late of Channel Fisherman deceased.

Channel Newfoundland Feby 23 1897.  I William Sheaves of Channel Newfoundland do declare this to be my last will and Testament.  I do hereby leave and bequeath to my son Edward Joseph, my house and property and money and all my possessions.  And I will that my son Edward Joseph maintain and keep my daughter Laura Lauretta until her marriage  

In witness whereof I have signed the mark of my hand.  William his X mark Sheaves. 

Signed by the said Testator as his last will and Testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses at the testators request 

Llewellyn Godden   William Carter  William Davis

I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the will of William Sheaves.

D. M. Browning

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)

Fiat

June 17, 1904

Emerson J.

Letters of adm cta

granted on the

20th day of June

1904 to Edward

J. Sheaves

Estate sworn