27 May 1788: Bond of Benjamin Pickring of Mendon as administrator of Edward Pickring late of Mendon deceased.
26 Aug 1788 (warrant dated 27 May 1788): Inventory of Edward Pickering Late of Mendon Deceased: £23-6-5 by Benjamin Read, Pelatiah Thayer, Benjamin Thayer.
25 Nov 1788: Account of Benjamin Pickering adm'r of Edward Pickering late of Mendon, allowed. Benjamin to retain double share being eldest son, rest to be paid to other heirs, Edward Pickering, Samuel Pickering, Jonathan Pickering, Hobby Pickering, Hannah the eldest daughter, and Elisabeth Pickering. 28 May 1793: Further account, allowed.
28 Mar 1789: Appraisal and distribution of real estate of Edward Pickering Late of Mendon Yeoman dec'd Intestate to Benjamin Pickring Eldest Son; to son Edward Pickring; to son Jonathan Pickring; to son Samuel Pickring; to son Hobey Pickring; to daughter Elisabeth Pickring; to daughter Hannah Spalding.
6 Apr 1789: Selectmen of Mendon satisfied with portion set off to Elisabeth Pickering of the estate of her Hon'rd Father Edward Pickering.