Will of Charles Power
from Newfoundland will books volume 3 page 44 probate year 1867

In re
     Charles Power      deceased.

      In the name of God Amen. I Charles Power of Saint John's in the Central District of the Island of Newfoundland Dealer being in good health and of sound mind and understanding do make this my last will and testament being moved thereto by the uncertainty of life and being about to proceed on a voyage to the coast of Labrador. I do therefore by this paper writing will and declare that I devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth all my property of every description and kind real and personal of which I may be possessed at the time of my death wherever situate to hold unto her the Elizabeth during the term of her natural life for the support of herself and family but she shall have no power to alienate and dispose of any part thereof other than for such support Further should my said wife marry she shall have no share or interest in my said estate but the same shall go to my children or those who shall survive me at the time of my death share and share alike.     Also I give devise and bequeath unto the children the survivors of my said wife all the residue and remainder of my said property after her death to be held by them share and share alike;    this bequest to take effect should the said Elizabeth remain single and thus give effect to my former bequest other wise my former bequest as regards my children shall take effect immediately upon the marriage of my said wife and I do hereby appoint George James Hogsett and James McLoughnan executors of this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Saint John's aforesaid this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. Charles Power (LS) Signed sealed and delivered in presence of the words "the children the" being first interlined, James L. Prendergast, Jeffrey Lash.

Certified Correct,
D.M. Browning
Registrar