Will of Thomas Walsh
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 page 387 probate year 1897

Last will and Testament of
Thomas Walsh of Maddox Cove, Petty Harbor
Fisherman deceased

      This is the last will and testament of me Thomas Walsh of Maddox Cove farmer.
First. I bequeath to my son James my dwelling house and land attached from the school house to stream west of house. Also that piece of land known as Patrick Walshs place from Martin Hefferins house to drain also that piece of land at Blue veins from Stacks place to drain Also that piece of land over blue veins known as James Walshs place and half that piece of land on East side of Main Road known as Patrick Walshs place Also half of the waterside premises on Southern side of road from public wharf to Stream.
Second. I bequeath to Theresa Haniford my daughter and her heirs that piece of land known as Hefferins place. Also that piece of land known as Patrick Walshs place as far as the drain.. Also that piece of land at Blue Veins from lobster cove to drain Also two pieces of land one at turn of road known as John Bolans and one under the ridge known as Milers Also half that piece of land on East side of Main road known as Patrick Walshs place Also half the waterside premises. It is my wish that the above lands & premises shall not be sold or mortgaged out of my family.
I appoint James Haniford and C. P. Morris Executors of this my last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Maddox Cove aforesaid this eleventh day of September A.D. 1886. (Sgd) Thomas his X mark Walsh. Signed by the said testator (by affixing his mark) as 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. (Sgd) E. P. Morris (Sgd) J. J. Hannaford.

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Thomas Walsh deceased

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
By the court

Probate
granted to
??? Haniford
one of Exor.
Dated
May 5: 1897
Estate
Sworn under
$600.00