1 Aug 1871: Petition of Lucy Holden requesting administration of estate of Chapin Holden of Orange who d. 12 Jul 1871, left widow (petitioner); son Samuel Holden of Fitchburg; son Henry Holden of Brattleboro; son Sawyer J. Holden of Fitchburg; daughter Maria wife of Alpheus Underwood of Chicopee; and heirs of Philbrook Holden, namely Dwight D., George P, Mary J, Anna. Bond given 5 Sep 1871.
2 Oct 1871: Inventory of Chapin Holden late of Orange: personal: $2903.58, real: $3225, by H. C. Tenney, Hiram Orcutt, Ebenezer Locke.
26 Mar 1873: Lucy J Holden, the widow, is aged and infirm, about 73, requests an allowance out of personal estate. Granted $400.
17 Jun 1873: Account of Lucy J Holden administratrix of Chapin Holden late of Orange, allowed.