Transcribed by Judy Benson & Ivy Benoit. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors
Will of John Houlohan from Newfoundland will books volume 2 page 534 probate year 1864. Transcriber’s Note: This name is spelled Houlahan and Holohan in the will and Houlahan in the will index.
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John Houlahan deceased. In the name of God Amen. I John Holohan of Saint John’s in the Island of Newfoundland being sick of body but of sound disposing mind memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, it is my will and desire that all my lawful debts be first paid and my body be decently interred. I will and bequeath to my beloved niece Honora Power the dwelling house now in my occupancy together with the dwelling house in the occupancy of Robert Walsh she paying the ground rent I will and bequeath to my beloved niece aforesaid the remainder of my money after paying my debts and funeral expenses aforesaid. I hereby nominate ordain and appoint Timothy Mitchell and John Barry executors to this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all former wills made by me Signed published and declared this 16th April 1864 and in presence of first read over and explained. John his X mark Holohan (LS) Witness, P. Brazil, Timothy Mitchell John Barry.
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