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Farquhar Will Grants York Institutions Large Bequests
The will of A B Farquhar, a former York manufacturer and long-time hospital president, provides York institutions with bequests led by the York Hospital at 10 000. Other gifts include 2000 to Farquhar Beneficial Association 2000 to YWCA 1000 to Christian Home 500 to YMCA and 500 to Visiting Nurses. Estate value is estimated over 500 000 with life interests for his widow and trust provisions for his son Francis and co partner income.
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York
A. B. Farquhar
York Hospital
Farquhar Beneficial Association
Christian Home
Visiting Nurses Association
Farquhar
Edgecomb
Francis Farquhar