Will of John Baker of Boston, Smith, weake in bodie, dated 26 Mar 1666, proved 5 Jul 1666, names wife Thankfull [interest in a ship Hercules Mr. John Winge master, also in ship Mary Mr Joseph Cocks master, also boat of Richard Eggleton]; son Thomas Baker [under 19, land that was his Grandfther Swifts at Dorchester]; daughter Elizabeth Baker [under 18]; wife with child; sister Kathrin Johnson. Wife, son Thomas and daughter Elizabeth. Father Hopestill ffoster, uncle Richard Baker and cousin William [Garland?].
3 Jul 1666: Inventory of estate of John Baker Smith of Boston deceased: £798-19-00 plus debts (appear to be £97), by [water stained, unreadable names: Christopher B---, Joseph? Willis, Samuel? ---].
31 Jul 1666: Petition of Thankfull Baker widow to the late John Baker of Boston, Smith deceased, "leaving me an afflicted widow and also great with child", my portion much less than he intended, he sold interest in ship of Mr. Joseph Cocks, ship of Mr Wing was lost, was unable to change will, requests these items be made good to me out of the rests of the estate.
