Will of John Sabbin Collis
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 page 114 probate year 1894

Last Will and Testament of
John S. Collis of Trinity
Trader deceased.

      This is the last will and Testament of me John Sabbin Collis of Trinity in the Island of Newfoundland Trader. In the first place I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid out of my estate.
Secondly I give devise and bequeath to my wife Sarah Collis and assigns for ever all property both real and personal of which I may die possessed of to which I may hereafter be entitled and also any amount of money or property that may be come due to me. I hereby appoint Sarah Collis executrix to this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set and subscribed my hand and seal at Trinity in the Island aforesaid this day May the Fourth in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty five. (Sgd) John Sabbin Collis (LS) Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator John Sabbin Collis in presence of us who in his presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. (Sgd) Samuel James Maidment. (Sgd) Walter Charles Hart.

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of John S. Collis deceased

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Jany 31/94
J. S. Winter J.
Probate
granted to
Sarah Collis
the Executrix
Dated
Jany 31: 1894
Estate
sworn under
$2000.00