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Below are probate records for the Town of Hopkinton for the years 1757 – 1850, with the last names beginning A-B.

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See also probate records   A-B   •   C-H   •   I-R   •   S-Z

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ALLEN, Gideon TC 4:110 , It has been presented to the Council that Gideon Allen is non-composmentis, or in other words, his faculties and abilities being indisposed and it is thought he should be under guardianship. Captain William Tanner appointed guardian.

ALLEN, Green – PR 9:265, 16 February 1858 Administration
Of North Stonington, CT. owns land in Hopkinton. Administrator Jesse Brown

ALLEN, Hannah PR 3:3 Inventory, 15 August 1791
Christopher Foster – Administrator. Appraisers; Samuel Champlin & Josiah Witter.
Receipts PR 4:160, 3 April 1809, PR 4:206, 3 June 1811, received $7.90 signed
Joseph and Cinthe (Cynthia) Bramen. TC 3:4, 11 August 1791, Whereas complaint is made to this Council by sundry persons as creditors to the estate, that said estate in their opinions is in danger of embezzlement, there being no person qualified agreeable to Law, to administer said estate. Wherefore agreeable to request, it is Voted that Gen. George Thurston have a letter of Administration on said estate, his giving bond. TC 3:4, 12 August 1791, Christopher Foster is named Administrator and Gen. George Thurston’s Administration be null and void.

ALLEN, Perseval TC 2:306, Whereas Perseval Allen of Hopkinton, a very ancient person, is possessed with considerable estate lying in Hopkinton and whereas complaint hath been made the estate is very much impaired and there is no person on the premises to conduct business to advantage. Whereby Mr. Allen is not comfortably supported with the necessities of life. It is voted that Christopher Foster be named his Guardian.

ALLIN, Peter – TC 2:119, 1 September 1783. Peter Allin, Alias Barber, son of Amie Barber, deceased, chose Joseph Witter Jr. to be his Guardian. TC 3:3, 4 July 1791, Whereas, Joseph Witter Jr. Guardian to Peter Allin, exhibited a discharge to this Council from said Allin & requested to be discharged from said Trust of Guardian. Wherefore it is voted that the Council Clerk deliver up the Bond to said Witter.

ANDREWS, Mercy – PR 9:148, 4 December 1855 Administration
Clark N. Andrews appointed Administrator.

ARNOLD, Godfrey – PR 7:147, 24 October 1842, Administrators named for the personal estate,
Josiah Langworthy, Elisha Kinyon, Almon Godfrey. Administrators for the business estate, Gorton W. Arnold and Albert N. Bicknell. (The inventory seemed to be from a store)
Widow, Sally Arnold. TC 7:54, 27 February 1843, Court of Probate set off the real estate to the widow, Sally Arnold. Map included.

AUSTIN, John TC 1:19- 9 January 1759 – Benjamin Austin is given a letter of Administration for
his deceased father. PR 1:80 – 30 March 1762,Mary Austin, widow of John, is very sick, weak and low and is a present charge to the town not being able to take care of herself. She made an oath that the Town of North Kingstown was her lawful place of residence. Arrangements were made to take her there.

AUSTIN, Stephen PR 8:167 21 October 1850 Administration
Administrator appointed Gardner S. Kinyon.
Sarah Austin, widow. Sarah Austin to the Guardian of the person and estates of Ezekial G., Mary A., Cordelia, Benjamin K., Loansa C., Sarah E. and John S. Austin, children of the late Stephen Austin
Appraisers: George W. Holdredge, Thomas Edwards, Benjamin B. Kenyon.
Inventory: PR 8:168, 4 November 1850.

BABCOCK, Anna – PR 4:234 Will written, 18 July 1805, Proved 15 September 1812
Sisters; Esther Hubbard, Content Maxson, Judith Merriot. Niece; Tacy Wells wife of Edward Wells.
Witnesses; Lucy Burdick, Polly Stillman, Augustus Lanphear
Inventory: PR 4:236 – 15 September 1812, called “widow Babcock” Appraisers; Joseph Maxson, Rogers Crandall, Daniel Babcock.

BABCOCK, Christopher – TC 7:40, 23 December 1841. Wife Polly Babcock appears before the Town
Council requesting her husband’s pension from the Revolutionary War. Rowland Babcock and Samuel Gardner were present to give their depositions for related questions to obtain the pension.

BABCOCK, Daniel – PR 7:318 Will written, 15 January 1838, proved 12 October 1846
Wife; Content. Daughters, Mary Babcock, Emily Babcock, Betsey Irish, Ann Potter, Lucy Almy.
Sons; Daniel Babcock, Jacob D. Babcock, Oliver Babcock.
Witnesses; Maxson Johnson, Benjamin Potter, Christopher C. Lewis
Inventory PR 7:322, 11 November 1846, appraisers; Daniel Lewis, Isaac Cundall, Elnathan W. Babcock.

BABCOCK, Elnathan W. – PR 9:268, will written, 7 February 1858, proved 7 March 1858
Daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth Babcock , Lucy Cottrell, wife of Lebbeus, Mary P. Irish, wife of Daniel B. Mentions his father Peleg Babcock.

BABCOCK, George – PR 1:102 Will written, 19 January 1767, Proved 22 October 1767
Wife: Susanna Sons: Christopher, Hezekiah, Rouse, George, Samuel Daughters: Elizabeth, Martha, Mary Wilbur. Granddaughters: Mary Wilbur and Susanna Wheeler (daughter of Jeremiah Wheeler)
Note: He mentions land in South Kingstown that he inherited from his father, George, that he is
bequeathing to his son, George. He mentions his slaves, Sudrick, Ceasor, Primas, James, Bristol, and any other black woman or girls that his family wishes to have.
Witnesses: Elisha Stillman, John Davis, Simeon Perry.
Inventory: PR 1:109

BABCOCK, Harriet – TC 7:6, 6 April 1840 – Robert Langworthy, Guardian of Harriet.

TC 7:16 & 17, 25 May 1840, Voted that Robert Langworthy be discharged from being guardian to Harriet Babcock, (a colored woman) and Joseph Spicer Jr. to replace him . TC 7:193, 5 April 1847, Guardian Joseph Spicer submits account of money, etc.

BABCOCK, Harriet – TC 8:20, 21 February 1848 – “Aaron Rodman, a colored man, came before this court and Lydia Carpenter, daughter of the said Harriet, testified that she saw the said Aaron and Harriet married at Stonington in September 1844. (the said Harriet before her last marriage was Harriet Steward) And the said Aaron presented a certificate from the Indian Council that he belonged to the Narragansett Tribe. It is resolved that the said Harriet is no longer under the jurisdiction of this Court and that Joseph Spicer, her Guardian, be at liberty to pay over to her the balance of money now in his hands.

BABCOCK, Hezekiah – PR 4:112 16 April 1807 (inventory taken)
Administrators; Martha and Hezekiah Babcock. Appraisers; Jonathan Maxson, Daniel Babcock, Joseph Potter.
PR 4:148 Additional Inventory 9 October 1808 and Receipts – PR 4:149, one receipt paid to Nancy Will (black woman) $8.81. Receipts – PR 4:151; 16 October 1807 in South Kingstown, “from my honored grandmother, Susannah Babcock…” signed Thomas & Susannah Armsbury; 31 October 1808 in Charlestown, “from my honored grandmother, Susannah Babcock…” signed Gideon & Mary Cross; 10 October 1808, Martha Rhodes received $454.49.

BABCOCK, Isaac – TC 5:46, 2 September 1822, (a black boy, son of Robbin) Voted that Luke Babcock be the Guardian.

BABCOCK, John Sr. – TC 2:16, 23 April 1772, John Larkin Esq. to be Administrator of Estate.

BABCOCK, John – PR 2:19 Insolvent Estate – 16 May 1772
Wife: Abigail, “left with a small sucking child.”

BABCOCK, Luke – PR 5:318 Administration, 28 July 1826.
Request from Mary Ann Babcock, widow of Luke, Martha Babcock, widow, Hezekiah Babcock, Dorcas Eldred and Samuel Gardner to open a Probate. Christopher C. Lewis appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 5:319, 23 August 1826. Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Edward Wilcox, Job B. Clarke. Estate Insolvent PR 5:321, Commissioners appointed; Job B. Clarke, James Wells, Russell Maxson. PR 5:324, 18 September 1826, Auction of inventory. Bills & Receipts PR 5:354, 28 July 1828. Authorization to sell Real Estate PR 5:458, 18 November 1829

BABCOCK, Martha – PR 7:302, will written, 21 June 1843, proved 27 July 1846.
States she is a widow. Children; Hezekiah Babcock, Rowland Babcock, Susanna Congdon, Martha Noyes. Grandchildren; Mary Ann White, Patience Dayton, James Eldredge. Nephew; Welcome A. Hoxsie.
Witnesses; Joseph M. Wilcox, Sarah A. Champlin, Christopher C. Champlin.
Inventory PR 7:305, 25 August 1846, Appraisers; Josiah Witter, Sanford Noyes, William B. Hoxsie. Receipts PR 7:307, 1846 through 1847, Dr. Kenyon paid $5.75, Orrin Doty for gravestone paid $12.00.

BABCOCK, Nehemiah – PR 1:34 Inventory: May 1759
Wife: Hannah Note: TC 1:19 – 9 January 1759, a letter of administration was given to Hannah Babcock,
widow of Nehemiah.

BABCOCK, Oliver – PR 2:31 Will written, 3 December 1761 Proved 1 November 1773
Wife: Deborah Sons: Thomas, Nathan, Oliver, Simeon, John, Joseph Daughters: Susannah Beebee, Mary Cobb.
Witnesses: Joshua Clarke, William Champlin, Benjamin Clarke
Inventory: PR 2:31 4 October 1773 taken by Robert Burdick, Thomas Coon

BABCOCK, Polly – PR 7:212 will written, 4 November 1842, proved 27 May 1844
States she is a widow. Sons; James, Christopher, Charles. Daughter; Mary Ann Babcock, wife of Rowland Babcock. Granddaughters; Mary E. Babcock, daughter of Christopher Babcock; Mary Ann Babcock, Sally Maria Babcock and Lydia F. Babcock, daughters of Charles Babcock; Mary Babcock,
daughter of James Babcock.Eliza Babcock; daughter of Charles Babcock, a looking glass after the death of her Aunt Mary Ann. Grandsons; Christopher Babcock, son of James Babcock, Luke Babcock, son of Charles Babcock.
Witnesses; Peleg Kinyon, Samuel Coon Jr., Christopher C. Lewis
PR 7:216, 7 September 1846, “I hold a note given by the said James to the said Polly for fifty dollars
which I cannot collect, and have applied to said James for a receipt for the legacy and he refused to give me one…” (In subsequent writing the situation seemed to have been resolved, but is unclear how)

BABCOCK, Robin – TC 3:125, 2 July 1798, Oliver Davis is appointed Guardian to Robin Babcock
(Negro man). TC 4:112, 4 January 1808, Cpt. Peleg Babcock is appointed Guardian to Robin Babcock (a black man.) TC 4:159, 1 April 1811, It is represented to this Court that a negro man called Robbin Babcock, late belonging to Hezekiah Babcock, and having been manumitted and he has a right in some lands lying in New York or Ohio. Whereas he will probably divest himself of said right and the Town of Hopkinton would become liable for him. A Guardian, Joseph Maxson is appointed to him.

BABCOCK, Simeon – PR 3:97 written, 2 August 1792, proved, 7 November 1796
Wife, Sarah. Four sons, Jeremiah, Jason, Lucas, Jonathan. Daughters, Eunice Lanphear, Lucy Randall, Dorcas Tefft, Lydia Maxson, Hannah Burdick. Grandchildren, Barker Wells and Lois Sabins, children of Eunice Lanphear.
Witnesses: Joseph Clarke, Nathan Potter, Oliver Lewis Jr.
Inventory: PR 3:99 taken 26 October 1796 PR 3:111 taken 20 January 1797
Receipts: PR 3:113 30 January 1797 received “all my wife’s & Barker Wells portion” by William Hibbert, “my wife’s portion” by Billings Burdick.
Receipts: 3:129 “In Petersburgh, New York, 1 January 1797, received from my wife’s deceased father’s estate.” Matthew and Lucy Randall.
25 October 1797 – “property given to my wife, Lydia, from her deceased father’s estate, Luke Maxson.

BARBER, Amos Jr. – PR 6:155, 3 December 1832, Administration requested by widow, Lucinda
Barber and children.
Inventory PR 6:156, submitted 3 December 1832, Appraisers; Robert Langworthy, Gardner Burdick,
Elnathan W. Babcock. TC 6:54, Lucinda appointed Guardian of the children, Betsey, George P., Ann Maria, William Henry, James and Amos Jr.

BARBER, Amy – TC 2:95, 6 April 1778, Mary Barber paid for nursing Amy for eight days, Mr. Billings Burch paid 1/4/0 for making a coffin and Dr. Bartlett paid for doctoring her. PR 2:113 Inventory 30 April 1778 Administrator – Samuel Witter
Appraisers: Abel Tanner, Nathan Porter.
Receipts: PR 2:156 3 May 1779

BARBER, Benjamin (the younger) – PR 6:276, 12 July 1836. Administration. Edward Barber
appointed Administrator. PR 6:277, 2 September 1836, appraisers; John Webster, Benjamin W. Crandall,
Whitman Kinyon. PR 6:281, 3 April 1837, the widow Nancy, is appointed
TC 6:92, 12 July 1836, Benjamin was a United States pensioner and died on 13 February 1836.
Guardian to her minor children, Edward B. Barber, Benjamin F. Barber, minors over 14 years and under
21 years, William R. Barber under 14 years.

BARBER, Benjamin Franklin – PR 8:117, 14 February 1849 proved, 4 June 1849
Names his mother, Nancy Bliven, wife to William Bliven, to be his Executrix and leaves all his possessions and money to her.
Witnesses: William C. Crandall, William Bliven, Alfred B. Burdick

BARBER, Edward – PR 8:24 will written 23 July 1845, proved 6 December 1847
Wife, Phebe. Sons, Welcome Barber, Joseph T., Thomas T., William, Lillibridge and Edward. Six beloved daughters; Mary H. Kenyon, w/o Whitman Kenyon, Susan Dye, w/o William H. Dye, Alice Matteson, w/o Benoni Matteson, Anna James Bliven, w/o Bradford Bliven, Rebecca Phillips, w/o John Phillips, Hannah Matteson, w/o Peleg Matteson, the daughters to inherit a piece of property in Richmond, RI in equal shares. The stipulation is that no one sell ardent spirits from the property, if one does, they forfeit their shares to the others.
Grandsons; Edward Thomas Barber, son of Joseph T. Barber; Edward Lillibridge Barber, son of Lillibridge Barber, both under twenty one.
Witnesses: John Olney, Silas Richmond, Christopher C. Lewis
Inventory: PR 8:28, 4 January 1848 Receipts 8:32, 2 June 1851, includes bricks for grave, $3.00 and Mr. Doty for gravestones, $32.50.

BARBER, Edward B. – PR 8:255, Administration 8 March 1852
Administrator, Bradford H. Barber. Appraisers, Gorton W. Arnold, Isaac H. Barber, John Webster.

BARBER, Elizabeth – TC 3:9, 13 December 1791, It is presented to this Council that Elizabeth and Penelope Barber are about to dispose of their land, whereby they will be liable to become chargeable to this Town in so doing, and perhaps it may be of bad consequence otherways. Voted Thomas Wells be appointed Guardian to Elizabeth and Penelope.

BARBER, Esther – TC 2:117, 1 February 1779 Voted that Joseph Witter Jr, Esq be Administrator to the estate of his aunt, deceased. TC 2:118, 1 March 1779, Joseph Barber to be Administrator of his mother, Esther, in lieu of Joseph Witter who declined.

BARBER, Franklin – PR 9:242, 20 October 1857 Administration
Resident of Stonington, CT., owned land in Hopkinton.

BARBER, Henry – TC 2:119, 8 March 1779, Henry, being of proper age, made his choice of Rowse Babcock Esq. as his Guardian.

BARBER, John – PR 2:93 Inventory 9 June 1777
Wife: Mary. Administrator: Joseph Barber TC 2:83, 10 June 1777, calls Joseph “his brother”
Appraisers: David Maxson & Thomas Cottrell TC 2:85, 1 September 1777, That Nathan Barber be cited to appear before the Council whether he hath any of the estate of John Barber in his hands or not. He is cited again in October. Cited again 19 January 1778 TC 2:90.
Receipts: PR 2:126 6 July 1778, Joseph Barber, for his brother John’s estate.

BARBER, John N. – PR 7:271, 1 September 1845, Administration, requested by Mary Barber, Nicholas
Barber and Dorcas Coon. Nathan K. Lewis named Administrator.
Inventory PR 7:272, 1 September 1845, appraisers; Gorton W. Arnold, George Hoxsie, Edward Hoxsie Second Inventory PR 7:275, 6 October 1845. Receipts PR 7:276, 1845 through 5 January 1846, Nichols & Langworthy for coffin, $5.25, L. A. Palmer Physician, $12.14 Receipts PR 7:278, 7 September 1846, To writing 3 letters & postage to ascertain the residence of Sarah Potter. 1868, $27.00 paid to Thomas Potter husband of Sarah Potter as heir – in –law.

BARBER, Joanna, aka Joanna Perry – PR 5:361, will written, 4 August 1827, proved 30 August 1827
“My dear and well beloved half aunt, Abigail Perry. She gives her aunt the interest that she received in
her grandfather Benjamin Perry’s estate.
Witnesses; Hazard Wilcox, Stephen Codner, Susanna Codner.
Inventory PR 5:363, 30 August 1827 Appraisers; Jona N. Hazard, Hazard Wilcox, Gorton W. Arnold

BARBER, Joseph – TC 1:50 (2^nd set pgs.) – 25 October 1763, Appeared by the Council and chose
Joseph Witter to be his Guardian.

BARBER, Moses – PR 7:20 Will written, 3 June 1833, proved 6 April 1840
Sons; George, (given the homestead farm in Hopkinton), Jared (he gives Jared two lots of land in
land in Hopkinton), daughters; Martha Cheesbro, Thankful Wilbur. Grandson, Moses, who was under
21 years old. Granddaughter, Rebecca Barber, under 18 years old. Rebecca Bowler, daughter of William Bowler. Son-in-law, Jesse Wilbur Jr. Daughter, Sally Bliven, deceased.
Witnesses; Edward Barber, Benjamin Crandall, Phineas T.N. Barber.
Whereas, Jesse Wilbur Jr, was deceased, George Barber named Administrator.
Inventory, PR 7:24, 13 April 1840, appraisers; Edward Barber, Joseph T. Barber, Nathan W. Lillibridge.
*On 19 July 1833, Moses Barber and Sarah Browning entered into a prenuptial agreement, Moses agreeing to give certain items to Sarah after their marriage. On 30 July 1833, the couple recorded it with the Town Hall. On 5 February 1835, Moses recorded an additional document providing Sarah, his wife with additional household items.
TC 1:15, 15 April 1840, Jesse Wilbur Jr. is appointed to be guardian of the property of the heirs of Martha Chesebrough, said heirs being out of state.

BARBER, Nicholas – PR 9:122 written 24 May 1855 proved 23 July 1855
Leaves all property to his niece, Phebe Larkin, widow of Thompson Larkin, and her son Alphonso Coon.
Appraisers; Daniel Sherman, Samuel Richmond, Charles Chipman Inventory PR 9:124 3 August 1855

BARBER, Penelope – PR 4:311 Inventory – 15 September 1817
Appraisers; John Carpenter, Stephen Hoxsie, Benjamin Kenyon.
Receipt PR 4:312 – 31 January 1820 “received by me, Guardian to Elizabeth Barber, Signed Moses Barber.

BARBER, Peter – TC 2:119, 1 September 1783 (see Peter Allin)

BARBER, Sarah – TC 7:6, 6 April 1840, Gorton W. Arnold is Guardian to Sarah Barber, widow, and
her estate by reason of mental derangement. TC 7:84, 1 January 1844, Gorton W. Arnold is to attend to settle up his guardian account. Inventory TC 7:93A, 1 April 1844. Mr. Arnold resigns and Horace A. Browning is appointed Guardian. TC 7:107, 2 December 1844, Information being brought to the Council that Sarah Barber, widow, is in a state of insanity with her son, Horace Browning, now living in Connecticut and that Sarah is not being taken care of and made as comfortable as she should be. Edward Barber, Overseer of the Poor, to be sent to visit Sarah and ascertain her condition. TC 7:134, 27 May 1845, Horace Browning of Lebanon, CT, is requested to attend the Probate Court concerning his mother. TC 7:137, 30 June 1845, Guardianship transferred to Gorton W. Arnold. TC 7:192, 5 April 1847, Gorton W. Arnold presented a petition to the Probate Court to sell wood from Sarah Barber’s land to raise money for her support. Petition was granted.

BARBER, Sarah – TC 9:83, 12 March 1856, Gideon Palmer is now the Guardian of Sarah and her property.

BARBER, Thomas – PR 3:119 Inventory 29 June 1797 shown by widow, Mary and Peleg Barber.
Appraisers: Cpt. Nathan Barber, Thomas P. Gardner

BARBER, Weeden Jr. – TC 9:11, 1 January 1855
Weeden Barber Jr. is appointed Guardian over his children, who are all under fourteen, Leanidas A., John W., Hannah M., and Harriet N.

BARBER, William – PR 1:53 Will written – 12 December 1761, Proved 13 September 1762 (TC 1:86)
Wife, Esther Sons, Josiah, Elisha, John, William, and Joseph Daughter, Amie
Witnesses: Thomas Clarke, Joseph Northrup, Samuel Wilbore
Inventory: PR 1:54

BARTLETT, Thomas “an Indian Man” – PR 1:33 Inventory accepted – 25 June 1759
Brother, Codando, Sister, Hannah
Letter of Administration given by the Council at the 25 January 1759 Town Council meeting
Administrator – William Maxson

BENT, Jane PR 5:126 – Written, 10 August 1820, Proved 2 October 1820.
Brother-in-law, Thomas Potter Gardner, my cousin Polly Saunders, d/o Cate Saunders, my cousin Joseph Saunders, s/o to Cate Saunders.
Witnesses; Amos Closson, Catherine Saunders, Dorcas Closson.
Receipts PR 5:128, in Hopkinton 4 September 1825, from Polly Saunders, Joseph P. Saunders.
In Westerly, 26 December 1825, from Maxson Green, $2.00 for making a coffin.

BENT, John PR 2:217 Written 15 June 1784, proved 13 September 1784
Wife, Mary daughters, Mary, Sarah Helme (wife of Niles Helme), Elizabeth Douglas (wife of David Douglas) Catherine Gardner, Jane Bent. Grandaughters, Hannah Bent, Dorcas Helme.
Son-in-law, Thomas Potter Gardner.
Witnesses: John Wilbore, Mary Wilbore, Simeon Burdick
Inventory: PR 2:220 22 September 1784
Receipts PR 2:242, 243

BENT, PRINCE TC 5:46, 2 September 1822, (a colored man and revolutionary war pensioner) Voted that Jeremiah Thurston be Guardian of Prince, of the person and the estate. TC 6:8, 5 April 1830, The clerk to issue a citation to Prince Bent respecting the appointment of a Guardian, as Jeremiah Thurston has died. TC 6:25, 6 June 1831, Voted that Benjamin B. Thurston as Guardian to Prince Bent to deal out no more than $5.00 per month to him for the term of six months. TC 6:47, 1 April 1833, Arnold Hiscox appointed Guardian to Prince Bent. TC 6:48, 27 May 1833, Arnold Hiscox paid $6.81 it being funeral expences for Prince Bent.

BENTLEY, John PR 4:292 Inventory, 21 April 1817 Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Russell Lawton,
Christopher Lewis.
PR 4:317 Receipts – 1 March 1819. PR 4:318 – 1 March 1819 List of articles delivered to the widow, Lydia Bentley. PR 4:319 – 3 June 1817, List of articles sold at auction.

BENTLEY, John – TC 5:5, 4 January 1819, Daniel Babcock be Guardian of the minor children of John Bentley, Mary Ann and Lydia Bentley.

BENTLEY, Lydia PR 6:353, will written, 13 February 1839, proved 1 April 1839
Daughters: Mary Ann Bentley, Lydia Langworthy, wife of William Langworthy and their son, John Courtland Langworthy. Sister, Dorcas Wilbur, all the part of the dwelling house that I owned that was Woodman Wilbur’s.
Witnesses: Daniel Lewis, Christopher C. Lewis, Elnathan W. Babcock.

BICKNELL, Albert N. – PR 7:239, Administration brought before Court 24 February 1845.
Widow, Ruth A. Inventory PR 7:240, 24 February 1845; Appraisers; Gorton W. Arnold, Lewis C. Kenyon, Charles W. Collins. Receipts PR 7:242, 3 March 1845, Receipts from Heirs, PR 7:244, In Hopkinton, 26 November 1845, Ruth A. Bicknell, In East Greenwich, RI, 26 March 1846, Diana Tanner, In Hopkinton, 26 November 1845, Emeline A. Bicknell, Louisa A. Bicknell, William G. Bicknell.

BIDGOOD, John – TC 3:42, 6 January 1794, Voted that Samuel Bidgood be appointed guardian to John Bidgood Sr., his complying with the law, and giving sufficient bond to keep this town indemnified from said John Bidgood Sr. and his wife from becoming chargeable to this town.

BISSELL, Jonathan B. PR 8:147 Administration 11 February 1850
Horace Church appointed administrator. Jonathan B. Bissell formerly of Mantua, Ohio, but deceased in Hopkinton.

BOWLER, William D. PR 5:146 Administration, 19 April 1821, Abram Coon appointed Administrator. Widow, Nancy Bowler. PR 5:150 Inventory PR 5:147, 27 April 1821. Estate Insolvent.

BRAMEN, Christopher – TC 7:75, 20 October 1843, Guardianship. Gorton W. Arnold who is guardian to Christopher, received letter from Christopher stating he wishes Arnold to advance $50.00 to him, Bramen not yet being twenty one years of age. Request was approved. TC 7:176, 6 November 1846, A complaint has been made to me, Edward Barber, Overseer of the Poor, by various persons that Christopher Bramen has become intemperate and spending his time and money that came to him by his parents. Mr. G. W. Arnold informed me that Christopher Bramen has called on him for money very often and wanted $50.00 more very soon. If he goes on as he has done, in a short time he will have no money to spend nor to help himself when he is sick and likely become chargeable to the town. Voted that Christopher Bramen be cited to attend the next session at the Inn of Jesse Brown to answer this complaint.
TC 7:179, 15 February 1847, Voted Gorton W. Arnold be appointed Guardian to the person and estate of Christopher F. Bramen.

BRAMEN, Christopher F. – PR 8:197 10 March 1851
Gideon Palmer, Administrator. Appraisers: George W. Holdredge, Edward Hoxsie, Thomas Edwards
Inventory PR 8:198 24 March 1851

BRAMEN, George W. – TC 7:76, 30 October 1843, He was summoned to the next Town Council
meeting to chose a Guardian for himself. TC 7:105, 2 September 1844, appeared George W. Bramen
and requested the complaint against him from Samuel Foster be dismissed. The complaint was discharged. Edward Barber, Overseer of the Poor, made a complaint in writing that George W. Bramen needed a Guardian because he treats his child badly because of intemperance and makes bad use of his time and property. TC 7:109, 17 December 1844, a complaint made by Theodoty Hall to give evidence to prove George Bramen’s conduct with his family and property. TC 7:121, 24 February 1845, a Guardian, Thomas Clarke was chosen for him for the reason of constant intoxication and him selling off his belonging and binding out his child. TC 7:129, 7 April 1845, George W. Bramen chooses Welcome Collins as his Guardian. TC 7:143, 3 November 1845, Welcome Collins submits his resignation. TC 7:179, 15 February 1847, Whereas a complaint was entered to Edward Barber, Overseer of the Poor, that George W. Bramen and Joseph Bramen is making waste of their property and for which will be likely to become chargeable to the town. That the said George and Joseph Bramen be cited to attend this Court at the Inn of Jesse Brown in March for the purpose of making choice of Guardians. TC 7:186, 15 March 1847, Joseph Bramen failed to appear, Nathan Collins was voted to be his Guardian. Whereas a citation was issued to George Bramen, and was about to be read to him, but said Bramen then ran away and would not hear it. Gideon Palmer was chosen as George Bramen’s Guardian. TC 8:49, 19 February 1849, Reuben Brown requests six dollars, it being for a coffin for George Bramen.

BRAMEN, George – TC 8:128, 12 May 1851. A minor over the age of fourteen years of age, son of George W. (deceased) Guardian Welcome Collins appointed.

BRAMEN, Hannah – PC 9:40, 23 October 1851.
Son, William Robinson Bramen. She mentions four brothers; Benjamin, Joseph, Isaac and George W. Bramen.
Witnesses: Almon Godfrey, William Burrell, Charles Chipman
Inventory: PR 9:43, 9 October 1854

BRAMEN, John PR 3:75 written, 31 January 1789, proved, 4 January 1796
Wife, unnamed. Daughters, Anna Bramen, Mercy Church, Mary Bramen, Elizabeth Mott.
Sons, Joseph, John, James.
Witnesses: Amos Button, Amos Button Jr., Josiah Witter
Inventory: PR 3:77 28 June 1796 Appraisers; David Coon, Henry Brightman

BRAMEN, Joseph TC 6:129, 12 February 1839, a complaint made that Joseph Bramen has become incapable of managing his affairs by reason of being almost blind and should have a Guardian appointed to him. Bramen cited to attend next Town Council meeting. TC 6:129, 5 March 1839, Mr. Bramen does not appear and from further information on the subject the complaint is dismissed.

BRAMEN, Joseph PR 8:202 written 3 October 1838 proved 31 March 1851
Being of “Old Age.” Sons: Benjamin, Joseph, Isaac, John and George Washington Brayman.
Daughter, Hannah Brayman. Witnesses: Nathan Wilcox, Elnathan W. Babcock, Alfred Enos.
Inventory: PR 8:205, 14 April 1851 Appraisers: Nathan Collins, Jesse Wilbur Jr., Welcome Collins.

BRAMEN, Robert PR 6:178 Administration, 2 September 1833. Mrs. (Sally) Bramen appeared and
requested the Probate Court to appoint Gideon Palmer and Nathan Collins as Administrators.
Inventory PR 6:179, 6 September 1833, appraisers; Edward Barer, John H. Kinyon, Godfrey Arnold. Mrs. Bramen’s first name appears on PR 6:183. Children’s names appear PR 6:184, 2 April 1836, Christopher F., Luther, Harriet and Mary Bramen. TC 7:194, 29 March 1847, Gorton Arnold is Guardian, and submits an account of expenses, which include 1 day of Self and horse to go to Voluntown, CT on 5 March 1838. On 3 January 1842, he goes to Voluntown to see to a settlement of a difficulty with Christopher Bramen. In the account submitted on 29 March 1847, each family member is mentioned except for Mary Bramen. TC 7:197, December 1850, the estate divided among the heirs and receipts were signed from the family, Gorton Arnold, Guardian to Christopher F. Bramen. The rest were signed in Voluntown, CT, Sally Bramen, Harriet Brown and Luther Bramen.

BRAMEN, William R. – TC 8:78, 7 January 1850, A complaint has been made to the Town Council that William is in possession of land and conducts himself as if he would spend all his property. It is determined he is in need of a Guardian. TC 8:87, 1 April 1850, Mr. Bramen appeared and was very unwilling to have a Guardian. After some consideration, it was determined that Mr. Bramen would not have a Guardian.

BRAND, Elizabeth – PR 5:347 1 January 1827, Administrator named, Christopher C. Lewis.
Elizabeth called a widow. PR 5:348, 12 January 1827, Inventory. Appraisers; John H. Kinyon, Lewis Collins, Christopher Crandall. Auction of Estate Pr 5:349. Out of the estate sale, One gold necklace was sold for $8.00 to Christopher C. Lewis.

BRAND, James B. – TC 7:3, 3 March 1840, Town Council minutes mention that Christopher C. Lewis
is Guardian to James B. Brand.

BRAND, William V. PR 5:43 – Administration, 5 April 1819
Huldah Brand, widow, was appointed to be Administrator of Estate.
Inventory PR 5:44 – 24 April 1819 Appraisers; Edward Barber, Robert Kinyon, Remington Kinyon.
Receipts PR 5:47 – dated 1820/1821.
PR 5:48, 26 November 1821, the Widow Huldah Brand was allowed $132.26 for the support of her family.

BRAYTON, Samuel – PR 6:286 – Administration, 27 November 1837
Widow, Eunice. Gorton W. Arnold appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 6:287, 27 November 1837. Appraisers; John Webster, Luke Nichols, Matthew G. Wilbur. Inventory included shoemakers tools.

BRIGGS, Jacob TC 3:12, 12 March 1792, Whereas, it is represented to this Council that Jacob Briggs behaves himself imprudently, whereby he is likely to become chargeable to this Town unless due measures be take to prevent the same, Whereas, Moses Barber be appointed Guardian. TC 3:39,
4 November 1793, Whereas a complaint being made by Jabez Bowen, Commissioner of the Loan Office, R.J. Hand, that Jacob Briggs, an invalid, who draws a pension, conducts himself imprudently and in such a manner that it is rendered absolutely necessary that he be put under guardianship. It is hereby voted that Gen. George Thurston be appointed Guardian.

BRIGGS, Jacob PR 4:67 (Pensioner) Guardianship with Gen. George Thurston was from 1793 until
20 May 1805. PR 4:150 5 September 1808, accounting from George Thurston. TC 4:128, 6 March 1809, Voted that Samuel Peckham be discharged from being the Guardian of Jacob Briggs, an invalid, who draws a pension, upon George Kinyon giving a sufficient bond.

BRIGHTMAN, Joseph – PR 4:46 written,6 September 1803, proved 24 September 1804
Wife, Sarah Sons; Thomas, Martin, Holmes, Henry Daughters; Mary Brightman, Sarah Peterson, Mercy Geer.
Witnesses; Caleb Church 2^nd, Joseph Brightman 2^nd, William Wilbur
Inventory PR 4:48 24 September 1804 Appraisers; George Kinyon Jr., William Tanner, John Wilbur. Additional Inventory PR 4:61 25 March 1805
Claims against the Estate; PR 4:68 25 March 1805
Receipts; PR 4:87, 7 July 1806 “Received of Hopkinton 29 ___ 1804, signed Jonathan and Sarah Peterson.”

BRIGHTMAN, Joseph – PR 4:281 Inventory – 13 February 1816 Appraisers; Daniel Larkin Jr.,
William Tanner, Joseph Spicer. Receipts PR 4:291 – 27 January 1817.
Receipts PR 4:301 – 18 May 1817 in Hopkinton, Nabby Brown; 19 February 1818 in Hopkinton, Sarah Kinyon; 6 April 1818 in Hopkinton, Aaron Kinyon.

BRIGHTMAN, Martin – PR 6:185 Will written, 29 March 1827, proved 30 September 1833.
Wife, Amy. Daughters; Sarah, Lucy, Dorcas, Mary Ann and Fanny L. Brightman, and Nancy Ackley. and Lydia Kinyon. Son; Joseph M. Brightman (under 21 years) His nephew; Thomas Brightman Jr.
Witnesses; Isaac Collins; Francis P. Brightman; John Wilbur.
Receipts – PR 6:188 – In Onconta, 17 December 1833, signed George and Sarah Brightman, In Hopkinton, 20 January 1834, signed Mary A. Brightman, In Pittsfield, NY, 4 December 1833, signed James and Nancy Ackley, In Onconta, 16 December 1833, signed William L. and Dorcas Brightman, In Laurens, 16 December 1833, signed Howland and Lydia Kinyon, In Hopkinton, January 9th and 20^th, 1834, Amy Bramen, Fanny L. Brightman and Asahel A and Lucy Bennett.

BROWN, Christopher – PR 7:196 will written, 3 April 1840, proved 1 April 1844
Wife, Anna. Daughter; Nancy Merriot Sons; James W., Reuben, Christopher Jr., and John.
Witnesses; Thomas M. Wilcox, Alfred Enos, Lydia A. Enos
PR 7:199, Inventory, 11 June 1844, appraiser; Edward Hoxsie, Samuel Foster, Alfred Enos.
PR 7:201, Receipts, 1844 – 1845, paid Phineas Stillman 25 cents to dig grave, paid Henry M.
Wells $2.63 for cloth for shroud, Harriet Wells for making shroud and Edward Wells $5.50 for
making coffin.

BROWN, Francis – TC 4:112, it is reported that Francis Brown Esq. is very much indisposed both in body and mind. Samuel Brand is appointed his Guardian. TC 4:128, 6 March 1807, Francis Brown appears and requests that he be liberated from a guardian. He appearing to be rational and of sane mind, the guardian was dismissed.

BROWN, Harriet – TC 8:301, dated at Voluntown, CT – 12 April 1851, proved 23 September 1851 in Voluntown.
Names her mother, Sarah Bramen as Executrix. She gives to her infant son and only child (not yet named) $1.00. She gives to her brother Luther Bramen all the property she may inherit from her deceased brother, Christopher F. Bramen.

BROWN, Ruth – TC 3:111, 4 December 1797, Zaccheus Reynolds appointed Guardian.

BROWN, Samuel – PR 3:6 Inventory, 19 March 1792 requested by Adminstrator Cpt. Samuel
Babcock and taken by Hezekiah Babcock & Thomas P. Gardner.
Credit Report – 26 September 1792
Receipts PR 3:23 6 May 1793 received on 21 March 1793 “from our Honored Father”
to Aaron Taylor, Daniel Pierce, Amos Wage, Mary Brown.

BROWN, Samuel – TC 2:252, 3 April 1786, Stephen Hoxsie of Charlestown be Guardian to Samuel Brown.

BROWN, Samuel – TC 2:288, 7 April 1788, Samuel Babcock appointed Guardian to Samuel Brown.

TC 3:12, 12 March 1792, Voted that Cpt. Samuel Babcock have a Letter of Administration on all goods and chattles of Mr. Samuel Brown, late of Hopkinton, deceased.

BROWN, Thankful – TC 7:117, 15 January 1845, Jonathan G. Foster suggests a Guardianship for
Thankful and Abby Brown as they are incapable of managing their affairs by reasons of occasional
derangement. TC 7:120, 24 February 1845, Thankful and Abby Brown appeared and choose Zephaniah Brown as their Guardian. Voted that the property be set off a third for Thankful and 1/6 part for Abby Brown. TC 7:165, 8 June 1846, Zephaniah Brown made application in writing to be released and discharged from the Guardianship.

BROWN, Thankful – PR 9:259, 5 January 1858 Administration
States she was a widow. Thomas Brightman named Administrator.
Inventory PR 9:260, 5 January 1858, Appraisers; Christopher Brown, Jonathan G. Foster, Thomas L. Palmer. On 22 February 1859, Francis P. Brightman is now the Administrator of the estate.

BROWN, William, the elder, – PR 7:235, 6 January 1845, Administration, Alfred Enos named
Administrator. Widow, Thankful Brown, PR 236. PR 7:236, 6 January 1845, appraisers; Christopher Brown, George Hoxsie, Edward Hoxsie.
Receipts and Bills PR 7:267, 22 January 1845. Receipt PR 7:269, 19 May 1845 “Receipt from
Zephaniah Brown, guardian of his mother, Thankful Brown.

BROWN, William, the younger – PR 7:252, 31 March 1845, Administration, Alfred Enos named
Administrator. Requested by Zephaniah Brown, Guardian to Thankful and Abby Brown.
Inventory PR 7:253, 10 April 1845, lists carpenter tools, a “lot” of loose shingles in the new house.
Appraisers; Christopher Brown, George Hoxsie, Edward Hoxsie. Receipts PR 7:257, 1845 (various dates) Orrin Doty (gravestone) –$12.00, Reuben Brown (coffin maker) $8.00,
PR 7:257, 30 March 1846, Receipts, each of the following individuals received $106.65 as their part
of the estate as heirs, Ira Bliven, Alice W. Brightman, James J. Brown, Zephaniah Brown on behalf of Abby and Thankful Brown. TC 7:152, 19 January 1846, Map drawn of William Brown’s estate. Subdivisions were drawn by the heirs listed above, and a Sally Bliven, perhaps the wife of Ira Bliven, drew Lot #11.

BROWN, Zephaniah – PR 4:64 Will written, 26 December 1800, proved 3 June 1803
States he is 79 years old. *gives his own land description. Mentions land that he came by from his wife
“Anna.” (Could this be a Clerk error for the wife’s name?) Or was Elce/Alice mentioned in will as his wife, a second wife? Sons, Christopher, William, Darius Daughters; Mary Brown, Alice Woodbridge, Freelove Rathbun.
Witnesses; Hannah Cottrell, Eli Button, Abel Tanner.
Inventory PR 4:71 5 July 1805 Receipts PR 4:89 – 1 September 1806

BROWNING, Almira – PR 8:126, 15 October 1849
Hiram Arnold from Rockville Manufacturing and Burrows Burdick, physician, brings forward petition.
Harris Lanphear named Administrator. 15 October 1850, Harris Lanphear is discharged and Gideon Palmer is appointed administrator of the estate of Almira Browning and Matthew S. Browning.
Appraisers: Harris Lanphear, Charles W. Collins and Elias R. Rathbun.
Inventory: PR 8:128, 20 May 1850.

BROWNING, Elizabeth – PR 8:104, written 19 May 1845, proved 7 January 1850
Sister, Phebe Green, “all land that was inherited from my father”. Two nieces, Sarah Ann Knowles and Ruth E. Green. Mention sister Ruth Browning.
Witnesses: Gorton W. Arnold, Jonathan Boss, George F. Boss.

BROWNING, Robert – PR 6:28, Administration, 4 January 1830.
Widow, Mary, requests in writing, along with the heirs of Robert Browning, except for the wife of William W. Green. PR 6:28, 29, 30, 31, Inventory taken 7, 8 and 12^th of January 1830. Encompassed two towns, Hopkinton and South Kingstown, RI. Receipts show Nicholas Vincent was paid $1.00 to dig the grave.

BROWNING, Ruth – PR 7:88, Administration, 6 September 1841, requested by Robert Browning, John N. Barber, Phebe Greene, Elizabeth Browning, Susan Browning and Hannah Browning. Gorton W. Arnold named administrator. Inventory PR 7:89, 6 September 1841,
At a Town Council Meeting TC 7:41, 3 January 1842, Elizabeth appeared and stated she did not require a
Guardian and satisfied the Council. Susan sent her request of Gorton W. Arnold as her Guardian. TC 7:121, February 1845, an application submitted to the Court to make a division of the real estate, heirs as follows; Susan Browning, Thomas Browning, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Browning, Phebe Green, Catherine Tanner, Mary Barber, Sarah Barber and Hannah Browning. Gorton W. Arnold made a request for permission to sell wood from Susan’s share of real estate for her support. TC 7:195, 5 April 1847, Gorton W. Arnold submits accounting for money spent on Susan Browning.

BROWNING, Susan – PR 9:118, 2 July 1855 Administration
Administrator – William C. Crandall
Appraisers; Peleg Matteson, Henry Burdick, Wanton Crandall Inventory – PR 9:119, 2 October 1855

BROWNING, Thomas – TC 7:38, 25 October 1841, It is represented that Thomas Browning has
become entirely incapable of managing his estate by reason of mental inability. Edward Barber to be his guardian. Voted to cite Susan and Elizabeth Browning to appear before the Probate Court and chose a Guardian for themselves or to prove why they do not need one. TC 7:63, 3 April 1843, Bills and Receipts. TC 7:138, 1 September 1844, yearly inventory submitted.

BROWNING, Thomas – PR 9:116, 23 July 1855 “late of Lebanon, Connecticut” Administration
Appraisers; Joseph Spicer, John S. Champlin, Charles Noyes Inventory: PR 9:116, 117

BRUMBLY, Jesse Jr. – TC 6:87, 30 May 1836, Guardian Edward Barber chosen for Jesse Brumbly Jr.

BRUMBLY, Thomas – TC 3:96, 6 March 1797, Mr. Joshua Coon appointed Guardian.

BRUMBLY, Orin Judson – PR 7:312, 31 October 1846 – Guardianship. When Jonathan Larkin died in
late summer of 1846, Charles W. Collins took over Guardianship of Orin.

BUNDY, Joseph – PR 2:11 Will written – 1 November 1770, Proved 1 July 1771
Wife: Mary Son-Ezekial (of Preston, CT) daughters: Elizabeth Tifft, Dorcas Herrick
His wife’s daughter – Mary Burdick
His friend & Executor: Thomas West (Mary Bundy was subsequently named)
Witnesses: Samuel Tifft, Jonathan Palmiter, John Burdick
Inventory: PR 2:12 – 27 May 1771

BURDICK, Abel – PR 5:236 – Administration requested 31 August 1824, by son, Benjamin Burdick
2^nd. Inventory PR 5:237 13 September 1824 Appraisers; Alpheus Burdick, Benjamin Crandall, Peleg Maxson Jr. Estate insolvent. Receipts PR 5:238, 239, 240, 1 November 1824, from widow, Zilpha Burdick. Son Abel Burdick receives $1.00 for digging his fathers grave. Received $2.00 for building coffin, Jabez Palmer.

BURDICK, Alpheus – PR 7:123 – will written, 19 December 1837, proved 3 January 1842
Wife, Abigail Daughters; Sarah Palmer, Elizabeth Salisbury, Phebe Crandall, Abigail Ann Burdick,
Luritty Burdick, Cordelia Burdick, Miranda Burdick and Alana Burdick. Sons; Gardner, Alpheus A., Sheffield, and Gilbert Burdick “The reason why I give my four first mentioned sons no more because I gave them all their time at 19 years of age so that they had two years to lay up property for themselves and it was their own choice to do so.” Sons; Elias T., Burrows, Bradford and Orrin R. Burdick, “his farm to be equally divided between them.” TC 7:141, 13 October 1845, Elias T. Burdick named Guardian of Bradford and Orin R. Burdick.
Witnesses; Jedidiah Kinyon, Abner N. Woodmansee, Elizabeth Kinyon.
* Good Land Description
TC 7:145, 5 January 1846, Guardian Elias T. Burdick receives permission from the Court to sell the land of Bradford and Orin R. Burdick.

BURDICK, Asa – 1726 – 1794 page 24, 11 February 1782, “Whereas it is the opinion of the Freeman in
this Town Meeting that Asa Burdick is noncomposmentos, incapable of transacting his own business. It is therefore recommended to the town that they appoint a Guardian to said Asa. TC 2:163, Thomas Wells was appointed Guardian. TC 2:179, 2 June 1783, Information made to this council that Asa Burdick is conducting himself imprudently and extravagantly in bargaining. Robert Burdick Esq. was appointed Guardian. (same Asa?) TC 2:285 7 January 1788, Robert Burdick discharged from Guardinship.

BURDICK, Benjamin – PR 7:204, will written, 9 January 1842, proved 27 May 1844
Names his “trusty friend” Benjamin Franklin Newton to be Executor. He gives Mr. Newton his farm, Joseph Burdick, deceased, Ethan Burdick, son of his brother Stephen Rose Burdick, William West, son of William West, deceased. He gives to Benjamin Franklin Newton’s sons, Nathan Franklin Newton and Elijah Newton $500.00 each when they reach 21 years. Gives to his friend, Lodowick Burdick a farm in North Stonington, called the “Clark Farm” that he purchased from John Langworthy. Mentions his brothers, Isaac and Jacob Burdick.
Witnesses: Wealthy Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Christopher C. Lewis
Inventory PR 7:207, 31 May 1844, appraisers; Benjamin B. Thurston, Edward Hoxsie, Charles W. Collins. Receipts PR 7:210, Harriet Wells, 50 cents for shroud, Orin Doty, gravestone carver, $27.00.

BURDICK, Charles S. – PR 9:1, written 6 June 1850, proved 3 April 1854
He states he is a widower and wishes to be buried next to his wife in First Hopkinton Cemetery.
he names his eldest daughter, Hannah Stanton, daughters, Susan Tucker, Phebe Wells, Lucy Ann Palmer and Betsey Bliven. Sons, Charles, Palmer, Clarke, Robert.
Witnesses: Joseph Potter, Susan F. Ennis, Edwin P. Burdick

BURDICK, Clark – TC 9:3, 2 November 1854 Guardianship, Albert Witter named Guardian
Clark is considered incompetent to manage his affairs. TC 9:17, 5 March 1855, Albert Witter appears before the Council for advice on how to handle money that is owed to Clark from his father, Charles Burdick.

BURDICK, Clarke – PR 3:14 written, “in September or October 1792”, proved 30 November 1792.
Wife, Ruhamah. Brother, Robert. To Clarke White, son of Oliver White. Sisters, Hannah, Susannah, Betsey Burdick. Father, Robert Burdick.
Witnesses: Joseph Clarke, Ethan Maxson, Mrs. Tacy Maxson.
Inventory: PR 3:15 – 22 November 1792 Appraisers: Mr. Oliver Davis, Daniel Babcock
Additional Inventory: PR 3:26 4 November 1793
Receipts PR 3:24 3 June 1793, PR 3:27 4 November 1793 PR 3:55 4 May 1795
Receipts PR 4:134, 22 January 1808, from Betsey Burdick, Receipt PR 4:137, 22 January 1808, Amos
Burdick, PR 4:137, at Brookfield, NY from Peleg & Susannah Langworthy.

BURDICK, Clarissa – PR 7:118 (see also estate of Judith Potter) TC 5:88, 8 November 1826.
Had husband, George Burdick.

BURDICK, Cranston – TC 6:79, 2 October 1835, Voted that Benjamin Thurston be Guardian of the person and estates of Atimissa, Emmeline, Denison P., Dexter, Joel, Sarah, Lucy Ann and Mary E. Burdick, minors and heirs of Cranston Burdick. Application being made by the older brothers of said minors and the said minors living out of state.

BURDICK, Ebenezer – PR 1:68 Will written, 8 August 1764, Proved 22 August 1764
Wife, Mary Son, Dyer (under 21) Daughters, Elizabeth Kinyon and Mary Kinyon
Inventory- PR 1:69Receipts – 2:198, 7 October 1782Receipts – 2:223, 2 May 1785 Submitted by his widow, Mary Burdick. “An account of my troubles in administering on the estate of my husband late of Hopkinton, deceased, to going to (seconet?) twice & expenses, 32 pounds; 2 days to settle with Edward
Wells, 8 pounds, 2 days to settle with Samuel Casey, 8 pounds, 1 ½ days to settle with Col. Reynolds, 6 pounds, 1 day to settle with John Sheldon, 4 pounds, 1 day to settle with Israel Brumbly, 4 pounds, 1 day to settle with men at Iron Works, 4 pounds, 2 days to settle with Mary Lillibridge, 8 pounds, ½ day to settle with Benjamin Maxson, 2 pounds, attending Council and other small affairs, 24 pounds. Total 100 pounds.

BURDICK, Elias – PR 2:173 Administration Inventory 7 June 1780
Appraisers, Abel Tanner, Thomas Cottrell
Administratrix, Elizabeth Burdick, his widow.
Receipts PR 2:204

BURDICK, Elijah – TC 2:113, 21 April 1783, Elijah Burdick appears before the Council and informed them that he suspected sundry evil minded persons was designed to injure either his person or his estate and he believed he was not of a sufficient ability to defeat them. He requested a Guardian be appointed to him, the Council appointed Stephen Maxson as his guardian.

BURDICK, George W. – TC 5:69, 3 January 1825, Jeremiah Thurston appointed Guardian of the person and estate. TC 5:100, 7 January 1828, Whereas Jeremiah Thurston was appointed Guardian of George W. and his wife, Clarissa Burdick. Said Clarissa has obtained a bill of divorce from her husband George, whereas she having obtained all the property the couple owned, Jonathan Hazard now appointed Guardian of Clarissa Burdick.

BURDICK, Hannah – TC 5:57, 2 February 1824, Hannah made choice of Luke Babcock to be her Guardian.

BURDICK, Hannah – PR 5:307 Will written, 9 November 1825, proved 24 April 1826.
Daughter-in-law, Betsey Burdick, widow of her son John H. Burdick. She states she does not name her other children as she has disposed of most of her property. Also, she gives the remainder of her estate to Betsey, “in remembrance of the tender care of the said Betsey gave to me in my old age.”
Witnesses; Joseph Maxson, Christopher C. Lewis, Mary Stillman.

BURDICK, Hannah – PR 8:186 written February 1849 proved 27 January 1851
(widow of Ichabod) Executor, Nathan F. Chipman. Daughters, Hannah Burdick, Martha (Burdick) Chipman.
Witnesses: John S. Champlin, Charles Noyes, Sherman S. Griswold.

BURDICK, Henry – PR 3:118 16 January 1797 Dispute in matter “respecting a boy that Henry
Burdick had Guardianship of.” Little information given.

BURDICK, Horatio – PR 8:139 Administration 5 November 1849
Simeon Kinyon named Administrator
Appraisers: Elnathan W. Babcock, Isaac Cundall, Christopher C. Lewis. Inventory PR 8:130,
29 November 1849. TC 8:72, 5 November 1849, names widow, Thankful L. and minor children, Horatio N., Alfred B. and Edwin R.

BURDICK, Hubbard – PR 1:16 will written – 19 March 1752, Proved 19 April 1758
Sons: Hubbard, Nathan, John, Ezekial Cousin: Hubbard Burdick
Witnesses: John Saunders, Benjamin Stillman, Jeremiah Crandall
Inventory PR 1:20
Wife, Thankful. Mr. Samuel Witter named Administrator.

BURDICK, Ichabod – PR 7:133 Administration, 13 June 1842
Administration requested by Hannah Burdick (widow), Hannah Burdick 2^nd, Nathan F. & Martha
Chipman, Isaac C. Burdick and Welcome C. Burdick.
Inventory PR 7:134, 2 September 1842, Appraisers; Joseph Spicer Jr., John S. Champlin, Jesse Brown. Receipts PR 7:172, January 1843, Phineas Stillman for digging grave $1.50, Orrin Doty bill for gravestone(s) $13.00. TC 7:56, 27 February 1843, Deed description appraisal of property.

BURDICK, Jason – TC 5:108, 16 October 1828, Notice is to be posted in several areas about town notifying all persons who may be interested in Jason’s estate to appear in Probate Court on the first Monday of December next. TC 6:3, 15 January 1830, Jason Burdick is to appear before the Council on March 1830 to make choice of a Guardian. TC 6:28, 9 June 1831, Daniel H. Burdick, son of Jason Burdick appears before the Council to state his father is acting imprudently and squandering his property
and is likely to bring himself and his family to want. Perry Shaw is appointed Guardian to Jason Burdick.

BURDICK, Jesse, Cpt. – PR 4:228 – will written, 6 June 1812, proved, 7 September 1812
Sisters; Deborah Tefft, Sarah Maxson. Niece, Caterrinah Kinyon w/o John Kinyon.
Witnesses; Samuel Peckham, Smith Thayer, William Clark, Lydia Clark
Inventory; PR 4:232, 11 September 1812 Appraisers; Alpheus Burdick, Benjamin Kinyon,
John Carpenter. Additional Inventory PR 4:238, 1^st Monday November 1812
PR 4:246 – Receipts, 1 February 1813; PR 4:255 Receipts – 24 August 1813,
PR 4:261 – Receipts – 21 December 1813, signed by Sarah Maxson and her husband Peleg
Maxson, 21 March 1814, Deborah Tefft and her husband, Benjamin Tefft.

BURDICK, Joan – PR 1:61 Inventory, 12 December 1763 – TC 1:54 (2^nd set pgs.)– 16 January 1764,
Voted that John Robinson have 12 pounds for grave clothes found for Joan Burdick.
TC 1:54(2^nd set pgs.) 16 January 1764, Voted that the widow Wells have an order on the Town Treasury
for 42 pounds old tenor for nursing, boarding, rum, bed and other things found for Joan Burdick in her last sickness.

BURDICK, Joel – PR 5:417 will written, 17 May 1828, proved 2 June 1828
Wife, Sarah. To the children of my deceased daughter Alice Burdick. Daughter Eliza Burdick, Amela (Dolly?), Sarah Woodmancy. Sons, Rowland, Cranston, Mumford, Stanton, Joel, Benjamin and Matthew.
Witnesses; Zilnah Burdick, Israel Collins, Susanna Burdick

BURDICK, Johannah – TC 1:45 (2^nd set of pgs.) 26 July 1763 – Edward Wells named as Administrator.

BURDICK, John (Rev.) – PR 3:227 will written, 26 August 1800, proved 5 April 1802
Wife, Thankful, (possibly a second wife)
Sons: Jabez, William H., Samuel H., Phineas, Abel, James and John.
John may have use and privilege of certain rooms in the house. “said John not taking in any family or
person that shall be disagreeable to my wife and family.” Daughters: Phebe Burdick, Prudence Stillman. Granddaughter: Prudence Stillman.
Executors; Son, Phineas and “my trusty friend” Caleb Potter.
Witnesses: John Aldrich, Joseph Collins Jr., Caleb Potter.
Receipts: PR 4:124 – 12 September 1803 in Brookfield, New York, signed by sons, Abel Burdick and Phineas Burdick. PR 4:214 – 22 June 1811, in Eastown, NY, receipt from son, Samuel H. Burdick.
^Inventory 19 April 1802, Appraisers – Thomas Wells, Abram
Coon, Joseph Spicer. PR 4:1 Additional Inventory, 1 July 1802, PR 4:4 – 15 April 1802, receipt of daughter Phebe Burdick, now the wife of Jonathan Tifft of Stonington, receipt of wife, Thankful, sons, John, William H., and James. Granddaughter Prudence Stillman, daughter & son-in-law Elisha & Prudence Stillman. In Petersburg, NY, receipt of son Jabez Burdick. Phineas Burdick residing in Unadilla County, NY as of 9 February 1803, Receipts PR 4:36 5 March 1804, PR 4:17 6 June 1803.

BURDICK, John – PR 4:211 Inventory 17 July 1811 Appraisers – Potter Sheldon, Joseph
Spicer, William Tanner. Receipts PR 4:228, 6 July 1812

BURDICK, John H. – PR 5:222 will written 29 December 1823, proved 2 February 1824.
Executor, his friend, Christopher C. Lewis. Wife, Betsey. Four beloved sisters, Cynthia White, w/o Oliver White; Hannah Brown, w/o Alpheus Brown; Susannah Langworthy, w/o Peleg Langworthy; and Betsey Burdick. Beloved nephew, Charles C. Burdick, s/o Joshua Burdick. Beloved nephews, Robert and Charles Burdick, sons of Charles Burdick; Amos, Stanton and Robert Burdick, sons of my brother Amos Burdick; John B. Brown, s/o Alpheus Brown; Clarke Burdick, s/o my brother Joshua Burdick.He leaves $100.00 to Harriet Babcock, a black girl that he brought up.
Witnesses; David Stillman; Clarke Hiscox; Mary Stillman.
PR 5:224 Inventory, 2 February 1824 Appraisers; Job B. Clarke, David Stillman, Elnathan W. Babcock.
Estate is insolvent, Commissioners appointed. PR 5:226 George Gavitt charged the estate $7.50 for making a coffin. Receipts PR 5:274, 20 February 1825, PR 5:276, 27 February 1825 in Hopkinton signed by Charles C. Burdick, 27 May 1825 in Brookfield, New York, Peleg and Susannah Langworthy, Simeon and Betsey Clarke, Alpheus and Hannah Brown. In Alfred, New York, 15 May 1825, Cynthia and Oliver White, In Hopkinton, 13 January 1826, by Robert Langworthy, Guardian to Harriet Babcock. Receipts PR 5:303, in Hopkinton, 28 November 1827, signed Robert Burdick, Hopkinton, 6 November 1829, signed Charles Burdick, 27 December 1833 in Hopkinton, signed Clark Burdick.

BURDICK, Joshua – PR 3:199 Inventory 8 September 1800, Appraisers: Abram Coon, Daniel
Babcock, Joseph Spicer, PR 3:207Inventory, 17 November 1800, mentions “the widow.” Appraisers: Abram Coon, Jeremiah Thurston.
Receipts PR 3:209, 26 January 1801, PR 3:238, 1 March 1802 mentions Physicians, William
Wilbur paid $4.73, Amos Collins paid $5.00, Joseph Palmitter paid for the coffin $1.87, William Cottrell for digging a grave $1.00, PR 3:237 3 May 1802, PR 4:19 4 July 1803, PR 4:37, 7 May 1804.

BURDICK, Luke – PR 5:257 will written, 2 November 1824, proved 5 January 1825 in
Linklean, Chenango County, New York. He states he was “of Hopkinton”, and possessed land there.
Sons; Luke Burdick Jr., Jason, James and Benjamin.
Witnesses; Nathan Davidson, James Williams, Philemon Lee.
Inventory PR 5:260, 2 January 1826, Appraisers; Alpheus Burdick, Samuel Crandall, Peleg Maxson Jr.
PR 5:261, 23 January 1826, request in writing by Susannah Burdick, wife of Jason Burdick on behalf of her husband who is in a state of insanity, to remove George Kinyon from being Commisioner on the Insolvent Estate…and replace him with Col. Edward Barber. PR 5:296, 23 January 1826, Receipts and Claims. PR 5:298, a receipt for $1.50 is paid to Stanton Burdick for travel to Probate Court, nine miles and three days attendance. Sarah Kinyon is paid 80 cents for three days attendance. PR 5:298A, 4 December 1826, Nathan Wilbur, Attorney for Jason Burdick asks that Luke Burdick be removed as Executor. January 1, 1826, no one appears to persecute the complaint, the said Jason Burdick is called in default.

BURDICK, Mark (Alias Stiles) – TC 3:27, 7 January 1793, complaints that he conducts himself imprudently in several respects. Josiah Witter is appointed Guardian. TC 3:49, 7 July 1794, David Nichols now appointed Guardian.

BURDICK, Martha – PR 9:75, written 3 January 1855, proved 5 February 1855
Daughter, Almira C. Burdick, wife of Charles C. Burdick. Sister, Mary W. Coon, unmarried.
Witnesses; John M. Barber, Sarah A. Crandall, Mary A. Green
Inventory: PR 9:77, 20 February 1855

BURDICK, Mary – TC 3:75, 7 March 1796, Guardianship. Stephen Kinyon be Guardian to his widowed mother.

BURDICK, Palmer – TC 5:56, 5 January 1824, Thomas Wells appointed Guardian of the persons and estates of Palmer Burdick and his wife.

BURDICK, Palmer – TC 6:17, 6 September 1830, he is asked to chose a Guardian. TC 6:19, 3 January 1831, Palmer Burdick appears and chose to have no Guardian, but promised to put out his children himself.

BURDICK, Peleg – TC 2:89, 5 January 1778, Guardianship. It is determined that he is Non composmentos and it is voted that Col. Jesse Maxson be his guardian. TC 2:113, 21 April 1783, Thomas Wells Esq. was appointed as Guardian.

BURDICK, Peter – PR 3:211 Probate Court Hearing, 1^st Monday in April 1801.
Objection to Peter’s Will from the children of his son, Samuel Burdick. They object to his will as it contains erasures, interlined and feel it was altered. Children of Samuel objecting, Luke and Lucy Burdick, Perry and Rebecca Burdick, and Deziah Burdick (spinster), all of Petersburg, NY.

BURDICK, Peter – PR 4:3 Administration – 19 June 1801, Administrator, son, Peter Burdick.
Appraisers; Stephen Kinyon, Zaccheus Maxson, Rowland Crandall.

BURDICK, Robert – PR 3:25 will written 3 November 1783, proved in Petersburg, New York on 4 October 1793 and in Hopkinton on 4 November 1793
Wife, Susannah. Sons, Robert, Ichabod. Daughters, Zilpha, Rebecca Peckham, Susannah Hiscox, Jane Worden, Barbara Davis, Amy Williams, Ester Williams.
Witnesses; John Clarke Jr., Jemima Clarke, Joseph Crandall.
Inventory: PR 3:31 2 December 1793 Appraisers; Joshua Wells 2^nd, Joseph Davis Jr., Zaccheus Maxson.
Receipts, PR 4:20 26 January 1794 Sally Hiscox; 21 January 1794, Abel & Rebecca Peckham; in Stonington 20 January 1794, Amos and Jane Crandall; 8 February 1796 Eunice Hiscox (from decd mother Susannah Hiscox’s portion); 12 October 1794, Joseph Hiscox (from decd mother Susannah Hiscox’s portion); 21 January 1794, Joseph and Barbara Davis; 4 February 1794 Joshua and Esther Williams; 7 March 1794 Daniel and Amy Williams; in Stonington 6 July 1795, John and Susanna
Burdick and Martha Hiscox; in Stonington 12 May 1794, Elisha and Esther Burdick (from decd mother Suannah Hiscox’s portion); 2 March 1794 Abel and Zilpha Burdick. In Westerly, 6 November 1793, Elijah Crandall for money owed to Joseph Crandall decd.

BURDICK, Robert – PR 4:92 will written, 29 June 1806, proved 5 January 1807
*Land description
Wife, Hannah. Sons, Robert, Charles, John, Amos, Joshua. Mentions his father, Robert, his brother, Ichabod and land he purchased from Hubbard Burdick. States if his son John dies with no issue, his parcel of property goes to his grandsons, Clarke White son of Oliver White, Clarke Burdick son of Robert
Burdick, Clarke Brown son of Alpheus Brown. He states his son Joshua’s farm is to go to his son, Clarke Burdick upon Joshua’s death. Daughters; Elizabeth (Betsey) Burdick, Cynthia White, Hannah Brown, Susannah Langworthy.
Witnesses; Thomas Coon, Grace Stillman, Caleb Potter.
Inventory PR 4:101,13 January 1807, Appraisers, Daniel Babcock, Benjamin Kinyon, Job B. Clark. Receipts – PR 4:129,130 from Hannah Burdick (widow) from son Robert, 26 January 1807. PR 4:131, 7 March 1808, Bill for work done around the farm for estate. PR 4:140, 14 December 1807. PR 4:147, 6 June 1808.Receipts PR 4:188, 1 January 1810.
BURDICK, Robert written on scrap paper, undated – to Dr. J. H. Merritt, medicine for R.H. Burdick in the last twenty month of his life. $176.00.

BURDICK, Sally – TC 8:46, 1 January 1849 – Gideon Palmer is appointed Guardian of Sally Burdick, widow.

BURDICK, Samuel – PR 3:211 Probate Court Hearing, 1^st Monday in April 1801.
Objection to Peter’s Will from the children of his son, Samuel Burdick. They object to his will as it contains erasures, interlined and feel it was altered. Children of Samuel objecting, Luke and Lucy Burdick, Perry and Rebecca Burdick, and Deziah Burdick (spinster), all of Petersburg, NY.

BURDICK, Samuel Park – PR 2:165 Inventory 29 November 1779
Widow, Rebecca
Appraisers, Matthew Wells, Matthew Maxson

BURDICK, Sihan S. PR 8:179 Administration 5 November 1850
Thirza Burdick, widow. Daniel M. Crandall appointed Administrator
Inventory PR 8:180 11 November 1850
Appraisers: George W. Holdredge, D. N. Hall, Gardner S. Kenyon.

BURDICK, Stephen – PR 4:61 Receipts; 3 September 1804 “to Kindal Burdick, Guardian to the Estate
of Stephen Burdick, 70 weeks keeping at $1.00 per week.”
Receipts;PR 4:762 December 1805. Bill PR 4:110 – 20 April 1807, Bill for Guardianship for his
father, signed Kindal Burdick. Inventory as requested by his son, Kindal, father Stephen Burdick referred to as insane. PR 4:134, bill from son Kindal for supporting his father until 7 March 1808. TC 4:98, 6 April 1807, Kindall Burdick, guardian to his honored father who is deranged or insane, appears before the Probate Court to declare his father’s estate insolvent.

BURDICK, William – TC 3:16, 2 July 1792, Moses Barber appointed Guardian to William Burdick, (son to Joseph). TC 3:19, 6 September 1792, Whereas the said William Burdick hath a mind to sell his estate and remove with his family into a distant land and whereas it is the opinion of others besides himself that in doing so it will be to his advantage. Guardianship dismissed.

BURDICK, William – PR 2:248 will written, 29 October 1781, proved 6 August 1787
Wife (unnamed), gives her 1/3 use of the house. Sons; Daniel, Luke, Weight, Perry.
Daughters; Sarah Reed, Mary Burdick
Witnesses: Benjamin Crandall, Stephen Burdick, Francis West.
Inventory: PR 2:250 2 August 1787 Appraisers: Francis West Esq., Cpt. Matthew Maxson
Receipts PR 2:273 23 August 1787, son Luke Burdick of Hopkinton. 27 August 1788, James and Sarah Reed of Lisbon, Connecticut. 8 July 1788, Wait Burdick of Phillipstown, Albany, New York. 23 August 1787, Daniel Burdick of Hopkinton.

BURDICK, William R. – PR 8:131, Administration 5 November 1849
Stephen Burdick appointed administrator. Appraisers: Elnathan W. Babcock, Arnold Hiscox and Maxson Green. Inventory PR 8:132, 12 November 1849. Names Catherine Burdick as widow, and minor son, William Henry Burdick. TC 8:71, 5 November 1849

BURDICK, William H. – TC 9:37, 11 June 1855, his father, William C. Burdick, requests that his son have a Guardian. 2 July 1855, case was dismissed.

BUTTON, Arnold – TC 3:87 – 3 October 1796, William Tanner appointed Guardian of Arnold, David Button, David Button Jr. and Rufus Button.

BUTTON, Benjamin – TC 1:20 – 25 January 1759, Administrator was his father, Matthias Button.

BUTTON, Charles – TC 5:95, 4 June 1827, Voted that Edward Barber be Guardian to the person and estate of Charles Button.

BUTTON, Charles – TC 6:100, 6 March 1837, Complaint made that Charles needs a Guardian as he is not capable of managing his affairs. (unsure whether this is the same Charles as above)

BUTTON, Charles P. – TC 7:54 – 27 February 1843, notation that Benjamin B. Thurston is the
Guardian of Charles. TC 7:66, Account. On paperwork it states “Dr. Charles P. Button.”

BUTTON, Daniel – TC 2:26, 1 February 1773, Cpt. Benjamin Maxson to become a Guardian to Daniel and his wife.

BUTTON, Eli – PR 9:128, 2 October 1855 Administration
Lucretia Button, wife.
Appraisers; Edward Hoxsie, Simon Kenyon, Benjamin Kenyon Inventory PR 9:120, 2 October 1855

BUTTON, Isaiah – TC 2:257, 29 August 1786, Guardian Joseph Witter Jr. appointed, as Isiah was likely to lose part of his estate by making sale of parts of his land if not speedily prevented. TC 2:305, 6 July 1789, Isaiah Button requests permission through his now guardian, John Collins to exchange some lands with Ross Coon. John Collins gives his consent. TC 6:54, 2 December 1833, Isaiah died leaving three sons, Acors Button of Lebanon, CT, George and Eli Button of Hopkinton.

BUTTON, John – TC 3:87, 3 October 1796, Gen. George Thurston appointed Guardian.

BUTTON, John – TC 7:30 – Audit of Guardianship for John Button completed in 5 April 1841. In audit
report, it states, “We then in company of said Guardian have traced the amount up to March 4, 1837 a few days after said Button’s death and find $194.79 due, plus interest.”

BUTTON, John Jr. – TC 5:63, 31 May 1824, Voted Jeremiah Thurston as Guardian of John Button Jr. is hereby ordered to settle with and pay Nathan Edwards for keeping John Button Jr. agreeable to a contract made between the said Edwards and David Stillman as overseer of the poor.

BUTTON, Joseph A. – TC 7:47 30 May 1842, T. T. & E. Barber submitted a bill for $4.00 for a coffin
built for Joseph. No death date given.

BUTTON, Lodowick – TC 5:46, 2 September 1822, Benjamin Langworthy chosen to be Guardian of Lodowick Button. TC 6:17, 6 September 1830, he choses an unnamed Guardian.

BUTTON, Matthias – PR 1:74 Inventory, 6 September 1763 Wife, Mary given letter of Administration.

BUTTON, Rufus – TC 1:85 – 18 November 1765, Guardianship – Whereas Rufus Button of Hopkinton
through misconduct has got into debt and likely to remain so having a wife and child that is likely to be
chargeable to the Town. John Tanner Esq. appointed Guardian. TC 1:139 (2^nd set pgs.) 1 January 1770, John Tanner appeared before the Council and stated that Rufus Button had worked for him and by doing so had paid off his debt, and said Tanner would like to be dismissed from his Guardianship, which was granted. TC 2:42, 6 December 1773, Jesse Maxson appointed Guardian to Rufus Button.

BUTTON, Rufus Jr. – TC 3:46, 24 March 1794, Whereas complaint is made to this Council that Rufus Button Jr. conducts himself very imprudently, in a slothful, idle manner. Voted that Cpt. Nathan Barber of Westerly be appointed guardian to said Rufus. TC 3:62, 6 July 1795, Oliver Davis now appointed to be Guardian.

BUTTON, Rufus – PR 3:166 Inventory 14 May 1799 Appraisers: Asa Coon, Benjamin Crandall,
William Sheldon.
PR 3:177, 7 May 1799 Estate insolvent; PR 3:210, 26 February 1801, Division of Land to widow,
Elizabeth. Receipts PR 3:212 6 July 1801

BUTTON, Samuel Jr. – PR 2:127 will written, 8 July 1778, proved 17 July 1778
Will states he is in “very poor state of health.” (his family having the small pox TC 2:103,
15 June 1778) Wife, Sarah, “if she survive the sickness that she is now sick with.”
Sons, Joshua, Nathan, Perry, Joseph Daughters, Susannah, Sarah, Eunice, Lois, Anna
“my beloved friend, Abel Tanner to be Executor”
Witnesses – Jesse Maxson, Oliver Davis, Rowse Babcock.
Inventory – 28 July 1778 PR 2:130 Appraisers Jesse Maxson, Rowse Babcock
Receipts – PR 2:203 “from our honored Father, Samuel Button”
signed Samuel and Mary Wilkinson TC 2:111, 9 November 1778, Joseph Witter Jr paid 2/8/0 for a coffin for said Button who died with the small pox. TC 2:116, 4 January 1779, Ichabod Prosser be allowed 6 pounds from the estate for damages he sustained in moving in the affair of the small pox. TC 2:117, 1 February 1779, Nathan Button, being of proper age, appeared and requested that Abel Tanner be his Guardian.

BUTTON, Samuel – TC 2:177, 7 April 1783 –The Town Council was informed that Samuel, an aged gentleman who is past labor is about to sell his present inheritance which will likely render him in a suffering condition. Abel Tanner appointed Guardian.

BUTTON, Samuel – TC 2:213, 3 January 1785 – Joseph Collins chosen to be Guardian of Samuel who is son to Amos Button. TC 2:265, 5 February 1787, Cpt. Samuel Babcock takes over Guardianship of Samuel.

BUTTON, Samuel – TC 3:14, 4 June 1792, Amos D. Rogers paid 2 pounds for digging Samuel Button’s grave.

BUTTON, Samuel – TC 5:31, 28 August 1821, Jeremiah Thurston appointed Guardian of Samuel Button, who is a Revolutionary War pensioner. TC 6:16, 6 September 1830, Samuel Button requests that Benjamin B. Thurston become his Guardian. TC 6:69, Town Council records state he died 9 April 1834 and had a wife named Hannah.

BUTTON, Samuel Jr. – TC 6:17, 6 September 1830, he choses an unnamed Guardian.

BUTTON, Sanford – TC 7:129 , 7 April 1845, Edward Barber, overseer of the Poor, determines that Sanford Button is intemperate in his habits and is spending his property and needs a Guardian.
TC 7:134,19 May 1845, the complaint against Mr. Button is dismissed.

BUTTON, Stanbury – TC 1:42 – 10 November 1760, Stanbury Button choses Elisha Lewis as
his guardian.

BUTTON, Thomas – TC 6:17, 6 September 1830, he chooses an unnamed Guardian.

BUTTON, Thomas –TC 7:117, 20 January 1845, A complaint made by Edward Barber,
Overseer of the Poor, that Thomas Button is in the practice of intemperance (drunkeness), neglects his family and is likely to spend his property. TC 7:121, 4 February 1845, Thomas Button appears and makes his choice of Joseph Spicer to be his Guardian. (Joseph Spicer is the Tavern Keeper) TC 7:121, February 1845, A summons was issued to Tryphenia Button, Celinda Button and Caroline Button to present evidence in the case of Thomas Button.
TC 7:158, 6 April 1846, Joseph Spicer resigns, he considers the Guardianship unnecessary at this time. TC 7:160, 21 April 1846, Joseph Spicer is relieved of his duties, with Thomas Button appearing and in agreement.

BUTTON, William – TC 2:138, 3 May 1784, Hezekiah Babcock receives a letter of Administration on the estate of William Button, son of Amos Button, late a soldier in the continental Regiment of Rhode Island.

BUTTON, William – TC 6:74, 6 April 1835, Cited to appear before the Town Council to make his choice of Guardian. TC 6:76, 25 May 1835, William Button made his choice of Ray G. Burlingame.

Below are probate records for the Town of Hopkinton for the years 1757 – 1850, with the last names beginning C-H.

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See also probate records   A-B   •   C-H   •   I-R   •   S-Z

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CASWELL, Elizabeth – TC 6:75, 25 May 1835, Edward Barber is appointed Guardian. There is property that has fallen to her and there is a liability of her spending the same.

CARPENTER, Hezekiah – PR 4:138 Written, 2 May 1803, proved 4 April 1808
Mentions his last wife, Prudence. Son, Daniel, John. Daughter, Sarah Eagleston (being deceased and leaving five heirs), Hannah Burdick, Esther Crandall.
Witnesess: Polly Barber, Moses Barber, Samuel Clarke.

PR 4:142 “Discharges accepted by the Court, 15 April 1808” receipts clearly state earlier dates. Receipts from children- Daniel and Thankful Carpenter,Lock, Cayuga County, New York, 27 October 1803. John and Hannah Burdick, Milton, Cayuga County, New York, 4 January 1804. David and Elizabeth Russell, Scipio, Cayuga County, New York, 28 January 1804. Pardon and Esther Crandall, 24 June 1804, receipt states “…never to call on our father, his heirs…for any other part or share of his estate…”
Receipts PR 4:183 – 4 November 1803, from Wilkenson Eggelston, in lieu of his deceased mother, from his grandfather, Thomas and Sarah Robinson in lieu of their deceased mother, John and Lydia Fenner from their father, Samuel Rogers, Jabesh Eggelston and Reuben Lake our mother’s portion from our grandfather’s estate.
PR 4:195 – 3 June 1810, signed Prudence Carpenter, her ¼ portion of estate, from Executor, John Carpenter

CARR, Peleg – PR 5:198 – 1 January 1823 Administration. Isaac Wilbur appointed Administrator.
Inventory 1 January 1823, appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Job B. Clark, Christopher C. Lewis.
Betsey Carr, widow, is allowed $125.00 worth of inventory to allow her to run her house. Receipts PR 5:203, 18 May 1823. Receipts PR 5:253 1824 – 1825. TC 5:50, 7 April 1823, Daniel Carr, a minor, son of Peleg, chooses Job B. Clarke to be his Guardian.

CASWELL, Allen – PR 6:224 – Will written, 28 January 1833, proved 26 January 1835
Wife – Elizabeth. Daughter; Hannah Beckwith Sons; Anthony, Lloyd and Allen Jr.
Witnesses; Isaac Green, Uriah Palmer, Freelove Palmer. Inventory PR 6:227
28 January 1835, appraisers; Isaac Greene, Edward Barber, Asher Palmer.

CHAFFEE, Elizabeth – PR 9:274, 11 March 1858 Administration
Inventory PR 9:275, 27 July 1858 Appraisers: Clark N. Andrews, William C. Crandall, Alanson Crandall. Bills paid out, coffin $12.00, grave diggers 50 cents each.

CHAMPLIN, Barker – TC 3:117, 27 March 1798, Israel Lewis appointed Guardian to Barker, the minor son of Jeffrey Champlin.

CHAMPLIN, Ethan – PR -9:326 will written, 8 March 1847, proved 22 February 1859
Wife, Hannah. Daughters: Martha Sheldon, Amy Lewis, Wealthy Champlin, Mariah Barber.
Son, Phillip. Grandson: Ethan Champlin.
Witnesses: Christopher Brown, Jonathan P. Babcock, Jonathan O. Babcock
Inventory: PR 9:331, 12 April 1859, Appraisers, Joseph Spicer, Augustus Wells, Burrill Slocum.

CHAMPLIN, Hallam – TC 4:192, 5 April 1813, Voted that Hallam Champlin be cited to appear before the Court of Probate to choose a Guardian or give reason why one should not be appointed. Hallam may have been the son of Solomon Champlin, as this request of the Council is written in between probate notes of the Council Clerk for Solomon.

CHAMPLIN, Jeffrey – PR 3:134 Inventory written 1 April 1798, Administrator Thomas Wells
Appraisers, Joseph Witter Jr., Josiah Witter
Commissioners Report; PR 3:140 6 April 1798
Receipts – PR 3:188 April 1798, PR 3:328 3 May 1802, PR 4:37 7 May 1804

CHAMPLIN, Jeffrey – TC 6:145, 9 September 1839, Lydia Champlin, widow, applies for her husbands pension from the war of the revolution.

CHAMPLIN, Philip C. – TC 8:107, 30 December 1850, The overseer of the Poor reported that Philip C. Champlin is poor and unable to take care of his minor children, he is not bringing them up in a prudent and chaste manner. It was suggested that Phillip have a Guardian and his children be put out with Guardians. TC 8:112, 27 January 1851, Phillip appears before the Town Council and it was decided he did not have to have a Guardian, nor put out his children.

CHAMPLIN, Solomon – PR 4:226 Inventory, 16 March 1812 Appraisers; Christopher Crandall, John
H. Kinyon, Christopher Crandall Jr. PR 4:247 – 4 March 1813, Bill from Joshua Collins, $2.00, “for my expense & trouble in selling the estate.

CHAMPLIN, Stephen – TC 3:118, 2 April 1798, John Gardner 2^nd is appointed Guardian to Stephen, son of Jeffrey and Lydia Champlin.

CHAMPLIN, Stephen – PR 6:326 Administration, 29 October 1838, Francis B. Segar appointed
Administrator. Widow, Polly Champlin. Inventory PR 6:327, 31 December 1838.
Appraisers; Jesse Brown, Reuben Brown, Joseph Spicer Jr. TC 7:99, 100, 27 May 1844,
Inventory submitted by John Maine, of Amos, Guardian to the minor heirs of Stephen Champlin, named Stephen Courtland Champlin and Hannah Champlin. He charges 50 cents a piece for “finding a place for the boy and the girl. John Maine is discharged as Guardian, and Courtland Champlin is cited to appear before the Court to chose a new Guardian. TC 7:101, 10 June 1844, Stephen Courtland Champlin chose Charles Noyes as his Guardian, Mr. Noyes was appointed the Guardian of Hannah Almy Champlin who is under 14 years of age.

CHESTER, Christopher – TC 6:33 Affidavit states he died 6 January 1831, was a Revolutionary Pensioner, had living heirs as follows; Lemuel (?), John, Christopher and Martha Burdick (widow).

CHURCH, Joshua – PR 5:81 4 October 1819, Administration, Jeremiah Thurston appointed
Administrator. Inventory PR 5:82, 7 February 1820, Appraisers; George Thurston Jr., William Tanner, Joseph Spicer. No relatives mentioned.

CLARK, Ephraim – PR 3:57 Will written 10 July 1795, proved 4 January 1796
Sons, Jesse, David, Ichabod, Daughters, Susanna Parks, Tacy Crandall, Jane Burtch, Hannah Crandall, Nancy Crandall, Amy Clark, Lucy Clark.
Witnesses: Samuel Crandall, Luke Burdick, Fanny Green
Inventory: PR 3:58 9 October 1795

CLARK, Hannah – PR 5:12 – (a woman of color) 3 August 1818, Joseph Spicer named as Administrator. Inventory PR 5:12, 25 August 1818, appraisers named Thomas Wells, John Thurston and Ichabod Burdick. Joshua Bradley paid $3.00 for making coffin.

CLARK, Paul – TC 2:4, 7 January 1771, John Lewis to be Guardian of Paul Clark, son of Stephen Clark, deceased.

CLARK, Stephen – PR 1:60 Administration, 7 February 1763 Wife, Sarah (named Administrator)
Inventory: PR 1:62, 1 November 1762 —TC 1:90 – 1 November 1762 – Appeared before this Council
Nathan Clarke, son of Stephen Clarke, decd, and chose Mr. Stephen Lanphear to be his Guardian.

CLARKE, Amy (Mrs.) – TC 6:43, 3 December 1832, Notice was advertised for those with an interest in her estate. PR 6:162 Administration, 7 January 1833, Oliver Clarke named as Administrator. Inventory PR 6:163, presented 10 January 1833. Appraisers; Andrew Nichols,
Samuel Crandall Jr., Thomas Edwards.

CLARKE, David – PR 6:87 – 24 January 1831, Administration, Jabez Palmer appointed Administrator.
Patience Clarke, widow. PR 6:88, Inventory, 26 January 1831, Appraisers; Peleg Maxson, Gardner Burdick and Perry W. Shaw. Nathan S. Champlin was paid $4.17 in said deceased last sickness. Auction of Estate PR 6:123, 11 November 1831. Receipts PR 6:125, 23 October 1832, mentioned were Ephriam Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Daniel Clarke, Susannah Bitgood and Mary Sweet. Does not specify relationships.

CLARKE, James – (of Charlestown – TC 1:42 (2^nd set of pgs.) – 7 March 1763 – his son, Benjamin Clarke, chose John Lewis Jr., of Hopkinton, as his Guardian.

CLARKE, Jesse – PR 4:12 Will written, 28 February 1801, proved 7 February 1803
Wife, Susannah. Sons, Oliver, Ephraim, Daughters, Hannah, Eunice, Vashti.
*Land Description
Witnesses; Zaccheus Maxson, Samuel Crandall, Abigail Clarke.
Inventory: 21 February 1803 Appraisers, Samuel Crandall, Zaccheus Maxson, George Kinyon 2^nd Receipts: PR 4:23 1 August 1803

CLARKE, Joshua Jr. – PR 1:121 Inventory – 31 October 1768
presented by his father, Major Joshua Clarke.

CLARKE, Joshua – PR 3:20 written 31 July 1792, proved 1 April 1793
Wife, Hannah. Son, Ethan, Thomas, Arnold, Henry, Willet, Job B, Phineas. Daughters, Hannah, Elizabeth Maxson, Beloved grandsons, Joshua Clarke, son of Phineas and Joshua C. Maxson, son of Jesse Maxson.
Witnesses: James Crandall, Hannah Stillman, John Burdick
“This may certify the Honorable Town Council and all others whom it does concern, that I have both
seen, and heard read, the Last Will & Testament of my late husband the Rev. Joshua Clarke and am fully satisfied, contented and pleased therewith and desire the Honorable Town Council to proceed and prove the same. Hannah Clarke

CLARKE, Prince (?) – TC 2:138, 3 May 1784, Reynolds Barber received letter of Administration on the estate of Prince(?) Clarke, a negro man, late a soldier in the continental Rhode Island Regiment.

CLARKE, Susannah (widow) PR 5:242 – 1 November 1824, Administration, Hezekiah Babcock
appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 5:243, 19 November 1824, Appraisers; Jeremiah Thurston,
Amos Green, Joseph Spicer Jr. PR 5:244 Estate Insolvent.

CLARKE, William L. – PR 5:337 – Administration, 20 November 1826. Requested by the widow,
Lydia Clarke, she being named Administrator. PR 5:338 Inventory, 29 November 1826,
Appraisers; Robert Crandall, Sheffield Barber and Jabez Palmer. Estate insolvent, Appraisers named as
Commissioners. PR 5:339, 4 June 1827, Robert Richmond named as Administrator is place of Lydia Clarke, as he had married her.

CODNER, Ephraim – PR 3:219 Will written, 6 February 1801, Proved 1 February 1802
Wife, Peace. Father-in-law, Samuel Barber to be Executor. Sons, Barber, Kinyon, Stephen, David. Daughters, Elizabeth, Anna, Patience, Meriba, Charlotte. *states heirs of Exeter, RI.
States he has a lot lying north of Blue Pond containing about 20 acres.
“And my will is that my real estate be not divided until my youngest son comes to the age of twenty
one years old and the profits thereof be for the use of bringing up the little children.”
Witnesses: Stephen Reynolds, Samuel Barber Jr., John Barber.
Inventory PR 3:221 4 January 1802 Appraisers: Samuel Tefft, Joseph Irish, Benjamin Crandall.
PR 4:51Receipts,7 January 1805 Mentions Caleb Potter holding a note for his son, Thomas,
received from Peace Codner, both in Hopkinton. Receipts signed 27 November 1802 from Moses
and Patience Barber, 7 October 1804 from Benjamin and Anna Burdick. 27 December 1807 Receipt from Joseph and Elizabeth Reynolds, in full discharge of the legacies given…
PR 4:226 – 16 April 1812, Setting off the widow’s third…set off the east great room, northeast bedroom and closet, adjoining said bedroom, and a passway through the entry, and half of the east chamber, the south side, and a privilege south door for to pile wood, and a privilege in the barn, the southwest stable and room over it, the mow room over the east part of the barn and a privilege to thresh on the barn floor, and the west part of the barnyard as far as the east side of the barn door, and a privilege to go with a cart to and from the house to the barn, and the east third part of the corn house, and the east part of the garden as far west as the path that leads to the well, and the north part of the garden as far south as to range the north side of the barn and all the land and orchard lying north of the house adjoining the highway, easterly adjoining Moses Halls land, beginning at the wall as far south as the southeast corner of the
house, thence north to the corner of the wall, thence east 21 degrees south two chains, ninety links to the east end of the wall, it being the northeast corner of the little orchard, thence east 1 degree south two chains… This continues, going into great detail what space the widow may use.
Receipts PR 4:254 – 8 April 1813, from sons, Barber, Kinyon, Stephen and David, from mother Peace Codner.

COLE, Joseph – TC 2:252, 3 April 1786, That Joseph Collins be Guardian to Joseph Cole.

CONGDON, Isaiah – TC 5:55, 24 October 1823, That Russell Maxson be the Guardian of Isaiah.

CONGDON, John – PR 6:110 – 18 May 1831 Administration. At the request of Sarah Congdon,
widow, and Ann Wilbur. page 115, Jonathan N. Hazard appeared on behalf of his children.
Appraisers; John Wilbur, Abel Collins, William Congdon. Inventory PR 6:111, 19 May 1831, mentions
contents of a Cheese House. Receipts PR 6:117, 11 November 1831 from Thomas and Ann Wilbur.

TC 6:31, 6 June 1831 – >Land Map

CONGDON, Joseph – TC 2:262, 14 November 1786. Cpt. Samuel Babcock named Administrator.

COLE, Joseph – PR 3:152 Will written, 22 August 1797, proved 2 January 1799
Wife, Susannah. Sons; Stephen, Joseph, William, Sands, Benjamin, John.
Daughters; Martha Witter, Susannah Cole
Witnesses; George Kinyon, Simeon Perry, Catharine Kinyon.
Receipts PR 4:291, 12 February 1801 – Enmedilla, New York, William Cole received of my
brother, Stephen Cole…a certain legacy given to me by our honored father, Joseph L. Cole.
Witnesses; Clarke Palmiter, Phebe Cole
Received at North Stonington, 28 September 1809, son John Cole
Received at North Stonington, 30 October 1809, son Joseph Cole.
Received at Hopkinton, 25 September 1811, daughter, David Osborn and Susannah (Morney?)
Received at Hopkinton, 12 March 1812, son, Sands Cole
Received at Hopkinton, 13 March 1815, daughter, William and Martha Witter.

COLE, Stephen – PR 5:70 – 4 October 1819, Sands Cole and Susannah Cole, widow, named
Administrators. PR 5:71, Inventory submitted to Probate Court on 1 December 1819, Appraisers;
Daniel Babcock, John Wilbur, Christopher C. Lewis.
Receipts PR 5:77 – 15 February 1821 – does not indicate that any of the individuals listed are relatives.

COLE, Susannah – PR 4:184 Will written, 20 September 1809, Proved 6 November 1809
Daughters; Thankful Collins, Esther Bentley, Susannah Cole.
Witnesses; Susannah Cole 2^nd, Oliver Dodge, John Wilbur
Inventory: PR 4:188, 2 December 1809, Appraisers, Isaac Wilbur, Stephen Cole, Abel Collins, Addt’l Inventory PR 4:188, 19 March 1810
Receipts PR 4:220 – 29 September 1811; mentions Susannah was the widow of Joseph Cole,
daughter Esther married to Niles Bentley, daughter Susannah was a resident of Kentucky.

COLLINS, Bathsheba – PR 8:17, will written, 6 June 1847, proved 6 December 1847
Mother, Mary Collins. Sister, Nancy Collins. Brothers, Joseph Collins of DeRuyter, New York, John W. Collins, Charles W. Collins, Thomas J. Collins.
Witnesses: Phebe Foster, Samuel Sheffield, John Wilbur
Inventory PR 8:20, 17 January 1848, Appraisers; Thomas T. Larkin, Samuel Sheffield, Nathan B. Palmer

COLLINS, Hezekiah – PR 2:59 Will written, 9 August 1773 Proved, 6 November 1775*
Wife: Katherine Sons: Joseph, Joshua, Hezekiah, Samuel, Jabez, Nathan
Daughters: Katherine Sweet, Mary, Ruth, Susannah, Hannah
Note: He gives a watch to his son, Samuel. He mentions his three negro slaves, Betty, Zilpha & Fadock.
Witnesses: Thomas Brumbly, Susannah Perry, Simeon Perry
Inventory: PR 2:72 by Abel Tanner and Joseph Witter. Mentions – pair of oxen, sheep, geese, hay stacks, bag of seed hay, 1 brass ink case with sealing wax, 1 lock for the cellar door, 1 candle, a ladle, pewter & woodware, 1 negro boy with his bed and bedstead, 1 negro girl with her bed and bedstead.
*Land Description
*TC 2:66, 6 November 1775, Joseph Collins appeared before the Town Council as Executor of his father’s will, but was not willing to give bond to exhibit Inventory and requested the Council continue the affair to the next Council meeting. TC 2:72, 26 May 1776, The Council protests against granting Joseph Collins a letter of Administration for the following reasons; he has not exhibited an inventory and it is evident he refuses to as no inventory was shown; some of the legatees are underage and may become liable to the Town; that the proceedings of the Town Council are illegal in granting him a letter of Administration before bonds are given or inventory shown.

COLLINS, Isaac – PR 7:55 Will written 19 October 1840, proved 9 February 1841
Wife, Mary. Daughters; Nancy Collins, Thankful Kinyon, Mary Collins, Catherine E. Knowles, Bathsheba Collins. Sons; Amos, Isaac, Joseph, Ephraim, John W., Charles W. and Thomas J. He bequeaths six dollars to his son William’s six children. Mentions his mother, Thankful Collins. He requests that a burial yard of 13 rods be prepared with a stone wall surrounding it.
Witnesses; Christopher C. Lewis, Lydia Wilbur, John Wilbur.
Receipts; PR 7:61, Richmond, RI, 1841, Ephraim Collins, in Hopkinton, 1843, J. H. and Catherine
Knowles, in Hopkinton, 1844, Thankful Kinyon, in Ghent, New York, 1844, Joseph Collins, in Ghent, New York, 1845 Eliza Collins, in Hopkinton, 1845, Mary Collins, in Ghent, New York, Samuel C. Collins, in Ghent, New York, 1845, Walter F. Collins, in Richmond, 1846, Isaac Collins, in Westerly, 1845, Amos Collins 2^nd, in Ghent, New York, 1848, Laura Collins, in Ghent, New York, Isaac Collins, in Hopkinton, 1844, Bathsheba Collins, in Hopkinton, 1844, Nancy Collins, and in Hopkinton, 1841, Mary S. Collins.

COLLINS, Jabez – PR 6:342 Will written, 2 February 1835, proved 14 February 1839
Sons; Gifford Collins, Lewis Collins, Daughters, Martha Collins, Catherine Earl, Dinah Sisson, her husband Asa Sisson, and their daughter Sarah L. Sisson. Granddaughter, Lydia Collins, daughter of Gifford Collins. Grandson, Jabez Collins. Brothers; Nathan and Samuel
*great land description and reserves the burying ground.
Witnesses: Charles W. Collins, Thomas T.Larkin, Christopher C. Lewis.
Inventory PR 6:346, 20 February 1839, appraisers; George Hoxie, Jesse Wilbur Jr., John Foster.

COLLINS, Joseph – PR 5:376 Will written, 1 April 1820, proved 26 October 1827
Wife, Bathsheba. Mentions the children of his deceased son, Hezekiah, but not by name.
Sons; Solomon, Joseph, William, Beriah, Peter, Joshua. Daughter Mary receives one half of his
grist mill and one half of his right in the carding mill, also the whole of his dwelling house near said
mill. (This may be in Richmond)
He states he wishes to have son, Peter fulfill his father’s will in respect to support of his sister, Mary and the “woman of color” that cares for her, named Zilpha York.
Witnesses; Lydia Wilbur Jr., Phebe Wilbur, John Wilbur.
Receipts PR 5:379, In Brookfield, NY, 30 September 1829, “being the heirs in law of Joseph Collins”
signed, Nathaniel P. Smith, Bathsheba Smith, Peter Collins, Job S. Collins, Joseph Collins, Beriah
Collins, Peleg Stanbro, Rhoda Stanbro, Joshua Collins, Albert Button, Mary Button. In Hopkinton, 15 February 1829, received from his father’s estate, signed Beriah Collins. PR 5:380 Receipts, In Brookfield, 29 December 1829, being the heirs of law of Hezekiah Collins, late of Brookfield, NY, our legacy in the will of Joseph Collins, our grandfather. Signed, Yeamans and Catherine York, Hezekiah Collins, Hoxie Collins, Joshua and Elizabeth Breed, Luke Collins, Charles and Miriam Foster, Thomas B. and Ruth Hibbard, Mary Collins 2^nd. In Hopkinton, 2 month, 17^th day, 1828, received his portion, signed,
William Collins. In Hopkinton, 3^rd month, 1^st day, 1828, from my father’s will. Signed Isaac and Mary Collins. In Hopkinton, 9^th month, 24^th day, 1828, signed Joshua Collins. PR 5:381 3^rd month, 20^th day 1828, legacy of Solomon Collins, deceased of Brookfield. Signed Peter (H./K.?) Collins, Mary D. Collins. 3^rd day, 11 month, 1829, heirs of Solomon Collins. signed Solomon Collins, Isaac and Sally West, James K. and Emma Larkin, Jonathan and Elizabeth Tefft, S.P. Collins, S.P. Collins Jr., Martha and Ann Collins, Nathan Collins, Hezekiah Collins.

COLLINS, Lewis – PR 8:83 Will written, 17 June 1848 Proved 4 December 1848
Unnamed beloved wife, Sons, George L., Charles G., Daughter, Sarah Ann Collins.
He leaves 5 ewe sheep and ten dollars to Mary Ann Kinyon because of her kind treatment to him during his sickness.
Witnesses; Amos W. Collins, Charles W. Collins, Peter H. Collins
Inventory PR 8:87, 5 December 1848, appraisers, Isaac Collins, Charles W. Collins, Peter H. Collins
Additional inventory lists wife’s name as Lydia F. Collins.

COLLINS, Mary – TC 7:107, 2 December 1844, Charles W. Collins appointed Guardian of the person
and estate. TC 7:146, 5 January 1846, Charles Collins has housed Mary at Giles Wheeler’s house and letting her work for his wife.

COLLINS, Nathan – PR 9:160 1 July 1856 Administration
Wife, Tabitha.
Inventory PR 9:161, 3 July 1856 Appraisers; Jesse Wilbur, Thomas T. Larkin, Nathan Palmer

CONGDON, Sarah – PR 7:53, will written 25 April 1832, proved 30 November 1840
Daughter; Mary C. Hazzard, wife of Jonathan N. Hazzard. Ann Wilbur. Her son in law, Thomas Wilbur
to be Executor.
Witnesses; Christopher C. Lewis, Wealthy Lewis, Waity Langworthy.

COON, Abram – PR 4:252 Written, 6 July 1812 Proved 1 October 1813
Wife, Prudence. Sons; Abram Jr., Rowland, Daniel, Thomas.
Leaves his tanyard to his two sons, Abram & Thomas. Thomas to live with Abram until he reaches age 21, “teaching him the art & mystery of tanning & currying leather.”
Daughter; Nancy Bowler. Children of Avery Coon, deceased, of Petersburg, NY, Betsey, Nancy, Avery and Daniel B. Coon.
Witnesses; Daniel Babcock, Thomas Wells, Daniel Lewis Jr.
Inventory: PR 4:259 – 1 October 1813 Appraisers; Thomas Wells, Joseph Spicer, William Tanner.

COON, Abraham – TC 2:153, 2 April 1781 – Son to Elisha Coon, deceased. He chose Zebulon Weaver as his Guardian.

COON, Amy – Book 1824-1865, pg. 178, 20 April 1842, Whereas Thankful Harris, daughter of Amy Coon, who was a pauper of this town, claims articles of clothing she lent her mother. Voted that Thankful Harris be allowed said clothing.

COON, Daniel Jr. – TC 1:79 – 23 April 1765 – Daniel chooses Hezekiah Collins to be his Guardian.

COON, Daniel – PR 9:278 written, 2 January 1858 proved 29 June 1858
Wife, Fanny.
Witnesses: Christopher C. Lewis, Daniel Lewis 2nd, John H. Boss

COON, David (Cpt.) – PR 4:264 Written 10 May 1813, Proved 25 July 1814 “states he is in the 79^th year of his age from the 9^th of January last, decrepit and lame.”
Wife, Priscilla. Son; David. Daughters; Thankful Enos (her husband Joseph), Elizabeth Wells
(her husband Matthew), Mary Colegrove (her husband Eli), Sarah Burdick, (her husband Thompson), Nancy Burdick (her husband William) Vashti Burdick (her husband George), Esther Larkin (her husband Samuel Jr.) Priscilla Crandall, deceased, (her husband Asa) her children; Ariel, David, Nancy, Sally, “And I think there are two more whose names I do not recollect.”
Witnesses; Harriet Dowse, William Coon, Caleb Potter
PR 4:266 – 3 October 1814, Agreement between David and his mother. Receipt PR 4:270 –
3 February 1815, signed in South Kingstown, RI by Samuel Larkin Jr. for his wife Esther Larkin
Receipts: PR 4:280 – states David’s death date as June 29, 1814 in Hopkinton.
Canaan – 26 August 1815, Joseph Enos
DeRuyter – 30 September 1815, William Burdick
German – 28 September 1815, George Burdick
DeRuyter – 2 October 1815, Eli Colegrove
DeRuyter – 2 October 1815, Matthew Wells
DeRuyter – 2 October 1815, Thompson Burdick

COON, Dorcas PR 8:161 2 September 1850 Administration
(wife of Caleb Coon) Appraisers: Edward Hoxsie, Christopher Brown & Joseph Brightman
Inventory PR 8:162 2 September 1850
Horace Brightman appointed Guardian of Harriet Amanda Coon, Martha Coon, and Abial Coon (children and heirs in law of Moses B. Coon, deceased. Receipts 8:165 7 February 1851

COON, Elias PR 8:306 2 January 1854, Administration
Administrator, Horace Brightman

COON, Elisha – PR 2:115 will written, 8 May 1777 Proved, 4 May 1778
Wife, Ann Executor: Asa Coon
Son: Elisha Jr., Abel, Asa, Abram, James (last three under 18) Daughters: Bethany Satterly, Anne Crandall, Hannah, Olive (last two under 18)
*Land his father gave him.
Witnesses: Nathan Tanner, Jonathan West, Abel Tanner
Inventory PR 2 :120 30 April 1778 “of Cpt. Elisha Coon.” Appraisers: Elisha Stillman and
William Coon.

COON, Elisha – PR 3:11 will written, 17 September 1792, proved 19 November 1792
“of Easttown, County of Washington, New York.”
Brother-in-law, Sylvester Satterly of Easttown to be Executor.
Wife, Hannah. Sons, George, Elisha, James (under 21). Daughters, Anna, Sally, Betsey, Olive,
Hannah (under 18)
Witnesses; George Thurston Jr., David Nichols, Caleb Potter.

COON, Isaac – PR 5:330 Administration opened 4 September 1826, Christopher C. Lewis appointed
Administrator. Widow, Martha Coon. PR 5:333, Inventory, 4 September 1826 Appraisers;
Hezekiah Babcock, James Wells, Elnathan W. Babcock. Auction of Inventory PR 5:333, 26 November
1826. Receipts PR:335, 14 November 1826, Isaac, Charles, Lydia and Martha Coon of legal age, William, Fanny, Hannah, Maria, Daniel and Emeline Coon under age.

COON, Peleg – PR 2:18, 10 June 1772, Nathan Burdick be a Guardian to Peleg Coon.

COON, James – TC 1:141 (2^nd set pgs.), 2 April 1770. Appeared James Coon, son of Daniel Coon,
deceased, and chose William Coon 3^rd to be his Guardian.

COON, Thomas – PR 5:109 Will written, 27 March 1816, Proved, 3 April 1820
Wife, Anna Daughters; Martha Coon, Polly Coon, Betsey Wilbur, wife of Daniel Wilbur, Desire
Williams, wife of Daniel Williams. Sons; Libbeus, Lodowick (Lodowick being deceased, the money to go to his widow and she will collect and divide it between their 4 children), Sylvester, Thomas (deceased and has three heirs) Granddaughter, Almira Coon, daughter of Martha.
Witnesses; Robert Langworthy, Daniel Langworthy, Samuel Bliven.
Inventory PR 5:114 – 4 April 1820; Receipts PR 5:116

COON, William – TC 2:6, 11 March 1771, There have been many complaints against William Coon 3^rd. The said William is continuously idle and by his evil conduct is likely to bring to himself and family want and misery and likely to become chargeable to this town. Therefore it is voted that Lawton Palmer be a Guardian to the said William.

COON, William 2^nd – TC 2:258, 6 September 1786, That Caleb Church be appointed Guardian of said William. TC 2:308, 7 September 1789, Cpt. Ichabod Paddock appointed Guardian of William Coon 2^nd. TC 2:310, 8 December 1789, Mr. Samuel Kinyon appointed Guardian to William Coon 2^nd. TC 2:313, 1 March 1790, Thomas Wells and Zaccheus Reynolds appointed Guardians to William Coon. TC 3:58, 2 March 1795, William Tanner is appointed Guardian TC 4:28, 7 November 1803, William Coon 2^nd conducts himself imprudently and is hereby appointed a Guardian.

COON, William – PR 4:161 Will written, 25 September 1803, Proved 3 April 1809
Sons; Isaac, Samuel, Jesse, Pardon, “my son, William, is incapable of getting a living…
therefore my sons, Isaac & Samuel to take care of him, for his natural life…”
Daughters; Sally Barber, Lois Saunders, Freegift Thurston, Patience Wells, Thankful Coon.
Witnesses; Barney Crandall, Clarke Potter, Caleb Potter.

COON, William – TC 4:194, 31 May 1813, Voted that David Coon Jr. is appointed Guardian to the person and personal property of William Coon.

COTTRELL, Fally – PR 7:92, Will written, 25 September 1829, proved 6 September 1841
Daughter; Fally Lewis wife of Thomas Lewis.
Witnesses; Joseph Gavit, Thankful Gavit, Mary Gavit.

CRANDALL, Amherst – PR 5:382 Administration opened 7 January 1828.
Widow, Mary Crandall. PR 5:383 Inventory, Appraisers; Elnathan W. Babcock, Robert Langworthy, Russell Maxson. PR 5:384, Estate Insolvent, Mary Crandall allowed $45.00 from inventory. Commissioners; Elnathan W. Babcock, Robert Langworthy, Maxson Johnson.
PR 5:385 Auction, 14 February 1828. PR 5:385, 1 August 1828, Commissioners
Report lists a pension of $27.02. PR 5:385 Bills submitted by Mary Crandall in administering the
estate, 2 quarts of gin when Council and Commissioners met in taking appraisal, 6 quarts of brandy for auction, evidence relating to getting pension money…

CRANDALL, Benajah – PR 4:158 Will written, 5 November 1808, Proved 6 March 1809
Wife – Thankful Sons; Cary, Peleg “I give and bequeath to the children (Peleg) had with his last wife, one dollar each” Grandson; Abram Crandall Granddaughters; Elizabeth, daughter of Cary Crandall
Elizabeth, daughter of Oliver Crandall
Witnesses; Jeremiah Prosser, Asa Sheldon, John Wilbur
Inventory PR 4:166, 15 March 1809 Appraisers; John Collins, Stephen Cole, Isaac Wilbur.
PR 4:209, 11 June 1811, the widow Thankful Crandall receives her 1/3 of the estate.

CRANDALL, Benjamin – PR 3:33 written, 25 October 1793, proved, 6 January 1794
*He leaves his “great steelyards” equally between his sons.
*Land description
Wife, unnamed. Sons, Luke, Benjamin, Rowland. Daughters, Anne Pendelton, Amelia Maxson, Sarah Burdick.
Leaves his negro girl, Giff, to his wife, (estimated worth 9 pounds). Upon the death of his wife, Giff is to be set free.
Witnesses; Benjamin Maxson, Perry Burdick, Smith Thayer.
Inventory: PR 3:35 17 December 1793 Appraisers; Uriah Saunders, George Maxson.Receipts: PR 3:69 7 March 1796 PR 3:109 2 December 1796, names widow, Atee/Alee?

CRANDALL, Benjamin – PR 6:140 will written, 14 August 1830, proved 28 May 1832
Wife – Martha, mentions five children; Sarah Crandall, Benjamin Wanton Crandall, Joel Crandall, Sophia Crandall and Daniel M. Crandall.
Witnesses; William Stillman Jr., Gardner Burdick, William C. Crandall
Inventory PR 6:143, 30 May 1832, Appraisers; William Stillman Jr, Gardner Burdick, William C. Crandall.
Inventory report indicates that Benjamin Crandall came into part of his estate by marriage to Martha, may be a second wife? Receipts were divided into equal parts with a ___ W. Douglass signing for their portion. It is not clear who ___ W. Douglass was.

CRANDALL, Benjamin – PR 8:36, Administration, 22 May 1848
Wife Tacy Crandall asks for an Administration and chooses Alfred Enos to be Administrator.
Inventory 8:37, 22 May 1848, appraisers Edward Hoxsie, George Hoxsie and Jeremiah Baggs.

CRANDALL, Christopher – PR 4:267 Written, 7 November 1814 Proved, 5 December 1814
Wife, Tacy. Four Daughters; Prudence Fenner, Lucy Winter, Esther Carpenter, Eunice Brand. Three sons; Pardon, Christopher, Asa.
Witnesses; Jonathan Maxson, William Robinson, Isaac Collins.
Inventory PR 4:267 – 9, 10 December 1814 Appraisers; Jonathan Maxson, Jabez Collins, John Thurston.
PR 4:278 – August 1815 Claims Against the Estate.

CRANDALL, Daniel C. – PR 9:53 , 6 November 1854 Administration
States he was a farmer. Samuel Crandall Jr. named Administrator.
Inventory: PR 9:54, 55, 6 November 1854.

CRANDALL, Ebenezer – TC 3:33, 3 June 1793, A letter was received from Ebenezer’s father, Jeremiah Crandall, who lives in Petersburgh, New York asking that a letter of Administration be granted to Joseph Stanton 3^rd of Charlestown. Voted that a Letter of Administration be granted to Mr. Stanton.

CRANDALL, Elizabeth – PR 2:17 Inventory 12 March 1772, presented 6 April 1772
Administrator – Stephen Crandall

CRANDALL, Ethan G. – TC 4:211, 5 June 1815, son of Martha Granger, (now Martha Champlin) made choice of Daniel Babcock to be his Guardian.

CRANDALL, James K. – PR 6:269, 30 May 1836, Administration requested by widow and heirs.
John Wilbur appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 6:270, 29 June 1836, appraisers; Jesse Brown, Ethan Foster, Charles Noyes.
Receipts, PR 6:273, 1 January 1837, Paid to “the widow,” paid to the minor heirs, Mary, Esther and Elijah, their dividend, paid to six other heirs (unnamed) $9.00 each. TC 8:108, 30 December 2013, it was stated that the widow of James K. Crandall, Hannah, has deceased. Land to be divided between heirs, Lois Newton, Joseph Crandall, Lydia Edwards, Nathan R., Sally Palmer, Mercy Newton, Esther Palmer, Elijah (deceased with two children) and Mary Crandall.

CRANDALL, Jane – PR 5:351 will written, 20 January 1827, proved 2 April 1827.
Daughters, Jane White, Hannah Frink, Lydia Palmer, Susannah Worden.
Witnesses; George H. Perry, Ichabod Burdick, Desire Reynolds.

CRANDALL, John – PR 1:95 Will Written, 1 March 1747, Proved, 3 February 1767
Wife, Elizabeth Sons, John, David, Stephen, Benajah, Abijah, Ahijah (last 3 under 21)
Daughters, Hannah, Martha, Deborah Clark, Mary Langworthy, Tacy Davis, Elizabeth Crandall.
Witnesses: George Stillman, George Stillman Jr., John Stillman
Inventory: PR 1:97

CRANDALL, John – TC 2:319, 4 October 1790, It is represented to this Council that Mr. John Crandall is infirm and aged and incapacitated to conduct his affairs. It is voted David Nichols to be his Guardian.

CRANDALL, John – PR 3:61 Will written, 9 February 1793, proved 14 March 1796
Wife, Rebecca. His wife’s grandson, Henry Thorn. Granddaughter, Rhoda Lewis, daughter of Peleg Lewis of Charlestown. He leaves part of his estate to “the Church of Christ that is under the pastoral care of Elder Joshua Clarke.”
Witnesses: Thomas Saunders, Samuel Babcock Jr., Thomas P. Gardner
Inventory: PR 3:67 18 March 1796
Receipts: PR 3:74 4 March 1791, Receipts: PR 4:40 12 April 1800, mentions wife Rebecca and his son, Eber Crandall.

CRANDALL, John – TC 3:30, 4 March 1793, Voted Hezekiah Babcock appointed Guardian.

CRANDALL, John R. – TC 7:83, 1 January 1844. Guardianship. He was cited by the Council to attend
the meeting to chose a guardian.

CRANDALL, Jonathan – TC 2:118, 1 March 1779 “Personally appeared Jonathan Crandall, Jr son of Jonathan Crandall who is absent, being of proper age, and made choice of Abel Tanner as his Guardian. PR 2:240 6 February 1786 “Discharge be recorded as credit to Abel Tanner, Guardian of Jonathan Crandall, 136 Spanish milled dollars and one horse, for a note of hand which was due me from Col.
Jesse Maxson some time past which was for a bounty due to me for enlisting as a soldier being both principle and interest.”

CRANDALL, Joseph – PR 6:99 will written, 13 August 1829, proved 4 April 1831.
Calls himself a “Revolutionary Pensioner” in the first sentence of his will.
Three sons; Thomas, Lyndon and Nathan Crandall. Three daughters; Elizabeth Reynolds, Mary Ross and Susan Babcock. Also mentioned ; Martha Burdick, Polly Coon, and Charles C. Burdick, no relationship
mentioned to latter.
Witnesses; Sylvester Coon, Henry S. Burdick, Robert Burdick.
Inventory PR 6:101, 2 April 1832. Consisted of a full set of clothing. Included monies
owed ($111.42) to the Probate Court of Westerly for his Guardianship.

CRANDALL, Lewis – PR 4:154 Bethiah Crandall, Administrator. Inventory, 6 October 1808.
Appraisers; Benjamin Kenyon, Joshua Clark, Job B. Clark.
Receipts PR 4:167, 5 June 1809; Bills PR 4:170, 5 June 1809

CRANDALL, Luke – PR 9:312, will written, 13 August 1858 proved, 22 February 1859
Wife, Mary Ann. Sister, Mary Ann Crandall.
Witnesses: Joseph Potter, William A. Dayton, Lydia Babcock

CRANDALL, Mary (Polly) – PR 9:67, Will written ,12 March 1848 Proved, 1 January 1855
Collected a Revolutionary pension and died 30 October 1854.
Son, Luke Crandall, Ethan Crandall Daughter, Mary Ann Crandall
Witnesses; Joseph Potter, Mary Potter, Maria L. Potter
Receipts: Received $50.00 as per will, Nancy Brown, Mystic River, 22 November 1855
Received $50.00 as per will, Wealthy M. Babcock, Stonington, 22 November 1855

CRANDALL, Nathan J. – TC 9:81, 4 March 1856, John Champlin is appointed Guardian to Nathan
Crandall, a minor under 14 years.

CRANDALL, Nicholas – TC 6:71, 5 January 1835, he is assigned a Guardian, Josiah Witter. Mr. Crandall is in the habit of spending his estate foolishly and conducting himself imprudently.

CRANDALL, Peleg – TC 4:54, 6 May 1805, son of Rowland Crandall. Made choice of George Kenyon 2^nd to be his Guardian.

CRANDALL, Rogers – PR 4:262 Inventory – 17 March 1814, Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Joseph
Maxson 3^rd, David Stillman. The meeting was held at Rogers’ brother’s house, Ezekial Crandall.
TC 5:5, 4 January 1819, David Stillman appointed Guardian to the minor children, Susan, Jarius and Rogers. PR 4:285, Vandue List (Auction), recorded 5 August 1816. Receipts PR 4:289, 5 August 1816. Receipts PR 4:327 in Hopkinton, 18 March 1824, Jarius Crandall, 4 March 1824, Susan Crandall, 2 October 1825, David Stillman.

CRANDALL, Rowland – PR 4:86 24 September 1804, items sold at Vandue (auction) by Samuel
Stanton. TC 4:59, 1 July 1805, Samuel Stanton is released from being Rowland Crandall’s guardian, on the condition that Rowland make a gift of all his property to his children and make a life lease agreement with them.

CRANDALL, Russell – PR 8:227 written 30 November 1851, proved 5 January 1852
Wife, Lucy Children, Savina Stuart, Sophina Slingerlund, Nelson R. Crandall, Caroline Call, George W. Crandall (they being my children by my second wife.) Children, Orrin B. Crandall, Phebe Coon, Nathan J. Crandall
Witnesses: Joseph Potter, Benjamin Green, Thomas V. Wells
Inventory PR 8:230, appraisers, George Irish, Elnathan W. Babcock, Benjamin Green
TC 8:144, 18 December 1851, Nathan J. Crandall, a minor over fourteen and under twenty one, chooses
Joseph Potter as his Guardian.

CRUMB, Daniel – TC 4:216, 25 March 1816, Mr. Crumb is conducting himself imprudently in the management of his estate and is likely to become chargeable to this town. Cpt. William Tanner is appointed Guardian to the person and to the estate.

CRUMB, Samuel – PR 3:141 Inventory taken 26 July 1798. Shown by Administrators Daniel Crumb
Sr. and his son, Daniel Crumb Jr. Appraisers Abram Utter, Thomas Wells.

DAVIS, Clarence Everett – TC 15:118, 1 March 1920 Minor Adoption
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Dodds petitioned for adoption of this individual and to change his name to Clarence Everett Dodds.

DAVIS, Flora – TC 15:106, 107, 10 September 1919 Wife of the late Rhodes Davis.
Leaves three minor children, Hazel Emeline, Arlene Flora and Rhodes Thomas. They were sent to the Rhode Island Home for Children per the Probate Court.

DAVIS, George W. – TC 4:228, 1 June 1818, a minor, son to Simeon Davis, deceased, and Charlotte Davis, widow, chose Thomas Wells to be his Guardian.

DAVIS, Jedediah PR 2:72 Will written, 26 January 1777 Proved, 1 April 1777
Wife, Amie Son, Oliver Daughters, Susannah Browning, Elizabeth Mumford
Granddaughters, Elizabeth Browning and Dorcas Mumford (both under 21)
Grandson, Jedediah Browning, leaves him farm in Charlestown, RI.
Leaves smith tools, sawmill tools, shoemaker tools, tanner and currying tools, his boat canoe
and marsh nets.
His negro man, James, percentage of farm profits in Charlestown and frees his slave upon his death.
“And my will is that my negro man, James, shall be free from slavery and not be held as a slave after
my decease and I give unto my said negroman James, the two thirds of the profits or improvement of my aforesaid farm lying in Charlestown during his life, he not make waste or sell of the wood and he to be under the care of Benjamin Hoxsie Jr. & Isaac Saunders to see that he does not make foolish bargains and waste what I give him but that the same be used purely for his comfort.”
Inventory PR 2:85 presented 19 May 1777 Appraisers Thomas Wells & John Maxson
Lists (partial), “Indian’s bed & furniture, gristmill irons, grindstone.”
Receipts PR 2:145

DAVIS, Jedediah PR 7:127 Will written, 22 April 1842, proved 13 June 1842 Brothers; Pardon, (he gives his ½ of his land and buildings to Pardon) Peter, Oliver and Walter W. “the reason why I give no more to my brothers last mentioned, is not for want of regard for them, them, but having due regard to the circumstances of the rest of the family.”
Sisters; Polly Davis, Lydia Davis, wife of John Davis, Betsey Davis, Amy Lewis, wife of Pardon Lewis.
Nephews; Oliver Davis, son of Pardon; Oliver Davis son of son of John and Lydia Davis,
Nieces; Mary Davis daughter of John Davis, Mary Davis daughter of Oliver Davis, Harriet Davis,
daughter of Pardon Davis, Eunice Davis daughter of John and Lydia Davis. He mentions his parents, Oliver and Penelope Davis.
Witnesses; Joseph Crandall, Nathan K. Davis, Christopher C. Lewis.

DAVIS, John – PR 2:265 Will written, 9 November 1786, proved 15 September 1788
Wife, Mary. Sons; Samuel and Joseph. Daughter, Sarah Marshall. Grandson, James Bassett.
Executor, Samuel Babcock of Hopkinton, his trusty friend.
Witnesses; Gideon Hoxsey, Tobias Saunders, Hezekiah Babcock.

DAVIS, Joseph – PR 2:271 Will written; 26 November 1788, proved 4 January 1790
Wife, Dorcas. Sons; Samuel, Joseph and Edward. Daughters; Martha, Comfort, Marvel, Anne,
Prudence and Tacy. Children under age; Clarke, Elizabeth, Ethan, Dorcas, Phanne.
Beloved and Trusty friend and brother, Amos Rogers (note: term “brother” had several meanings)
Witnesses; Benjamin Crandall, Ethan Maxson, John Burdick
Inventory PR 2:272 24 December 1789 Appraisers; John Burdick, Silence Palmeter
Receipts PR 3:20, 4 March 1793, PR 3:23 6 May 1793

DAVIS, Nathan – TC 2:83, 10 June 1777, The widow Tabitha David to be cited to give an account whether she excepts or refuses a letter of Administration on the estate of her late husband.
PR 2:57Inventory taken 25 February 1778, presented 6 April 1778
Wife & Administratrix, Tabitha
Appraisers – James Pendelton, John Maxson

DAVIS, Nicholas – PR 5:215, 16 June 1823, Administration. George H. Perry Jr. appointed
Administrator. Inventory PR 5:216, 1 September 1823, small inventory, 7 items. Appraisers;
William Tanner, Joseph Spicer, Samuel G. Tracy.

DAVIS, Oliver – PR 4:224 Written, 26 March 1812, Proved 15 April 1812
Wife, Penelope “Wife to have said profits of daughter Sarah’s land as long as she has her to
support.” Sons; Jedediah, Pardon, Peter, Oliver, Walter. Daughters; Mary/Polly, Hannah,
Sarah/Sally, Lydia, Susannah, Betsey, Amy.
Mentions giving his son, Jedediah the sawmill. States, “that my wife take care of that my three
youngest children are properly in school learning & enjoining on her to place my son Walter,
when of suitable age to some proper place to learn a trade.” Witnesses; Joseph Collins, Joseph
Lawton, John Wilbur.
PR 6:19, Receipt; 21 July 1834, Received of Rowse Browning of Waterford, CT, $720.00, a certain note
signed by Oliver Davis and in favor of the estate of Oliver Davis against the estate of Ephraim Browning and Susanna Browning, both deceased.

DAVIS, Sally – TC 9:89, 8 April 1856, the heirs (unlisted) have asked that the estate be settled concerning part of Sally’s portion of their grandfather David Larkin’s estate.

DEAKE, John Dr. – PR 1:45 Inventory – 8 February 1762 TC 1:74 – 8 February 1762 – Where it is
represented to this Council that the Widow Deak’s children have nothing to support them it is voted that
the overseer of the Poor go to their Grandfather Foster’s and order him to take care of them.
TC 1:40 (2^nd set of pages) 21 April 1763 – Voted that the account presented to this council by John Langworthy for keeping Doct. John Deak’s child which is 25 pounds for five weeks. TC 1:41 – 30 May 1763 – Whereas John Foster has agreed with John Langworthy to take a small, the youngest (daughter is crossed out) child of Doct Deake decd. Voted that Thomas Wells Jr. and Edward Wells Jr. overseer of the poor for the Town bind said child to said Langworthy according the agreement. TC 1:46 (2^nd set pgs.) 22 August 1763, Voted that Joshua Clarke have an order for 6 pounds old tenor for paper and going twice to Thomas Foster’s to issue the indenture of Deake’s children. TC 1:53 (2^nd set pgs) 19 December 1763 –
Voted that Peter Main have an order for 69/2/6 for sundrys found paying the doctor and for the widow Hannah Deake which was at his house which is expected her father Foster will pay. TC 1:55 (2^nd set pgs) – 16 January 1764 – Voted Charles Bowen be paid 5 pounds for removing the widow Deake to Richmond to her fathers house. TC 1:47 (2^nd set pgs.) – 6 September 1763 – Whereas the widow Hannah Deake has been supported by order of this Town Council in expectation that her father John Foster would pay the
cost as he by law ought to do and as her said father has refused to pay anything towards said charge because she went out of the government and from the place that her said father ordered. Voted that this Council and as overseers of the poor will grant no more support for her where she now lives but she must return to the place where her father shall order if proper for her comfort.

DODDS, Clarence Everett – TC 15:118, 1 March 1920 – Clarence Everett Davis adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Claude Dodds.

DOUGLAS, Daniel M. –PR 6:211, Administration opened 1 September 1834, Allen C. Douglas of
Exeter named Administrator. Inventory PR 6:212, 8 September 1834, appraisers; Jabez Palmer, Peleg Maxson, Gardner Burdick. PR 6:216, 4 April 1836, $233.57 paid to Mary Douglas, Guardian to all the heirs of Daniel M. Douglas. TC 6:81, 4 January 1836, Jabez Palmer to be the Guardian to Joseph A., Daniel S., Henry F., Mary, Lucy and Lucinda Douglas, children of Daniel Douglas.

DOUGLAS, Mary – PR 6:330, Administration, 3 December 1838, “Special Meeting called” Edward
Barber named as Administrator. Children; Joseph A. Douglas and Daniel S. Douglas, minor children
over fourteen. Henry F. Douglas, Mary Douglas, Lucinda Douglas and Lucy Douglas, minor children under fourteen. Inventory PR 6:337, 10 December 1838,
Appraisers; John B. Stedman, Ray G. Stedman, Gardner Burdick. TC 7:10, 11, 12, Luke Nichols is Guardian and files accounts for children. Even though he boards them out to other families, he
charges “for his trouble for taking care of them.”

DYE, Enoch P. – PR 7:48, will dated 26 September 1838, proved 3 November 1840
Wife, Amy. Sons; William H., George T. and Thomas P., Daughters; Fanny J. Potter, Martha Ann
Barber, daughters under the age of 14 years, Abigail and Lydia Matilda Dye.
Witnesses; Sheffield Barber, Amos T. Barber, Isaac Greene

DYER, Charles – PR 2:20 Will written – 19 June 1772, proved 4 August 1772
Wife: Rebecca Daughters, Eunice (under 18), Rhoda, Hannah, Elizabeth Son – Jonathan (under 21)
Notes: “farm north of the road goes to Jonathan, south of the road be divided between the four daughters at age.”
“His negroman, Prince, be sold to pay for his last sickness.” His will mentions smithing tools.
Executor & friend, Benjamin Carr of Jamestown.
Witnesses: Samuel Tifft, Gideon Satterly, John Burdick
Inventory: PR 2:22 Receipts – PR 2:43

DYER, Jonathan and Rebecca (his mother) TC 3:84, 20 August 1796 Complaint to the Town Council that Jonathan (conducts himself imprudently) and Rebecca are about to convey their real estate. Deacon Zaccheus Reynolds appointed Guardian.

EDWARDS, Nathan PR 8:281 Administration, 14 February 1853
A request in writing brought forth by Sarah Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Sarah Coon, George W. Edwards, Nathan Edwards Jr., Stanton G. Edwards, William G. Edwards, Isaac C. Edwards, Phebe E. Main, and Mary E. Babcock.
Inventory Appraisers; Edward Hoxsie, Gardner S. Kenyon, Christopher Brown. PR 8:282, 14 February 1853

EDWARDS, Phineas PR 4:214, Inventory, 18 November 1811 Appraisers; Abram Coon, Joseph
Spicer, Isaac Coe. Receipts PR 4:245, 5 April 1813

ELDREDGE, Paris – PR 8:272 written 6 September 1852, proved 1 November 1852
“Being weak and feeble in health”
Wife, Nancy. Children: Humphrey Eldredge, Martha Woodmansee, Elizabeth Burdick, Mary Holloway, and Amy Ann Holloway.

ENNIS, Thomas – Land Evidence 18:513 Will written 28 March 1872, proved 3 July 1876
Recorded in Richmond Probate Book 12, page 268. Residence was Richmond.
Daughters; Mercy A. Tefft, Hannah S. Ennis, Irena D. Kenyon, Emma S. Talbot, Mary E. Ennis,
Jemima R. Sherman, Abby M. Whipple. Sons; Thomas W. Ennis (leaves farm in Charlestown), Paul G. Ennis (leaves land in Richmond), John C. Ennis (leaves land in Richmond) Emma’s three children; Ella E., George E. and David T. Talbot.
Witnesses; Isaac Collins, William C. Collins, Harriet E. Collins

ENOS, Benjamin – PR 7:180, will written, 3 June 1843, proved, 10 July 1843
Wife, Penelope. Sons; James K., Sheffield, Alfred
Daughters; Mary Stillman, Nancy Brand, Lucy Reynolds, Clarinda Tibbets
Grandson; Alfred Crandall when he is at the age of 21 years,
Witnesses; Christopher Brown Jr., Samuel Foster, Francis Hall.
Receipts; PR 7:182, Clarinda M. Tibbets signs in East Greenwich on May 18, 1844 for a partial amount

ENOS, Penelope – PR 7:279, will written, 25 July 1845, proved, 5 January 1846Sons; James K., Alfred. Daughters; Clarinda M. Tibbets.
Daughter-in-law; Lucy A.Enos. Grandchildren; Lydia Whightman, Betsey Dexter, Alfred Crandall, children of Lodowick Brand, Harriet Spencer, Mary Angeline Stillman, Almira Tamerson Stillman, Lucy A. Enos.
Witnesses; Jonathan G. Foster, Patience Foster, Susan S. Brown.

FENNER, Arthur – PR 8:322 20 March 1854 Administration
Content Fenner, widow appointed Administratrix.
Inventory PR 8:323, 3 April 1854, Appraisers, Harris Lanphear, Samuel Crandall Jr. David M. Crandall.
Content Fenner to be the Guardian of the estates of John E. Fenner, Stephen A. Fenner and Robert T. Fenner, minors over fourteen but under twenty one, Phebe B. Fenner, Mary E. Fenner, Benjamin A. Fenner and Maria B. Fenner, minors under fourteen.

FENNER, Content – PR 9:195, 6 January 1857 Adminstration
James M. Fenner appointed Administrator, but deceased by 22 January 1859. George Olney appointed.

FENNER, Edward – TC 4:196, 5 July 1813, Voted John Carpenter be appointed Guardian of the person and the estate of said Edward. 15 July 1813, Edward Fenner appears in Court and produced a writing signed by John Carpenter, stating it was his opinion said guardianship is useless. This Court taking into account the pleadings and having heard Fenner as well, determine it not best to terminate the Guardianship. Benjamin Fenner was appointed his new Guardian. TC 4:197, 2 August 1813, John Fenner, father of Edward Fenner appeared before this court and requested the Guardianship be taken off of Edward, stating there is no property likely to be saved by his being under Guardianship which would otherwise be disposed of and for some reasons he thought best to dismiss his said Guardian – this Court after hearing said Fenner, concur with him.

FENNER, James – PR 9:308, 11 January 1859 Administration
Did not have enough property to cover his debts. Samuel Richmond, Daniel Sherman, John G. Arnold,
appointed commissioners to settle estate.

FENNER, John W. – TC 7:118, 20 January 1845 Complaint by the Overseer of the Poor, Edward Barber, that John W. Fenner neglects to take care of and support his family, his wife being an expense to the Town. Mr. Fenner is cited. TC 7:138, 1 September 1845, Whereas Edward Barber, Overseer of the Poor has made complaint against said Fenner, and after hearing both parties at length, it is the decision of the Court that said complaint is not fully sustained and therefore said Fenner be discharged from said complaint.

FOSTER, Christopher – PR 7:291, will written, 5 October 1843, proved, 1 June 1846
His Adopted Niece, Hannah Braman and her son, William Braman. To Christopher F. Braman, and Luther Braman, and an unnamed daughter, children of Robert Braman. His adopted nephew, George W. Bramen, his farm in Stonington, CT. His adopted nephew, Isaac Braman, a farm in Penn, Munroe County, New York. Some money to go to the children of Benjamin and Joseph Braman (both deceased)
Witnesses; Gorton W. Arnold, John W. Collins, Josiah W. Langworthy
Executor Hazard Wilcox, deceased by 1 June 1846, Elias Tanner of Richmond appointed in his place.
PR 7:295, 9 June 1846 Appraisers; Josiah W. Langworthy, George Hoxsie, Russell Thayer. Receipts 7:298, 1846 through 1848, Dr. Perry paid $21.00, Dr. Collins paid $23.67, Dr. Kenyon paid $1.75, Nichols & Langworthy for coffin paid $16.91, Paid Thomas J. Brown in full for wife’s legacy (unnamed daughter of Robert Braman?) $16.75 for gravestone

FOSTER, David H. & Martha PR 4:223, 2 March 1812 Guardian Samuel S. Hardy exhibits 2 deeds dated June 23, 1810 & recorded in Cayuga County, New York on February 10, 1812 for their legacy.

FOSTER, Ethan – PR 6:311 , 5 April 1838, Administration requested by heirs, John Foster, Ethan
Foster, Thomas Foster, George and Mary Shaw and Elizabeth Foster. John Foster appointed Guardian to William Foster, son to Ethan Foster, who is under age 14. Inventory PR 6:312, 10 April
1838, appraisers; Jesse Brown and Francis B. Segar. Inventory listed a number of books.

FOSTER, Gideon – Inventory PR 4:143, 15 April 1808. Appraisers; Caleb Foster, Moses Barber, Henry
Brightman. Commissioner Report PR 171, 172, 3 July 1809. Receipts PR 4:175, 7 August 1809
Receipts PR 4:190, 8 October 1809 “which the heirs of David Foster, late of Lock, Cayuga County, New York had in said Gideon’s personal property…” “received 1,100.00 dollars…being the right which my wife Mary Palmer had in Gideon’s personal estate…signed Nathaniel Palmer.” “received 160.28…signed Joseph and Cinthe Braman. Receipts PR 4:192 18 July 1809, received $50.00 of Christopher Foster, Adm., on the estate of Hannah Allen, late of Hopkinton, dc’d signed Joseph and Cinthe Braman.
PR 4:205, 3 June 1811, Receipts and Accounting from Christopher Foster – Administrator;
1 bill from Amos Collins as Arbitrator in Gideon Foster vs Stephen Hoxsie
Lawton Foster for 1 day attendance in Court, Citing Nathan Kinyon to hear evidence
Citing George Kinyon to attend Supreme Court, Citing Nathan Hiscox to give evidence at the City
Citing Stephen Hoxsie & Dr. Collins to hear evidence, Citing Molly Grainger on 5 January 1809 to hear evidence, To serve writs on Stephen Hoxsie.

FOSTER, Jonathan – PR 2:141 Will written, 2 September 1778 Proved 2 October 1778 in Providence,
Proved again 7 December 1778 in Hopkinton
Daughters – Elizabeth Collins and Anne Foster, “whom I have given to my kinswoman, Sarah Lawton, daughter of Joseph Lawton, aforesaid to bring up” Sons – Jonathan, Lawton
Mentions “his kinsman, John Foster of John Foster of Richmond”
Witnesses: William Bowen, Phebe Congdon, Joseph Congdon
Inventory – PR 2:143 20 October 1778 Appraisers Stephen Maxson, Elias Burdick
Inventory – PR 2:153 31 March 1779
Receipts – PR 2:154 6 March 1779 signed Benjamin Collins for his wife Elizabeth Collins.

FOSTER, Jonathan G. – TC 7:3, 3 March 1840, Town Council minutes note that Christopher C. Lewis

FOSTER, Samuel – PR 7:284 Will written, 21 February 1846, proved 21 April 1846
Mother; Susan Foster Brother, Caleb, (property in Hopkinton) Jared M. (property in Aurora, Erie Co., NY), Jonathan G.Thomas Cloverdale (property in Aurora, Erie Co., NY ( friend??) Sister; Susan Foster, Elizabeth Brayman, Philenia Adell.
Witnesses; Christopher Brown, Alfred Enos, Thomas M. Wilcox.
PR 7:287, 20 April 1846, appraisers; Christopher Brown, Alfred Enos, Edward Hoxsie.
Receipts PR 7:285, 1847, Dr. Kenyon, Dr. Lewis – $13.00, Dr. John W. Collins – $33.13.

FOSTER, Thomas – PR 9:170, will written 15 April 1856, proved 4 August 1855
Wife, Phebe Children; Temperance Perry, John W. Foster, George C. Foster, Lydia Foster, Phebe Foster and Amos Foster.
Witnesses: John Foster, Sallie Kenyon, John Wilbur

GARDNER, Asa – TC 3:13, 2 April 1792 (a black man) Cpt. Samuel Babcock have a Letter of Administration of the goods, chattels and credits of Asa Gardner, deceased, and late a soldier in the service in the State of Rhode Island. TC 3:17, 6 August 1792, Whereas Asa’s brothers, Stephen Gardner and William Gardner appeal from the judgement of the Town Council.

GARDNER, Clarissa – PR 7:118 (see the estate of Judith Potter)

GARDNER, Elisha B. – PR 4:294 Written, 16 July 1817 Proved, 26 August 1817
Mother; Mrs. Ruth Brown, Uncle; Samuel Gardner, Sisters; Nancy Gardner, Patty Babcock,
Aunt; Nancy Gardner. Mentions land that he owns in Brookfield, New York
Witnesses; James Noyes, James Reynolds, Rowland Babcock.

GARDNER, John Fones – PR 3:130 Inventory 19 March 1798 Appraisers, Joseph Witter, Caleb Potter
Receipts: PR 3:137 2 July 1798 Mary Gardner signs with a mark.
Commissioners Report PR 3:144 2 July 1798 Receipts: 3:168 24 May 1799

GARDNER, Joseph and Hannah – TC 3:30, 4 March 1793, Elder John Gardner appointed Guardian of Hannah and Joseph, son and daughter of Joseph Gardner (a black) late of Hopkinton, deceased.

GARDNER, Lucretia – PR 5:444 will written, 13 June 1825, proved 16 October 1828
Appoints her brother, Samuel Peckham as Executor.
States she was the wife of Samuel Gardner. Son-in-law, Thomas P. Gardner.
Daughters – in- law, Ruth Peckham, Susannah Burdick. Stating that the children are “in-
laws” may meant step-children. Daughter, Nancy Gardner, Fanny Lewis (a widow).
Son, Samuel. Granddaughters, Martha Babcock, Fanny Lewis, Mary Ann Lewis. Great
grandson, William E. Green. Grandsons, Jeptha Lewis, Enoch Lewis.
Witnesses; Weeden Barber, Hannah Barber, Their (Thayer?) J. Crandall

GARDNER, Nancy – PR 7:190 will written, 9 June 1843, proved 6 March 1844
Gives $15.00 and her large bible to Elder Thomas Tillinghast.
Brother Samuel Gardner, to be Executor. Samuel is deceased by 15 February 1845 and Benjamin B. Thurston completes the Probate.
Gives $20.00 to Samuel Gardner Green when he arrives at 21 years old, or to his parents Maxson &
Mary Ann Green. Three nephews; William E. Green, Jephtha Malbone Lewis, Enoch B. Lewis.
Nieces; Nancy Gardner Green, Abby Frances Green and Sarah Lucretia G. Green, daughters of William E. Green, Abby E. Green, wife of William E. Green. Sally Lewis, wife of Enoch B. Lewis, Fanny T. Lewis, daughter of Enoch B. Lewis, Martha Squire, wife of Samuel Squire, Amy Stanton, widow, Fanny Blass/Bloss, she was Fanny Lewis; Susannah Green, widow; Susanna Stillman, wife of Benjamin Stillman. Eliza Ann Utter, Lucy Green, Polly Green, Susan Eddy, wife of George Eddy, (relationship
to last four individuals unclear.)
Witnesses; Benjamin S. Burdick, Frances Babcock, Christopher C. Lewis
Inventory PR 7:195, 22 February 1847, appraisers; John S. Champlin, Joseph Spicer,
George W. Holdrege. Receipts PR 7:346, 1847, Dr. Perry’s bill $18.58, Dr. Kenyon’s bill
$43.93, coffin $4.75.

GARDNER, Rutter – TC 2:156, 28 March 1785, Hezekiah Babcock presented a bill for boarding and nursing Rutter Gardner, a negro man who formerly belonged to Nicholas Gardner of Exeter, and late a soldier in the Rhode Island Continental Regiment.

GARDNER, Samuel – PR 4:273 Written, 17 February 1813, Proved, 7 August 1815
Wife, Lucretia. Gives $50.00 to Betsey Brown, “a girl I brought up.”
Sons; Thomas P., Samuel, John Gardner, deceased, to his widow, Ruth Gardner and their children, Elisha (under 21), Nancy and Martha (under 18). Daughters; Lucy Green and her husband Gardner Green and children, Ruth Babcock, Amy Clarke, Lucretia Green, Benjamin Green. Lydia Taylor. Mary Gardner (deceased) and her children, Sarah, Ruth, Watee, Amy, Mary and Dorcas. Ruth Peckham and her children, Amy and Sally G. Peckham. Daughters, Nancy Gardner, Fanny Lewis, Dorcas Williams, Susannah Burdick.
Witnesses; Samuel Langworthy, Marcy Langworthy, Thomas Albro.
Inventory PR 4:276, 20 September 1815, Appraisers, James Noyes, Hezekiah Babcock,
Weeden Barber. Additional Inventory PR 4:284, 5 August 1816.
Receipts PR 4:333 – In Hopkinton, 6 March 1819, wife, Lucretia Gardner.
In Brookfield, NY, 3 January 1818, signed Ruth Brown.
In Hopkinton, 9 December 1818, from my grandfather, signed David and Sarah Sweet
In Hopkinton, 29 August 1818, from my grandfather, signed James and Ruth Reynolds
In Hopkinton, 5 December 1818, from my grandfather, signed Amy Clarke
In South Kingstown, RI, 3 November 1817, from my father, Timothy and Ruth Peckham.
In Hopkinton, 25 December 1817, from my father, signed Simeon and Susannah Burdick
In _?_sia, 29 January 1818, from my father, signed Sanford and Lydia Taylor
In Hopkinton, 29 August 1818, from my father, signed Thomas P. Gardner.
In Hopkinton, 25 August 1822, from my father, signed Nancy Gardner
In Hopkinton, 17 January 1821, from my grandfather, Havens and Amy (Gardner) Hall
In Hopkinton, 1 December 1815, from my grandfather, Waty Brayman.
In Hopkinton, 29 August 1818, from my grandfather, signed Robert and Mary Card.
In Hopkinton, 22 March 1822, from our grandfather, signed, William G. Green, Lucy G.
Green, Mary White Green, Sophia W. Green.
In Southings(?), __ January 1821, from our father, signed Timothy and Ruth Peckham, John
C. and Ann Stanton, Sally G. Peckham.
In Plainfield, CT, 15 September 1821, from our father, Dorcas and Ralph Williams

GARDNER, Samuel – PR 7:327 written, 16 September 1846, proved, 6 November 1846.
In the first paragraph he mentions his late wife and requests that the estate procure a set of good sized marble gravestones, properly lettered.
He gives to Ann Green, wife of Maxson Green, the property left him by his father. His will is that after her death, the property go to her children, leaving a half acre for a burial ground, where he states his wife and parents are now buried.
He leaves all the crockery to Ann Green that belonged to his sister Nancy. He gives some household
goods to Eliza Babcock, under 21 (daughter of Charles Babcock, of Westerly). If Eliza should decease without issue, her property is to go to her brother Samuel G. Babcock. To Elisha G. Green, (when he reaches the age of 21 years) son of Maxson and Ann Green, property, also property he purchased from John Gardner. If he passes before that age, it is to be split between the children of Maxson and Ann. He leaves to Enoch B. Lewis, his farm in Hampton, Windham Co., Connecticut. He states that Samuel J. Lewis is Enoch’s son. He leaves land to the daughter and two sons of Charles Babcock, late of
Brookfield, New York, and the grandchildren of Samuel’s late brother, John. Leaves $2,000.00 to William E. Green. He mentions the Quonnocantaug land (in Charlestown ) that belonged to his wife and a graveyard there walled in by three sides and the fourth by a fresh pond. He mentions Jeptha M. Lewis, brother of Enoch Lewis. He leaves $150.00 to Ray G. Wells, (under 21 years) son of Silas and Hannah Wells, (no relationship mentioned)
Witnesses; Joseph Potter, George H. Perry, William Potter.
Inventory PR 7:335, 30 November 1846, appraisers; Elnathan W. Babcock, Henry Clark, Christopher C.
Lewis. First part of inventory worth $436.33 consists of hay, farm animals and potatoes, which states half of which belongs to Silas Wells who was in “Company” with Samuel Gardner. Receipts; PR 7:342, 28 April 1847, Dr. Weeden paid $2.00, $134.95 paid to Joseph Potter, guardian of Eliza Babcock.

GARDNER, Samuel – PR 8:2, 22 February 1847, Whereas Samuel Gardner, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Gardner, the Elder, hath departed this life without fully completed the Administration of the said deceased. Benjamin B. Thurston appointed administrator.
Receipts – June 7, 1847, in Hopkinton; $48.00 from the legacy of my late mother Fanny Lewis signed Jeptha Lewis; Enoch B. Lewis for Francis Blass (Fanny Lewis was her mother); Maxson Green, due my late mother Fanny Lewis; Enoch B. Lewis, due my late mother Fanny Lewis.

GARDNER, Thomas P. – PR 6:151, written 1 July 1832, proved 3 September 1832
Wife not mentioned. Granddaughters; Polly Burdick, wife of Henry C. Burdick; Sally Crandall,
wife of John Crandall; Susan Green, daughter of Maxson and Ruth Green. Grandsons; Maxson Green, son of Maxson and Ruth Green; Rowland Saunders and his wife Susanna; (Franklin) Malbone Saunders. Daughters, Abigail Howard, wife of Oliver Howard Jr., Katherine Crandall, wife of James Crandall and Ruth Green.
Witnesses; Samuel Gardner, Christopher C. Lewis, Enoch B. Lewis.

GAN, John – PR 9:71, 1 January 1855 (a foreigner) William C. Crandall appointed Administrator.
Inventory – PR 9:72, 4 February 1855, Appraisers; Samuel Crandall Jr., Daniel M. Crandall and Harris Lanphear.

GODFREY, John – PR 5:8 – 3 August 1818. Wealthean Godfrey, widow, named Administratrix.
PR 5:9 Inventory, 11 August 1818 Appraisers Moses Barber, Edward Barber, Benjamin C. Maxson.
PR 5:54 Receipts, 2 August 1819, Elisha Kinyon was paid $7.00 for the coffin.

GOLUSHA, Daniel – PR 1:30 Inventory – 9 October 1758
Wife: Dorcas – named Administrator

GRANT, Levi – TC 2:149, 3 January 1785, Thomas Wells 2^nd granted a letter of administration for Levi, a soldier in the Continental Rhode Island Regiment and late deceased.

Benjamin Green named Administator. Appraisers, Elanthan W. Babcock, Jesse Brown, Charles Noyes
Inventory: PR 8:260

GREEN, Dinah – PR 4:60 will written, 27 October 1804 proved, 11 March 1805
She states she is a widow. Mentions sister-in-law, Mary Barber, who is also a widow. Cousins; Polly Barber, Weeden Barber, Elizabeth Barber. Mentions Ruthy Kinyon, granddaughter of Mary Barber.
Witnesses: Robert Green, Amos Closson, Thomas P. Gardner.

GREEN, Elisha – TC 9:67, 5 February 1856, It is recommended that Elisha, son of Maxson Green, to make choice of a Guardian. He is under the age of 14 years and he chose his father.

GREEN, Esther – PR 7:187 Will written, 19 May 1841, proved 30 October 1843
Sister, Lucy Greene, Brother, Paul Green
Witnesses; George H. Perry, Elizabeth Perry, Sally Green.

GREEN, John – PR 6:318 will written, 16 June 1818, proved 13 August 1838
Wife, Prudence. Daughters, Hannah and Abigail Green Sons; Richard, William, Asa, Sanders, Nathan, Oliver D., Rowland, George, Alpheus and John Green.
Witnesses; Henry H. Holland, Asa Crandall, Hannah Crandall.

GREEN, Lucy – PR 3:182 Will written, 3 December 1799, Proved 3 February 1800
Executor to be Oliver Davis. Mentions Lucy Green daughter of William G. Green, Lucy Clarke daughter of Amy Clarke, Lucy Green daughter of Benjamin Green, my sister Amy Clarke, William Green Jr.
Witnesses; Eunice Congdon, Josiah Witter Jr., Jane White
Inventory: PR 3:184, 3 February 1800 Appraisers; Jesse Maxson, Godfrey White, Daniel White.

GREEN, Maxson – PR 7:218, will written, 26 August 1844, proved 6 November 1844
Sons; George W., Henry, Amos, William and Maxson Jr. Daughters; Penelope Niles, Tacy Gardner, Eliza Dunbar, Susan Eddy and Mary G. Burdick, wife of Reuben Burdick.
Witnesses; Weeden Barber, Weeden Barber Jr., Tacy C. Barber
Inventory PR 7:221, 13 November 1844, appraisers; Samuel Gardner, George W. Holdredge,
Elisha Saunders.
Receipts PR 7:224, 1844, paid Joseph Griffin $1.00 in medicine and attendance during last
sickness, paid Joseph D. Kenyon $8.88 in medicine and attendance during last sickness.

GREEN, Phebe – PR 8:309, 6 February 1854
Administrator, Samuel K. Browning. States Phebe Green is a widow.
Appraisers: Gorton W. Arnold, John Fenner 2^nd, Benjamin W. Crandall
Receipts: PR 8:311, 6 February 1854 includes, Peleg W. Crandall charges $2.00 for horse and buggy to notify friends of deceased. David Kenny for digging grave $2.00, Samuel Richmond for coffin, $11.25

GREEN, William Gardner – PR 3:183 Will written, 3 February 1800, Proved 3 March 1800
Executor to be his trusty and beloved brother – in – law, Oliver Davis.
Wife Susannah. She is bequeathed all the land she inherited from her father, Oliver White.
The will gives her profits from the land in Charlestown, RI, which he inherited from his father,
William Green, now being improved by Jeffrey Green. Mentions son, William Gardner Green,
under 21 years, daughters, Lucy Green, Polly Green, Sophia Green, Susannah Green.
Witnesses; Oliver Davis, Woodman Wilbur, Caleb Potter.

HALL, Benjamin Jr. – PR 1:42 Inventory – 8 January 1761; At a Town Council Meeting 12 January
1761, TC Book 1:48, widow Temperance Hall appeared and made oath that she had shown all her
deceased husband’s estate for Inventory. Appraisers; John Maccoon, Nathan Burdick.

HALL, Braddock – TC 3:83, 4 July 1796, Henry Burdick to be Guardian.

HALL, David – PR 4:204 Written 2 August 1806, Proved 3 June 1811
Calls himself “of Westerly” Probate Court calls him “of Hopkinton.”
Wife: Hannah. Sons; Amos, David, William, Daniel, Nathan, Benjamin. Daughters; Rachel Ellis wife of Gideon Ellis, Deborah Austin wife of George Austin, Judith Austin wife of David Austin, Lydia Austin wife of James Austin, Abigail Rogers wife of Joshua Rogers.
Witnesses; Edward Hiscox, Isaiah Wilber, Christopher Wilber.
PR 4:224 Division of Land, 16 March 1812, surveyors; Alpheus Burdick, George Kinyon 2^nd, Benjamin Crandall.

HALL, Ezekial – PR 2:57 Inventory 25 March 1779
Administrator, Cpt. Nathan Barber Wife, Patience
Appraisers: David Nichols Jr., Job Hall Mentions shoemakers tools

HALL, James – Land Evidence Book 3:602 James Hall,late of Fishers Island. The heirs of Mr. Hall,
late of Fishers Island, now of Stonington, CT, are selling property he owned in Hopkinton and are as follows; Elizabeth Hall, Joshua Hall, Huldah Hall, Desire Hall, Rebecca & James Galley/Gallea, Amos Merritt, Elizabeth Merritt, Simeon Hall, Cloe Merritt.

HALL, Jacob – TC 2:164, 15 April 1782 Moses Hall is granted a letter of Administration for the estate of his father.

HALL, John – PR 2:76 Administrator – John Hall
Inventory – 19 March 1777, Appraisers Lawton Palmer & Stephen Potter Jr.
Receipts – PR 2:112 6 April 1778, John Hall as Administrator to his father John’s estate.
Inventory: (additional) PR 3:53 24 October 1794

HALL, Moses – Book 1733 – 1830, pg. 313, died 1820. His daughter, Dorcas Lewis is named Administratrix.

HALL, Moses – PR 9:284, will written , 14 April 1858 proved, 29 June 1858
Son, Daniel N. Daughter, Mary Hall Daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, widow of son David Hall
Witnesses: John W. Collins, Howard L. Burdick, Ezekiel Austin
Inventory: PR 9:288, 22 February 1859, Appraisers; William C. Crandall, Chapman Matteson, Jedediah Kenyon

HALL, Sarah – PR 1:39 Will written, 10 December 1745, Proved 15 December 1760
Sons: Joseph, Benjamin Daughters: Mary, Sarah, Honor & Elizabeth Maccoon
Grandson: Benjamin Hall
Witnesses: Mercy Willis, Mary Burdick, Edward Saunders
Inventory: PR 1:41

HAND, Hannah (Mrs.) – PR 2:274 Inventory 17 January 1790 Appraisers; John Burdick, Amos
Rogers. Son, Daniel Crumb have a Letter of Administration for his mother, Hannah of Guilford, CT.

HANNAH, Desire PR 2:123 Will written, 26 April 1778, Proved 1 June 1778
Niece, Hannah, daughter of James Wells Jr. Brother, James Wells Jr.
Her negro, Jane, to be freed upon her death.
Witnesses: Dorcas Lewis, Hannah Coon, Joshua Clarke
Inventory PR 2:124 29 May 1778 Appraisers William Thurston, Elias Lewis

HALL, Ezekial TC 3:138, 11 February 1799, Moses Barber appointed guardian to Ezekial Hall Jr. (a minor).

HALL, Henry (his unnamed wife) TC 3:16, 2 July 1792 “Voted that Cpt. Samuel Babcock have an order to the Town Treasury for 3 pounds, it being in full for boards for Henry Hall’s wife.”

HALL, Jacob PR 2:196 10 March 1782 Administrator Moses Hall
Inventory: Appraisers Israel Stiles, Abel Tanner

HALL, John TC 2:79, 3 March 1777, John Hall appointed administrator to his father’s estate.

HALL, John TC 3:47, 5 May 1794, whereas John Hall late of Hopkinton hath left some small estate & no person appears (as yet) to Administer said estate and the woman who kept his house is about to go away. Wherefore it is voted that David Nichols Esq. take Hall’s estate into his care and keep it in his custody until further orders from this Council.

HEALEY, Joseph – PR 3:203 Will written, 1 January 1801 Proved, 13 February 1801
Wife Martha. Children of Martha at time of her marriage to Joseph, Mary and Martha Davis.
Sons, John, Joseph, Christopher, Thomas, Daniel and Peter.
Daughters, Sarah Main, Rachel Thompson, Hannah Healy, Prudence Hall’s children, Joshua, James, and Charlotte Hall.
Witnesses: Judith Palmer, Hannah Champlin, Joseph Collins.
Inventory: PR 3:204 2^nd month 1801 (mentions “goods that came by his last wife.”)
Appraisers: Isaac Wilbur, John Wilbur, Abel Collins.
Receipts;PR 3:215 3 August 1801, PR 3:218 1 February 1802, PR 4:28 7 November 1803, signed from John Healy of South Kingstown on 13 August 1803, signed from Joseph Healy of Providence on 28 October 1802, signed from Joshua & Rachel Thompson of Stonington, Ct on 28 January 1803; PR 4:30(undated) Receiptsof William Wilbur,Executor; PR 4:39 20 August 1804

HEALEY, Paul – TC 7:76, 30 October 1843, He was cited to appear before the Town Council to choose
a Guardian for himself. TC 7:83, 1 January 1844, after hearing the parties at length, it was decided it was expedient to appoint a guardian, Col. Edward Barber appointed temporary guardian. TC 7:84, 11 January 1844, the Overseer of the Poor reported that Paul Healy has been trading, trafficking and disposing of his property. His wife has thrown herself on the town as being destitute and it appears that he is disposed to leave his wife in a destitute situation. The Town Council appointed Joseph W. Knapp of Westerly as his guardian.
TC 7:85, 12 February 1844, Personally appeared Paul Healy and his wife to express dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Guardian Joseph W. Knapp, proving him to be unsuitable. The Healy’s agreed to Benjamin Barber Woodmansee for the Guardian.
TC 7:86, 11 January 1844, Inventory. Appraisers; Thomas P. Dye, Jedediah Kinyon, Benjamin B. Woodmansee. Guardian Benjamin B. Woodmansee released as Guardian 1 April 1844 TC 7:93

HERRICK, Benjamin – TC 3:37, 7 January 1793, Complaint is made to this Council that Benjamin Herrick is attended with disorder both of body and mind where he is rendered incapable of conducting his affairs or even taking care of himself. Jonathan Potter appointed Guardian.

HIDE, John – TC 3:63 Guardianship, Moses Barber appointed Guardian.

HILL, Josiah PR 3:8 Inventory 31 May 1792 Widow, Jemima Hill, Appraisers; Joseph Witter Jr.,
Abel Tanner. Receipts – PR 3:47 5 May 1794

HILL, Samuel – TC 2:80, 1 April 1777, Wife Sarah is appointed Administrator. – PR 2:87 Inventory 15 May 1777 by Thomas Wells & Abel Tanner Receipts – PR 2:86

HILL, Sarah – PR 2:190 Written 4 February 1781, Proved 4 June 1781
She states she is a widow. Nephew Ebenezer Lamb (under 21) niece Lydia Lamb (under 18)
States that both nephew and niece live with her.
Trusty friend, Abel Tanner to be Executor.
Witnesses: Henry Burdick, Nathan Burdick, Nathan Porter, Green Lewis
Inventory: PR 2:192, 194 30 May 1781 includes; beehives, 1 peck of salt valued at three shillings, 1 dog puppy valued at three pounds.
Appraisers: Oliver Davis, Abraham Utter.

HILLARD, George – TC 8:304, 6 March 1854. Harris Lanphear be the Guardian of George (a minor).

HISCOX, Joseph – PR 4:202 Will written 20 November 1792, Proved 4 March 1811
Sons; Simeon, Thomas, Clarke. Daughter; Eunice Clarke, wife of William Clarke
Grandson; Joseph Hiscox, son to my son Joseph who is deceased.
Witnesses; Luther Bliven, Elizabeth Ross, Samuel Bliven
Inventory: PR 4:208 – 3 June 1811 Appraisers; Rowland Burdick, Clark Burdick, Weeden Barber.
PR 4:219 – 28 October 1811, Claims against the Estate, PR 4:237 – April 1812
Petition to Sell Real Estate by Executor.

HISCOX, Rowland – TC 8:292, 12 September 1853, his father Arnold Hiscox comes before the Town Council and complains that Rowland is squandering his estate very improperly and should be appointed a Guardian. He is adjudged to be incompetent to manage his affairs. Gideon Palmer is appointed his guardian.

HOLDREDGE, George W. Administration 12 April 1853
Administrator – Nathan K. Lewis
Widow, Eunice Adelia Holdredge given $202.82, Charles Holdredge is appointed Guardian to the children, Elizabeth, Catherine and Sabrina, all under fourteen.
Inventory PR 8:292, 19 April 1853
Appraisers: Gorton W. Arnold, Josiah Langworthy, James C. Baker.

HOXSIE, Ann – PR 2:234 Will written, 4 December 1784, proved 31 August 1785
John Hoxsie of Richmond, Executor TC 2:168, states John is the son of Stephen Hoxsie.
Names; George Kinyon & wife Martha, Daughters of George Kinyon; Catherine, Sarah, Anne,
Elizabeth, Lydia, Bathsheba; John Hoxsie Kinyon s/o George Kinyon; to Anne & Elizabeth Rogers d/o Thomas Rogers, to John Hoxsie s/o Stephen Hoxsie, to Edward Hoxsie, a spoon that was his grandfather Hoxsie’s; Anne Watson, d/o Robert Watson; Sarah Langworthy, w/o Amos Langworthy, Anne Burdick, d/o Daniel Burdick, Anne Burdick, d/o Edmond Burdick, John Hoxsie Weaver & Anne Weaver, children of Zebulon Weaver; Priscilla Coon, w/o David Coon; Elisabeth, Sarah, Priscilla, Anne, Ester & Mary Coon, daughters of David Coon; Hannah Hoxsie, d/o Stephen Hoxsie; Anna Foster, d/o Jonathan Foster; Mary Nye, wife of Caleb Nye; Samuel Sheffield; she instructs her Executor to give the remainder of her estate to her poor friends at the “Monthly Meeting of South Kingstown.”
Witnesses: Huldah Trip, Stephen Hoxsie, Abigail Hoxsie
Receipts: PR 2:268 6 July 1789

HOXSIE, John – PR 1:99 Will written, 9 January 1745/6 Proved 12 May 1767
Wife: Anna Sons: John, Joseph, Solomon, Stephen, Benjamin,
Witnesses: Cyrus Button, Mehitable Jeffrey, Anna Richmond, Stephen Richmond

HOXSIE, Mary – PR 9:28 Will written 13 January 1849, proved 2 October 1854
Brother, Weeden Barber, Nephew Weeden Barber Jr., Niece, Thankful Kenyon (wife of David), Niece, Mary Palmer (wife of Amos Palmer) and their eight unnamed children; Niece, Mary Burdick (wife of Isaac Burdick) and their eight unnamed children; Niece, Lucy Joslin (wife of David), Names Experience Peckham (relationship not given) (widow of Robert), Susan Kenyon (relationship unknown) (wife of Thomas B.) Bathsheba Hoxsie (relationship unknown) (daughter of John Hoxsie), Nephew, George Babcock, Nephew, Benjamin M. Barber, Allan Barber ( relationship unknown) (son of Thomas J. Barber) Abby Frances Barber (relationship unknown) (daughter of John A. Barber), Harriet Frances Kenyon
(relationship unknown) (daughter of David Kenyon) Mary Elizabeth Fuller (relationship unknown) (daughter of David Kenyon); Elizabeth Mary Burdick (relationship unknown) (daughter of Isaac Burdick)
Mary appropriates money for gravestones for her mother and father, her little sister and her grandmother. She specifies any money left in her estate to be divided between Mary Burdick, wife of Isaac Burdick; Weeden Barber Jr.; Thankful Kenyon, wife of David Kenyon; Mary Palmer, wife of Amos Palmer.
Witnesses: John A. Champlin, William Burdick, Stephen Burdick
Inventory: PR 9:31, 9 October 1854

Below are probate records for the Town of Hopkinton for the years 1757 – 1850, with the last names beginning I-R.

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See also probate records   A-B   •   C-H   •   I-R   •   S-Z

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IRISH, George – PR 3:231 Will written, 7 October 1801 Proved (in Middletown, RI) 19 October 1801
He states he is “of Middletown.” Wife: Sarah.
*good land descriptions. Sons: Joseph (farm in Hopkinton), Jedediah (farm in Stonington), James
(land in Richmond), John (land in Middletown) George Irish. Daughter: Martha Irish and her daughters, Hannah, Mary, Sarah, & Phebe. Her sons, Elias & John Irish.
Daughter: Rebecca Bowler and her sons, Charles, George and William Bowler, her daughters,
Sarah and Rebecca Bowler. (land in Hopkinton) Daughters: Phebe Irish & Patience Irish. Sarah Bailey, Mary Bailey, son-in-law William Bailey. Grandchildren, Sarah Ann, Patience, John, William, George, and Isaac Bailey.
Gives a farm in Richmond to Bartholomew Philips, son of John & Elizabeth Philips, Bartholomew to give a life lease to his mother, Elizabeth.
He gives his “black man, Jupiter, his freedom after my decease and a home with any of my sons
whom he may choose to live with.” PR 3:234
Addendum: PR 3:235 *land description. Mentions grandson, George Irish, son of Benjamin Irish, who is under the guardianship of Rowland Babcock.
Witnesses: Jonathan Easton, Edward Thurston, Asher Robbins.
Receipt PR 4:226, 4 February 1808, “received from William D. Bowler…$175.00…the full one third part of a legacy given to Rebecca Bowler by her honored grandfather, George Irish, signed Pardon and Rebecca Wilbor

JOHNSON, Cynthia – PR 8:151, 1 April 1850 Administration Benjamin B. Thurston appointed Admistrator. Oliver Cole guardian of minor child, Andrew J. Johnson.
Appraisers: Jesse Brown, Joseph Spicer, Charles Noyes, 15 April 1850.
Children on receipts; Andrew J. Johnson, Phebe Coffin, George Johnson and Jonathan C. Johnson.

JOHNSON, Edmond – Inventory: PR 4:14 16 November 1801, shown by his widow, Desire.
Appraisers; Enoch Crandall, Gideon Johnson, Elisha Stillman.

PR 4:35 Receipts, 6 February 1804, accepted by the Probate Court. Dated 6 March 1801 in South Kingstown a receipt to Robert Wilcox, paid 9 December 1801 by Desire Johnson, Executrix, list of receipts mentions a Michael Johnson. Receipt – PR 4:37 7 May 1804 brought from Desire Johnson, widow to Ezekial Johnson. Ezekial Johnson signed the account in Richmond in November 1801.
Receipt – PR 4:49 5 November 1804 from Capt. Ezekial Johnson, Administrator.

JOHNSON, David – TC 2:289, 5 May 1788 Guardianship, Mr. Nathaniel Johnson receives Guardianship of his grandson, David, son of Lt. David Johnson, deceased.

JOHNSON, David (Lt.) – PR 2:201, 244, 245 Inventory 28 December 1780Wife, Mary. Appraisers; Joshua Tanner, Zebulon Weaver
Receipts; wife Mary borrowed money from Jeremiah Tefft “to go to Newport when my husband lay
sick there.” And “for keeping sons, Reuben and Stephen for 79 weeks with Grandfather.” “To cash paid Nathaniel Johnson for living with him…”
Receipts PR 2:257 21 November 1787 Mary, Administratrix, received 5 pounds, 13 s.
PR 3:130 “Newport, May Term 1784” Oliver Durfee of Newport obtained a Judgement of Court against
Mary Johnson of Richmond…Administratrix of the Estate of David Johnson, laborer, deceased, the sum of 2 pounds, 15 shillings and 9 pence. TC 2:305, 6 July 1789, Voted that a receipt of 2 _ from David Nichols Esq. to Zebulon Weaver accepted and recorded as credit to said Weaver to be paid out of said estate of David Johnson, deceased in the late War.
Receipts PR 3:193 from Jeremiah Tefft, Administrator, 25 March, 5 May and 7 October 1800.
Receipts PR 3:201 17 December 1800 in Richmond, 6 December 1800 Reuben Johnson gives Power of Attorney to brother Stephen Johnson. PR 3:202 8 September 1800, Mary Johnson, widow, mentions three heirs of her husband, David, Reuben and Stephen.

JOHNSON, Jonathan C. – PR 7:227 , 6 January 1845. Administration, widow Cynthia Johnson named
Administratrix. Inventory PR 7:228, 8 January 1845, appraisers; Jesse Brown, Maxson Johnson
Oliver D. Cole. One item of interest was he owned a stagecoach.
TC 7:111, 6 January 1845, Cynthia’s children George T. Johnson and Andrew J. Johnson (minors)
and made choice of Oliver Cole as their Guardian. Cynthia Johnson named as Guardian of minor daughters, Phebe D. Johnson and Susan H. Johnson (minors)

JOHNSON, Mary – PR 4:283 Will written, 2 May 1806, Proved, 3 June 1816
Son, Jonathan Clark Johnson. Daughter, Mary Lewis
Trusty Friend, Abram Coon.
Witnesses; William Wilcox, Tacy Wells, Elias Burdick.
Codicil – Written 23 March 1814, to her granddaughter, Mary Lewis, daughter of her daughter Mary Lewis.
Witnesses; Jeremiah Thurston, Mrs. Mary Spicer, Mrs. Prudence Coon.
Receipts PR 4:284, 1 February 1813, “Received of widow, Mary Johnson, Administratrix to the estate
of her late husband, Jonathan Johnson of South Kingstown…Nathaniel & Mary Lewis.

JORDAN, Edmund – PR 8:92 Will written 18 July 1848 proved 1 January 1849
Wife, Bridget. Sons, Allen, Joseph, George and Edmund. Daughters, Mary Ann Clark, wife of William Clark, Eliza Richardson wife of Thomas Richardson, Adeline Jordan and Emily Jordan.
Witnesses: Nathan Wilcox, Sanford N. Button, George P. Tefft
Inventory; PR 8:95, 2 April 1849 (states Edmund’s death date was 2 October 1848)

JORDAN, Margaret – PR 2:108 Administrator Amos Langworthy. Inventory taken 3 March 1778
Appraisers, George Thurston Jr., Thompson Wells TC 2:92, 1 March 1778, John Frazier, Administrator removed for not procuring a bond, Amos Langworthy named Administrator.
Receipts – PR 2:170 15 February 1779, to her sister Ruth (Jordan) Gardner, living in Preston,
CT. 17 May 1779, John and Sarah Fraiser “our sister”
Discharges – PR 2:205 24 November 1781, Stephen Jordan, her brother

KENYON, Benjamin – PR 4:215 Written – 21 September 1811, Proved – 16 December 1811
Daughters; Elizabeth Chapman, Tacy Kinyon Sons; Augustus, Benjamin, Rogers.
Grandson; Peleg Utley. Benjamin Kenyon requests suitable “gravestones to my grave as also to my late wives graves.” (possibly more than one wife)
Witnesses; Daniel Babcock, Amherst Crandall, Prudence Edwards.
Inventory PR 4:217, 2 January 1812 Appraisers; Job B. Clark, Nathan Potter, Joseph Maxson.
Receipts PR 4:241- 30 October 1812, “from my fathers estate, Augustus Kenyon, of Brookfield Madison Co., NY. PR 4:241 – 27 January 1812 “from my fathers estate, Elizabeth & Joseph Chapman, Aaron & Tacy Kenyon. PR 4:300 – 5 March 1813, Lebanon, CT, signed Peleg Utley Jr.

KENYON, Benjamin – TC 113, 20 March 1829, Ann Kenyon received one yoke of oxen as part of her right of dower from her husband’s estate.

KENYON, Benjamin – PR 7:139, 18 July 1842
A request in writing brought by Benjamin Burdick, Polly Burdick, W. Sally Burdick, Jedediah Kenyon, Russell Thayer, W. Sarah Kenyon, Hannah Kenyon and Amy Dye.
A will was brought forward, witnesses Benjamin W. Crandall, Lillibridge Barber and Caleb Potter felt Benjamin was incapable of writing a will which the Probate Court dismissed. An Administration was then opened.
Inventory PR 7:140, 5 September 1842 Appraisers; Benjamin W. Crandall, Edward Barber
Receipts PR 7:144, 31 October 1842, the widow Sarah Kenyon allowed $25.26, and the things she
brought with her when she came to live with the said Benjamin.
Receipts PR 7:237, attending to farming business from July 18^th to October 30, 1842 – $5.00;
4 days mowing – $4.00; Reuben Brown for coffin – $5.50; Orrin Doty for three
gravestones – $30.00; Dr. L. A. Palmer – $5.40

KENYON, Charles N. – PR 9:151, 8 April 1856 Administration
Charles Noyes named Administrator. Inventory – PR 9:152, 2 June 1856, appraisers, John S. Champlin, Henry Whipple, Burrel Slocum.

KENYON, Clarissa – PR 6:218 Administration , 29 September 1834, Stephen Palmer Jr. named
Administrator. Inventory PR 6:219, 28 November 1834, appraisers; Andrew Nichols, Simon Kenyon,
George S. Kenyon.

KENYON, David R. – PR 6:191 Administration, 2 December 1833, Godfrey Arnold named
Administrator. Inventory PR 6:192 Appraisers; Andrew Nichols, John Webster, Nathan F. Chipman.
Widow Sally Kenyon requests her one third part inventory, 20 January 1834.
PR 6:215, 6 June 1836, Gardner Kenyon requests the removal of the Administrator, Godfrey Arnold. Mr. Arnold presents an account of the estate and is dismissed.

KENYON, Edward – TC 8:86, 22 March 1850, the overseer of the poor complains that Mr. Kenyon has a sum of money which will be payable to him soon and according to certain individuals acquainted with him, that he would not make a prudent use of his property and recommended he have a Guardian. TC 8:89, 15 April 1850, Edward Kenyon appeared before the Town Council and was much opposed to having a Guardian. He presented some writings showing that he has been industrious.

KENYON, Elisabeth – TC 4:107, 5 August 1807, It is represented to the Council that Elisabeth Kinyon, widow of Peleg, (being advanced in years) conducts herself in such a manner, her estate is likely to be squandered away. Benjamin Barber appointed Guardian.

KENYON, Elisabeth – PR 6:104, Will written 7 April 1830, proved 4 February 1831, 1^st meeting, 4
April 1831, 2^nd meeting Executor, George Kenyon.
States she is a widow. To her “well beloved” granddaughter, Mary S. Kenyon, wife of George
W. Kenyon. To her great granddaughter, Atmary R. Kenyon. To her “well beloved” granddaughters, Susan E. Kenyon, Elisabeth A. Kenyon and Elisa A. Kenyon. She states she does not name the rest of her grandchildren because of her generosity towards them in the past. She mentions her “well beloved” son John S. Kenyon of Sterling [CT] Mentions late husband, Peleg Kenyon who willed land to his children, Gardner Kenyon, Sheffield Kenyon, Robert Kenyon, Susannah Crandall and Mary Kinyon. Calls Robert
Kenyon her “well beloved” son. Mentions grandson, Joseph D. Kenyon. Requests burial next to her husband, Peleg.
Witnesses; Samuel Brayton, Hazard Wilcox, Nancy Wilcox.
Inventory; PR 6:107, 5 September 1831, Appraisers; Andrew Nichols, John Webster, George S. Kenyon. Estate deemed insolvent, commissioners appointed, 5 September 1831, Andrew Nichols, Hazard Wilcox, Samuel Crandall.
Citation issued to John S. Kenyon of Sterling, for concealing, embezzling and selling personal estate of
his mother’s.

KENYON, Ezekial – TC 5:31, 28 August 1821, John H. Kenyon be appointed Guardian to the person and the estate.

KENYON, George – PR 5:87 – Will written, 19 October 1819, Proved 20 December 1819.
Sons; Solomon, John H. Kenyon Daughters; Martha Kenyon, Mary Nichols, Sarah Congdon, Anna Hoxsie, Lydia Collins, Elizabeth Hoxsie, Bathsheba Kenyon.
Grandsons; George Hoxsie, Solomon Hoxsie (states he is the son of Joshua Hoxsie)
Witnesses; Christopher Crandall, Thomas Taylor Jr., John Wilbur
Inventory; PR 5:91, 7 February 1820, Appraisers; Christopher Crandall, Thomas Taylor Jr., John Wilbur
Receipts PR 5:94, On December 10^th, 1819, Amos Green was paid $7.50 for a cherry coffin.
PR 5:95, 30 Dec. 1821, legacy given to my son George, signed Stephen Hoxsie. PR 5:96,
5 Jan 1822, a legacy given to my wife by her father, Lewis Collins. PR 5:96, 17 Sept. 1822, a legacy
given to my wife Sarah, signed John Congdon. PR 5:96, 11 June 1822, a legacy given to my wife,
Anna Hoxsie, signed Stephen Hoxsie. PR 5:97, 1822, a legacy from George Kenyon of Hopkinton,
deceased, to my honored father, George S. Hoxsie, deceased of Richmond, Signed George S. Kinyon. PR 5:97, 26 Jan. 1827, tells of a receipt signed by her late husband, Stephen, Signed Anna Hoxsie. PR 5:98, 11 Sept 1824, in German, New York received of estate, Signed Jonathan & Martha Kenyon. PR 5:98, 9 Sept 1824, Brookfield, New York, received of estate, Signed Gideon Kenyon.

KENYON, George – PR 6:366 – will written, 4 October 1839, proved, 26 November 1839.
Wife, Sarah. Son, George Daughters, Hannah Bentley and Ruth Woodmansee.
Grandchildren; Edward, George and Sarah Kenyon, children of his son, Samuel. (The couple
was raising them.) He bequeaths items to the children of his deceased daughter, Sarah Thompson.
but does not name them. Mentions several times, the “Dexter Place/Lot” Names his “trusty friend, Dr. Isaac Collins” as Executor.
Witnesses; Moses Hall, Lodowick Sisson, John W. Collins.
Inventory PR 6:369, 29 November 1839, appraisers; Moses Hall, Joseph Spicer Jr., Jesse Brown.

KENYON, George – TC 8:30, 12 April 1848, Complaint was made that George Kenyon, a minor, and grandson of George Kenyon, for certain reasons respecting his property and the management of, is in need of a Guardian. Gideon Palmer was appointed Guardian.

KENYON, George – PR 8:319, 6 March 1854
William C. Crandall appointed Administrator with the Will annexed de bonis non. Little information.

KENYON, George – TC 9:51, 7 October 1855, his grandson, Harris Lanphear comes before the Council to pay his share of the personal property of his grandfather.

KENYON, Hannah – TC 4:215, 5 February 1816, daughter of Tabitha Kenyon. John Condon appointed as her Guardian.

KENYON, James – TC 2:288, 16 April 1788, Zaccheus Reynolds receives Guardianship over James Kenyon and his mother.

KENYON, Jarvis – PR 8:190 written 3 December 1850 proved 10 March 1851
Wife Fanny. Executor – Jarvis Kenyon Jr., declines. Administrator appointed William Prosser. Sons, Jarvis Jr., Dennison S., Joseph J., the latter two sons by my last wife Youngest son Joseph J. turns 21. Son, Cyrus B. Daughters, Harriet Johnson, Mariah Kenyon, Minerva C. Kenyon.
Witnesses; Hazard Wilcox, Joseph B. Potter, John B. Tifft.
Appraisers: Hazard Wilcox, Elias Tanner, Card P. Sheffield.
Inventory, PR 8:193 – 17 March 1851

KENYON, John – TC 3:59, 2 March 1795, Whereas complaint is made to this Council, that as John Kenyon has sold his farm, he is likely to spend the whole of it. Voted David Larkin Jr. appointed Guardian to John.

KENYON, John – TC 4:101, 18 May 1807, Whereas it is represented to this Court that John Kenyon, an inhabitant of this town, is non-composmentis. He is appointed a Guardian.

KENYON, John – PR 4:218 – Inventory, 6 January 1812 Appraisers; Samuel Peckham, Jeremiah
Dexter, Alpheus Burdick.
Claims from Creditors, PR 4:231, 3 March 1812 – Probate Court held at Benjamin Kenyon’s Inn.
PR 4:234 – 15 September 1812, Estate insufficient to pay creditors. PR 4:238 Receipts – 7 December 1812

KENYON, John Warren – TC 4:161, a minor, son of John Kenyon. George Kenyon appointed his Guardian.

KENYON, Joseph N. – TC 8:316, 5 June 1854, Albert Witter is appointed to be the Guardian of Joseph.

KENYON, Nathan – PR 4:163 Inventory – 9 April 1809 Appraisers; Rowland Babcock, John H. Kenyon, Jabez Collins
Receipts PR 4:188, 1 January 1810, PR 4:206, 3 June 1811

KENYON, Nathan Jr. – PR 4:248 Receipts, 5 April 1813, PR 4:250, 31 May 1813.
Receipts PR 4:289, Recorded 7 October 1816; 25 March 1815 – received from Aaron Kenyon…signed James Kenyon, of Nathan 5 September 1816 – received…for myself and the three children I am Guardian to, Betsey, Ira and Noyes Kenyon…left to us by my husband…signed Sarah Kenyon. 5 September 1816 – Received…of the right of Weltha Lewis and Ransom Kenyon to the personal property left them by their father…signed Christopher C. Lewis. 18 September 1816 – Received…of the right of Joab, Nathan and Welcome Kenyon…left them by their father…signed James Kenyon, of Nathan, Guardian. 7 October 1816 – Received…on the estate of my honored father, Nathan Kenyon…signed Patience Britman (Brightman?) Receipts, Credit to the Estate PR 4:290, 17 June 1812 TC 7:3, 3 March 1840, Christopher C. Lewis asks for Real Estate to be divided between Heirs, as the widow Sarah has deceased. TC 7:7, list of heirs of real estate, Welcome Kenyon, Welthy Lewis, Noyes W. Kenyon, Patience Foster, Nathan Kenyon, Ira Kenyon, Joab Kenyon’s heirs, Ransom Kenyon, Betsey Brand’s heirs. Map of property on page 6. TC 6:30, 6 June 1831, Land Division Map.

KENYON, Peleg – PR 2:282 Written, 6 September 1790 proved, 16 March 1791 Wife, Elizabeth. Daughters, Susannah Crandall, Joanna Rogers, Mary Kenyon (Mary under 18)
Sons, Gardner Kenyon, (receives farm in West Greenwich) John Stanton Kenyon, Sheffield, Peleg, Robert (Robert under 21) Brother, John Kenyon. His apprentice, William Watson (under 21)
* Land Description
Witnesses: Mary Grenger, John S. Kenyon, Ross Coon.
Inventory: PR 2:284 16 March 1791 Appraisers: Robert Stanton, Benjamin Crandall
Inventory: PR 3:53 27 April 1791 (additional) Receipts: PR 3:69 7 March 1796 – Receipts: PR 3:173, 4 November 1799, son Peleg lists receipts “estate of my father”, mentions dividing land between 2 unnamed sisters, mentions numerous Courts, mentions “Dr. Sprague who was paid 0/12/0. (additional instrument with John Stanton Kenyon of Sterling mentioned) PR 4:82 28 April 1806 Receipts PR 4:89 – 6 January 1800

KENYON, Ransom – PR 7:39 Administration requested by Eliza Kenyon, widow, 7 September 1840.
Christopher C. Lewis appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 7:40, 28 October 1840.
Appraisers; Thomas Clarke, Jesse Brown, Joseph Spicer Jr. PR 7:43, It was voted that Charles Noyes be
guardian to the estates of Charles N. Kenyon and Ransom Kenyon, children under 14 years of age and called “infants.”

KENYON, Samuel – TC 7:34, 7 June 1841, A complaint was set forth in writing that Sarah Kenyon,
widow and Edward, George and Sarah Kenyon, the three last mentioned being minor children of Samuel Kenyon are incompetent of managing their affairs prudently and make bad bargains and should have guardians appointed. TC 7:35, 28 June 1841, Edward and George Kenyon appeared before the council and chose Peleg Maxson to be their guardian.

KENYON, Sarah – PR 7:1 Administration, 5 November 1839, Jonathan G. Foster appointed
Administrator. PR 7:2 Inventory, 4 December 1839, appraisers; Jesse Wilbur, William B. Hoxsie,
Lewis Collins. PR 7:9 29 April 1844, signed receipts for their portions, Nathan Kenyon, Joab Kenyon and Patience Foster.

KENYON, Sarah – TC 8:155, 157, 5 April 1852, a widow, she is considered incapable of managing her affairs by reason of old age and infirmity. William C. Crandall was chosen by the Council to be her Guardian.

KENYON, Sarah – PR 8:315 6 March 1854 Administration
States Sarah is a widow. Administrator, William C. Crandall.
Appraisers: Samuel Crandall Jr., Asa Woodmanse Jr., Harris Lanphear.
George Kenyon, Esther Dunham and Edward Kenyon each paid $6.37 for their legacy.

KENYON, Sarah Ann – PR 9:187, written, 11 May 1855, proved 6 January 1857.
Mentions Mother Tacy, her sister Ruth, sister Hannah, sister Mary Brown, mentions Mary Barber, but does not mention relationship. Brothers, Sands N., Aaron, Joseph N. and Thatcher B. Kenyon
witnesses; Luke Crandall, Olivia Maxson, Mary Ann Crandall.
appraisers; John M. Barber, Phineas Barber, Luke Crandall
Inventory – PR 9:190, 8 January 1857

KENYON, Stephen – PR 5:304 Written, 25 March 1820 proved, 20 March 1826
*Land description * mentions cemetery
Son, Benjamin, Clarke, Stephen, John, William, Burdick, Thomas. Daughters; Mary Lanphear, Elizabeth Fenner. Grandson, Thomas P. Burdick. Stephen mentions in his will he gives “one iron bar that was my “mother’s Burdick’s.”
Executor, son Thomas Kenyon.
Witnesses; Samuel Peckham, Samuel Peckham Jr., Peleg Peckham.

KENYON, Stephen W. – TC 7:44, 1 February 1842. Personally appeared Stephen W. Kenyon and
requested that he might be appointed guardian to his minor children, Daniel S. Kenyon, Benjamin F. Kenyon and Abby Elizabeth Kenyon, for the purpose of collecting their property.

KENYON, Sylvester – PR 2:171 Inventory 1 May 1780 Administrator – Peleg Kenyon, Appraisers, Phineas Maxson, Ezekial Seaman.
Receipts – PR 2:182, mentions his “last sickness” – bill submitted by Peleg Kenyon for “getting things in.” Doctoring, Dr. Paul Herrington 28/10/0, Dr. William Chase 305/5/0, Dr. Robert Perrigo 71/0/0.
Report – PR 2:183, 6 October 1780 Commissioners Report states estate insolvent and lists a few
things for the widow. (widow is unnamed)

KENYON, Tacy – TC 8:274, 23 November 1852, An application in writing is presented signed by Tacy Kenyon requesting some one might be appointed guardian to attend to her affairs. Maxson Green was appointed.

KNOWLES, John – PR 2:106 Administratrix – widow Deborah Babcock, on the estate of her son.
Inventory taken 20 January 1778 Appraisers – Robert Burdick & Hazard Knowles

LANGWORTHY, Alice – PR 8:157 will written 27 September 1830 proved 27 May 1850
Her beloved brother Sanford Langworthy to be her Executor.
Gives to beloved sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Langworthy, all my property and personal property.
Witnesses; Sherman Griswold, Daniel Wilbur, Alma Griswold.

LANGWORTHY, Amos – PR 5:16 Administration 5 October 1818. Administrators named
Benjamin and Amos Langworthy for their deceased father.
Inventory PR 5:17, 27 October 1818 Appraisers, William Tanner, Isaac Wilbur, Russell Maxson. Receipts PR 5:22, 5 August 1820 in New York from Sanford Langworthy.

LANGWORTHY, Benjamin (Cpt.) PR 5:311 8 May 1826 Administrator named, Amos Langworthy.
Inventory PR 5:312, 16 May 1826 Appraisers; George Thurston Jr., Benjamin Green, Joseph Spicer Jr. Widow Hannah Langworthy allowed $50.00 from the inventory. PR 5:315, 20 November 1826 Claims, mentions several widows that were owed money; Penelope Kinyon, Waity Langworthy and Elizabeth Langworthy. Insolvent Estate.

LANGWORTHY, Daniel L. – TC 7:46, 5 April 1842 Guardianship.
A request in writing is signed by Russell C. Langworthy, Eliza Langworthy and Susan Langworthy that Daniel F. Langworthy be a guardian to Maria and Edwin Langworthy. The Town Council voted in favor that Daniel F. be appointed guardian of the person and/or estates of Martha B. Langworthy (she living in another state) Russell C. Langworthy, Eliza Langworthy, Maria W. Langworthy, and Edwin Langworthy, minor children of Daniel L. Langworthy. TC 7:91, 4 March 1844, Daniel F. Langworthy sells land at Public Auction in the month of December 1843. TC 7:105, 2 September 1844, Daniel F. Langworthy states entire family is living in New York State and he be discharged from his Guardianship here.

LANGWORTHY, Elizabeth – PR 8:107 written 27 September 1830 proved 19 March 1849
Gives sisters Mary and Alice Langworthy her land. After their deaths she leaves the property to her brother, Sanford Langworthy.
Witnesses: John Langworthy, Sarah Langworthy, Benjamin F. Langworthy.

LANGWORTHY, Hannah – PR 4:23 1 January 1810
Administrator Benjamin Kinyon. He turns in a receipt dated “May 15, 1808 for taking care of said Langworthy 16 weeks @ 9 shillings per week – 24.00.” Care of said Langworthy 24 weeks @5.00 per week. Funeral charges, $6.00. Administrator asked for $102.00, but received $72.00.
PR 4:171 Inventory 30 June 1809

LANGWORTHY, Joseph and Hannah – TC 1:94 (2^nd set of pgs.), 27 May 1766, Joseph Crandall
appointed as their Guardian.

LANGWORTHY, Josiah W. – PR 9:100, 14 May 1855 Administration
Wife, Tacy. Administrators – Albert Witter and Josiah Langworthy
Josiah Langworthy appointed Guardian to minors under fourteen, Lucius and Sarah, heirs of the estate.
Inventory – PR 9:101, 11 June 1855, appraisers; Harris Lanphear, Barber Reynolds, Elias Burdick

LANGWORTHY, Mercy – PR 5:178 will written 16 March 1822, proved 22 April 1822.
Son, Samuel Langworthy Daughters; Tacy Babcock, Mercy Langworthy, Hannah Brown, Betsey Clark, Aseneth Pendelton.
Witnesses: Joseph Maxson, Lydia Maxson, Daniel Babcock.
Inventory PR 5:180 22 April 1822 Appraisers; Joseph Maxson, David Stillman, Christopher C. Lewis Receipts PR5:182 – in Brookfield, NY, 18 September 1828, signed Charles and Tacy Babcock, in Hopkinton, signed Russell Clarke, in Brookfield, signed Nathan and Hannah Brown. Benjamin C. Pendelton signed for his wife on 20 April 1824, in Hopkinton, signed Mercy Langworthy
Arbitrators Report, PR 6:128, 25 September 1833, mentions Samuel Langworthy; Benjamin Langworthy, Benjamin Pendelton and his wife Aseneth, of Stonington; Saunders Langworthy,
Peleg Langworthy, Charles Babcock and his wife Tacy, all of Brookfield, Madison Co., NY; Robert and Daniel L. Langworthy of Hopkinton; Russell Clarke for his wife Elizabeth, of Newport, RI; Saunders Langworthy mentions his brother, Nathan Langworthy.

LANGWORTHY, Mary – PR 1:89 Inventory – 29 May 1766
Daughters, Elizabeth (Administratrix), Hannah (her guardian was Joseph Crandall), Sons: Samuel, Joseph (his guardian was Joseph Crandall)

LANGWORTHY, Mary – PR 6:266 Will written, 27 September 1830, proved 30 May 1836.
Sisters, Alice and Elizabeth Langworthy. Brother, Sanford Langworthy.
Witnesses; John Langworthy, Sally Langworthy, Benjamin F. Langworthy.

LANGWORTHY, Mercy – PR 6:126, 2 April 1832, Administration requested by Daniel L.
Langworthy. Inventory PR 6:127, 17 April 1832, Appraisers; David Stillman, Rowland Babcock, Charles C. Burdick.

LANGWORTHY, Nelson – PR 9:271, will written, 5 January 1858 proved, 11 March 1858
Wife, Mercy.
Witnesses; Jonathan Spencer, George Whipple, Mary A. Spencer
Inventory PR 9:275, 27 July 1858 Appraisers: William C. Crandall, Clark Andrews.

LANGWORTHY, Samuel – PR 1:67 Will written – 9 November 1760, Proved, 8 August 1763
Wife – Mary Sons: Samuel, Joseph Daughters: Mary, Elizabeth, Rachel, Tacy, Hannah.
Witnesses: Jonathan Crandall, Joseph Crandall, Anne Crandall (26 July 1763, Anna is now Anna McCoon, and referred to as Jonathan Crandall’s daughter in TC 1:45, 2^nd set pgs)
Inventory PR 1:70 8 August 1763

LANGWORTHY, Samuel – PR 5:24 Will written 27 April 1818, proved 7 October 1818.
Wife, Mercy. Sons; Samuel, Peleg, Saunders, Robert, Daniel L., Daughters; Tacy Babcock, w/o Charles Babcock, Mercy Langworthy, Asenath Langworthy, Hannah Brown, w/o Nathan Brown, Martha Brown, w/o Oliver Brown, Elizabeth Clarke, w/o Russell Clark.
Witnesses; Christopher Saunders, David Stillman, Luke Babcock.
PR 5:28, Inventory, 19 October 1818. PR 5:32, 30 May 1820, list of goods delivered to the widow.
Receipts PR 5:33, 30 May 1820, Asenath was now married to Benjamin C. Pendleton. In Brookfield, New York, 18 January 1819, received their fathers legacy, Saunders Langworthy and Charles and Tacy Babcock. In Brookfield, New York on 12 June 1834, Oliver Brown, signs for his children’s legacy, he stating Martha was his first wife.
Receipts PR 5:120 – 3 November 1818, List of items sold at auction. Receipts PR 5:122 – 7 January 1822, receipts dated 4 October 1821 in Hopkinton and signed by Russell Clarke, Mercy Langworthy, Samuel Langworthy, Benjamin C. Langworthy, Nathan & Hannah Brown. PR 5:123, In Brookfield, New York, 6 September 1823, receipt signed by Nathan Langworthy for $300.00 it being in full of a legacy bequeathed to me by the will of Samuel.

LANGWORTHY, Thomas – PR 4:229 Inventory, 6 July 1812, mentions widow, Waity Langworthy.
Appraisers; Isaac Wilbur, John Congdon, Isaac Coe

LANGWORTHY, Thomas – TC 5:5, 1 March 1819, Daniel Babcock chosen to be Guardian of minor children of Thomas; Benjamin P., Thomas, William, Sarah, and Mary.

LANPHERE, Ebenezer – TC 2:45, 7 February 1774, Benjamin Maxson appointed Guardian.

LANPHERE, Elisabeth PR 9:175 7 October 1856, Administration
Her father, Benjamin Potter, named Administrator.

LANPHERE, Joshua – PR 3:164 Inventory PR 3:164 14 May 1799 Appraisers; Asa Coon,
Benjamin Crandall, William Sheldon. Administrator: Dea. Zaccheus Maxson.
Receipts PR 3:196, 4 August 1800, after bills were paid Lucretia Lanphere was paid $4.14 on 1 August 1800; PR 3:198, mentions Amasa Lanphere, Lucretia Lanphere, Rowland Lanphere and Joshua Lanphere; PR 3:210, 1 June 1801 & 5 October 1801; PR 3:212, 3 August 1801; PR 4:59 11 March 1805, PR 4:69 14 May 1799, PR 4:70 3 June 1805. Bills were paid to Asa Sheldon to dig grave and “got boards for coffin.”
PR 4:197 – 3 September 1810 Receipts from Lucretia and Amasa Lanphere. TC 3:142, 1 April 1799, Joshua is named as “oldest son.”
* Nathan Barber, Attorney for above.

LANPHERE, Nancy – TC 5:31, 28 August 1821, Robert Langworthy appointed Guardian to the person and
Estate of Nancy Lanphere and all her children under age fourteen.

LANPHERE, Nathan – PR 5:153 – Administration, 4 June 1821, application being made by widow,
Nancy Lanphere. Joseph Maxson appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 5:154, 6 June 1821; Appraisers, Luke Babcock, David Stillman, Christopher C. Lewis. Estate insolvent, commissioners appointed. PR 5:155 – 30 September 1821, certain items set aside for the support of the family. PR 5:151, 1822, List of receipts. TC 5:121, 16 October 1829, David and Harris Lanphere, under 21 years, heirs at law of Nathan, asks that their brother Charles Lanphere be appointed their Guardian. TC 5:53, 1 September 1822, The widow Nancy requests that Luke Babcock be a Guardian to her children; Caty Ann, Charles, Susan, David and Harris. A request that her property be split up between her and Mrs. Frances Pendelton (wife of William).

LANPHERE, Sally – TC 5:45, 2 September 1822, Aaron Kenyon is appointed Guardian. Sally, daughter of Nathan Lanphere, deceased, is incapable of managing her affairs

LARKHAM, Hannah – PR 5:265, Will written 19 October 1821, proved 14 June 1825.
“of Voluntown, CT.” (record states nephew) Hannah Palmer, wife of Jabez Palmer. Nephew and trusty friend, Jabez Palmer, to be executor.
Witnesses; Samuel Peckham, Ezra Palmer, Lydia Palmer.

LARKIN, David – PR 7:10, 19 November 1839, Administration brought forth by widow Sally
Larkin. Gorton W. Arnold appointed Administrator. PR 7:11, Inventory, 10 December 1839
Appraisers; Russell Thayer, Isaiah Langworthy, Nathan Chipman. Included in the inventory it is stated, “things in the east chamber formerly belonging to the widow…”
PR 7:15, 16 December 1839, “Personally appeared Sally C. Larkin, widow…she is hereby allowed the sum of fifty dollars of the articles first inserted in the inventory, being the same which she carried with her when she went to housekeeping…” [This may indicate she was a second wife and would require further research] TC 7:4, 3 March 1840, Sally requests in writing that her dower in real estate be set aside for her.

LARKIN, John Jr. – PR 2:102 Will Written – 13 October 1776, Proved 7 July 1777
Wife: Amie Sons: Nathan, Joseph (under 21) Daughters: Anna, Mary (under 21)
Witnesses: Samuel Brand Jr., Mary Perry, Simeon Perry
Inventory PR 2:104 4 July 1777 Appraisers: William Coon, Joseph Brightman
Inventory PR 2:111 6 April 1778, Inventory PR 2:160 5 July 1779
Receipts PR 2:204 7 April 1783

LARKIN, John Esq. – PR 3:91 Receipts: 9 March 1779
Received of Amie Larkin, Executrix to John Larkin, who was Executor of John Larkin Esq. received remainder of my legacy, sons Abel and Timothy, grandsons Ebenezer Rathbun and John Larkin. John Larkin, son to Daniel Larkin. Benjamin Tefft by Power of Attorney on behalf of Mercy Mintorn.

LARKIN, Jonathan – PR 7:311 Administration, 7 September 1846, Thomas T. Larkin named
Administrator. PR 7:313 Inventory, Appraisers; Nathan Collins, Charles W. Collins, Alfred Collins. Inventory includes items from a small company Jonathan owned with his son, Thomas T. Larkin. Charles W. Collins to be Guardian to Orrin Jetson Brumbly.
Receipts PR 7:316, 1846 through 1847, the widow Hannah Larkin was paid $155.31, John W. Larkin was paid $124.42 as Guardian to Elias Larkin.

LARKIN, Joseph – PR 2:55 Administrator – Joseph Coon TC 2:67, 4 December 1774 states Joseph Coon is Joseph Larkin’s father-in-law. Inventory – 4 December 1775, presented 5 December 1775, appraisers John Larkin & Timothy Larkin.

LARKIN, Nathan – TC 2:177, 7 April 1783, Amie Larkin appointed Guardian. A complaint was made by the widow Amie Larkin, Timothy Larkin and Stephen Potter that Nathan Larkin hath conducted imprudent and by trade and by other ways involved himself considerably into debt and is likely to become chargeable to the Town.

LARKIN, Sarah – TC 1:107 – 3 August 1767, John Millard be Guardian to said Sarah.

LARKIN, Sarah – TC 2:322 – Mr. Samuel Larkin appointed to Guardian of Sarah Larkin, a single woman.

LARKIN, Sarah – PR 3:165 Inventory 10 May 1799 Appraisers: Asa Coon, David Coon, Samuel
Kinyon Jr. Administrator: David Nichols Receipts PR 3:237 3 May 1802

LARKIN, Thompson – PR 9:18, 3 July 1854, Administration
Wife, Phebe. Elisha Baggs of Exeter named Administrator. Wife Phebe is named Guardian to children under fourteen, Martha L., John T., Hannah B., and Ann C. Larkin.
Inventory 9:19, Appraisers: Gorton Arnold, Josiah Langworthy, Nathan Chipman

LAW, Charles H. – PR 9:59, 11 December 1854, Administration
Wife, Drusilla. Charles is of Providence. Halsey P. Clarke of Richmond named as Administrator.
Inventory: PR 9:60, 30 December 1854

LAWTON, Joseph – PR 1:79 – written, 29 April 1765, proved 1 April 1766
Wife; Sarah Son; Joseph Lawton Jr. Daughters; Priscilla Lawton, Esther Lewis, Anna Foster, Mary West. Grandsons; Joseph Lawton, John Lawton.
Witnesses; Jonathan Wells, Elnathan Wells, Jonathan Wells Jr.

PR 1:83, Inventory, 30 April 1766 Receipts PR 1:94, 12 December 1766, Jonathan and Anne Foster,
of Stonington, CT, In Hopkinton, 13 December 1766, Francis and Mary West, and Priscilla Lawton.

LAWTON, Joseph – PR 3:214 Will written 11 August 1801, Proved 2 November 1801
Wife, Abigail. Sons, Joseph, John. Daughters, Abigail Lawton (unmarried), Elizabeth Robinson,
Mary Rathbun, Hannah Skinner. Niece, Anna Foster.
Witnesses: Caleb Potter, Oliver Davis, Daniel Babcock.
Inventory & receipts: PR 3:216 3 November 1801, PR 3:217 19 November 1801.
Receipts PR 4:17 – 27 September 1802, in Easton, Washinton County, NY, Jedediah Robinson, in Hopkinton
22 November 1802, Acors Rathbun, in Hopkinton 31 August 1802, Nathan Skinner, in Hopkinton 6 June 1803, Abigail Lawton, in Hopkinton 16 March 1803, Rowland Crandall, in South Kingstown 7 May 1803, Micheal and Margaret Dye.

LAWTON, Sarah – PR 2:252 Written – 20 September 1783, Proved 7 April 1788
Son; Joseph Daughters; Mary West, Priscilla Coon & son-in-law David Coon. Grandson; Jonathan Foster.
Witnesses: Isabel Lewis, Simeon Burdick, Simeon Burdick Jr.
Inventory: PR 2:253 14 April 1788 Appraisers; David Nichols, Joshua Coon
Receipts: PR 2:264 To John Aldrich paid 1 pound, 4 s. for doctoring & medicine, To Joseph Witter Jr.
1 pound 16 s. for coffin built
Receipts: PR 3:4 20 March 1788, received his full legacy, Joseph Lewis. William West received wearing apparel in behalf of Francis West.

LEWIS, Amos – PR 2:279 Written 6 October 1782, proved 4 October 1790.
Wife, Eleanor. He bequeaths “unto the heirs of my beloved son, Amos Lewis, late deceased, five silver dollars to be equally divided amongst them and paid to them by my Executor hereinafter named out of my personal estate, as they shall arrive to lawful age of freedom and the reason I give them no more is that they have been a great expense to me since their father’s decease in bringing them up.” Sons, Matthew, Randall, Paul and Green. Last two sons are given the farm. Daughter, Humilty Weaver.
Inventory PR 2:281 15 June 1790 Appraisers; Samuel Slocum, Abel Tanner.
Receipts: PR 3:46 16 March 1791, 5 May 1794

LEWIS, Amos Jr. – PR 2:53 Inventory, 6 June 1775, shown by widow Mary Lewis, taken by
Benjamin Randall & Paul Lewis. Presented 9 August 1775. TC 2:83, 10 June 1777, Voted that Jonathan & Mary Crandall be cited in order to give reason why she hath not taken a letter of Administration on the estate of her former husband, Amos Lewis. TC 2:91, 19 January 1778, Jonathan Crandall and his wife cited again. TC 2:92, 1 March 1778, Mary Lewis Crandall replaced as Administrator, Thomas Wells Esq. named. TC 2:95, 6 April 1778, Nathan Lewis, his being of age, appeared and chose his grandfather, Amos Lewis to be his Guardian. Amos Lewis was chosen by the Council to be a Guardian to his other grandchildren, Amey, Amos, Thomas, Joseph and Betty Lewis.

LEWIS, Asa – TC 2:4, Edward Wells appointed Guardian to Asa, son of Elisha Lewis, deceased.

LEWIS, David – PR 1:56 Inventory, 10 June 1762 TC 1:84 – 14 June 1762, his widow, Esther
named Administrator.

LEWIS, David – TC 1:76 (second set of pgs) 11 March 1765, David, son of the late David Lewis,
made choice of Stephen Richmond to be his Guardian. TC 1:90, 4 March 1766, made choice of
Thomas Wilbur.

LEWIS, David – PR 2:69 TC 2:78, 2 December 1776, Stephen Wilcocks named administrator. Inventory 5 January 1776; Appraisers: George Thurston & Daniel Lewis Note: Inventory had quite extensive wardrobe that included 1 pr. Velvet breeches, 1 pr. Leather breeches, 1 buff cap.

LEWIS, Daniel – PR 5:130 Written, 24 October 1814, Proved 15 February 1821
Daughters, Martha Babcock, Amy Lewis, Hannah Browning and her four daughters, Lucretia, Amy, Esther and Betsey Browning, and Hannah Browning’s five sons, Jared, Davis, Ephraim D., Lewis and Welcome. Sons; Daniel Lewis and Christopher C. Lewis.
“Amy, as long as she remain unmarried, has the privilege…use and occupancy of my west great room and northwest bedroom, a privilege in the chamber and kitchen and cellar and firewood for one fire and a privilege to get apples in the orchard for her own use to cook and dry…to get green sauce in the garden and green corn…”
Witnesses; Job B. Clark, Elias Lewis Jr., Daniel Babcock
Receipts; PR 5:132 – 2 June 1822, Hazard Browning signs as the father of Jared, Davis, Ephraim,
Daniel and Welcome H. On 26 February 1822, in Charlestown, Jared and Martha Babcock sign receipt
On 4 April 1822, in Livingston, County of Genesee, New York, Jacob Jr. and Amy (Browning) Loomis signed a receipt for their legacy.

LEWIS, Daniel – TC 6:34 Probated 3 October 1831. David Lewis named Guardian to the estates of Daniel C. Lewis, Amy Lewis and Emeline Lewis, children of Daniel Lewis, minors over 14 years old, but under 21 years.

LEWIS, Elias – PR 4:265 Written, 25 October 1792, Proved 1 August 1814
Wife, Susannah. Son, Elias. Daughters; Eunice Smith, Lois Langworthy.
Witnesses; Benedict Crandall, Edith Boss, Simeon Burdick.
Inventory – PR 4:265, 2 September 1814 Appraisers; Daniel Lewis Jr., John T. Thurston, Christopher
C. Lewis. Receipt PR 4:266 – 23 September 1814 “accepting for his wife” Joseph & Lois Langworthy.

LEWIS, Elias – PR 6:256 Written, 24 November 1835, Proved, 25 December 1835
Wife, Elizabeth. Daughters; Catherine Pearce, Lois Babcock, Elisabeth Sherman, Fanny Lewis,
Martha Lewis, Eunice Langworthy. Sons; Pardon and Elias Lewis Jr.
Witnesses; Christopher C. Lewis, Daniel L. Langworthy, Elisha Saunders.
Inventory PR 6:259, 28 December 1835, appraisers; Daniel Lewis, Jacob Barber, Jesse Brown Paid $5.00 to Reuben Brown for coffin. Receipts PR 6:265; (all in Hopkinton) 4 April 1836, signed Amos Langworthy, as Guardian for Fanny Lewis, 4 April 1836 signed Martha Lewis, 5 April 1836 signed Amos Langworthy for Eunice Langworthy, 6 April 1836 signed Lois Babcock, 6 April 1836 signed Elizabeth Lewis, 19 June 1836 signed Samuel T. Sherman for Elizabeth Sherman, 4 August 1836, 4 August 1836 signed Daniel Pierce Jr and Katherine Pierce.

LEWIS, Elisha – TC 1:107 – Edward Wells named Administrator on 13 July 1767
PR 1:81 Inventory 3 April 1766, shown by widow Amy Lewis. 1:101 Receipts 17 August 1767.

LEWIS, Elizabeth – PR 7:245, Will written, 30 April 1836, proved 24 February 1845
Daughters; Catherine Pearce, Lois Babcock; Elizabeth Sherman, Fanny Lewis, Martha Lewis,
Eunice Langworthy. Sons; Elias, Pardon. Son-in-law; Amos Langworthy.
She leaves her six daughters her “one half pew that I own in the Seventh Day Baptist Meeting
House standing near the Southwest corner of Hopkinton”
Witnesses; Dorcas Witter, Albert Witter, Josiah Witter.
Inventory PR 7:248, 27 February 1845 appraisers; Josiah Witter, Joseph Spicer, Samuel Allen.
Receipts PR 7:250, Westerly, RI, 8 September 1845, Samuel S. and Betsey Sherman, In Middeltown (does not give state), 7 April 1845, Elias Lewis, In Hopkinton, Lois Babock, Martha Lewis, Pardon Lewis, Katherine and Daniel Pearce. TC 7:194, 5 April 1847, Guardian to Fanny Lewis, Amos Langworthy submits accounting of her portion of the estate.

LEWIS, Elnathan – PR 2:46 Inventory 15 May 1776
Wife: Margaret. Inventory mentions 1 Bible, 1 History Book, among other items.
Receipts – PR 2:58;80 – his brother Samuel named Administrator. Page 94, Samuel submits a bill
“for all he did for the estate.”
Receipts – PR 2:146 – Brother, Benjamin received part of his estate 4 January 1779. Others who
received their legacy were George Lewis, Eleazer Lewis, Ezekial Lewis, Jabez Collins and Jonathan Potter.

LEWIS, Henry – PR 9:132, 5 November 1855 Administration
Administrator – Pardon Lewis Appraisers; Joseph Spicer, Burrel Slocum, Albert Witter
Inventory – PR 9:133, 5 November 1855

LEWIS, Isabella – TC 6:75, 25 May 1835, Daniel Langworthy, Guardian, is paid for his services and reimbursed for a coffin.

LEWIS, Israel – PR 4:120 – 3 March 1807 Inventory Appraisers – Abram Coon, Thomas Wells, Joseph Spicer.
Receipts PR 4:210 from Thomas Lewis, Administrator. Signed by Israel, Welthe, Nathaniel, Anna, Eunice,
Elijah and Ruhama Lewis. Signed September 6, 1809 and May 4, 1810
PR 4:168, 6 April 1808 Division of land.

LEWIS, Jane – PR 4:104 – 2 January 1803, Proved 2 March 1807
Brothers – Israel, Beriah Sisters – Mary Cross, Thankful Grant
Mentions, deceased mother, Mary Lewis. Nieces – Sally Babcock and Lois Lewis, daughters
of Beriah Lewis, Jane Grant, daughter of John Grant Jr., Mercy Babcock, Anna Lewis, Polly Cross.
Nephews – Lewis Clarke son of Weeden Clarke, John Grant Jr..
Dinah Lewis, a black girl who served my mother, is given a store house.
Additional names which do not state a relationship, Ichabod Lewis, Thomas Lewis, Wealthy
Lewis and Peleg Cross Jr
Inventory: PR 4:135 4 March 1808, Appraisers, Thomas Wells, Ichabod Burdick, Joseph Spicer.
Receipts PR 4:173 3 July 1809, PR 4:155 10 August 1808, PR 4:157 Additional Inventory, 16 February 1809.
Receipts PR 4:189 – “Received 27 May 1809 in Brookfield, NY,… signed Saunders and Mercy Langworthy.” “Received 7 September 1809, a lutestring gown…which was in full of a legacy given to my wife by…Jane Lewis…who when solely was Polly Cross, daughter of Peleg Cross Jr. signed John Carr Jr.

LEWIS, Jesse – PR 6:20 – 8 June 1829, Weeden Barber named Administrator for estate.
Wife, Isabella. PR 6:21, Inventory, 10 July 1829, appraisers, Samuel Gardner, Daniel L. Langworthy,
David Kinyon. Estate insolvent.

LEWIS, Joseph – TC 2:47, 2 May 1774, Voted that Oliver Lewis of Westerly be Guardian to his brother, Joseph Lewis of Hopkinton who is judged to be Noncompasmentis. PR 2:266 – 10 April 1788 “We the subscribers Brother and Brother-in-laws to Joseph Lewis are of opinion that Peleg Lewis be allowed 6 pounds…for keeping said Joseph…”” signed Nathan Bliven, Daniel Lewis, Oliver Lewis, Jesse Lewis, John Tifft. TC 2:273, 4 June 1787, terms changed and the brothers agree that whosoever keep the said Joseph in the present year be allowed the profits of his real estate and to pay the doctors bill.

LEWIS, Martha – PR 5:262 – Administration, 4 April 1825. Joseph Maxson appointed Administrator
Inventory PR 5:263, 11 April 1825, Appraisers; Daniel Babock, Russell Maxson, Ezekial Crandall. Auction of personal property PR 5:264, 2 May 1825.

LEWIS, Mary – PR 2:195 11 March 1782 – Affidavit for freedom of her slave, “Will.”
PR 3:116 Will written 26 September 1794, proved 5 June 1797
Sons, Amos, Nathaniel, my deceased son Elijah, Israel, Beriah. Daughters, Mary Cross, Jane Lewis, Ruhamah Champlin, Thankful Grant.
Witnesses: Betsey Lewis, John Grant Jr., Caleb Potter.

LEWIS, Nathan – PR 2:38 Inventory taken 17 (month not written) 1773, Presented January 1773
Administrators – Jonathan Foster & David Lewis TC 2:44, 2 January 1774, David Lewis dismissed for refusing to act in his capacity. Mother: Esther Brother: David Sister: Rebecca.
Appraisers: Thomas Wells Jr. & Joseph Lawton

LEWIS, Pardon – PR 6:25 Will written, 10 September 1824, proven, 2 November 1824, states he
was of New London, CT. Wife, Sarah. He allows the use of his farm in Hopkinton to his parents, Jesse and Isabella Lewis. He mentions his “several children.” (But not by name)

LEWIS, Simeon – PR 5:192 – 31 December 1822, Administration. PR 5:193, 3 January 1823,
Inventory. PR 5:195, 17 March 1823, Auction of personal property. Mrs. Frances (Fanny) Lewis requests support for the family.
PR 5:219, 5 January 1824, Receipts – Asa Church, coroner, charged $10.00 for the Court of Inquisition and Jurors fees on the body of the said Simeon Lewis. PR 5:221, $10.41 was given to children, Enoch Lewis and Ann Lewis as their division of their father’s estate. Heirs of the estate, Nathaniel Lewis, John Lewis, Peleg
Lewis, Jason Lee Lewis, Jepstha Malbone Lewis, each received $10.41.

LEWIS, Thomas – TC 2:239, 3 October 1785, Thomas Wells Esq. be appointed to be Guardian of Thomas, son of Amos Lewis.

LOW, Charles H. – PR 9:62, 210, 1 January 1855 Administration
Daughters; Abby, Catherine, Susan.

MacCOON, Daniel Jr. – PR 1:48 Will written – 27 February 1762, Will proved – 7 June 1762
Wife – Abigail Two oldest sons: Timothy, Daniel “under 21” sons: James, Phineas “under 21” daughter – Marvel “under 21” daughter – Abigail “under 18”
Brother – Joshua MacCoon (also reference to brother TC 1:83)
Witnesses – Henry Hall, Sarah Hall, Simeon Perry
Inventory – PR 1:51

MARYOTT/MERRYOTT, Elizabeth – TC 4:159, 1 April 1811, Whereas Elizabeth Merryott having a right for life in some lands in Hopkinton, and whereas the said Elizabeth hath removed to New York and if she should divest herself of her right of land, the Town would become liable for her. It is voted that Samuel Peckham Jr. is hereby appointed her Guardian.

MARYOTT, Henry – PR 5:99 On the 7 February 1820, Samuel Maryott came before the Probate
Court to open an Administration on his father, Henry Maryott, of Hopkinton.
Inventory PR 5:100, 16 February 1820, Appraisers; Benjamin Maxson Jr, Benjamin C. Maxson, Pardon Kinyon. The administrator set off $50.00 for the widow, Mary Maryott for expenses. Receipts PR 5:106, $2.00 for my attendance in the last sickness, Ellet Lock of West Greenwich. $3.00 for services in medical aid in the last sickness, William Wilbur. $1.50 for myself and horse to go to Lisbon to inform of his death.

MARYOTT, Judith – PR 5:57 Will written, 28 May 1819, proved 2 August 1819
Brother; Caleb Maxson Sister, Esther Hubbard. Mentions a James Hubbard.
Her trusty friend, Joseph Maxson to be her Executor.
Witnesses; Daniel Babcock, Joseph Wells.
PR 5:60 Inventory, 4 August 1819 Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Joseph Wells, Nathan Maxson.
PR 5:161 – 13 September 1819, Auction of the personal estate. PR 5:163, – Receipts, 20 June 1821, Newport, “a legacy given me in the said deceased estate.”, John Maxson. In Eaton, 18 June 1821, “received from…the estate of Judith Maryott…from deceased James Hubbard, note for $25.40…given me in the said deceased (James Hubbard) last will and testament…signed Esther Hubbard.

MARYOTT, Samuel – PR 4:170 Will written, 14 November 1797, Proved 20 June 1809
Wife; Judith Son; James Daughter; Ann Maxson “I have therefore given all the rest of my children
what I propose to give them, I shall not name them in this will…”
Inventory PR 4:179 – 28 August 1809

MAXSON, Abby Angeline – PR 6:284, 3 April 1837, Administration. Samuel Maxson appointed
Administrator. Samuel Maxson died before 1 February 1838, and Oliver Babcock of Westerly, RI was appointed in his place.

MAXSON, Amos – PR 3:7 Will written, 9 June 1792*, proved 6 July 1789
*Describes burial lot
Wife, Mary. Sister, Mary Maxson. A child he brought up which was Martha Lewis, daughter to Stephen
Lewis. “my will is that after the decease of Mary Maxson and Martha Lewis before mentioned,
my dear sisters in the Bond of Gospel of Jesus Christ that the use and profits of my house and land with all
the privileges thereof be converted or improved toward the support of the poor members of Jesus Christ belonging to the Sabbatarian Church in Westerly and Hopkinton or that may belong to them so long as they remain in said Church of Christ observing the Seventh Day Sabbath and walking with all the ordinances of the Gospel.” Witnesses – Sarah Wells, Joseph Wells, David Wells
“*Whereas on the 6^th day of July 1789 the within written instrument called the Last Will & Testament of Amos Maxson was presented before the Town Council of Hopkinton by reason that it appeared extremely difficult, if not impractical, that the witnesses thereto could be produced whenever it might become in force
and also that the within named testator was at said time incapacitated to make a legal will and wherefore personally appeared before said Town Council on the 6^th day of July AD 1789 the within named witnesses
to this Will (viz) Sarah Wells, Joseph Wells & David Wells and made oath that they saw Mr. Amos Maxson,
the Testator, sign seal…the within instrument to be his last will & testament and that they signed in the presence of the testator and each other, and that the testator was of a sound disposing mind and memory as appears in the record. And now the testator being deceased and the Witnesses to his Will being some of them deceased also and the other gone into a distant land, whereby it is impossible to have them present; and the former proof being esteemed valid, it is therefore voted by the Town Council of Hopkinton this 4^th day of June 1792 that the within written instrument be accepted, approved and recorded.”

MAXSON, Elisha Jr. – PR 5:365, Administration opened 4 October 1827. Ezekial Maxson named
Administrator. Inventory PR 5:366, 1 November 1827. PR 5:368, Widow Rebecca Maxson allowed
$100.00 from inventory. Appraisers; Russell Maxson, Isaac Cundall, Maxson Johnson. PR 5:368, Estate determined to be insolvent, Commissioners named, Russell Maxson, Isaac Cundall, Maxson Johnson. Bills against Estate PR 5:422, 4 August 1828, Auction of Personal Property PR 5:423, 424, 15 September 1828; Receipts PR 5:433, 25 November 1827, Bills of Sale PR 5:434, 26 November 1827. TC 7:119, 17 February 1845, Commissioners were instructed to divide the land of Elisha Maxson (Rebecca Maxson now called deceased) One share each to go to Ezekial Maxson, Daniel Maxson’s heirs, Rebecca Maxson, Abby Palmer’s heirs, Samuel Maxson’s heirs, Angeline Maxson’ heirs (Lydia Palmer). TC 7:131, 17 April 1845, Division of Property Map.

MAXSON, Elisha Jr. – TC 5:97, 5 November 1827, Request being made by Lydia Maxson, widow, that Elnathan W. Babcock be appointed Guardian of the two infant daughters of said Elisha Maxson, deceased, viz, Tacy Ann Maxson and Abby Angeline Maxson.

MAXSON, Elizabeth – TC 6:82, 4 January 1835, received from the estate to John J., Russell and Paul C. Maxson of Preston, New York, Ira Bliven of McDonaugh, New York and Jesse, Oliver and Martha Maxson of Hopkinton.

MAXSON, George – PR 3:103 4 November 1796 Appraisers: Zaccheus Maxson, Jesse Bliven
Receipts: PR 3:118 5 June 1797, PR 3:135 4 April 1798 Administrator – Moses Barber
Receipts: PR 3:168 24 October 1796

MAXSON, Jesse (Col.) – PR 5:1 – Administration at Probate Court, 3 August 1818.
Russell Maxson (son of Jesse), named Administrator. Names widow Elizabeth Maxson. PR 5:2, Inventory,
2 September. George Gavitt charged $6.50 for the coffin and Jesse Coon charged 50 cents for digging the grave.
TC 6:21 -Land Evidence Map

MAXSON, Jonathan – TC 1:25 – 30 July 1759 – Jonathan, an orphan, and son of Jonathan Maxson, late of Westerly which is now Hopkinton, deceased, appeared in this Council and did choose Samuel Maxson of Hopkinton to be his Guardian. TC 1:49 (2^nd set pgs.) – 27 September 1763, Voted that Samuel Maxson be discharged from being Guardian to Jonathan Maxson, as he is well satisfied with what his Uncle Samuel had done during his guardianship.

MAXSON, John Sr. – TC 3:38 – 3 September 1793. Complaint is made by John Maxson Jr. that John Maxson Sr. conducts himself imprudently and very unbecomingly in several respects and he conceives that he is likely to squander his estate (also some of his misconduct is well know to others). It is voted that Jesse Maxson and John Maxson Jr. are hereby appointed guardians to John Maxson Sr. TC 3:41, 2 December 1793, Whereas John Maxson Esq. is now under guardianship and whereas there seems to have arisen some uneasiness in consequence thereof and some think it best to discharge him therefrom for some reasons. Wherefore it is hereby voted that John Maxson Esq. be discharged from said guardianship upon the receipt of a sufficient bond given be Randall Wells and Clarke Wells to keep this town indemnified from all costs that shall or may accrue. TC 3:47, 5 May 1794, Whereas on the 2^nd of December last, this Council voted that John Maxson Esq. be discharged from his Guardianship, on condition that, Randall Wells and Clarke Wells should give bond to keep this town indemnified from all costs, that should or might accrue in consequence of said Maxson’s becoming chargeable to said town. And whereas the said Randall Wells and Clarke Wells hath not given bond as aforesaid, It is voted that the said John Maxson Esq. remain and continue to be under Guardianship and that if a Bond of Indemnity be offered by said Randall Wells and Clarke Wells that it be rejected.

MAXSON, John – PR 2:48 Will written – 31 March 1772, Will proved – 11 June 1775
Wife: Martha Sons – William, Jesse, Joshua, Amos, Tory, Jared/Jarah(?)
Daughters – Goodeth Burdick, Tasey Lewis, Judith Rogers, Hannah Lewis, Mary Maxson, Ruth Babcock.
*leaves 7^th Day Baptist Church $5.00.
Witnesses: Randall Wells, John Maxson Jr., Theodoty Popple
Inventory – PR 2:51 taken 28 June 1775 by Edward Wells & John Maxson
Receipts PR 2:161 1777

MAXSON, Joseph – PR 5:36 Will written, 7 July 1812, proved, 4 January 1819.
Wife, Tacy. Leaves land to Mary Williams, daughter of Ichabod and Mary Williams of Verona, Oneida County, New York. Leaves to Mary Williams, wife of Ichabod, $5.00. Leaves to his brother Jonathan Maxson, land. Leaves $50.00 to his nephew, Joseph Tifft’s daughter Mercy. Leaves $5.00 to Jemima, Malvina and Permilla Williams, daughters of Ichabod Williams. Anything left after bills are paid was to go to Jemima Williams.
His friend, Caleb Potter is to be his Executor. Consequently a Mr. Joseph Maxson was appointed.
Witnesses; Stephen York, Mary York, Samuel Bliven
Inventory PR 5:40, 11 January 1819 Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Russell Maxson, Ezekial Crandall.
PR 5:50, 16 February 1819, “I, Ichabod Williams of Verona, Oneida County, New York, father and natural
guardian of Jemima Williams…do agree that the widow Tacy Maxson shall be allowed fifty dollars out of the inventory of the deceased in lieu of the riding beast that was given to her in her deceased husband’s last will.”

MAXSON, Lydia – PR 5:185 – 26 September 1822, Administration, son Joseph Maxson appointed
Administrator. It was stated Lydia was a widow at the time of her death.
Inventory PR 5:186, 8 September 1822, Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Russell Maxson, Christopher C. Lewis. Receipts PR 5:188, 7 April 1823. PR 5:190, 26 September 1822, Auction of personal estate.

MAXSON, Mary – TC 5:107, 4 August 1828, Appointed Joshua Potter as Guardian of Mary, the widow of Peleg Maxson.

MAXSON, Matthew – PR 2:287 Will written, 3 January 1791, proved 16 March 1791
Wife, Martha. Sons, Nathan, Randall, Thomas, George, Peleg, Matthew, Luke.
Daughters: Martha Crandall, Mary Burdick.
Mentions Smith Shop.
Witnesses; Benjamin Maxson, Abel Burdick, John Burdick.
Inventory; PR 2: 290 14 March 1791 Appraisers; Luke Burdick, Samuel Crandall
Inventory; (additional) PR 2:286 4 April 1791 Receipts; PR 3:3, 4 July 1791, PR 3:5, 12 March 1792 PR 3:66 7 March 1796 PR 3:109 2 January 1797, PR 3:139, PR 3:162 15 February 1799 in Petersburg, NY from son Luke Maxson, in Salisbury from son, Thomas, in Hopkinton from Peleg Maxson.

MAXSON, Naomi – TC 1:150 (2^nd set pgs.), 24 September 1770, Voted that Samuel Maxson be Guardian to
his sister, Naomi, in room of John Maxson Jr.

MAXSON, Naomy – TC 1:115 (2^nd set pgs.) – 15 December 1767, she being an inhabitant of this town, and is a person non-compimentus and not able to take care of herself or her estate, therefore John Maxson Jr. is appointed her Guardian.

MAXSON, Nathan (Cpt.) – PR 5:247 – Administration, 7 January 1825, Administrator Ezekial
Crandall. Widow, Ruth Maxson. Inventory PR 5:248 and page 278 – 14 February 1825.
Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, David Stillman, Joseph Maxson. Auction PR 5:250, 5 April 1825. PR 5:279, 6 October 1825, Ezekial Crandall resigns as Administrator for reasons of his moving to New York, Isaac Cundall takes the position. Receipts PR 5:279, 17 November 1825

MAXSON, Nathan – PR 9:290, Administration 5 October 1858
Lucy Maxson, Lucy E. Maxson and Lucy E. Maxson as Guardian to Nathan Maxson, requests Administration.
Inventory PR 9:291, 2 November 1858 Appraisers; Oliver Irish, Phineas Barber, Ephraim Stillman

MAXSON, Peleg – PR 5:425 will written, 6 April 1827, proved 7 July 1828.
Wife Mary (this may be a second wife, as he “leaves” her all the personal estate she brought with her.)
Sons; Peleg and Clarke, Daughter; Martha Crandall.
Witnesses; Henry H. Holland, John Egglestone, Content Egglestone.
PR 5:428, 14 July 1828, Inventory, appraisers; Alpheus Burdick, Samuel Crandall, Jabez Palmer. Bills
against the Estate PR 5:430, 1 July 1828, $4.25 to Jabez Palmer to make coffin, $2.50 for Samuel Crandall for digging the grave and $10.75 to Reuben Fenner for services rendered in his last sickness, Brandy etc. Receipts PR 5:432, In Hopkinton, 19 October 1829, signed Benjamin Clarke Maxson; In Hopkinton, 5 March 1830, signed Benjamin and Martha Crandall.

MAXSON, Peleg – PR 8:42, Administration, 27 July 1848
Clarissa Maxson, widow. Luke B. Maxson appointed appraiser. Inventory 27 July 1848, appraisers, George Hoxsie, Benjamin W. Crandall, Samuel Crandall Jr. TC 8:133, 2 June 1851, Guardianship report of Benjamin Crandall mentions Martha E., Mary E. and Benjamin F. Maxson, minors.

MAXSON, Russell – TC 6:43, 3 December 1832. Deceased, of New York. Guardianship for his son, George Maxson, Guardian Thomas Clarke was chosen.

MAXSON, Samuel – PR 3:63 will written, 24 May 1792, proved 29 February 1796
Wife, Mary. Sons, Elisha, Samuel Daughters, Ruth Babcock, Tacy Babcock, Judith Burdick, Polly, Ester, Barbara, Nancy, Welthy. Grandsons, Maxson Babcock, Peleg Babcock, Samuel Maxson
Witnesses: Content Babcock, George Clarke, Daniel Babcock.
Inventory PR 3:65 3 March 1796
Objection: PR 3:75 15 June 1796 by Henry Burdick.
PR 3:118 16 January 1797 Dispute by Henry Burdick “respecting a boy that Henry Burdick has Guardianship of.” (little information given) Receipts: PR 3:113 January/February 1797 signed by Amherst Crandall, Rogers Kinyon, Barbara Maxson, Nancy Maxson and Welthy Maxson.

MAXSON, Samuel – PR 6:295, 1 February 1838, Administration.
Widow, Lucy Maxson named as Administrator. Probate Court appointed Peter C. Wells as Guardian to the Minor Children of Samuel and Lucy; David Stillman Maxson, Nathan Maxson, Samuel Ray Maxson, Julia Ann Maxson and Lucy Angeline Maxson. PR 6:296, 5 February 1838, Inventory, Appraisers; Luke Johnson, Benjamin Potter, Maxson Johnson. TC 7:190, 5 April 1847, Guardian Peter C. Wells Jr. petitions the Probate Court to sell seven acres of property for the minors. The petition was granted.

MAXSON, Sylvanus – PR 4:196, Inventory, 14 August 1810, Appraisers, Daniel Babcock, Job B.
Clarke, Peleg Babcock. Adminstrator Cpt. Joseph Maxson.
Additional Inventory, PR 4:200, 4 December 1810, Receipts PR 4:221, 6 January 1812
PR 4:207,209, 28 January 1811, Adjust Claims of creditors – Estate insolvent
PR 4:213 * Division of Land to the widow. 2 April 1811
Receipts – PR 4:235 – 10 December 1811

MAXSON, Tacy – PR 5:175, will written, 17 December 1821, proved 22 March 1822.
To Phebe Maxson & Lucy Maxson, daughters of Joseph Maxson; To Nancy Maxson & Rogers Maxson, children of Nathan Maxson. To Lydia Wells, wife of Joseph of Westerly. My sister, Martha Lewis. Appoint her trusty friend, Joseph Maxson as Executor.
Witnesses; Lydia Maxson, Ruth Maxson, Phebe Maxson. Joseph Maxson refuses to be Executor, Martha Lewis is appointed.

MAXSON, William – TC 3:11, 5 December 1797, Daniel White appointed Guardian. TC 3:112, 14 December 1797, Mr. William Maxson released from his Guardianship.

MILLER, Samuel – PR 6:336, will written, 21 November 1838, proved 7 January 1839
Calls himself “of Warwick, now of Hopkinton” Gives to Sophia Wilcox and her son, Nathan Asa Gates Wilcox, wife and son of Nathan Wilcox. (gives no relationship) Gives Nathan Wilcox his shoemakers tools.
Witnesses; Newman Clarke, Charles Boss, Edward Barber

MINER, Asa – TC 3:170, 3 June 1800, Zaccheus Reynolds appointed Guardian to Asa, he is wasting his Estate.

MINER, Phineas – PR 3:56 Inventory 21 April 1794
At the request of Administrator Daniel White. Appraisers, Joseph Witter Jr., Oliver Davis

MOORE, SUSAN – PR 8:121 Administration 15 October 1849
Susan the widow of Silas Moore of Cranston. Application is presented from Nathan Moore Jr., guardian to Mercy, Susan Ann and Victoria Moore, children of Silas Moore. Pardon K. Tefft is appointed administrator of the estate of Susan Moore.
Appraisers: Nathan Moore Jr., Pardon Almy and Silas N. Kinyon.
Inventory: 26 October 1848 PR 8:122.

NEFF, Darius – TC 1:72 (second set of pgs) 20 December 1764, Whereas this Council is credibly
informed that Darius Neff, late of Hopkinton is dead and left some real estate and as Edward Wells Jr.
one of the principle creditors of said Neff and as none of his next of kin appeared to be administrator,
it was voted on to give a letter of Administration to Edward Wells Jr.

NEWTON, Benjamin – PR 9:180 6 January 1857 Administration
Inventory – PR 9:181, 12 January 1857 Appraisers; Jesse Brown, William C. Crandall, Nathan Palmer
John S. Champlin was appointed Guardian of the minor children; Nathan P., Elijah P., Mary E., Sarah A., Jane F. and George F.

NICHOLS, David – PR 3:160 will written 22 April 1786, proved 6 May 1799 (this David resided in
the town of Richmond)
Wife, Sarah. Sons; David Jr., Joseph. Daughters; Elizabeth Burdick, Sarah Robinson, Hannah Coon, Patience Crandall.
Witnesses: John Kinyon, Elizabeth Kinyon, Jonathan Kinyon.
Inventory: PR 3:163 31 May 1799 Appraisers; Matthew Wells, Moses Barber, Perry Burdick.
Inventory PR 3:180, 18 November 1799, (includes ivory headed cane and spectacles) Appraisers, David Coon, Moses Barber, Thomas Wells. Bill towards Probate, from son Joseph Nichols, called “the surviving Executor of Will,” “To boarding my father and mother twelve months, 23 October 1798, to boarding them and nursing my father five months and three weeks in his last sickness – $25.00.” Listed on the receipt, 17 November 1799 –
1 qt. Brandy 0/50, 3 December 1799 – 1 pint rum 0/14, 20 March – 1 pint gin 0/22, 16 April – 1 qt. Rum 0/25.
PR 3:189 List of articles sold at auction.

NICHOLS, David – PR 3:171 will written 28 February 1799, proved 4 November 1799
Wife, Elizabeth, and he mentions a first wife. Sons; Jonathan, David, Andrew, George, John and Luke. His brother, George. Daughters, Elizabeth Stillman,
Receipts PR 4:76 3 November 1806, Receipts PR 4:77 “Received on 10 March 1803 our legacy, signed Matthew and Elizabeth Stillman.” Addt’l Inventory PR 3:189, 7 April 1800, Receipts PR 3:197, 8 May 1799/6 October 1800 PR 3:218, October 1800, wife Elizabeth petitions to sell portion of land and is legal guardian to said infants. Receipts PR 4:242, 4 November 1799
*Map for division of land PR 4:210
PR 4:195 – 4 November 1799; Elizabeth Nichols, Executrix, charges 75 cents to get will proved at a meeting held at Christopher Crandall’s house. $1.00 to attend Council at the City.
PR 4:195 – 18 November 1801, “To victualling, clothing and nursing my daughter Sally, two years and two weeks $93.10.

NICHOLS, Eleanor – PR 9:212 , 2 March 1857 Administration
Administrator; Oliver Langworthy.
Appraisers; Christopher Lewis, Sands Carr, George Taylor Inventory PR 9:215, 17 March 1857

NICHOLS, Elizabeth – PR 5:234 – Will Written 19 May 1824, proved 2 August 1824
Daughters – Elizabeth Stillman and Sarah Langworthy. Her loving son-in-law, Matthew Stillman appointed Executor.
Witnesses; Gideon Palmer, Thomas Taylor Jr.

NICHOLS, Silas – PR 7:63 – 9 February 1841, Administration requested by widow, Sally Ann Nichols. Gardner Nichols appointed Administrator. Inventory PR 7:64, 12 February 1841, appraisers; Gorton W. Arnold, Elisha Kinyon, Josiah W. Langworthy. In Claims against the Estate, there were three doctors in attendance, Dr. Luther A. Palmer, Dr. Thomas P. Wattles, Dr. Hiram Allen.

NILES, George – PR 9:48, November 1854 Administration
Wife, Cyrena Niles. Gideon Hoxsie of Charlestown named Administrator.
Inventory: PR 9:49, 30 December 1854

NOYES, George W. – PR 8:109 9 April 1849 Administration
George Noyes, late of, Stonington, CT owns property in Hopkinton to be Probated. Christopher C. Lewis is appointed Administrator.
Inventory PR 8:110, 21 May 1849, Appraisers: George Hoxsie, Josiah W. Langworthy, Edward Hoxsie

NOYES, Mary – TC 8:164, 4 October 1852, Voted that Elnathan Babcock, Guardian to the estate of Mary, pay over to Martha Noyes, widow, 100 dollars for her services of taking care of said Mary.

NYE, Caleb – PR 3: 82 written 11 April 1796, proved 5 September 1796
Wife, unnamed, Son, Caleb Nye Jr., Joshua Nye Daughters, Phebe Coon, Thankful Brightman, Catherine Potter, Mary Nye. Son-in-law, Caleb Potter.
Witnesses: David Nichols, Matthew Stillman, Sarah Kinyon. PR 4:88 – 2 June 1806, Division of Property

NYE, Caleb – TC 4:141, 5 October 1809 – It is represented to this Court that Caleb Nye is weak in body and very low, being sometimes in a measure deranged, whereas under the circumstances, it appears he is utterly incapable to transact his own affairs. Pardon Crandall appointed Guardian.

NYE, Caleb – PR 4:181, 182 – 6 November 1809
Bill submitted by Pardon Crandall who was Guardian to Caleb Nye. Bill date starts 6 October 1809.
Pardon charges 75 cents to visiting and inquiring of the estate. Visits again 12 October and charges 25 cents. October 25 going to meet Aaron Kinyon to look for sheep and for looking for sheep at other times 50 cents. Mary Nye charges $22.33 for nursing Caleb Nye from 4 August 1809 to 14 October 1809.
Wife Ruth Nye receives cider from the Administrator on 26 October 1809.

NYE, Joshua – TC 2:299, 5 January 1789, Caleb Nye appointed to be Guardian to his son, Joshua.

TC 3:163, 3 March 1800, David Coon appointed Guardian of Joshua Nye.

NYE, Joshua – TC 3:92, 5 December 1796, Whereas complaint that Joshua Nye who is heir to a small estate, considering his mental abilities it is conceived that his estate is in danger of being squandered away. Voted that Thomas Kinyon, (son of George) be appointed Guardian.

NYE, Joshua – TC 2:299, Caleb Nye appointed Guardian of his son. PR 4:203 Guardianship,
4 March 1811 – Guardians Matthew Stillman and George Kinyon Jr. being paid 2 pounds & 1 penny on balance due from the estate.

NYE, Mary – PR 6:322 will written, 19 March 1838, proved, 3 September 1838
Her niece, Martha Palmer and her three surviving children, Peter P. Palmer, Mary J. Palmer and Clarissa E. Palmer. Executor, Gideon Palmer.
Witnesses; Stephen Austin, Julia Burdick, Lovina M. Palmer.
Inventory PR 6:323, 11 September 1838, appraisers; John D. Langworthy, George S. Kinyon, Stephen Austin.

NYE, Ruth – TC 4:147, 2 April 1810, Whereas Ruth Nye, widow of Caleb Nye Sr. deceased, is advanced in age and is infirm and is adjudged to be incapable of transacting business for her support and the other emergencies of life. Voted Matthew Stillman be appointed Guardian.

OATLY, Lois – TC 7:37, 25 October 1841. Charles Collins have an order for $17.41 it being for the
last sickness and funeral expenses of Lois Oatly who died in this town not having any legal settlement here. Thomas Clarke, Overseer of the Poor, to take charge of her possessions and sell them at auction.

ODELL, Elizabeth – PR 2:78 Inventory – 9 March 1777
Appraisers: William Witter & Abel Tanner
Inventory- 1 pocketbook, 1 Jack knife, 1 pr. Shears, 1 pr. Knitting needles, some wearing apparel. Total:1/3/3

PACKHOM, Timothy – PR 1:3 will written, 26 August 1756, proved, 28 December 1757
Wife – Content, Sons- Timothy, Reuben Granchildren – Reuben’s daughters, Rachel, Patience
Comments – In his will he states his occupation as Blacksmith. He also states he is a Baptist, and leaves part of his estate to cover the costs of his sons preaching religion.
Witnesses: Benjamin Maxson, Ebenezer Hill, Abraham Utter.
Inventory – PR 1:8-10

PALMER, Fones – PR 6:357, will written, 11 November 1837, proved 21 October 1839
Daughters; Charlotte Tanner, Susanna Whitmore
His housekeeper, Deborah Collins and her daughter, Cynthia Mariah Collins, 1/3 of his estate.
Witnesses: Susan G. Wilbur, Anna A. Foster, Elizabeth W. Wilbur.
Inventory PR 6:360, 30 October 1839, appraisers; John Wilbur, Jesse Brown, Joseph Spicer Jr. PR 6:361, 4 November 1839, in Probate Court, “Whereas a certain feather bed claimed to be the property of Deborah and Cynthia Mariah Collins was appraised as the property of Fones Palmer, deceased, (not having been named in the schedule of articles annexed to his will not long before his death, setting forth what things belonged to the said
Deborah in and about his house and for the express purpose of avoiding misunderstanding in that respect) Voted that if the said Deborah produces good evidence that the feathers was given to the said Cynthia M. Collins that the Executor will deliver the same. PR 6:362, 26 November 1839, “…Deborah Collins produced evidence of Christopher Collins, who said he heard the said Fones Palmer say that he had given the feathers in the bed.”
TC 7:27, 4 January 1841, Application being presented in writing to the Probate Court by Charlotte Tanner, Ezra and Susanna Witmore, Nathan Collins Guardian to Cynthia Maria Collins and Deborah Collins to divide the real estate of the deceased. TC 7:36, 2 August 1841, Executor produced evidence respecting the said Palmer’s death and relative to obtaining the balance of a pension due him – a certificate is ordered necessary for that purpose.

PALMER, Hezekiah – TC 8:34, 5 June 1848, Hezekiah is appointed Guardian of his children; Tacy and Edwin, minors over fourteen; Daniel, Henry and Abby Jane (last three under age 14) Abby Palmer, his wife, has deceased.

PALMER, Lawton – PR 4:25 Inventory – 5 September 1803 Administrators; Fones and John Palmer.
PR 4:32 Inventory – 9 December 1803, shown by widow, Mercy Palmer. Appraisers; Caleb Potter, Aaron Kinyon, Jabez Collins.
Receipts; PR 4:51, 5 November 1804, PR 4:52 11 March 1805, PR 4:45 27 March 1805 mentions son John Palmer and daughter Elizabeth Tanner, wife of William. Vendue List (Auction List) PR 4:55 11 March 1805 Note* – at the end of the list it states, “It seems to be the wish of the whole family that the wearing apparel might not be sold, and if your honor will approve the sale of the rest of the property with out selling the wearing apparel, it will be very satisfactory to the family all which we wish to submit to the Honorable Court”
Receipts; PR 4:59 11 March 1805 PR 4:61 14 November 1806 “Whereas my honored father bound my brother, John Palmer…signed Hannah Popple.
Division of Property PR 4:62 18 April 1805 Receipts PR 4:75 4 November 1805
Accounting PR: 4:203, 4 March 1811

PALMER, Nathaniel – TC 5:68, 1 November 1824, Jeremiah Thurston appointed Guardian of the person and estate.

PALMER, Nathaniel – PR 6:134, 23 April 1832, Administration requested by his son, Gideon Palmer.
Inventory PR 6:135, 26 May 1832 presented to the Court, appraisers; Andrew Nichols, George S. Kinyon, Nathan Collins.
PR 6:136, 11 June 1832, a Citation was issued to Judith Potter and Clarrisa Burdick to appear in Probate Court for concealing and embezzling away the personal estate of Nathaniel Palmer. Both women appeared but refused to answer allegations.

PALMER, Nathaniel – PR 7:259, 31 March 1845, Administration. “An instrument purporting to be
the Last Will & Testament of Nathaniel Palmer is presented with a written application from the heirs and persons interested that said instrument should be acted upon and if not approved, requesting that an Administration might be granted. The said instrument is read and examined and ascertained to be _?_ not according to Law, there being but two witnesses.” Jesse Wilbur Jr. named Administrator. He declines and Jesse Brown is appointed.
Inventory PR 7:260, 9 April 1845, appraisers, George Hoxsie, Simon Kenyon, Edward Hoxsie.
Widow, Ruth Palmer. Heirs; Abby Ann Palmer, William G. Palmer, Judith Edwards, Mary Coon, Perry M. Palmer, George I. Palmer, James M. Palmer and Elias Coon. TC 7:131, 17 April 1845, James M. Palmer (a minor), chose Jonathan Foster as his guardian. TC 7:160, 21 April 1846, Probate Court sets off and assigns widow’s dower of real estate, page 161.

PALMER, Uriah – PR 6:373, 5 November 1839, Administration requested by widow, Freelove Palmer. PR 6:374, 27 November 1839, Inventory, appraisers; William B. Bliven, Asher Palmer, William Crandall.
Receipts PR 6:379, daughter Elizabeth (Palmer) Newton.

TC 7:23, 7 September 1840, Document addresses land Uriah Palmer owned in Exeter, Rhode Island. Mentions his “intermarriage” with his wife Freelove. (Possible 2^nd marriage) Document also describes the property she is to inherit, half of the house, etc.

PATTERSON, Amos – 1733-1830, page 234, 28 August 1810. Dies in 1810 as Mary Kenyon submits bill for nursing him in his last sickness and George Thurston submits bill to the town for funeral charges. Mary Kinyon submits bill for services done for her father in his last sickness.

PECKHAM, Content TC 2:19, 21 July 1772, Elder John Maxson of Newport appealed to the Council that his mother Content Peckham is by reason of great age and infirmity unable to take care of herself. Praying the Council appoint someone to be her Guardian. Elder John Maxson was appointed. PR 2:97 Will Written – 27 March 1767, Proved 26 March 1777
Daughters – Content Hiscox, Naomy Maxson, Mary Chase Sons: John Maxson, Samuel Maxson
Children from her first marriage: Content, Naomy, Mary & Samuel
Grandchildren: Content Hiscox, David Hiscox, Jonathan Babcock, Mary Chase, Jonathan Chase, Jonathan Maxson son to Jonathan Maxson, Joseph & Anne Maxson children of John Maxson.
Witnesses: Joseph Clarke Jr., Stephen Crandall, Samuel Langworthy
Inventory – PR 2:99 3 August 1777 Appraisers: Amos Maxson & John Maxson
Receipts – PR 2:147 11 November 1779 Jesse Maxson settled his father John Maxson’s portion with his sister Anne.

PECKHAM, Daniel PR 2:225 Administration 12 April 1785, Administrator named Cpt. Samuel
Babcock. Appraisers: Joseph Witter Jr, Oliver Davis

PECKHAM, Daniel Jr. PR 2:269 4 May 1789
Administrator: Cpt. Samuel Babcock Receipts: PR 2:285 11 April 1791 PR 3:23 6 May 1793

PECKHAM, Reuben (Elder) PR 2:275 Inventory 22 February 1790
Administrator: Timothy Peckham Appraisers: Benjamin Crandall, Matthew Maxson
Receipts: PR 3:46 17 March 1794
TC 2:313, 1 March 1790, Complaint was made by Timothy Peckham, suspecting some of the deceased estate is being with held and not being exhibited for inventory. Mr. Peckham Main and his wife cited to appear in said Court to give account on whether they have any of the inventory in their hands or have made an embezzlement thereof. TC 2:313, 8 March 1790, Mr. Timothy Peckham asked Mr. Main what knowledge he had of a black velvet jacket with silver buttons which was owned by the deceased? Mr. Main had no knowledge. Mr. Peckham asked what knowledge he had of five large silver buttons. Mr, Main had no knowledge. Mr. Peckham asked if Reuben Peckham’s clothes hung in a bedroom where he stayed. Mr. Main answered yes, but some hung in the room we lived in. Mr. Peckham asked if any persons slept in that room while Reuben Peckham had been away. Mr. Main answered that George Hakes and Nathan Hakes slept in the room 1 night. They live in Hoosack now.
Mrs. Main stated she remembered one Content Clarke, a single woman slept one night in that room.
Discharge: PR 3:122 29 September 1794 “received the sum of one hundred and five pounds lawful money in full of my legacy…” Sabers Main” Witnesses: Dewey Main, Jabez Main

PECKHAM, Robert – PR 4:80 Appearance in Court, 7 April 1806, widow Temperance Peckham and
Amos Collins Esq. to be Administrators. Inventory – 22 April 1806, Appraisers, William Tanner, Aaron Kinyon, John Wilbur.

PERKINS, Oliver – PR 4:92 3 November 1806, Administrators Caty Perkins, widow and Zaccheus
Maxson Esq. appeared in Probate Court.
PR 4:90 – 24 November 1806, Inventory. Mentions “dubious” note turned in by Newman Perkins for $2.76 which Court did not allow.
Additional Inventory, PR 4:130,131, 2 November 1807 and inventory set off to the widow, Catherine Perkins. PR 4:132, 1 January 1808, division of wood lot to widow. Commissioners Report PR 4:132, 12 January 1807 PR 4:138, Receipt from Dr. Spaulding from North Stonington for $5.00 for doctoring in his last sickness.
PR 4:159, 15 August 1808, “To be sold at Public vendue, one fulling mill & mill lot & utensils in said mill and one lot of land containing 6 or 7 acres…” PR 4:199 – 3 September 1810 calls estate insolvent.

PERRIN, William – TC 8:151, 8 March 1852, Edward Hoxsie is appointed Guardian to William Perrin.

PERRY, George H. – PR 9:36, written, 12 January 1847, proved 2 October 1854
Wife, Elizabeth. He leaves money to his son John C. Perry, who by infirmity of body is disabled.
Witnesses: Benjamin B. Thurston, Henry M. Wells, John S. Champlin.

PERRY, Joanna (see Joanna Barber)

PERRY, Stephen PR 3:108 Administrator, Solomon Collins. Inventory 5 December 1796
Appraisers: Zebulon Weaver, Joseph Collins Jr.
Receipts: PR 3:143 Appointed Commissioners on 16 November 1796, report submitted 2 July 1798. Receipts: PR 3:181 3 February 1800; PR 3:186 3 February 1800 – Estate Insolvent. Receipts: PR 3:203 2 February 1801. PR 4:208 – 9 July 1810, Receipt from Sarah Robinson for her deceased husband, Sylvester Robinson.

PHILLIPS, Child TC 7:27, 4 January 1841 – Amy Phillips to Edward Barber Guardian to money
paid to Whitman Kinyon for taking and bringing up Amy’s child.

PHILLIPS, James TC 1:139 (2^nd set pgs.), 5 February 1770 – James Phillips, son of Charles Phillips, chose
John Lewis Jr. to be his guardian.

PHILLIPS, Joseph PR 2:255 Will written 25 March 1788, proved 5 May 1788
Wife: Jerusha Daughters; Dorcas Webb, Elisabeth Barber, Jerusha Enos Sons: John, Samuel
Grandson: Joseph Phillips Son-in-law: George Webb of Richmond.
Witnesses: Edward Perry, William Austin
Inventory – PR 2:256 29 April 1788 Appraisers: Edward Perry, Thomas Tefft
Receipts: PR 2:258 17 May 1788 Ezekial Barber Jr, signs for his wife. TC 5:120, 27 July 1829, At a request from James Phillips, he wished his Guardian to be Jabez Palmer. On page 121, 7 September 1829, he withdraws that request and stays with Jeremiah Thurston Esq.

POOLER, John – TC 1:100 (2^nd set pgs.) – 4 November 1766 – Son of Zaccheaus Pooler (deceased) chose
Archibald Kasson of Coventry as his Guardian.

POOLER, Zaccheus – PR 1:36 Inventory – 21 January 1760.
Wife: Jane Pooler (Administratrix)

POPPLE, John – TC 3:10, 2 January 1792 Voted that Gen. George Thurston have a Letter of Administration on all and singular goods, chattels and credits of John Popple Jr, and Theodoty Popple, late inhabitants of (or sojourners in) Hopkinton, he being appointed Administrator as aforesaid by the request of John Popple Sr.

POPPLE, Theodoty – TC 2:118, 4 August 1783. Administration given to his brother George Popple.

PORTER, John – PR 2:14 Inventory – 19 July 1771 Nathan Porter named Administrator of his father’s estate.
Appraisers: Hubbard Burdick, Joseph Witter Jr.

POTTER, Caleb – PR 4:296 Inventory – 24 October 1817
Appraisers; Jabez Collins, John H. Kenyon, Fones Palmer
Caleb Potter’s last document signed as Town Clerk is dated 25 June 1817.
Christopher Lewis, the next Town Clerk signs a document on 26 August 1817.
PR 4:308 – 1 June 1818, Claims against the Estate, PR 4:314, mentions Dr. Bishop Tyler to be paid $4.00. Receipts PR 4:314 – 4 January 1819
Division of Land – 13 April 1818 to widow Catherine/Caty Potter.
Division of Land – PR 4:323 – 22 December 1819;
Lot 1 – Thomas Potter, Lot 2 – Caleb Potter, Lot 3 – Mary Potter, Lot 4 – Sarah Saunders, Lot 5 – Clarke Potter, Lot 6 – George C. Potter. Committee to survey Land; John Wilbur, John Congdon, Fones Palmer.

POTTER, Clarke A. – PR 9:94, 9 April 1855 Administration
Wife, Belinda.
Administrator named – Nathan K. Lewis
Inventory PR 9:95, 10 April 1855, appraisers; Christopher Lewis Jr., William C. Burdick, Jacob Babcock

POTTER, Clarke – PR 7:34, 6 April 1840, Administration, Alfred Enos appointed Administrator.
Inventory PR 7:35, 25 May 1840, appraisers; George Hoxsie, Stephen W. Kinyon, William N. Coon.

POTTER, Elizabeth – PR 4:302 Will written, 31 January 1818 Proved, 6 April 1818
Son, George Congdon Potter. My trusty friend, Daniel Babcock.
Witnesses; Fones Palmer, Watey Langworthy, John Congdon.
Inventory PR 4:310 – 13 April 1818 Appraisers – Fones Palmer, Joseph Collins, John Wilbur

POTTER, Joseph – PR 5:206 – 7 January 1823, Administration. His sons, Thomas W. and Joseph
Potter appointed Administrators. Inventory PR5:207 – 7 January 1823, Appraisers; Daniel Babcock, Joseph Spicer, Joseph Maxson. Articles of Agreement PR 5:209 “agreement made between Thomas W., Joseph, Henry, Robert T. and William Potter all of lawful age…whereas the deceased having in his lifetime and not long before his death expressed a desire that his widow Phebe Potter should have more of the property…we the heirs
undersigned do therefore think proper to grant to our beloved mother, the widow, according to her wishes the whole use and improvements of the property both personal and real…”

POTTER, Joseph H. – TC 7:61, 20 March 1843, Elnathan W. Babcock, guardian of the person and estate
of Joseph H. Potter,…be empowered to sell the said Joseph’s right in the manufacturing establishment in Westerly (Potter Hill). Page 69, 29 May 1843, states Joseph is a minor. TC 7:122, 24 February 1845, Joseph H. Potter signs off to his full satisfaction the amount of money, $16.72, that his Guardian passes into his hands.

POTTER, Judith – PR 7:111, will written, 7 April 1835, proved 28 October 1841
Gideon Palmer appointed administrator.
Daughters; Clarissa Burdick, (she was deceased by the time the will was proved, and Gideon Palmer named administrator of her estate the same day. She was known as Clarissa Gardner PR 7:118) Nancy Potter, Mary Potter (Mary under 18 years) Sons; Clarke Potter, William Potter
Grandson; Gideon Tyler Burdick, son of Clarissa Burdick (1) Gardner (TC 7:39, also mentions Clarissa had a minor daughter, Ruth.
Witnesses; Nathan Wilcox, Matthew Stillman, Sophia Wilcox
Inventory – PR 7:114, presented 4 November 1841, appraisers; Gorton W. Arnold, Russell Thayer, Nathan F. Chipman.

POTTER, Robert T. – PR 5:412, 2 June 1828, Administrator named Joseph Potter Esq.
Widow, Mary. PR 5:414, 6 June 1828, Inventory, appraisers; Elnathan W. Babcock, Daniel Babcock, Sands Cole.
PR 5:416, 7 July 1828, Joseph Potter requests authorization to sell personal property of deceased except for the Cotton Machinery.
PR 5:448, 23 April 1828, Bills paid, Caleb Strange and Lee Burdick for digging grave and acquiring two quarts of brandy for funeral, 62 ½ cents. Cash sent by Elisha Potter to Cuba to pay for recording deed of “pastitian” (Plantation?) PR 5:453, 3 January 1830, Cuba land acknowledged.

POTTER, Thomas – PR 2:24 Will written – 26 November 1770, Proved 1 February 1773
Wife – Judith Sons: Thomas, Jonathan, Stephen (lives in Richmond), Caleb, George
Daughters: Mary Clarke, Elizabeth Saunders, Martha Maxson Grandsons: William Sheldon Jr. & Jonathan Sheldon
Witnesses: John Coon, Thomas Brumbly, Simeon Perry
Inventory: PR 2:27 26 January 1773, appraisers Elder Joshua Clarke, Cpt. Zaccheus Reynolds
Receipts: PR 2:39 30 March 1773, Sons: Thomas, Stephen (of Richmond), George (of Westerly). Daughters: Elizabeth and husband Issac Saunders (of Charlestown), Mary and husband Elisha Clarke, Martha and husband Matthew Maxson (of Westerly)

PROSSER, Joseph – PR 8:250, 8 March 1852, Administration
George Prosser appointed Administrator.
Appraisers: Isaac Cundall, William C. Burdick, Christopher C. Lewis Jr.
Inventory PR 8:251, 11 March 1852
Nancy Miner, Betsey Prosser and Esther Prosser received $588.00 (are these children??)

RANDALL, Benjamin – PR 2:40 Inventory 9 May 1774
Administrator – John Randall TC 2:61, 19 April 1775, notation states John is Benjamin’s son.
Appraisers – John Millard & Amos Rogers

RANDALL, Eleanor – TC 1:41 (2^nd set of pgs) 30 May 1763, Benjamin Randall Esq. be appointed
administer of his mother’s estate.

RANDALL, Ichabod – PR 1:60 Administration – 7 February 1763
Benjamin Randall requests a letter of Administration on his son Ichabod Randall, who died in Havannah at the last expedition in Cpt. Russell’s Company.

RATHBUN, Nathan – PR 7:94 Will written, 6 April 1841, proved 6 September 1841
Wife, Sarah, Sons; Elias R., Nathan D., John H., and Beriah S.
Daughters; Charity Olin, Mary A. Champlin. Granddaughter, Mary C. Bennett.
Leaves his carpenter’s tools and black smithing tools to his son, Elias.
Witnesses; Oliver Clarke, Perry Clarke, Ray Burlingame. Sarah is appointed Administratrix, in room of Elias R. Rathbun who was not of lawful age. Receipts PR 7:97, In Norwich, CT, 26 November 1842, signed Beriah S. and Nathan D. Rathbun. In Griswold, CT, 27 November 1843, signed John H. Rathbun.

REYNOLDS, Amanda and Abbey – TC 4:208, 6 February 1815, daughters of Zaccheus Reynolds, to appear before the Town Council to chose a Guardian for themselves.

REYNOLDS, Clark – PR 4:290, 26 October 1816, Receipts to the estate from Zaccheus Maxson, his
guardian. TC 4:199, 1 October 1818, Voted that a petition to the Supreme Judicial Court preferred by Zaccheus Maxson, Guardian of Clark Reynolds, the person and the estate, for the sale of said Reynolds real estate.

REYNOLDS, Desire – PR 8:211 , written, 28 October 1825, proved 27 October 1851
States she is single. Phebe Reynolds appointed as Executrix but resigns, Charles Noyes appointed.
Desire names in her will, Phebe Reynolds, Polly Babcock, wife of Amos Babcock, Sophia Maxson, wife of Varnum Maxson, Ira Reynolds, Cynthia Johnson, wife of Jonathan C. Johnson, Clarissa Jacques, wife of Joseph Jacques, William Reynolds, Amanda Clark, wife of Charles Clarke and Altha Crandall, wife of Nicholas Crandall.
Witnesses: Christopher C. Lewis, Ethan G. Crandall, Esther Green.
Inventory: PR 8:241, 12 January 1852

REYNOLDS, Elias – TC 1:137 (2^nd set pgs.), 6 November 1769 – Cpt. Edward Wells is appointed
Guardian. Voted that Edward Wells employ a doctor for Elias’ children as they being sick and will be chargeable to the town.

REYNOLDS, Ethan – PR 5:292, Administration, 2 January 1826. Dr. George H. Perry appointed
Administrator. PR 5:293, 5 January 1826 Inventory, Appraisers; Thomas Wells, Joseph Spicer Jr., Joseph Spicer. Pr 5:294, 3 April 1826, Warrant to attend Probate Court issued to Hannah Bentley, wife of Jonathan Bentley and to Phineas Reynolds.

REYNOLDS, Joseph – TC 1:88 (second set of pgs.) 11 February 1766; by reason of age and infirmities is not capable to act for himself or dispose of his estate. George Babcock appointed Guardian. Guardianship is dismissed on 5 April 1766. TC 2:44, 2 January 1774, Zaccheus Reynolds is appointed Guardian as Joseph is judged to be noncompasmentis.

REYNOLDS, Phebe – PR 8:98 – written 19 February 1852, proved 26 July 1852
Phebe bequeaths all her property, real and personal to her sister Abby M. Crandall.
Witnesses: Jesse Brown, Oliver D. Cole, Abby M. Greene

REYNOLDS, Rebecca – TC 1:108 – 3 August 1767, Francis Tanner appointed Guardian to said
Rebecca.

REYNOLDS, Robert – TC 8:92, 10 June 1850, a request in writing was presented to the Probate
Court for a Guardian to be named for Joseph and Benjamin Reynolds, minors over 14 years of age and for Robert Reynolds, a minor under 14 years of age. These individuals were children of Robert, of Cranston.

REYNOLDS, Ruth – TC 2:18 – daughter of Joseph Reynolds, Zaccheus Reynolds named her Guardian. TC 2:67, 4 September 1775, Guardian Zaccheus Reynolds asked for more money than what he received. He was removed from the Guardianship.

REYNOLDS, Welcome – TC 4:201, 3 January 1814, a minor under the age of 21 years, son of Zaccheus Reynolds, deceased, chose John Wilbur to be his Guardian.

REYNOLDS, Zaccheus – PR 2:208 Written 23 September 1771, Proved 3 November 1783
Sons: Zaccheus (Executor and inherits east side of farm), Clark (who inherits west side of farm)
Daughters: Hannah, Susannah, Judeth, Eunice, Lois, Tacy, Mary and Bethany. Bethany a weakly child, if she remains unmarried her brothers to support her.
Witnesses: Thomas Brumbly, Stephen Clarke, Simeon Perry
Inventory: 30 November 1783 Appraisers: Amos Maxson, Henry Clarke
Additional Inventory: 20 February 1786, shown by his son, Zaccheus.
Inventory PR 4:255, 3 November 1813 Mentions his deceased wife’s clothing.
Appraisers; Fones Palmer, Daniel Lewis Jr., William Tanner.

REYNOLDS, Zaccheus (Jr.?) PR 4:272, 273 Division of Land (with map) 22 March 1815, divided out to; Mary Babcock, Desire Reynolds, Phebe Reynolds, Sophia Maxson, Ira Reynolds, Cynthia Johnson, Clarissa Reynolds, Welcome Reynolds, Amanda Reynolds, Abigail Reynolds. Amanda receives west half of the house, Sophia receives ½ of the house and the whole of the shop of workhouse. Receipts PR 4:280, 5 January 1816 Phineas N. Maxson signs for
for legacy. Receipts PR 4:280, 281, 5 January 1816, Phebe and Desire Reynolds charged $3.50 for boarding the committee who divided the real estate and $16.00 for bringing in the harvest & tending the dairy. Receipts PR 4:328, 2 October 1816.

ROBINSON, Edward – PR 2:259 Written, 26 November 1784 Proved, 7 July 1788
Wife: Anne Sons: William, Francis, Nathan Daughters: Martha Rathbun, Elizabeth Coon, Anne Goodridge. Granddaughters: Anne Robinson, d/o William, Anne Burdick, d/o Daniel (decsd), Hannah Goodridge, d/o David, Anne Rathbun, d/o Amos, Mary Robinson, d/o Nathan, Mary Robinson, d/o Edward Robinson Jr. (decsd). My well beloved & trusty friend, John Burdick of Hopkinton as my Executor
Witnesses: Edward Wilcox, Abel Burdick, Elizabeth Burdick
Codicil – PR 2:260 written 28 March 1788, witnesses: Eunice Avery, Sarah Coon, Olive Coon.
Inventory – PR 2:262, 11 July 1788 Appraisers, Silas Palmeter, Richardson Avery
Receipts – PR 3:32, 33, signed Anna Rathbun, wife of Benjamin; Nathan Robinson on behalf of his daughter Mary; David Goodrich on behalf on his daughter Hannah, etc.
Receipts – PR 3:54 27 September 1794, Timothy Coon signs for Elizabeth Coon.

ROBINSON, John – PR 2:89 Will written 21 April 1777, proved 19 May 1777
Wife, Sarah (leaves her one cow & one bed) daughter, Lydia Rathbone
Sons, Rowland, John, Jedediah Leaves, “sheep, cyder casks, corn, grain, saltmeat, & dried meat with one live hog & my fowls.”
Witnesses; John Collins, Sarah Sheffield, Lucy Wells
Inventory: PR 2:91 taken 16 May 1777 Appraisers – John Collins, Thomas Wells Receipts PR 2:162 2 August 1779

RODMAN, Harriet – see Harriet Babcock.

ROGERS, Lydia – PR 6:130 Will written, 13 February 1825, proved 2 April 1832
Mentions niece, Polly Peckham; Lucy Maria Babcock, Lydia R. Babcock and Elizabeth Babcock, daughters of Elnathan W. Babcock; mentions Mary Babcock; mentions Sally Babcock, the wife of her nephew Elanthan W. Babcock.