaring Clapp and whereas by my said will I have bequeath a legacy of four hundred pounds to Georgiana Mary Hockan and also a legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to Jessie Mabla Class and whereas my said brother Robert Clapp died on the twenty seven day of January One thousand nine hundred and thirty.
(1) Now I hereby revoke the appointment of my said brother Robert Clapp as Executor and Trustee of my said will and appoint my nephew Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring formerly called Ray Mainwaring Clapp to be EXECUTORÂ and TRUSTEE thereof in place of my said Brother Robert Clapp and I declare that my said will shall be construed as if the name of the said Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring were substituted therein for the name of my said brother Robert Clapp and I further appoint my said Brother William Mainwaring Mainwaring and my said nephew Ray Mainwaring Mainwaring to be trustees of my said will for all the purposes of the settled Land Act 1925
(2) I hereby revoke the bequest of the legacy of Four Hundred Pounds to Georgiana May Hocken and in lieu thereof and in substitution therefore bequeath to her a legacy of One hundred pounds
(3) I hereby revoke the bequest of the legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to Jessie Mabla Class and in lieu thereof and in substitution therefor bequeath to her a legacy of One hundred pounds
(4) In all other respects I confirm my said will
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of April one thousand nine hundred and thirty.
M.B. CLAPP
Signed by the said Mary Bulley Clapp as a codicil to her will which bears date the twenty fourth day of July 1925 in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request and in such joint presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
IDA F. MAINWARING Whitchurch Devon Narries Richard?
W. H. ??? M.D. "Panrya" Watts Rd Tavistock Devon.
Correct
William F Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
Written in the top right-hand margin of page 247:
Fiat
W. H. Horwood
C.J.
Aug 25/30
Resealed on
the 25th day
of August
A.D.
1930
Value of Est
$10,785.50
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241218 from the Teignmouthnfld Blogspot http://teignmouthnfld.blogspot.com/2015/12/
"Mary Bulley Clapp b: 13th March 1853 in St Johns Newfoundland. In the 1881 census Mary B Clapp occupation is Gentlewoman living at West Teignmouth. She is also listed in the 1871 census as living with John Squarey Clapp relationship Niece in Teign Street Teignmouth" 3089
Mary Frances Bulley Clapp
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1800 - Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England 3452 Christening: Death: 17 May 1886 - Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England ( about age 86) 3444,3454 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Census: Household of Gilbert (72) and Mary (70) Clapp, 1841, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England. (Household Member)
• Census: Residence of John Squarey Clapp, Ship Owner, 15 Teign St., 1861, West Teignmouth, Devon, England. (Household Member)
• Alt. Death: Bef 5 Oct 1880, Teignmouth, Devon, England.
• Probate: Brother John Squarey Clapp was executor, Cir 1886, Shaldon with Ringmore, Devon, England. Mary Frances Bulley Clapp Sister of Gilbert Clapp of Newfoundland
In the 1851 census Mary Frances Bully Clapp b:1800 St Nicholas was living at Shaldon Green St Nicholas with the following: Maria Ceclia Clapp b:1803 relationship sister to head of household, John Squary Clapp b:1805 St Nicholas brother to head of household, Caroline Clapp b:1810 sister to head of household.
The will of Mary Frances Bulley Clapp late of Shaldon in the parish of St Nicholas in the County of Devon Spinster deceased who died 17th May 1886 at Shaldon was proved at Exeter by oath of John Squarey Clapp of West Teignmouth in the County aforesaid Gentleman the brother the sole Executor
Effects under Ł2,0000.• Alt. Death: Bef 14 May 1888.
Parents
Father: Gilbert Clapp 2637 Mother: Living Marriage Did Not Marry
Notes
General:
241218 from Teignmouthnfld Blog Spot:
Mary Frances Bulley Clapp Sister of Gilbert Clapp of Newfoundland
In the 1851 census Mary Frances Bully Clapp b:1800 St Nicholas was living at Shaldon Green St Nicholas with the following: Maria Ceclia Clapp b:1803 relationship sister to head of household, John Squary Clapp b:1805 St Nicholas brother to head of household, Caroline Clapp b:1810 sister to head of household.
The will of Mary Frances Bulley Clapp late of Shaldon in the parish of St Nicholas in the County of Devon Spinster deceased who died 17th May 1886 at Shaldon was proved at Exeter by oath of John Squarey Clapp of West Teignmouth in the County aforesaid Gentleman the brother the sole Executor
Effects under Ł2,0000.
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