"1 April, 1718: The Court appoint Joshua Braynard of Haddam guardian to William Barnes, age 19 years, and to Samuel Barnes, age 8 years, sons of William Barnes decd. Also appoint Samuel Evans of Haddam guardian to Thomas Barnes, age 12 years, and appoint James Smith of Coventry guardian to Abigail Barnes, age 13 years, and Eunice Barnes, age 9 years, all minor children of William Barnes, decd."