Will of William Hickey from Newfoundland will books volume 7 page 212 probate year 1902

The last will of William Hickey
late of Holyrood, Conception Bay, Fisherman.

      I William Hickey of Holyrood, Conception Bay Nfld. Being of sound mind and memory Do make my last will and testament this day of our Lord 24 Jan. 1899
First I give and bequeath to my wife Ellen all the land that I possess my dwelling house stable all outhouses while the wife Ellen Hickey remain in my name
Second my three sons Michl William and Bernard shall have equal share of my lands after my wife's death.
Third when any of our sons wish to Build or make improvement when of age my said wife shall select a plot for the said one. I also give and bequeath to my wife my horse and cow and all the cattle I own She is leave my Dwelling house and Horses to one of the above sons the one she believe to be the most entitled to it. I hereby set my Hand seal in presence of the witness this day of our Lord 24^th Jan. 1899. William his x mark Hickey (LS) Witness. Michl Rourke. James Butler.

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of William Hickey

D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Sep 5^th 02
Horwood C. J.
Adm Cta
granted on the 27
Nov. 1902 to
Peter Hickey
Sureties
Wm. Nestor
Jos Butler
Est. sworn at
$300.00