Col. James Babcock of Westerly, yeoman. Will dated 17 Sep 1781, proved 8 Oct 1781, pps. 419-420.
Mentions unnamed deceased wife who was mother of daughter Sarah Babcock.
Wife Joanna who is to bring up small children.
Son Simon Babcock (wording of will suggests he was son of first wife).
2 youngest sons James and Ezra (wording of will suggests James is son of wife Joanna).
Daughters: Amelia Pendleton wife of son-in-law Nathan Pendleton and Sarah Babcock who received furniture that did belong to her deceased mother.
Daughters Amelia and Sarah each received $90 Spanish silver paid by son Simon.
Daughters Joanna, Charlotte & Anne received a legacy to be paid by sons James and Ezra when they arrive to age 21.
Witnesses: Peleg Pendleton, James Cheesbrough, and Joseph Crandall.