Will of "Joel Davenport of Petersham", dated 8 Mar 1842, filed 19 Oct 1843, proved 4 Dec 1843, names wife Martha; minor children to be supported until they come of age, all my children one dollar. Son David B. Davenport to be executor
Undated (warrant 11 Nov 1843; exhibited 4 Dec 1843): Inventory of Joel Davenport Late of Persham Dec'd: personal:$338.67, real:$783, by Daniel Bigelow, Jonathan Stratton, Asa Stratton.
20 Jan 1846: Petition of Martha Davenport for allowance, at time of decease had 4 young children, 3 still minors and living with her, having had use of personal estate during this period, requests an allowance. Assent by Jn'o M Davenport, James H. Munroe, Levinia B. Munroe, Lucretia S Davenport, Otis P. Davenport, Daniel Bigelow guardian for minor heirs. Granted all personal estate except oxen.