Will of John Purcell from Newfoundland will books volume 5 page 685 probate year 1892
(For unknown reasons, Justice Little probated this will again in 1902, with a different executor, and estate value. It is transcribed on page 168 in volume 7)

Last will and testament of
John Purcell of St. John's
Builder deceased.

This is the last will and testament of me John Purcell of St. John's Builder I give devise and bequeath all the property of every description which I may die possessed of to my beloved wife Margaret during her life time and after her death the same is to be divided amongst my grandchildren. I appoint my said wife executrix of this my will. St. John's February 15^th 1892. (Sgd) John his x mark Purcell. Signed by the said Testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence, at his request and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names (the same having been first read over and explained) (Sgd) Mary Ann Manning (sgd) M. H. Carty.
I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and testament of John Purcell deceased.

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Joseph I. Little J.S.C.

Probate
granted to
Margaret Purcell
the executrix
Estate
Sworn under
$3,500.00
Dated
May 27^th 1892