Will of William Johnson Senior
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 99 & 100 probate year 1830.

In the Estate of
     William Johnson Senr       deceased.

In the Name of God. Amen. I William Johnson of Renews in the Island of Newfoundland, being of sound mind, but ignorant how long the blessing of health may be indulged me, do make this my last will & testament in manner & form following.
First, I do desire that all my debts at the time of my decease may be duly discharged.
Next, I bequeath the remainder of my property, of every description, to my wife, Anne Johnson, to have & to hold for her life, for her use & benefit.
And my will further is, that, at her decease, such property be equally divided between my two children Mary Evans & William Johnson with permission to them to appropriate it in whatever way they may deem most advantageous for their respective families.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 14^th day of June 1829. William Johnson.
Signed in the presence of P. Pering, Minister of Ferryland.   John Row.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar