Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 59-60 probate year 1851

Will of Henry Taylor

In re

Henry Taylor deceased.

In the name of God Amen, I Henry Taylor of Port de Grave in the Island of
Newfoundland Planter, being of sound mind and memory do make and declare this to
be my last will and testament. Imprimis, I commit my soul unto the hands of
Almighty God in the hope of a joyful resurrection through Jesus Christ my Saviour.

Item, I order that all my just debts funeral expenses and charges of proving this
my will be in the first place fully paid.

Item, I give and bequeath to my son John a third part of my stage, flake, gardens
and property at Port de Grave and also one third part of my property situate at
St. John’s, the same being at present leased at four pounds per annum,

Item I give and bequeath to my son Henry a third part of my stage flake gardens &
property at Port de Grave, and also one third part of my property situate at St.
John’s before described.

Item, I give and bequeath to my son Jacob a third part of my flake, stage, gardens
and property at port de Grave, also one third part of my property at Saint John’s
before described.

Item, I hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Frederick Kelligrew sole executor of
this my will hereby revoking all former wills made by me at any former time and
declare this only to be my will and testament.

In witness whereof I the said Henry Taylor have set my hand and seal hereunto this
twenty fourth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.

Henry his X mark Taylor (LS)

Signed and sealed having been first read over & explained in presence of

John S. Addy, J. Wilcox.

Certified correct,