Will of John Talbot
from Newfoundland will books volume 12 page 455 probate year 1923

In re
      JOHN TALBOT.          DECEASED.

      In the name of God Amen.
I John Talbot of (Louis Talbot) of California do declare this to be my last Will and Testament made this fourth day of March One thousand nine hundred and Sixteen (4^th March 1916)

I will and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Traverse (formerly Eliza Talbot) my house, stage and property about the stage namely the flake and store.

I also will and bequeath half the land of the garden in which my house is built     I will and bequeath all the above mentioned to my daughter Eliza Traverse and her son John Traverse.

I appoint as my executor Mr William Fitzgerald.
Signed this fourth day of March one thousand nine
Witnesses
Signed this 4^th day of March 1916     JOHN his X mark TALBOT
Witnesses    John his X mark NORMORE
                  (Revd) J.S. Kavanagh.

CORRECT,
William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat Oct 17/23
Johnson J.
Adm C.T.A.
granted to
Eliza Traverse
Oct 18/23
Estate sworn
at $500.00