Will of David Halliday
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 137 probate year 1832.

In re
     David Halliday       deceased.

In the name of God Amen. I David Halliday Tailor of the town of st. John's in the Island of Newfoundland being very ill and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, revoking all others, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my father William Halliday and his wife all my farm with the buildings upon it together with all the implements of husbandry and live stock belonging to the said farm to be possessed and enjoyed by them during their lifetime or as long as they or either of them shall reside in the Island of Newfoundland, but be it understood that as long as they or either of them shall possess and enjoy the said Farm they or either of them shall take care of and provide for my son William, and then, that is to say after their death or departure from this land the said farm shall return to my three children. I give and bequeath to my three children Martha, Jennett and William all my stock in trade household goods money and debts and whatsoever other property or effects I shall possess at the time of my death to be disposed of as my executors shall think proper for the benefit and support of my children. I appoint and ordain William Freeman Builder and John Bulley Cooper and Robert Stears and David Coxson, all of St. John's aforesaid to be the executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one. David Halliday (LS)
Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said David Halliday as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names John Tomkins.   John Freeman.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar