Will of Maria Moyse
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 pages 145-146 probate year 1894

Last Will and Testament of
Maria Moyse of Topsail
Widow deceased.

      In the name of God Amen I Maria Moyse relict of the late James Moyse residing at Topsail in the Electoral District of Harbor Main Newfoundland being through mercy in health of body and mind do make this last will and Testament concerning my earthly possessions. I give and bequeath to my two sons Joseph Moyse and James Moyse the whole of my household furniture save only the several articles which are hereinafter otherwise disposed of the said furniture to be equally divided between my said two sons.
I give and bequeath to my five daughters namely Harriett wife of Samuel Chaytor, Elizabeth wife of Henry Fowler, Maria wife of Samuel Hynes, Sarah Charlotte wife of George Carnell and Julia Phoebe wife of Jabez Henry Butler all that piece of land left me by my late Father containing one acre or thereabouts and situated in Topsail aforesaid the said piece of land to be sold to my sons Joseph Moyes and James Moyes at a just valuation it agreed on and the proceeds to be divided equally between the aforementioned five daughters. I likewise give and bequeath to each of my aforementioned five daughters one bed of feathers together with bedding
I give and bequeath to my said daughter Harriett the white and gilt bedroom set of earthenware together with the wash stand Also to my daughter Elizabeth the gilt edged china tea set Also to my daughter Maria the dinning room side board Also to my daughter Sarah Charlotte the horse hair fitted couch and to my daughter Julia Phoebe I give and bequeath the chest of drawers.
I likewise give and bequeath to my aforementioned five daughters all such sum of money as I have deposited in the Savings Bank the said sum to be equally divided between them.
I give and bequeath all my live stock consisting of cows sheep pigs and poultry to my aforementioned two sons and likewise desire that it be divided between them Also I give and bequeath all my personal clothing to my aforementioned five daughters to be equally divided.
I hereby appoint Samuel Hynes of Middle Bight and Henry Fowler of Chamberlains to be executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have this eleventh day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine in presence of these witnesses set my hand and seal. (Sgd) Maria her x mark Moyes (LS) (Sgd) Thomas Fowler (LS) (Sgd William Henry Adams (LS

Codicil

This is a codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Maria Moyse which will bears date June 11^th A.D. 1889 - I revoke cancel and annul that devise or bequest of that piece of land left me by my late father which under my said will I gave and bequeathed to my five daughters. I now devise and bequeath that piece of land to my sons Joseph and James to be equally divided between them. In all other respects I confirm my said will. Dated at Topsail this 17^th day of April A.D. 1893. (Sgd) Maria her x mark Moyse. (Sgd) John Reay (sgd) Joseph Miller

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament and codicil of Maria Moyse deceased

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Probate
granted to
Samuel Haines
one of the Exors
Dated
Jany 11: 1894
Estate
sworn under
$400.00