Will of Alice McGrath
from Newfoundland will books volume 8 page 81 probate year 1906.

In the Estate of
     Alice McGrath       deceased.

I Alice McGrath of Harbor Grace Newfoundland do make this my last will and Testament. I give and bequeath to my sons Thomas and Ronald my Indentures of Five hundred dollars on my Life in the "Hope Commanderry of the Golden State" Boston to be divided equally between them. And I direct that with the proceeds of the said Indenture, my sons aforesaid shall be educated. As soon as convenient and suitable they shall be sent to St. Bonaventure's College, St. John's and each shall continue there as long as there is sufficient money from the proceeds of the Insurance aforesaid to defray his expenses. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas, a Parlor suite, his father's watch and ring. I give and bequeath to my son Ronald, a Bedroom suite consisting of 2 pieces, an easy chair, a side board and my own watch. I direct that out of certain moneys at present in the Bank three hundred dollars or thereabouts. My funeral expenses shall be paid, mourning apparel provided for my mother & niece Elizabeth Thomey and her daughter Lilian Thomey and the balance shall go to provide clothing and other necessaries for my children aforesaid. I also give and bequeath to my sons Thomas and Ronald 4 piece of silverware to be divided equally between them. I hereby appoint my mother Mrs. Elizabeth Thomey the Guardian of my two children aforesaid. I hereby appoint John L. Lawton executor of this my will.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and six. Alice McGrath.
Signed by the said Testatrix Alice McGrath in our presence who in her presence and in the presence of each other subscribe our names as witnesses John Thomey.    Margaret Hayden.

I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Alice McGrath deceased
End DMB      D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will)
Fiat
Nov 3/06
Geo. H. Emerson
J
Probate granted
to John L. Lawton
on the 3^rd day
of November 1906
value of Est
$1156.00 (the 11 may be a 4, it's very faint)