Person:George Forsey (2)

Fisherman in Grand Bank.

First Master of Fidelity Lodge

Brother George Robert Forsey was the first Master of Fidelity lodge # 1659 E.C. A.F. & A.M. at it's formation. He was born in Grand Bank in 1842. After completing his education, he entered into Commercial business in the town. He was a man of Sterling Character with the highest pricipals, very civic minded and at all times displayed a vital interest in all phases of life in the community. He was initiated into Masonry by becoming a member of St. John's Lodge # 579. Following his venture into Commercial life, he was employed by the Department of Justice and was appointed to the Magistracy and served in that capacity in his initial term at Burin for a number of years. He did not take up residence at Burin and subsequently he was transferred back to Grand Bank where he once again immersed himself in all phases of community life. His association with the Government of that day stood at a high level, borne out by the fact that he was responsible for operating the Postal Telegraph Service in the town, in addition to being appointed Collector of Customs. In short it would appear that he was the man of the day insofar as the town of Grand Bank was concerned. He died in 1917.

From the Mason's anniversary book.

The St. John's Daily News 1916 Events of the Year July 14 George R. FORSEY, J.P., S.M., Grand Bank, 73.

Will of George Robert Forsey from Newfoundland will books volume 10 page 442 probate year 1916

In re

     GEORGE ROBERT FORSEY         deceased.

     I, George Robert Forsey of Grand Bank in the District of Burin, Newfoundland, at present Stipendiary Magistrate, do make and publish this my last will and testament; hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me at any time heretofore made, and I declare this writing and no other to be my last will and testament. 
     1st I give and bequeath to each of my children who may survive me a sum of ten dollars, to buy a ring or some other trinket as a keepsake. 
     2nd All the rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal, I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Jane, for her sole use absolutely. 
     3rd I appoint my said wife, Jane, to be sole executrix of this my last will and testament.    In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this tenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and one.    Geo. R. Forsey.

Correct, Charles H. Emerson Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland

(Listed in the margin of this will) Fiat Sept 22/16 C.J. Probate Sept 26/16 granted to Jane Forsey Estate sworn at $3320.00

1. ↑ Family Relatives.org.