Transcribed by Judy Benson
While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be
some typographical errors
Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 212-213 probate year 1856
| Will of Daniel Shanahan |
In re DANIEL SHANAHAN. DECEASED. In the name of God Amen. I Daniel Shanahan of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland being sick and weak of bodily health but of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz. I first will and bequeath my immortal soul into the hands of the Almighty God who gave it and next my body to the earth to be interred in a decent and Christian like manner and I order all my just and lawful debts to be paid. I next will and bequeath to my beloved wife Bridget Shanahan after my decease all the money goods furniture and property I possess or belonging to me for her sole use and benefit during her natural life and at her death what remains of my property I do order her to divide it amongst the Catholic Clergy to have Masses said for my soul and her own and I nominate and appoint her the said Bridget Shanahan to be my sole executrix to have this my last will and testament executed. In witness whereof I the said testator have hereunto my hand and seal subscribed and set at Saint John Newfdland this twenty second day of Aug. 1856.Daniel his X mark Shanahan (LS) In the presence of James Hackett, James Lang, Michael Farrell, Thomas Raftis. Certified correct, D. M. Browning Registrar |