Will of Edward Kavanagh
from Newfoundland will books volume 3 page 219 probate year 1871

In re
     Edward Kavanagh deceased.

In the name of God Amen.     I Edward Kavanagh of the City of Brooklyn and State of New York Merchant, do make publish and declare this my last will and testament.     First, I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret T. Kavanagh all my estate and property of every name and nature real as well as personal, To have and to hold the same to her and to her heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever.     Second, I nominate constitute and appoint my said wife Margaret T. Kavanagh the executrix of this my will, and the Guardian of the persons and estates of my children during their minority.     In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirty first day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine.

Edward Kavanagh (LS)     Signed sealed published and declared by the said Edward Kavanagh the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in that of each other have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year last above written.
Stephen Merrihew, 12 West 37^th Street, City of New York.
George Wm. Wright, residing 63 East 23^rd Street, City of New York.

Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar