Will of Richard Cook
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 145 probate year 1832.
This name is spelled Cook and Cooke in the will, and Cook in the will index.

In re
     Richard Cook       deceased.

This is the last will and testament of me Richard Cook of the town of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland Shopkeeper being weak in body but of sound mind, memory and understanding and knowing the uncertainty of all earthly affairs do dispose of my worldly affairs in the manner and form following, that is to say, I bequeath to Jeffery Keating my nephew of Saint John's all and singular my right, title and interest in and to the dwelling house together with the dwelling house and premises now occupied by Richard Walsh of Saint John's Taylor situate in Water Street in Saint John's aforesaid the same being held by me under lease, and further I give and bequeath to the said Jeffery Keating all the remainder of my effects, cash and all the goods and personal property wheresoever situate and of every description whatever. And I hereby appoint Mr. Stephen Malone of Saint John's aforesaid Cordwainer and Mr. James Lane of the same place Taylor executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me in any wise made, and do declare and pronounce this to be my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at the town of Saint John's aforesaid this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. Richd Cooke.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Patrick Malone.   Patrick White.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar