I Reuben Ridout fisherman of Long Pond, South shore Conception Bay do make this my last will and testament

I. I give & bequeath to my son George Ridout & his heirs for ever the half of my farm and three quarters of my land on the Point-     I also give to him one hundred and forty five pounds cash, two calves, part use of my horse, my wearing apparel my gun and part use of my fishing gear.

II.     I give & bequeath to my daughter Sarah the other half of my farm and one quarter of my land on the point, my house and garden in front to be hers and her heirs for ever, but should she die without issue then at her death all the land and whatsoever is left shall be fore George and his heirs.     I also give to my daughter Sarah the white cow and the use of the horse and of the fishing gear and my bed & clothes and red & white counterpane and one hundred pounds cash.

III. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lavinia Ridout one hundred pounds cash and the bed she uses with the covers.

IV.     I give to my daughter Mary Squires of Broad Cove the sum of five pounds.     With George’s own land I have nothing to do.    

Signed & sealed this 9th day of December 1881 as & for my last will & testament in token whereof I have set my mark,     Reuben his X mark Ridout.     Signed in the presence of us who in his presence & in the presence of each other have hereunto William his X mark Ridout.     Emma her X mark Ridout.     I desire the Rev. E. Colley to see this my will carried out.     The above was read over & explained Reuben not being able to read.     Ed. Colley.

Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar