Will of John Purcell
from Newfoundland will books volume 7 page 168 probate year 1902

John Purcell late 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 lifetime and after her death the same is to be divided amongst my grandchildren. I appoint my said wife executrix of this my will. S John's February 15 1892 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 hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses (the same having been first read over and explained) Mary Ann Manning. G T. Carty

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will of John Purcell

D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Order
16 May 02
Little C.J.
Admin Cta
dbu to D M.
Browning on the
31 May 1902
Est. $700.00