Will of Abraham Porter
from Newfoundland will books volume 10 page 338 probate year 1915

In re
      ABRAHAM PORTER       deceased.

      This is the last will and testament of me Abraham Porter, Carpenter, of Manuel in the District of Harbour Main.
      1. I revoke all former wills and testaments.
      2. I appoint my wife Selina Porter the executrix of this my last will and testament.
      3. I direct that all my funeral and testamentary expenses be paid in full.
      4. I leave all my property of whatsoever kind I may die possessed of to my said wife Selina Porter absolutely.     St. John’s July 4^th 1914.     Abraham his X mark Porter.    Signed published and declared by the testator as his last will and testament in our presence, who in his presence and in the presence of each other signed our names as witnesses (having been first read over & explained) William H. Cook.     L. E. Emerson

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Octr 28/15
Emerson J.
Probate
Octr 29/15
granted to
Selina Porter
Estate sworn
at $1180.00