Will of Patrick Walsh
from Newfoundland will books volume 8 pages 69 & 70 probate year 1906.

In the Estate of
     Patrick Walsh       deceased.

In the name of God Amen. I Patrick Walsh of Open Hall though weak of health, but strong of mind and memory do hereby ordain this my last will and testament. I hereby leave and bequeath my dwelling house and furniture to my wife and my son Michael. My son Richard is to be master in it while he stays here. My son Timothy is also to live in the house while he wishes but is not to supercede the rest in any way. This shop and plant is to be carried on as usual and the mother is to have full charge in the running of this Public House. Fishing room, trap and lobster factory is to be run by Richard. Half the big garden is for Richard and for him to build a house there when he desires. The other half is for Timothy to build a house also if he desires. The land at Thomas's Cove is to be divided equally into three parts among my three sons if Timothy stays at Open Hall, if he leaves, his share is to be divided among the other two sons Richard & Michael The mother is to have no say in the land or property bequeathed to the sons. After the mothers death the shop and house goes to Michael. The surviving son or those who choose to remain at Open Hall, any of the three, Richard Michael or Timothy is to have full possession of all the land. The garden nearest next the house or front garden is to go with the house and shop. Patrick Walsh.
Dated at Open Hall this 24^th day of August 03. Witnesses Joseph Barker.   William Barker

I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Patrick Walsh deceased
End D.M.B.      D. M. Browning
Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will)
Fiat
Sept 12/06
W.H. Horwood
CJ
admn. C.t.a.
Granted to
Jane Walsh
on the 14^th
day of Sept
1906. Sureties
Henry Miles
John Long
Estate sworn
at $400.00