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- Obituary:
Mar 16, 1926
JAMES KIRBY
One of the oldest and most respected residences of the West End of the city passed to his eternal reward last night when Mr. James Kirby, died at the ripe old age of 84 years. Deceased had been ill for some few months past but despite his increasing years, he had a strong vitality and it was only recently that he was forced to confine himself to hie residence. The late Mr. Kirby was one of that fine old type of citizens which are now fast dying out. in his early life he followed the sea and many tales of oft recounted of many hardships which he endured in following his calling. In later years he prosecuted the fishery pout of St. John's and with much success. Mr. Kirby was a fine personality and by his genial manner he made many friends who will be sorry to hear of his passing. Whilst many others, who often sought his advice on matters appertaining to the fishery and other matters will miss his sage counsel. Left to mourn are two daughters, Mrs. Patrick Tobin of Montreal and Mrs. James Murphy of this city, from whose residence, Brazil's Square, the funeral will take place tomorrow.
- James Kirby of Small Point died 10 o'clock March 15, 1926 at St. John's. Funeral from residence of Mr. James Murphy 64 Brazil's Sq. (Leaving 2 daughters) North Sidney and Montreal papers please copy..
- Will of James Kirby
from Newfoundland will books volume 13 page 361 probate year 1926
In re
JAMES KIRBY. DECEASED.
Will
This is the last will and testament of me, James Kirby of St. John’s West, Gentleman made by me on this the fourteenth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and twenty five.
I hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
I bequeath to Mary Murphy my Step daughter, all my goods chattels lands and all things whatsoever I possess and appoint her executrix of this my will.
his
JAMES X KIRBY
mark
Signed Published and Declared by the testator as and for his last will and testament by making his mark in the presence of us (it having been first read over and explained to him in our presence & in the presence of each other) who in his presence & in the presence of each other hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses.
Mary Murphy.
T. P. Halley.
CORRECT.
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat May 6/26
Kent J.
Probate granted
to Mary Murphy
May 17/26.
Estate sworn
at $1200.00
- Research note: I'm not sure who this is but given he was from Small Point and was born around the same time as my ancestor, John Thomas Kirby, he is likely a brother, cousin or other relative of John Thomas. He lived on Brazil's Square just as John Thomas had, however there were no other relations listed in the obituary so it could be that he wasn't related or was estranged. Mrs. Murphy, daughter, mentioned in the obit was listed as his step-daughter in his will.
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West & Park Family History
Abt 1842 - 1926 (84 years)
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