Will of "John Alden of Needham ... Yeoman Being now well Stricken in Years", dated 26 Jun 1782, proved 30 Sep 1783, names wife; son John Alden; son Henry Alden; son Samuel Alden; son Thomas Alden; daughter Jemima Pratt; daughter Alce Capron; daughter Mary Pain; grand daughter Lydia Smith; son Silas Alden. Son Silas Alden to be executor.
29 Sep 1783: Assent of Thankfull Alden to proving of will of her late Husband John Alden Des't.
12 Nov 1783: Inventory of John Alden Late of Needham Deceas't: £689:4:4, by W'm McIntosh, Michael Metcalf, W'm Fuller.