Last Will and Testament of John Morry (1776-1807)

Son of Matthew Morry I and father of John Morry below.

Transcribed from a digital copy of the official Will transcript record on file at the Public Record Office – The National Archives . This transcription is a combined collaborative effort of Kevin Reddigan , Enid O’Brien and Chris Morry in August, 2003. Note that this is not a digital image of the Will itself but rather the official transcript of the Will entered into the record books at the Public Record Office when the Will was first probated. We do not have a copy of the Will itself. It may no longer exist. Fortunately the Public Record Office copy has been preserved. But there is a risk that this copy contains transcription errors in copying down the original language and it may also be an abbreviated version of the Will itself.

Last Will and Testament of Robert Carter (1768-1810)

One of the many Robert Carters, all of whom played a major role in the business and day to day affairs of Ferryland during their lives. This one was my 4G Granduncle, brother of Anne Carter who was the second wife of Matthew Morry I. Considering his status as a leading businessman, it sis surprising that his Will is so short and simple. It would appear he may have not anticipated his death and was forced to make out a will on his death-bed more or less. 

Last Will and Testament of John Morry (1799-1837)

Son of John Morry and Mary Foale Luke

This will, which was administered by John's Uncle, Matthew II, leaves the bulk of the estate to Matthew's son James for reasons that are not explained. But for this Will, I would not even have known of the existence of this son James as he does not appear in any other documentation I have seen.

Last Will and Testament of John William White (1811-1893)

This is the Last Will and Testament of John William White, of Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon. He was the father of Catherine White, my G. Grandmother, the wife of Thomas Graham Morry III. He died and is buried in Ferryland. This will was transcribed by his G. Grandson, Cal White, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA,  and kindly provided for display here.

Last Will and Testament Plus Codicil of Thomas Graham Morry III (1849-1935)

Here is the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Graham Morry (1849-1935), transcribed from a photocopy made at the Probate Office of the Newfoundland Supreme Court in August 2001. This transcription also includes the Codicil which amended the original bequests.

Last Will and Testament of John Morry (1856-1946)

This Will and First and Second Codicils are registered with the Probate Court in St. John's and a copy was kindly provided for transcription by Enid O'Brien.

Last Will and Testament of Judith (O'Leary) Morry (1872-1946)

This Will and First Codicil are registered with the Probate Court in St. John's and a copy was kindly provided for transcription by Enid O'Brien. Judith (O'Leary) Morry was the wife of John Morry above. They both left substantial estates, each in his or her own right. John, who was sixteen years his wife's senior, died only two months after her.