Robert Power

Abt 1770 - Abt 1844  (~ 74 years)

• Name	Robert Power
  Born	abt. 1770	Killea Parish, Co. Waterford, Ireland   [1]
  The will of Robert Power, probated in 1845, informs us that he was from Killea Parish, Co. Waterford, Ireland. The "Parish of Killea" is located on the southwestern shore of the Waterford Estuary. It appears this Robert is mentioned in a letter of instruction (later declared his will) written at Caplin Bay by John Morry (to his uncle Matthew Morry) in 1828. Robert was obviously well known to John Morry and trusted by him. Morry wrote "Let Robert Power have his fish as soon he likes to take it in the spring, never mind weighing it as I always trust to his receipts." Robert Power's relationship to the pre-1800 Michael Power of Caplin Bay becomes clear in his will. Robert's place of residence is listed as the Pond Head in the Voters Lists of 1840 -1844. His bequest to his nephew Robert, a son of Michael, indicates that Robert was indeed part of the extended Power family living in the Gut Pond/Beach area. His nephew, Robert, however is never mentioned in any of the Voter's Lists, etc. Research indicates that shortly after his marriage in 1844, Robert (the nephew) moved to St. John's (city) and died there in the 1880s.
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	bef. 1828	Ireland   [1]
  It appears that Robert Power came to Caplin Bay later than his brother Michael. The first written indication of his presence there was in 1828. It doesn't appear that Robert ever married, but he had his own dwelling at Pond Head (of the Gut Pond), in Caplin Bay. Robert shared this dwelling with his fishing partner, Martin Cullinane (aka Cullen), leaving him in immediate possession of it per his 1844 will.
  Voter	1840 - 1844	Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
  The Voters Lists verify that Robert Power had his own dwelling at Caplin Bay.
  Will	23 Nov 1844	Caplin Bay, Newfoundland   [2]
  Will of Robert Power from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 467 - probate year 1845 In re Robert Power - deceased. In the name of God Amen. I Robert Power of the Parish of Killia (sic - Killea) in the county Waterford but now of Caplin Bay in the Island of Newfoundland being of sound disposing mind memory and understanding but mindful of my last and do this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord 1844 make and publish this my last will and testament (revoking all wills made or said to be made by me) in the manner and form following that is to say I give and bequeath to the Rev'd John Ryan C.C. the sum of 10£ for his trouble in offering up the Holy Sacrifice of Mass for my soul. I also give and bequeath to nephew Robert Power the remaining sum after defraying the expenses of my funeral. I also give and bequeath to the said Robert Power all my other property including my boats and Gear annexed to them. I also give & bequeath to Martin Cullinan my house and place cow during his life but to devolve to the aforesaid Robert Power after his decease. And I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint the Rev'd John Ryan and Mr. John Cashin executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament set and subscribed my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Robert his x mark Power (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Robert Power as and for his last will & testament in presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Rev. John Ryan, C.C. / John Cashin. Certified Correct, D. M. Browning Registrar
  Died	Abt 23 Nov. 1844	Caplin Bay, Newfoundland   [1]
  His will was written on the 23 November 1844 so it likely Robert's passed away shortly thereafter.
  Buried	Aft. 23 Nov. 1844	Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I6873	Families of Calvert (Caplin Bay), Newfoundland
  Last Modified	11 Dec 2024

  
  

  Father	Unknown Power,   b. Yes, date unknown, Ireland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Unknown,   b. Yes, date unknown, Ireland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	Yes, date unknown	Ireland
  Family ID	F2182	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Married	N
  Last Modified	11 Dec 2024
  Family ID	F2184	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Immigration - bef. 1828 - Ireland Voter - 1840 - 1844 - Caplin Bay, Newfoundland Will - 23 Nov 1844 - Caplin Bay, Newfoundland Died - Abt 23 Nov. 1844 - Caplin Bay, Newfoundland Buried - Aft. 23 Nov. 1844 - Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S90] Approximate date based on another recorded event, Reddigan, Kevin, (A date calculated by using a recorded date and a person's age, or by estimating the most likely date, based on other recorded life events). [S73] Newfoundland Supreme Court Probated Wills, etc. (1830 - 1962), Newfoundland's Grand Banks, (http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/1main-wills-idx.shtml ) (A collection of Newfoundland wills transcribed by volunteers and other individuals for NGB).