4 Jun 1762: Bond of Edward Preston Clothier of Dorchester as administ'r of Daniel Preston late of Dorchester Gentleman deceased Intestate.
9 Jun 1762: Inventory of Cap't Daniel Preston late of Dorchester deceased: £738-3-4, by Richard Hall, Thomas Lyon, W'm Spur.
28 Jan 1763: Account of Edward Preston administ'r of Cap't Daniel Preston Deceased, allowed. Note at bottom: Edward 2 shares, John, Molly Withingtons children, Margaret How, Remember Prestons children.
4 Feb 1763: Bond of Edward Preston of Dorchester clothier and John Preston of Boston Housewright to pay representatives of Molly Withington deceased, to representatives of Remember Preston deceased; to Margaret How.