"Robert1 Day … married second, probably by 1637, Editha Stebbins, …
The widow did remarry, greatly to the benefit of her children, for her second husband, John Maynard of Hartford, was childless, and in his will of 23 Jan. 1657/8 made generous provision for his wife Edetha, her eldest son, Thomas Day, and her youngest son, John Day, as well as £20 to each of 'my wives daughters,' Sarah and Mary Day. He too made his wife executrix, and named as overseers Mr. John Talcott, Sr., 'my Brother Edward Stebbing,' and Richard Goodman. The inventory, taken 24 Feb. 1657/8 shows that he left an estate of the value of £450.04.00.
The third marriage of Editha, to Mr. Holyoke of Springfield, must have reflected on the social standing of her children, because of his wealth and prominence, and this led to the settlement of her elder son in Springfield, while the younger took over the Hartford property. Editha's brother, Deacon Edward Stebbing of Hartford, by his will dated 24 Aug. 1663, proved 3 Sept. 1668, gave forty shillings apiece to 'the four children of my sister Holyoke … John's part to be paid at the age of 21 years,' and made 'my Brother Eleazer Holyoke' one of his executors."
