27 Oct 1837: Petition of Hanah Stearns Widow of the Ebenever Stearns Gentleman late of Warwick declines administration as do the children, requesting Jonathan Blake Esqr be appointed. Signed by Hannah Stearns and children Samuel B. Stearns, Mary Stearns, Noah Adams, Eunice S. Adams, Clark Stearns. So granted 7 Nov 1837.
7 Nov 1837 (warrant): Inventory of Ebenezer Stearns Gentleman late of Warwick Deceased: Share of items in common with Clark Stearns: $1174. 89, outright owned: $1322.37, by Joseph Stevens, Joel Pierce & Edward Mayo.
16 Dec 1837: Harriet Stearns above 14 daughter of Ebenezer Stearns Gentleman late of Warwick made choice of her mother as guardian.
18 Dec 1837: Petition of Hannah Stearns for apparel and certain household items totaling $157.05, granted.
19 Dec 1837: First account of Jonathan Blake allowed.