8 Jul 1726: Bond of John Ames of Bridgwater as administrator of his father John Ames of Bridgwater. [note: letters of administration Vol. 5, p. 133.]
Vol. 5, p. 189 13 Jul 1726: Inventory of Mr John Ames Late of Bridgewater Deceased: £131:0:4 by Ephraim Howard, Edward Howard, Ephraim Fobes. 5 Nov 1726: John Ames administrator on ye estate of his Father Mr. John Ames late of Bridgewater.
Vol. 5, p. 224 : 24 Nov 1726: Settlement of estate of Mr John Ames late of Bridgewater: 4 of the sons have received their portion in his lifetime, namely William Ames, Nathaniel Ames, Thomas Ames & David Ames. Settled on ye other children (viz.) John Ames ye Eldest son, Elisabeth Field ye wife of Capt. John Field, Sarah Field ye wife of Daniel Field, and Hannah Packard ye wife of David Packard all of Bridgewater.