Capt. James Shearman of South Kingstown, advanced in years. Will dated 14 May 1802, proved 14 Oct 1805, pps. 267-272.
Wife Elizabeth who received what she brought with her.
Sons: James Jr., John R. and Thomas deceased. (also Abiel Shearman deceased from Grandson Abiel Sherman & Granddaughters Sarah Stanton wife of Benjamin Stanton & Mary Holloway wife of Daniel Holloway)
Daughters: Hannah Shearman & Elizabeth Shearman both single.
Grandson Abiel Sherman.
Granddaughter Sarah Stanton wife of Benjamin Stanton.
Granddaughter Mary Holloway wife of Daniel Holloway.
Grandchildren, children of my son Thomas Sherman deceased: Thomas Fry Sherman, Hannah Sherman, Lodowick Sherman, George Hazard Sherman, Anne Sherman and Katherine Sherman.
Bridget Sherman who now lives with me.
Witnesses: James Helme, William Taylor and Ezekiel Watson.