Will of John Terrington
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 134 probate year 1831.

In re
     John Terrington       deceased.

St. John's Newfoundland December 10^th, 1830. This is the last will & testament of me John Terrington Civil Officer in His Majesty's Ordnance at this station vizt. I give and bequeath unto my housekeeper Catherine Brown the interest of one thousand pounds in the four p cent or now three and a half p cent stock which sum is now or will be vested in the joint names of Wm. Walmsley Terrington and Michael Gibbs for my use. This interest is to be paid her during her life. I also give unto her the whole of my household furniture, plate, linen, wearing apparel, horse, money due to me in this place as well as the money in my possession, with all other personal property which I may hold here at my decease. Not one shilling of public money is now in my keeping. As witness my hand & seal the day & year above written. John Terrington (LS)   Witness Noel Hanmer, Clerk in the office.    Martin Jordan, Office Keeper.
My friend John Laidley Esqr. Asst Commissary General having kindly undertaken to see my wishes carried into effect at this place I hereby appoint him my whole & sole executor to this document. St. John's Newfoundland Octr. 6^th 1831. John Terrington.
Acknowledged by John Terrington Esqr to be his last will and testament. Newfoundland October 10^th 1831.   John Laldley.     S.W. Curtic.   Joseph S. Shea.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar