"2. Abraham2 Jones (Thomas1) was born in England about 1630 and died at Hull 25 January 1718. … Abraham was a mariner, and a representative to the General Court in 1689. … In his will, 8 January 1716/7 and proved 10 March 1717/8, he named sons - Thomas, Abraham, Joseph, Benjamin, John, and Ephraim - and grandchildren 'that are of my daughter Linchorne deceased … three pounds to each, twelve pounds in all.' Bequests to Benjamin and Thomas included 'my fences made between Hull and Hingham.' All bequests were to become final only after the death of the widow, Sarah. Zechariah Whitman, Joseph Benson, and John Loring witnessed the will. The inventor taken 13 February 1717/8 by John Loring and Joseph Benson amounted to £827 10s."
