Will of John O'Reilly
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 page 298 probate year 1896

Last Will and Testament of
John O'Reilly of Placentia S.D.
Gentleman deceased.

      In the name of God Amen I John O'Reilly of Great Placentia late Keeper, Cape St. Mary's Lighthouse being of sound mind, but feeling my end approaching do hereby make my last will and Testament I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved Hannah O'Reilly all the property real and personal that I may die possessed of for her sole use and support during her life and at her death it is my wish and I hereby will and devise that all the said property real and personal shall belong to my son Thomas O'Reilly and in the event of his death before his mother the aforesaid Hannah O'Reilly to his heirs. I hereby appoint Mr. James Collins teacher as my executor. Given from under my hand and seal at Placentia this 19^th day of February A.D. 1886. (Sgd) John O'Reilly (LS) In presence of us E.A. Clancy - (sgd) James Collins

      I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of John O'Reilly deceased

Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
J. S. Winter
J.
Probate
granted to
Jas. Collins
the Executor
Dated
May 25 1896
Estate
Sworn under
$1800.00