Will of William Garland Sr.
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 406 & 407 probate year 1841.
(This year is probably incorrect, but it is the year that is recorded in the will index.)

In re
     William Garland       deceased.

In the name of God Amen. I William Garland being sick but of a sound mind do announce this to be my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Garland my lawful and beloved wife my dwelling house and furniture the Cow Heffer and small meadow together with the whole of the proceeds of the Three Stores now occupied by Mr. Rankin. After the death of my beloved wife I give my dwelling house to my youngest son John and the three stores abovementioned with their proceeds I give to my six sons, viz, Henry, William, Nathaniel, David, Thomas and John to be equally divided between them. I give to my six sons above named the three stages to be divided between them and the flake to be divided equally between William, Nathaniel, David, Thomas and John with the understanding that Henry will be allowed to make his fish on the said Flake in the fall of every year if required a third part of the garden adjoining the above Flake to be appropriated to the same purpose when needed. I give to Nathaniel one piece of land situated behind his house equal in proportion (with that which he now has) to that which William has before his house. The rest to be divided between Thomas and John with the exception that one third shall be fore the use of my beloved wife while she lives Thomas's portion to be that nearest his own house. All monies owing to me at my death I give to my beloved wife for her own privat and personal use. I request and appoint Richard Rankin Esqr and James Snelgrove to act as the executors of this my last will and testament
as witness my hand and seal this leventh day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. William Garland Ser (LS)   Witnesses, Ingham Sutcliffe,   John Rogers his x mark.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar