Will of "Benjamin Graves of Sunderland ... Husbandman, being very infirm and Weak of body", dated 30 Sep 1756, proved 26 Oct 1756, names wife Mary; sons Daniel, Benjamin, Moses & Aaron; daughters Mary, Elisabeth, Sarah and Eunis. Wife Mary and son Daniel to be executors.
2 Nov 1756: Inventory of Mr Benj'n Graves Late of Sunderland Deceased: persona:£210=7=10, notes each married daughter (Mary, Elisabeth & Sarah) received £40-19-0 each. By Sam'll Montague, [Fellows?] Billing, John Gunn.
9 Mar 1757: Bond of Mary Graves of Sunderland as guardian of Moses Graves, Aaron Graves and Eunice Graves minors above 14 heirs of Benjamin Graves late of Sunderland Deceased.
14 Apr 1757: Distribution of real estate of Mr Benj'n Graves late of Sunderland Deceas'd: to the wido one third part; to Dan'll ye Eldest son; to Benj'n the 2'd son; to Moses ye 3'd son; to Aaron ye 4th son; three eldest daughters Mary Elisebath & Sarah have had full share and get no land; to Eunice ye 4th daughter.