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The cod fishery was the back-bone of the economy of
Bay de Verde since the first European settlers came here. This fishery was prosecuted in small boats within rowing distance around the Bay de Verde headland as well as the fishing grounds around Baccalieu Island. Fishermen used the traditional hand-line and to a lesser extent nets and seines.
Then in the 1860's came the invention of the codtrap. In
1880 Edward Moore introduced the first codtrap to Bay de
Verde. It was set in an area called The Sands in the middle of
Backside by Jeremiah Woodrow and John Broaders and became an
immediate success. The codtrap was the main fishing technology right up to the closure of the cod fishery in 1992.
A new type of boat had already been introduced at Bay de Verde since the early 1960's and as a result a new method of fishery emerged. This was the long-liner, a much larger boat of lengths which varied from 38 to 65 feet that could go farther off-shore. These boats fished various species using gill-nets and bottom trawl and catch rates sky-rocketed for many years. In the traditional fishery, fishermen had always waited for the fish to come to shore but now with the larger boats they could go to the off-shore fishing grounds where the fish congregated. As a result the traditional near-shore fishery which waited for the cod to come to shore was practically decimated.
The late 1960's saw the emergence of another fishery in this area. This was the “snow crab” fishery which since the demise of the cod has proven to be the savior of rural communities in Newfoundland. At first crab was strictly a long-liner fishery but since the “cod moratorium” the small inshore boats have also claimed their share and today “the under 35 foot fleet” is fishing for crab near-shore in the bays.
The long-liner fishery today has also expanded to include trawling for shrimp which has also become abundant in the waters around Newfoundland. The crab and shrimp fisheries are today the major fisheries in Bay de Verde as they are in most of Newfoundland.
 
In
1954, Maurice and Patrick Quinlan of Red Head Cove bought the
business of James F. O’Neill of Bay de Verde. They called
their business Quinlan Bros. of Bay de Verde. In due course,
they built a relatively small ‘fish plant’ on the
waterfront at Foreside. Even though fish had been caught and
sold in a variety of ways since early settlement, this was the
first fresh codfish processing operation in Bay de Verde. By
the early 1960’s, the salt cod industry had virtually come
to an end and consequently, the ‘fish plant’ became the
mainstay of the fishery in Bay de Verde. In time, along with
cod, many other species were
processed. After the cod moratorium of 1992 Quinlan Bros.
turned their attention to the processing of snow crab and
shrimp. With their base of operation in Bay de Verde, they are
now one of the largest producers of these products in
Newfoundland and Labrador.
 In
1674 Captain John Berry in a report stated “Bay de
Verds is a wild fishing cove, open to the sea, very small and
dangerous”. This statement very aptly described the
harbour at Bay de Verde. Also referred to as Foreside, it was
not much of a safe haven for its fishermen. Strong and
devastating southerly and south-west winds often
destroyed large and small vesels as well as fishing premises.
In 1945, after constant requests by residents, the
Newfoundland Commission of Government finally allocated
$220,000 for construction of a 500 foot long breakwater to
extend north-west from Emberley’s Point. The announcement
was made on April 18, 1945 and construction began in mid-June
with the breakwater being completed in mid-January of 1946.
However, just a week later, a severe storm did immense damage,
cutting a large gap in the structure and carrying away much of
the heavy stone. Repairs were made in the spring but the
unrelenting seas caused more gaps to appear shortly
afterwards. In 1951, the federal Government of Canada provided
funding for repair and reconstruction. Later in 1958 it was
raised to its present height and substantially widened. In
1965 a 120 foot long by 30 foot wide seaward cribbing as well
as a concrete wing-wall was constructed at the end of the
breakwater. Later in 1978 large armour stone were placed
outside this cribbing. In 1989 another 100 foot extension was
put onto this cribbing and filled with rock and concrete. The
last cribbing was placed there in 1999, finally making the
harbour significantly safer.
Over the years, many local 'harbour
committees' have been set up to modify and develop the
waterfront of Bay de Verde. Except for some small projects, local
committees were just not suited for the kind of harbour
development needed in the new fishery now being conducted. By
the early 1990's, the Small Crafts and Harbours division of
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada stated
categorically that no financing would be allocated to harbours
that did not have a Harbour Authority. Consequently, in 1996 a
public meeting was called at Bay de Verde and at long last a
Harbour Authority was elected. In due course, the Authority
hired an employee to do all necessary work on the waterfront.
They also acquired land from the Town Council to erect a
Harbour Authority Building. At last, after over four hundred
years of use Bay de Verde had a viable way to plan and
implement improvements to one of its most valuable asset, the
waterfront. The first project was the construction of a new
wharf built next to the launchway in the north-east part of
the harbour to be used exclusively by the smaller boats. The
final plan to make Bay de Verde Harbour more secure was a
joint project of the newly formed Harbour Authority and the
Small Crafts and Harbours division of DFO. In 2001 a new dock
along the north side of the harbour was constructed. The
following year another breakwater was constructed from the tip
of Blundon’s Point extending in a southerly direction to
intercept just inside the existing one. This project has
allowed for the placement of floating wharves on the north
side providing secure tie-up facilities for all of the smaller
boats as well as giving adequate room for the manipulation of
the larger boats on the south side. At the present time the
old wharf, built in the late 1950’s is being removed and a
new one constructed in its place. Since the inauguration of
the Harbour Authority millions of dollars have been spent on
improvements to the waterfront. With the expansion of the fish
plant by Quinlan Brothers and the recent construction, the
waterfront has taken on a whole new look. Today Bay de Verde
Harbour is a far cry from the ‘wild fishing cove’
described by Captain Berry.
The Bay de Verde Harbour Authority
Karl
Coish — Chairperson
John Coish — Vice-Chairperson
Tony Doyle — Secretary
Louis Keats — Member |
Michael Noonan —
Member
Maurice Noonan — Member
Gerard J.Broderick — Member
Wayne Sutton — Harbour Supervisor
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On January 6th at the Bi-Annual General Meeting of the Bay
de Verde Harbour Authority the following people were presented
with plaques for years of service as former members of the
Harbour Authority:
Patrick Broderick---9 years
Randy Noonan------7 years
Glen Noonan--------6 years
Donald Quinlan------5 years
A Collection of Wills
The
writing of wills was not a common practice among the common people of Bay de
Verde and surrounding communities. Very often property was willed by word of
mouth or a simply worded document which described how the property of the deceased
was to be divided and how the surviving spouse was to be taken care of. They were usually read the day after the
funeral with all family members present.
Those who were more likely to write wills were of the well-to-do class
and they were usually probated.
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Will
of Henry Barns of Dorset and Bay de Verde
Note: This will, written in 1750,
is one of the earliest known wills relating to a
property owner of Bay de Verde. Henry Barns was one of the
earliest English West Country Entrepreneurs to come to Bay de
Verde after the Taverners left in the early 1700’s, although
perhaps not early enough to claim property in the harbour. It
would appear that all of the best waterfront property in the
harbour had been claimed by the time he came so he moved in
around the point and set up a plantation at Carnail. When you
consider the area it was probably just as good as the harbour,
for al though a rough area, at least he had lots of space for
drying fish, something that was not readily
available in the harbour. He left his plantation to his
son who later sold it to Thomas Stone.
In
the name of God Amen I Henry Barns of the Hamlet of Parkson in
the Parish of Great Canford in the County of Dorsett, Yeoman
being under an indisposition of Body but of sound mind and
memory, and calling to mind the uncertainty of Life do
therefore make this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say:
First
and principally I commend my Soul into the hands of Almighty
God hoping for pardon of all my sins thro the Merits of
Christ's Death, and my Body I commit to the Earth to be Buried
in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my
Executrix ‑ and as for such Temporal Estate wherewith it
hath pleased God to bless me and bestow on me, I give and
devise and bequeath the same in manner following. That is to
say.
First
I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and
discharged. Also I give devise and bequeath unto my dearly
beloved wife, Anne Barns all my Lands, Tenements, Goods and
Chattels of what kind soever and wheresoever to have and to
hold the same and every part thereof unto my said wife for and
during the Term of her natural life.
And
after her death I give and dispose thereof in manner following
that is to say. I give and devise unto my son Thomas Barns his
heirs and Assigns forever all that my half acre of Land lying
in Cudnel Mead in the County of Dorset, also [ I give and
devise unto my said son Thomas Barns my Plantation lying at or
near Bay de Verde in the Newfoundland called Carnail to have
and to hold the same]. Also I give unto my son Thomas
Barns the leasehold Estate or Copyhold which I now enjoy at
Parkson to hold and enjoy the same during the remainder of the
Term I have therein, and whereas I have sold my Plantation in
Newfoundland for the sum of forty pounds, which I intended for
my said son Thomas, I do therefor give unto my said son Thomas
the sum of forty pounds to be paid him within one month after
my death, also I give unto my son Thomas my four Horses (or
such four Horses as my said wife shall leave at her death)
also my waggon Cart, Dung Pott, Harness and all Ploug
Tackling.
Also
I give and bequeath unto my son William Barns my Freehold
Estate lying at Cudnell Howe in the County of Dorset, and to
the Heirs of his Body lawfully to be begotten, forever and in
default of such I give and devise the same unto my said son
Thomas Barns his Heirs and Assigns forever. Also I give unto
my said son William Barns my two leasehold Estate lying at
Cudnell Howe aforesaid to hold and enjoy the same during the
remainder of the Terms I have therein.
And
whereas I have already given my daughters Jane the wife of
Hendry Brown, and Anne the wife of Thomas Dunford their
fortunes I only give to each of them one shilling.
And
I do hereby charge all my estates with payments of the above
Sum of Forty pounds given unto my said son Thomas. And all the
rest and residue of my Personal Estate that shall remain after
my said ___? death I give and bequeath the same unto my said
sons Thomas and William to be equally divided between them
share and share alike.
And
it is my further will and meaning that if I shall pay my said
son Thomas the Forty Pounds in my life time the paid legacy of
forty pounds shall be void.
And
I do make my said wife sole Executrix of this my will hereby
revoking all former wills by me made declaring this only to be
my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal the sixteenth day of February in the year
of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty.
Signed,
sealed, published and declared by the said Testator as and for
his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who signed
our names in his presence and at his request the Objuration?
and in Urlineations? being first made.
William
Croxton February 16, 1750
Jenny?
Scott
Rich
Corpe (Corfe?), N.P. The Mark of Henry Barns.
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Will of Henry Shepperd of Bay de
Verde
Note: Written in
1803, this is one of the earlier wills
for Bay de Verde. The Shepperds probably came to Bay de
Verde at the same time as the Stephens which was at least as
early as 1766. The
Shepperds appear to own a large waterfront plantation referred
to as the Shepperds Room on the extreme north side of the
harbour. Henry’s sister Mary was married to Charles Stephens
from Wimbourne, County Dorset, England. In his will Henry
leaves his part of the Shepperds room to his niece Sara
Stephens who is married to Thomas Lynch.
Prior to this, Henry’s brothers have bequeated the
other part of the Shepperds Room to Mary and Catherine
Stephens who married James Blundon and Daniel McCarthy.
In
the name of God Amen.
I Henry Shepperd of Bay
de Verbs Conception Bay Newfoundland being very sick and weak
but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God do make this
my last will testament and what worldly goods God has been
pleased to endow me with I bequeath in the following manner
and form and in case it should please God to grant me further
life and health that this shall be my only lawful will and
that any other heretofore or hereafter made or that I shall be
induced to make shall be void and of no effect this only to
remain in force viz. ------------
First
I bequeath my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth
to be buried in a decent Christian like manner I bequeath my
part of the fishing room and plantation in Bay de Verbs known
by the name of Shepperds Room that is to say my one third of
said fishing room and plantation to Sarah Lynch My beloved
niece and to her heirs and successors for ever to hold jointly
and equally with those of the family my two late brothers
bequeathed their share unto for her use and for the use of her
heirs executors administrators and assigns ----
I
bequeath my bed and bedcloths my chest and wearing apparel to
my beloved sister Mary Stephens to be used agreeable to her
wishes ---------
Further
I request if it should please God to call on me out of my
present illness to be buried at the sole charge and expense of
Thomas Lynch the lawful husband of my niece Sarah Lynch and if
it should please God that I should recover that the said
Thomas Lynch will support me during the remainder of my days
in witness whereof I have affixed my hand and seal in Bay de
Verbs Conception Bay Newfoundland this seventh day of June in
the year of our Lord 1803.
In
the presence of
Henry his X mark Shepperd
Thos
Mangan
George
(his x mark) Stickley
John
Walsh
R
Connell
I
certify this to be a true copy of Henry Shepperds will Chas.
Newhook J.P. New Harbor 18th March 1808
N.B.
This done in Bay Deverbs aforesaid where no stamp papers is to
be had the day and year above written ------------- This is a
correct copy
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Will of John Blundon
from
Newfoundland will books volume 12 page 444 probate year 1923
In
re: JOHN BLUNDON. Deceased
Note
: John Blundon was born 1846, son of
John Blundon and Sarah Emberley and a grandson of James Blundon who was one of
the early settlers of Bay de Verde. John seemed to be quite an entergetic
individual who built up a fairly substantial fishing and commercial enterprise
at Bay de Verde. He died in 1922.
This is the last Will and Testament of
me, John Blundon of Bay de Verde, in the District of Bay de Verde,
Newfoundland, Planter, made this 3rd day of May in the year of Our Lord One
thousand Nineteen Hundred and Twenty One. The Houses & Land on which they
stand belonging to my three sons Josiah, Moses & James respectively I give
& bequeath to them respectively. The property on Blundon’s Point (Fishing
Room) and the Liver House. I give & bequeath to my said three sons, share
& share alike. I give & bequeath to my son Josiah the Big Stage, built
& unbuilt, and the Upper Flake; also after my wife’s death the old Shop and
the Store underneath. The Little Stage, Salt Store (partly built partly on
hired ground) Old Cross Stage, Middle flake and Fish Store I give and bequeath
to my sons Moses and James, share and share alike. My Dwelling House & Shop
attached, with Store and Barn, with furniture goods & chattels and all
moveables I give and bequeath to my wife Lavinia so long as she lives, and
after her death with remainder to my son Moses and his heirs. Also the Old Shop and the Store underneath
I give to my said wife Lavinia so long as she lives, but after her death with
remainder to my son Josiah.
All monies securities & other
property in the house at the time of my death and not otherwise disposed of
herein I give to my wife Lavinia absolutely.
JOHN BLUNDON.
Signed
by the said Testator this 3rd day of May 1921 in our presence who at his
request, in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our
names as witnesses.
Job
Jacobs. John S. Lockyer. Henry
Gilbert Incumbent of Bay de Verdes.
CORRECT,
William
F. Lloyd Registrar
of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed
in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Sept 6/23 Kent J. Adm C.T.A. granted to Lavinia Blundon October 4/23.
Estate
sworn at $3670.00
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Will of Thomas Cotter
from
Newfoundland will books volume 8 page 478 probate year 1908
In
re: Thomas Cotter deceased.
Note:
Thomas Cotter was born 1838, the son of James Cotter and Alice Keefe and
grandson of the first James Cotter who was owned prime waterfront property at
Bay de Verde in 1783. In 1805 he sold his
property to William Danson. Thomas married for a second time in
1900 to Mary Murphy of Job’s Cove and
had three daughters and a son James. The daughters died young and after Thomas
died in 1908 Mary and her young son James moved to Boston where some of their descendants still live today)
In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Cotter
of Bay de Verde Newfoundland fisherman being of sound mind and memory and
calling to mind the uncertainty of life and certainty of death do make and
appoint this my last will and testament in manner following viz. I give and bequeath
to my son James Cotter all my property situate at Bay de Verde namely Dwelling
house and half the Store now occupied by Edward and myself and one third of the
Stage now occupied by Michael Hurly Edward Cotter and myself. And the flake or
flakes now occupied by myself also all my fishing material such as nets
puncheons &c. A home for my wife Mary Cotter unless she should change her
name. Signed after having being carefully read over in the presence of. (sgd)
Thomas his x mark Cotter witness Thomas his x mark North Sr. John Hennebury Thomas Moore of Andrew. Dated at Bay-de-Verde Newfoundland this
20th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and six.
Certified
correct, D.
M. Browning, Registrar
Oct.
13/08 Johnson J. adm C.t.a. granted to Mary Cotter
Sureties R.C. Smith
Estate sworn at $550.00
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Will of Richard Coish
from
Newfoundland will books volume 15 page 587 probate year 1932
In
re: Richard Coish Deceased.
Note:
(Richard was born 1864 the son of William Coish and Grace Sutton. He died
1931)
In
the Name of God. Amen.
I,
Richard Coish, of Bay de Verde in the District of Bay de Verde Newfoundland,
being of sound mind, memory and understanding do make my last will and
testament in manner and form following; I appoint the Rev Tobias Short Curate
in Charge of the Church of England Mission of Bay de Verde executor to this
will.
I
will and bequeath to Charles Emberley of James of Bay de Verde, Newfoundland,
my house, land and flake and the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) after the
death of my wife, Maria Coish, on condition that he lives with and takes care
of my wife Maria Coish until her death unless she marries and thereby forfeits
her claim to my house and land. I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret
Raymond of Catalina Newfoundland all the rest of my money that is left after
the death of her mother Maria Coish that is to say what is left remaining after
the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) that goes to the aforesaid Charles
Emberley is taken from the total remaining and the sum of one hundred dollars
which will go to Frank Jacobs son of my sister Victoria Jacobs. I will and
bequeath to Frank Jacobs son of my sister Victoria Jacobs of Bay de Verde
Newfoundland my motor boat and engine and nets and trawls and the sum of one
hundred dollars ($100.00) afore mentioned.
In
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty fifth day of December
in the year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty one.
Richard
Coish.
Signed,
published and delivered by the above named Richard Coish as and for his last
will and testament in the presence of each other have hereunto set our hands as
witnesses
Daniel
Emberley of Bay de Verde Newfoundland James Emberley of Bay de Verde
Rev
Tobias Short Executrix
Given
this twenty fifth day of December nineteen hundred and thirty one.
Correct.
William
F. Lloyd Registrar
of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed
in the margin next to this will)
Fiat
W.
J. Higgins Judge April 1/32
Probate
granted Tobias Short on the 1st day of April 1932 Value of Estate $2334.00
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Will of Timothy Dineen of Lismore and Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 158 & 159 probate year 1833
In
re: Timothy Dineen deceased.
Note:
Timothy was born 1772 in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. He came to Bay
de Verde in 1792 and later purchased a prime piece of property adjacent to where the Launchway is today, previously
owned by Doctor John Clinch of Trinity.
He built up quite a successful fishing enterprise and was a well
respected resident. He died 1832 and is buried in the Chapel Rock Cemetery
where his headstone can still be seen.
In
the name of God Amen- I Timothy Dinneen native of Lismore in the County of
Waterford Ireland but now of Bay deVerds do make and ordain this my last will
and testament, faithfully residing my soul to the Almighty God whenever he is
graciously pleased to summons me hence.
First
I bequeath to Michael Hurly Junr one half of my seal nets and two of the best
of my salmon nets. Second I bequeath to Thomas Hyde and Thomas Dinneen all the
nets remaining belonging to me with ropes &c. to be equally divided between
them. Third I bequeath to Thomas Hyde my house at the plantation with half the
ground cleared. Fourth I bequeath to Thomas Dinneen the other half of my
plantation. Fifth. I bequeath to Thomas Hyde all the property remaining
belonging to me in this Harbour and do hereby appoint him to recover all debts
due to me. Said Hide is to live in this house until such time as Bishop Fleming
wish to dispossess him of it, Said Hide is to maintain Johanna Dineen during
her life in the house Should it be
Thomas Dinneen's wish to live in the house with Hyde he can do so otherwise he
can live in the Cook Room. John Lynch is to have the Cooper's shop during such
time as it may answer him to teach school in, rent free. Should Thomas Dinneen
want for assistance during his life, a certain person is appointed to relieve
him, or should he want the use of the horse to haul wood or manure Thomas Hyde
is to let him have him, say a few days, or during such time as he may want him.
And
I do hereby denominate, constitute, ordain and appoint John Manning as executor
to this my last will & testament.
In
witness whereof I have set my hand and seal at Baydeverds as aforesaid this
30th day of May in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty
two. Timothy Dineen (LS) In the presence of Thomas Neil. John his X mark Mangan.
Certified
Correct,
D.
M. Browning, Registrar
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Will
of Thomas Hutchings
from Newfoundland will books volume 4 pages 299 to 301
probate year 1884
In
re: Thomas Hutchings deceased.
Note: Thomas was born in
St. Johns 1796 son of George Hutchings, a St. John’s merchant. He came to Bay
de Verde in 1839 as agent for Charles Fox Bennett who had set up business here.
He was man of influence and very
devoted to improving the local community. Bennett closed their business here in 1865 and Thomas moved to Old Perlican
where he worked for a while with a local merchant. He later retired to St.
John’s where he died in 1884.
In the name of God
Amen. I Thomas Hutchings
considering the uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament and
by these presents do give and bequeath the following sums to the persons and
trusts herein mentioned, viz.
- to Maria
Rouse widow of the late Oliver Rouse, Missionary at Bay de Verds the sum
of one hundred pounds currency now in the Savings Bank in my name,
- to the Newfoundland School Society the sum of
eight pounds,
- to the school on the South side of Saint John’s
in connexion with the Church of England Five pounds,
- to my brother Monier W. Hutchings the sum of fifty pounds,
- to George
Hutchings my nephew the sum of twenty pounds,
- to Monier
Hutchings my nephew the sum of twenty pounds,
- to William
Rouse the sum of twenty pounds,
- to Henry
LeMessurier the sum of fifteen pounds,
- the bed which I left with Mrs. O. Rouse I bequeath to her
son James, and
the bed clothes I now have I likewise bequeath to the said James Rouse
- my writing desk I bequeath to my nephew George Hutchings,
- my wearing apparel I bequeath to William Rouse.
I likewise request Henry C. LeMessurier to act as my
executor and that he will carry out my wishes in the strictest sense of the word
The residue of my money which may be left after paying my just debts and my
funeral expenses and providing a small neat headstone I give and bequeath to Fanny and Margaret Hutchings my nieces in
equal proportions for their special benefit. In witness
whereof I have this thirteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-three set my hand and
seal. Thomas
Hutchings (LS). Witnesses, Henry C. LeMessurier, James R. Knight.
This is a codicil
to my will; I give and bequeath to Maria Rouse, widow of the late Oliver Rouse all my interest in the
house and land situate on the east side of Adelaide Street and now occupied by
her under lease from me for her own special benefit and use and in case of her
death before the expiration of the lease that the same interest which I now
bequeath to her shall revert to her children who are unmarried in the same
manner and for the same purposes as if she were alive- in
witness whereof I have this thirteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-three set my hand and
seal. Thomas
Hutchings (LS) Witnesses, Henry C. LeMessurier, James R. Knight.
This is a further
codicil to my will as it has pleased the Almighty God to remove by death from
amongst us William Rouse
to whom I have bequeathed the sum of twenty pounds. I now revoke the said sum
of twenty pounds to Maria Rouse
for the education of her youngest son John
Rouse to be by her spent solely for and in the education of the
said John Rouse and in
case of her death before the same shall be expended that her heirs
administrators or assigns do carry out this my will and
testament In witness whereof I have this twenty eight day of
December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy five
set my hand and seal. Thomas
Hutchings (LS) Witnesses. Henry C. LeMessurier, Jas. R. Knight.
St. John’s,
Newfoundland, May 3rd 1877.
(Codicil) In the foregoing part of my will I bequeath to Monier W. Hutchings the sum of fifty
pounds currency- in consequence of his demise, I bequeath to George Hutchings my nephew Thirty
pounds cy making altogether fifty pounds currency- I give and
bequeath to my nieces the Proctors
twenty pounds currency (each to share alike). In
consequence of the demise of Wm. Rouse
I bequeath to George Hutchings
my nephew all my best wearing apparel I bequeath to Nichs Galligue all my old wearing
apparel &c. In witness hereof I set my hand and seal, Thos. Hutchings (LS) Witnesses, Henry C. LeMessurier, Charlotte Rouse.
This codicil was acknowledged by the said Thomas Hutchings in our presence this seventh day of
May one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, Henry C. LeMessurier, Charlotte Rouse.
Saint John’s Nfld May 7th 1877. I not having
mentioned the name of George Adolphus
Hutchings as one of my executors of this my last will and
testament and having deemed it prudent that two executors should act, I hereby
name and authorize the said George
Adolphus Hutchings to act as my joint executor with Henry LeMessurier.
Signed this day as above stated. Thomas Hutchings.
Witness, W. Hayward.
Saint John’s Nfld
30th May 1879. All my goods & chattels also
goods and effects from my good brother or his wife Mrs. John Hutchings I hereby bequeath
to my nephew George Hutchings
to be kept by him. Thos.
Hutchings.
Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
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Will of John Lockyer Senior of Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 381-382 probate year 1916
In
re: JOHN LOCKYER deceased.
Note:
John was born 1809, a son of John Lockyer and Catherine Paul and grandson
of William Lockyer an early settler who owned property at Bay de Verde in 1774.
John built up quite an extensive fishing enterprise at Bay de Verde. The
somewhat unusual thing about this will is that it was not probated after his
death in 1881 and by the time a probate was sought by his son John in 1916, both of the executors had died.
In the year one thousand eight hundred
& seventy eight The last will and testament of John Lockyer Sr Planter, Bay
de Verde, Newfoundland, written in manner and form following. In the name of God Amen. I, John Lockyer
Sr being at this present, in great weakness of body, but of good memory, do
make and ordain my last testament, in form and manner following- I commend in
humble manner both my body and soul into the hands of the Blessed Trinity- My poor sinful soul I commend into the
hands of God, the Father, who has created it, into the hands of God the Son, my
merciful Redeemer who hath redeemed it, into the hands of God the Holy Ghost,
who hath sanctified it and after an unspeakable manner infused His Grace into
it in preserving me His unworthy servant from innumerable evils whereunto by
the corruption of my nature, I had often fallen. And for my earthly body I
bequeath it to Christian burial in the church of England graveyard, in the
place where it shall please God to call me out of this mortal life-
I give devise and bequeath to my grandson
John Lockyer, for his own use and benefit, the feather bed belonging to my late
son Joseph- I give devise and
bequeath to my eldest son William for his own use and benefit the garden belonging
to me which he now holds in possession
I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Theresa for her own use and
benefit another garden belonging to me which she now at present occupies
I give devise and bequeath to my
youngest son John, my house, furniture, household effects, gardens (not herein
before bequeathed) stage, fishing room, flakes, punts, nets, fishing plant and
my estate and effects, both real and personal, whatsoever and wheresoever, and
of what nature and quality soever, all for his own use and benefit with this
only proviso, viz- That my lawful wife Sarah if she survive me is to be
provided with a full & decent maintenance & support by my aforesaid son
John his heirs & executors, and that during the term of her natural life,
she is to occupy her usually accustomed place in the chimney corner or
wheresoever else she may elect and I further desire & entreat my
aforesaid son John, his heirs & executors not to submit her to any offence
or inconvenience, nor in any manner whatsoever to interfere with her comfort in
the house- And I hereby appoint my
esteemed friends and neighbours William Barter and Henry Stephens (both of Bay
de Verde the executors of this my last will and testament- In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this nineteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred &
seventy seven John his X mark Lockyer
(LS) Signed and sealed by the said
John Lockyer in the presence of us, present at the same time, who in his
presence, & in the presence of each other, attest & subscribe our names
as witnesses hereto:
George
M. Chamberlain Clerk in Holy Orders
William Barter, Henry Stephens,
Charles Blundon, Joseph (X his mark) Lockyer Witnesses Bay de Verde 19 Dec 1877
(Listed
in the margin next to this will the following)
Apr
27/16 C.J. Admn c.t.a. May 5/16 granted to John Lockyer (the execr named in the
will having died without having obtained probate)
Estate
sworn at $900.00
Sureties:
John
Lockyer, Jos F. O’Neil, Andrew Moore(of Thos)
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Will of Edward Moore of Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books volume 3 pages 358-359 probate year 1884
In
re: Edward Moore deceased.
Note:
Edward (Edmund) Moore was born 1800
in Kilmacanney, Ireland and came to Bay de Verde prior to 1820 as agent for the
Ryans of Trinity. In 1849 he bought the bankrupted premises of William Danson from James Stewart of
Scotland. This was an extensive piece of property extending from Foreside where
the government wharf is today all the way to the water in Backside. He and his
sons built up a very large fishing and
commercial business at Bay de Verde. Edmund died in 1884 and is buried
in the Chapel Rock Cemetery at Bay de Verde.
In
the name of God Amen the twenty eighth day of January in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy I Edward Moore of Bay de Verds Planter
being weak of body by reason of my old age but of perfect mind and memory and
knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die do therefore make and
ordain this my last will and testament that is to say touching such worldly
estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and
dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
First
I give and bequeath to my son James Moore my dwelling house with cellar
outhouses and land attached and the garden at the north end of the house and
the Liver house with all the apparatus belonging to it. Also I bequeath to my
son Andrew Moore the dwelling house now in his possession with the adjoining
garden, the garden near James Woodrow's house and that near James Jacobs'
house, also I bequeath to my son Thomas Moore the dwelling house now in his
possession, the fishing room known as Cotter's Room which is situate south of
the principal room, all the land attached to said room with the garden near
Sutton's house now in his possession and that piece of land bounded north by
James Cotter's house and south by James Woodrows flake. Also I bequeath to my
son Edward Moore that piece of land known as Norris garden on which a house of
as ample dimensions as Andrews is to be built out of the trade James and Andrew
contributing equally with Edward towards its erection. Also I bequeath to James
Moore, Andrew Moore and Edward Moore jointly the principal fishing room with
flakes and lands attached, that store now used as shop and provision store, and
that used as fish store and all other property in the front side not otherwise
bequeathed. Also I bequeath to my son James Moore that fishing room in the back
side now occupied by John Broders and Richard Woodrow and that property
occupied by William North, and all my other land and property whatsoever not in
any other way named or bequeathed in this will provided that my beloved wife
Ann Moore is to live with James supported by him and enjoying the same
privileges in the house during her life which she does at present and receiving
the rents from John Broders and Richd Woodrow and I constitute and ordain Revd
J. O'Connor and James Moore 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.
Ed.
Moore (LS) Signed sealed published pronounced and declared in presence of us Patrick
Fox, Henry Stevens, David Phaelin.
Certified
correct,
D.
M. Browning
Registrar
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Will of Daniel Murphy of Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books volume 4 page 383 probate year 1885
In
re Daniel Murphy deceased.
Note:
Daniel was born 1829 a son of John Murphy and Margaret Howlett of Bay de
Verde. John Murphy was a local small merchant and Daniel continued to operate
the business until his death in 1882. It was then run by his wife Anastasia and
nephew James.
In
the name of God Amen. This is the
last will and testament of me Daniel Murphy Bay de Verds Conception Bay,
District of Bay De Verds Merchant I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal
estate of every description into my wife Anastia Murphy absolutely.- I appoint
my said wife sole executrix of this my will and revoke all previous wills at
any time made by me After the death
of my wife Anastasia Murphy I bequeath to my nephew James Murphy of Patrick the
above mentioned property in whole and in part But in case my wife Anastasia
Murphy should at any time consent to give up her right in the aforesaid
property she is entitled by virtue of the right therein invested to receive from
my nephew James Murphy a sum of one hundred pounds currency. I also give to the said James Murphy an
equal share in the business or trade with my wife Anastasia Murphy as long as
the said James Murphy thinks expedient to continue partnership with the said
Anastasia Murphy-
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand
this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eighty-two. Daniel Murphy. Signed
by the said Daniel Murphy the testator in our presence who in his presence and
in the presence of each other at the same time subscribe our names as
witnesses, Michael Hanly, Priest.
William North, Teacher.
Certified
correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar
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Will of Thomas O'Neill of Bay de Verde
In
re: THOMAS NEIL deceased.
Note: Thomas was born 1799 in Shangarry,
Mongorra, Ireland and came to Newfoundland in 1824 as agent to Thomas Ridley of
Harbour Grace. He later took over the quite extensive fishing plantation of
Dominick Flynn. Thomas and his sons built up a very prosperous fishing and
commercial business which continued to thrive right up to the middle of the 20th century. Thomas died in
1883.
In
the name of God Amen. I THOMAS NEIL of Bay de Verds in the Island of
Newfoundland, Planter, being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory and
knowing it is appointed unto all men once to die do make and declare this to be
my last will and testament – Principally and first of all I commend my soul to
Almighty God who gave it and my body I commend to the earth to receive at the
discretion of my executors decent Christian burial being assured that I shall
receive the same again at the last day by the mighty power of God – And as touching
such worldly estate wherewith God hath blessed me in this life, I dispose of
the same in the following manner and form – First. That for and in
consideration of the love and affection I have and do bear toward my beloved
wife ELLEN NEIL I give and bequeath unto her the free use of the bedroom she
now occupieth and also the use of my parlour as she hath held and enjoyed as
heretofore and to have a decent support from off my said estate and plantation
for and during the remainder of her natural life.
Secondly.
For and in consideration of love and affection I have and do bear toward my
beloved son THOMAS NEIL I give and bequeath unto him the dwelling house and
garden he now occupieth, also to enjoy all the privileges, interest and
benefits arising from and out of my said estate and plantation in as far as his
procuring and providing his livelihood in manner and way as he has contributed
to an enjoyed heretofore and to continue so unto his heirs lawfully born for
ever. But and if the said THOMAS NEIL or his heirs remove from Bay de Verd to
settle and reside elsewhere then the said dwelling house and garden privileges
interest and benefits now occupied and enjoyed by him shall become the property
of my two sons JOHN NEIL and MICHAEL NEIL and their heirs.
Thirdly.
For and in consideration of the love and affection I have and do bear toward my
beloved son DENIS NEIL I give and bequeath unto him the dwelling house he now
occupieth with the gardens at the back and front of said dwelling house and one
half the garden situated at the western end of said dwelling house and also to
enjoy the privileges, interest and benefits and on same conditions as those of
my said son THOMAS NEIL as specified aforesaid and the same to continue in
succession unto the heirs of the said DENIS NEIL lawfully born for ever. But
and if the said DENIS NEIL or his heirs and successors leave the settlement of
Bay de Verds to settle and reside elsewhere then the said dwelling house and
gardens, privileges interests and benefits arising from and out m estate and
plantation shall become the property and enjoyment of my two sons JOHN NEIL and
MICHAEL NEIL and their heirs for ever.
Fourthly.
In consideration of the goodwill and regard I have for my daughter JULIA ANN I
bequeath unto her a support and maintenance from and out of my said estate and
plantation, and also a peaceable residence as she has enjoyed hitherto within
my dwelling house as long as she may need the same and to occupy the bedroom
she now useth. Fifthly. For and in consideration of the love and affection I
have and do bear toward my beloved sons JOHN NEIL and MICHAEL NEIL I give and
bequeath unto them my dwelling house and the remainder of all my landed
property and plantation together with all buildings and erections thereon And I
also give and bequeath unto them all my seines, nets, boats, punts, all fishing
craft and moveable effects jointly and equally between them the same to the
theirs and their heirs lawfully born forever And, that they the said JOHN NEIL
and MICHAEL NEIL do and transact a trading business on my said plantation as I
have transacted heretofore, each bearing equal shares both in expenses and
profits – But in the event of the inconvenience of JOHN and MICHAEL NEIL
dwelling longer in the one house, and it become necessary and determined upon
to live separate then a dwelling house must be provided and erected on some
part of my said land at the joint and equal expense of the said JOHN NEIL and
MICHAEL NEIL as the future residence of the said MICHAEL NEIL. Sixthly. I
hereby appoint constitute and pronounce my two beloved sons JOHN NEIL and
MICHAEL NEIL as executors to this my last will and testament revoking all
former gifts legacies and bequests and declaring this to be my last will and
testament.
In
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this sixth day
of October A.D. one thousand eighth hundred and seventy-seven.
THOMAS
NEIL (LS) Signed, sealed, published and declared at Bay de Verds in the
presence of, the interlining over ninth line on second page being first
written, JOHN NEIL SR., W. CHRISTIAN, J.P. Before signing and sealing this my
foregoing will, I add the following codicil viz. That my aforesaid named sons
JOHN & MICHAEL NEIL shall out of the income of my estate allow to my beloved
wife ELLEN NEIL the sum of five pounds yearly over and above that bequeathed
unto her by the first section of my foregoing will during the remainder of her
natural life. THOMAS NEIL. Witness, JOHN NEIL SR. W. CHRISTIAN J.P.
Codicil
to the foregoing will. By this codicil to my foregoing will THOMAS NEIL of Bay
de Verds, the testator therein named have revoked and disannulled and by these
presents do revoke and disannul that portion of the third section of my
foregoing will, viz. “one half the garden situated at the western end of said
dwelling house” and make it an addition to my other landed property given and
bequeathed unto my two beloved sons JOHN NEIL and MICHAEL NEIL, as named in the
fifth section of my foregoing will, and in lieu of the said half garden I give
and bequeath unto the said DENIS NEIL my garden that is situated to the
eastward of the Catholic School House to be his and his heirs lawfully born for
ever. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this fourth day of
November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.
THOMAS
NEIL (LS) Signed, sealed and declared in the presence of JOHN NEIL SR.
W.
CHRISTIAN, J.P.
Certified Correct,
D.M.
BRUNNING
Registrar
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Will of John
O'Neil of Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books vol 11 pages 397 & 398 probate year 1919
In
re John O'Neil deceased
Note:
John was born 1842 one of seven
sons of Thomas O'Neill and Eleanor
Noonan. He was very active in the setting up and running of the fishing
enterprise part of the business begun
by his father. He died in 1919.
Bay-de
Verde Newfoundland August 7th 1919. This is the last will and testament of me
John O'Neil of Bay-de Verde annulling all other wills, previously made.
* 1. I do wish that my just debts if any
also my funeral expenses be paid by my executors.
* 2. I give and bequeath to the following
priests.
* To the parish priest of Bay de Verde
fifty dollars.
* To the parish priest of Northern bay
fifty dollars.
* To the parish priest of Carbonear fifty
dollars.
* To the parish priest of North River
fifty dollars.
* To His Lordship the Catholic bishop of
Hr Grace fifty dollars.
* To Rev. J. V. Donnelly P.P. of
Conception fifty dollars.
* To Rev. P.D. O'Neil Hr Grace One hundred
dollars. All the above amounts to be said in masses for my soul.
* I give and bequeath to the Catholic
Church of Bay de Verde one hundred dollars.
* To Mount Cashel Orphanage one hundred
dollars.
* To Belvedere Orphanage fifty dollars.
* To St. Vincent De Pauls Society fifty
dollars.
* To St. Joseph's Orphanage
Winnipeg-Manitoba fifty dollars.
* Also fifty dollars for masses for the
repose of the soul of my dear wife Ellen O'Neil to be given to Rev. P. D.
O'Neil of Hr Grace for that intention.
* I give and bequeath to my son M.J.
O'Neil the house he now occupies and ground on which it stands also the garden
at East of house, the garden in which his shop is built and McCarthys garden on
the hill also new stage now occupied by him and ground on which it is built, -
half codtraps and fishing gear, One third of fish flakes his to be center
portion, also ground on which flakes stand. Half of old fish Store, one third
cod liver oil plant, and one thousand dollars in cash. Same to be held by him
or his heirs for ever.
* I give and bequeath to my son Daniel
O'Neil my late brother Michaels House and ground on which it stands with garden
at front of said house and garden to the West of my son M.J. O'Neil's house, my
old stage and land on which it stands, my old shop and store adjoining shop and
ground on which they stand. One third of fish flakes the Northern portion and
ground on which said flakes stand, one half of fish store, one half of codtraps
and fishing gear. One third cod liver oil plant with one thousand dollars cash
the same to be held by him or his heirs for ever.
* I give and bequeath to my son James F.
O'Neil my dwelling house and furniture and land on which said house stands, the
gardens to the West and back of said house, the garden in which is (his?) shop
is built. One third of cod liver oil plant also all new buildings, shop,
fishstore and stage which he erected and ground on which said buildings stand
and one thousand dollars cash the same to be held by him or his heirs for ever.
* I give and bequeath to my three sons,
Michael, Daniel and James, the store known as lower store, Launchway on West of
James's stage also cellar near Daniel's shop to be owned jointly between the
three of them. The stable and land on which it stands to be owned by my sons
Daniel & James. If my son Daniel remains single my son J. F. O'Neil will
let him live with him and if he Daniel gets married and wants to live in his
Uncles house James is to help him repair it and stand half the expense.
* I give and bequeath to my daughter Ellen
Kennedy eight hundred dollars and if there should be any money left over after
all the above amounts are paid my daughter Ellen Kennedy is to get the same.
* I
do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons Daniel and James as the executors to
my last will and testament.
In
witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this seventh day of August in the year
of our Lord nineteen hundred and nineteen. Signed John O'Neil. Signed and delivered
by the said John O'Neil as and for his last will and testament in the presence
of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other
have subscribed our names hereunto as witnesses thereof. Signed Edward Crocker
Const. Michael Rays.
Correct
William F. Lloyd
Registrar
of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed
in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
Dec 10/19
Horwood
CJ.
Probate
granted to Daniel O'Neil and James T.O'Neil Dec 11/19. Estate sworn at 4,966.07
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Will of Henry Stephens of Bay de Verde
from
Newfoundland will books volume 4 pages 291-292 probate year 1884
In
re: Henry Stephens deceased.
Note:
Henry was born 1825, one of four sons
of Charles Stephens and Elizabeth Lockyer. He was a grandson of Charles Stephens of Wimbourne, County Dorset,
England, the first Stephens to arrive in Bay de Verde. Henry died 1882.
This
is the last will and testament of Henry Stephens, planter, of Bay de Verds,
Newfoundland. I hereby give, devise
and bequeath to my wife Susan during her lifetime or widowhood, my dwelling
house & all the furniture thereof, and the complete possession of all my
other property of whatsoever quality including land, stages, nets, punts &
fishing gear & wheresoever situated until my son William Henry attains the
age of twenty one years complete when the latter with the exception of the
small stage, flake & part of Northern Mead is to revert to my aforesaid son
William Henry, his heirs, executors and administrators for his and their own
use and benefit, absolutely and forever.
I hereby devise and bequeath to my daughter Ann, her heirs, executors
and administrators for her and their own use and benefit, so long as she &
they remain members of the Church of England The small stage and flake now in
the occupation of William Froude and half of my land in Northern Mead- In the event of my aforesaid daughter Anne
or heirs changing their religion the above mentioned property is to revert to
my son William Henry his heirs & administrators for his and their own use
absolutely and for ever. I hereby
devise and bequeath my feather bed to my wife Susan for her sole use &
benefit.
I
hereby appoint my friends the Revd. G.S. Chamberlain and Charles Blunden
executors of this my will. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of February in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two. Henry Stephens.
Signed
by the said Henry Stephens in the presence of us, present at the same time who
in his presence and in the presence of each other attest & subscribe our
names as witnesses hereto, G.S. Chamberlain, Clerk in Holy Orders, Charles
Blunden, Bay de Verds, William Jacobs. February 1882.
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Will of Edward Walsh of Bay de Verde
In
the Estate of Edward Walsh
deceased.
Note:
We have no birth date for Edward, but he
was probably born around 1760-70. We know that he was a property owner
at Bay de Verde at least as early as 1797. His property bordered south of Dominick Flynn’s which situates it
at what we generally refer to as Walshes Hill. He was a fairly well to do man
as can be seen from his will. It seems that he moved to St. John’s, for he is
listed as a resident when he died there
about 1830. His descendants still live in Bay de Verde today.
In
the name of God Amen. I Edward Walsh being very weak and sick in body but in
perfect mind and memory thanks be to God calling to mind the mortality of my
body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, make and ordain
this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I
give and recommend my soul into the hands of the Almighty God that gave it to
me, and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like burial by the
Revd Edmond Doyle & Mr. Patrick Brazil whom I do appoint and nominate to be
my executors, touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased Almighty
God to bless me in this life, I give demise of the same in the following manner
& form after paying all my lawful debts
First
I give & bequeath unto my lawfull & wedded wife Catherine Walsh the sum
of Twenty pounds now in my Possession and Eighty four pounds nine shillings and
eleven pence half of my property remaining in the possession of Mr. Thomas Beck
of St. Johns in the Island of Newfoundland together with all my furniture,
I
bequeath to my son Edmond Walsh of Bede a Verb (Bay de Verde) the sum of Twenty
pounds remaing in my Possession and the sum of Eighty four pounds nine
shillings & eleven pence the other half of my property remaining on the
hands of the aforesaid Mr. Thomas Beck.
Edward
his x mark Walsh.
Signed
under my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses, viz. the Revd Edmond
Doyle and Mr. Patrick Brazil, on the 31st of March 1830. Edmond Doyle Patrick Brazil.
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Will of Jeremiah Woodrow of Bay de Verde
Sept
7, 1905
Note:
Jeremiah was born 1841, a son of Richard Woodrow and Catherine Quinlan and
grandson of John Woodrow who came to Bay de Verde at least as early as 1815.
James, a brother of Jeremiah moved to Northern Bay and began the large Woodrow
family of that place.Jeremiah died 1905)
I
the deceased Jeremiah Woodrow Senior do solemly bequeath all my belongings in
the following form and to the following persons as follows: the fourth quarter
of the large fishing stage to share alike between John, James and Andrew
Woodrow, the cross-stage to be divided the same as the first between John,
James and Andrew Woodrow, the large garden on the hill divided in the same
manner. The mother is to be supported with seven dollars from each son yearly
until they separate and then whomsoever the mother lives with after the
separation the remaining two sons have to contribute their part until her death
and whoever the mother lives with they must provide one room for herself. Two
traps, boats, flakes and the whole lot of my fishing property including all
that we possessed is to be divided the same between J, J & A Woodrow. It is
my wish that my daughters is never to be left without a shelter if they should
require the same each one to have their own house and the garden they are standing
in the old house and garden I am leaving to John R woodrow. It is my wish for
them to work together and for John to be the master man.
Signed
by Jeremiah Woodrow, John Noonan of Dennis, John Broaders, Thomas Noonan
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Will of Richard Hatch Senior of Red
Head Cove
from
Newfoundland will books volume 4 pages 3-4 probate year 1878
In
re: Richard Hatch deceased.
Note: Richard was born 1788 in
Christchurch in the County of Hants, England, the youngest son
of Thomas Hatch and Anne Reeves. It appears that he came to
this area in the early part of the 1800’s. He
married Sarah Brien and they settled on the north side
of the brook in Red Head Cove. At about the same time Patrick
Rice claimed the land on the south side of the brook. As can
be seen from his will, he had established quite a large
fishing plantation.
In
the name of God Amen. I Richard Hatch of Red Head Cove in the
Island of Newfoundland Planter being aged and weak in body but
in perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed unto
all men once to die, do make and declare this to be my last
will and testament-
First of all I give and commend my soul into the hand
of Almighty God who gave it and my body I commend to the earth
to receive at the discretion of my executors decent Christian
burial being assured that I shall receive the same again at
the last day by the mighty power of God And as touching such
worldly estate that it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me
in this life I give and bequeath the same in the following
manner and form.
First
That for and in consideration of love and affection I have and
do bear towards my beloved wife Sarah Hatch I give and
bequeath unto her my dwelling house lands that I have in my
possession and also all the cattle that may be belonging to me
at my decease and to be hers during the term of her natural
life- She
is to live with my son Dennis Hatch and he is to have the care
and guardianship of her until the end of her life
Secondly.
That in and for the affection I have for my beloved son John
Hatch I give and bequeath unto him the dwelling house and that
portion of land and fishing room he now occupieth to be his
and his heirs and successors in the male line lawfully born
forever
Thirdly-
That for the love I have for my beloved son Richard Hatch I
give and bequeath unto him the dwelling house and that portion
of fishing stage viz one third on the side westward together
with the portion of flake room he now occupieth to be his and
his heirs and successors in the male line lawfully born for
ever
Fourthly-
That for the Love I do bear toward my beloved son William
Hatch I give and bequeath unto him the dwelling house he now
occupieth and that portion of the land and fishing room now in
his possession to be his and his heirs and successors in the
male line lawfully born forever
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