3 Oct 1814: "I Elizabeth Read of Cambridge in said County, widow, hereby certify to your Honor, that I am the widow of James Read late of said Cambridge, gentleman, deceased, intestate; ...leaving James Read of said Cambridge, inn-holder, his only child and heir ... said James Read, the son of said deceased, is in my opinion, a suitable person for that trust [being administrator]."
11 Oct 1814: James Read appointed administrator.
8 Dec 1814: inventory, swore to 10 Jan 1815 by James Read, administrator.
10 Jan 1815 Petition of "Elizabeth Read of Cambridge, widow, ... that she was the lawful married wife of the said deceased ... not be sufficient to pay his just debts and funeral charges ... allow her such part ... as you shall judge fit"