Will of Mary Power
from Newfoundland will books volume 3 pages 8-9 probate year 1866

In re
     Mary Power      deceased.

In the name of God Amen.     I Mary Power of Saint John's Widow being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make and ordain the following as and for my last will and testament-     1^st I Will and bequeath to my son Michael Hayes all my right title and interest in and to that farm of land situate at Perl Town in the vicinity of Saint John's which was granted by Government to my first husband the late Edmond Hayes deceased and the half of which was bequeathed by him to me, the other half having been sold and purchased by me I now fully and absolutely bequeath the whole of said farm to my said son Michael. 2^nd I will and bequeath to Richard Brophy my son-in-law all my right title and interest in and to the ground dwelling and premises now occupied and held under lease by me from the late John Barron- the said land and houses thereon are not to be sold or mortgaged for the remainder of the said term- My debts and funeral expenses are to be paid out of any monies that I may leave or have in the Savings Bank and the balance that may remain shall be distributed as follows- To my daughter Johanna I bequeath the sum of thirty pounds currency To my said son Michael I bequeath the sum of thirty pounds currency. To the Reverend John Veriker twenty pounds currency for the use and purpose of which I have already informed and instructed him, if said amount be remaining over and above my debts funeral expenses and other bequests I will and bequeath my bed and bedding to my granddaughter Mary Hayes- all the rest residue and remainder of my chattels and effects I bequeath to my daughter Mary Brophy- I appoint my son Michael Hayes sole executor to this my last will and testament.
Mary her X mark Power.
Signed and declared by the said testatrix as and for her said will and testament in presence of us who heard the same read over to and approved of by her this 11^th day of May A.D. 1866, Jas. I. Little, James Wilson.

Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar