In re

John Hanham deceased.

In the name of God Amen.  The twelfth (12^th) day of June one thousand eight hundred and seventy one.  I John Hanham of the Harbor of Rose Blanche Newfoundland, planter, being sick in body but of perfect mind and memory (thanks to God) do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say-  I recommend my body to the earth and my soul to God- and as touching my worldly estate, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner,

1^st I give and bequeath to Dinah my beloved wife to posses and own while she remains unmarried all my property including land, dwelling house and fishing room, and in the event of her being married again or of her death, I then wish the said land dwelling house and fishing room to pass into the hands and possession of Thomas my eldest son by my last wife (Dinah) As to what money I may have to my credit, or in my possession I give and bequeath as follows-  Unto my daughter Mary Ann the sum of ten pounds, and to my daughter Maria the sum of five pounds and I hereby appoint Meshech Parsons and William Galliott or the survivor of them to be the executors of this my last will and testament.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

John his X mark Hanham (LS)  Signed sealed and declared by the said John Hanham as his last will and testament in the presence of us subscribers,

Mesheck X Parsons (LS) William his X mark Galliott (LS)  Theo. G. Netten, clergyman (LS)

Certified correct,

D. M. Browning