Vol. 36, p. 184 Will of "John Copeland of Brantree ... weak in Body", dated 16 Jul 1741, proved 23 Nov 1742, names brother Samuel Copeland of Brantree; sister Ruth Clark wife of David Clark; sister Lydia Thayer wife of Ensign John Thayer; sister Bethiah Wild wife of Samuel Wild; two children of my deced sister Marcy Hobart former wife of Josiah Hobart; Israel Hobart; sister Abigail Copeland wife of my Brother Seth Copeland; residue including reversion [of] my Mothers Thirds to my brother Seth Copeland. Brother Seth Coplenand to be executor.
Vol. 22 (new series), p. 187 4 Jan 1742]: Bond of Seth Copeland Husbandman of Braintree Sole Executor of the Last Will & Testament of his Brother John Copeland late of Braintree to pay all just debts legacies and funeral charges.