Will of Michael Hannon
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 545 probate year 1847.

In re
     Michael Hannon      deceased.

In the name of God Amen, This is the last will and testament of me Michael Hannon of Saint John's in the Central District of the Island of Newfoundland, Dealer, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann Hannon and to my two sons Peter and Andrew all and singular my household furniture plate linen and stock in trade which I may be possessed of at the time of my decease and also all money or monies and real or personal estate which I may be possessed of at the time of my decease or to which I may be entitled as my distributive share of the estate and effects of the late Andrew Hannon deceased and for which said estate Edward Mortimer Archibald Esquire is Administrator share and share alike. And lastly I do nominate and appoint Henry Geary of Saint John's aforesaid cooper and Daniel O'Neil of said place Police Constable executors of this my will.
I witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Saint John's aforesaid this second day of October Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty seven. Michael Hannon (LS)
Signed sealed and published and declared by the said Michael Hannon as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Geo. Jas. Hogsett.   John Brace.

Certified correct
D.M. Browning
Registrar

Will of Michael Hannon from Newfoundland will book labeled, "REGISTRY OF WILLS 1846," pages 137 & 138 probate year 1847.

In the name of God Amen, This is the last will and testament of me Michael Hannon of Saint Johns in the Central District of the Island of Newfoundland, Dealer. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann Hannon and to my two sons Peter and Andrew; all and singular my household furniture plate linen and stock in trade which I may be possessed of at the time of my decease. And also all money or monies and real or personal estate which I may be possessed of at the time of my decease or to which I may be entitled as my distributive share of the estate and effects of the late Andrew Hannon, deceased. And for which said estate Edward Mortimer Archibald Esquire is Administrator. Share and share alike. And lastly I do nominate and appoint Henry Geary of Saint Johns aforesaid, Cooper and Daniel O'Neil of said place Police Constable, executors of this my will.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Saint Johns, aforesaid, this second day of October Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and forty seven ~ Michael Hannon (LS)
Signed sealed and published and declared by the said Michael Hannon as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. George Jas. Hogsett.   John Brace.

Newfoundland ~ In the Supreme Court
St. Johns to wit. George James Hogsett, in the Central District Esquire a subscribing witness to the forgoing paper writing maketh oath and saith that he was present and did see Michael Hannon therein named duly sign seal publish and declare the said paper writing as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence as well of this deponent as of John Brace the other subscribing witness thereto. And this deponent further saith that the said Michael Hannon at the time of publishing his said will was of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding to the best of this Deponent's knowledge and belief - George Jas Hogsett -

Sworn before me at Saint Johns this twenty eighth day of October Anno Domini One Thousand eight hundred and Forty Seven. Robt R.W. Lilly Commiss. of Affts.