Will of Michael Woodford
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 pages 317-318 probate year 1896

Last Will and Testament of
Michael Woodford of Woodford Station Hr. Main
Licensed Publican deceased.

      This is the last will and Testament of me Michael Woodford of Woodford Station District of Harbor Main Licensed Publican. I give devise and bequeath to my son Richard all that property situate at the North Arm comprising dwelling and other houses thereon and bounded as follows: - On the North by property owned by Thomas Moore, on the south by property owned by Matthew Duff, on the East the water and on the west by Collins Pond Also all that piece of land at Skibersen bounded as follows on the north by land owned by William Dwyer, on the south by land owned by Martin Healy. East the local road and west by Collins Pond.
To my son Philip I give all that piece or parcel of land with the cottage thereon situate and bounded as follows: - On the north by road leading to station, on the south by land owned by William Moore, on the east by main line road and on the west by railroad.
To my son John James now residing in Canada I give all that piece or parcel of land opposite the station and bounded as follows. On north by the R. road, on south by local road on east the R. Road (Railway) and on the west by land owned by William Dwyer and my son Richard.
To my son Thomas now residing in Canada in case he returns to reside permanently in Newfoundland all that piece or parcel of land situate and bounded as follows north by land owned by Richard and Martin Fitzgerald, on the south the water, on the east by land owned by Fitzgerald and on the west by land owned by Thomas Moore. Should my said son Thomas elect to reside permanently in Canada or elsewhere then the above mentioned property reverts to my son Philip.
The residue of my property with the dwelling houses and other buildings thereon I leave to my wife Catherine Woodford during her lifetime, and at her death to dispose of as she thinks best and I appoint James Quinlan and Patrick O'Brien executors of this my will and revoke all previous wills by me at any time heretofore made. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this Thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety two. (Sgd) Michael Woodford. Signed by the said Michael Woodford the Testator in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other at the same time subscribe our names as witnesses. (Sgd) T. P. O'Donnell. (Sgd) James Quinlan

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of Michael Woodford deceased</p>

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Jos I. Little
J.
Probate
granted to
Patrick O'Brien
one of the Exors
Dated
Aug 12 : 1896
Estate
Sworn under
$3000.00