Robert Graves, 1891

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Peel 
1891 
45
The humble petition of Elizabeth Graves of the town of Peel and of the
said Elizabeth Graves by Joseph Clucas her next friend.
Sheweth:  That your petitioner's husband Robert Graves departed from this
island may years ago and petitioner is unaware whether he is now
living or dead.
That your petitioner's son Edward Francis Graves late of Michael Street
in the town of Peel died in South Africa on the 16th day of February
1887 having first duly made and published his last will and testament
dated the 13th day of November 1886 whereof he appointed petitioner sole
executrix.
That petitioner is desirous of renouncing probate of the said will and
that administration with the will annexed of the estate of the said
Edward Francis Graves be granted to Mr Joseph Clucas Jeweller, Peel.
Wherefore petitioner prays a hearing hereof and that your honour may be
pleased to grant administration of the estate of the said Edward Francis
Graves with will annexed to the said Joseph Clucas and petitioner will
pray.            Jno Hodgson advocate for petr

Ordered that this petition do come on to be heard a court to be holden in
Peel on Monday the 16th day of May 1887 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
whereof all proper parties and persons are to have due notice.
Given at Peel this 16th day of May 1887.  John Gill.