6 Sep 1746: Inventory of John Dilingham Late of Dighton Deses'd: not totaled, by Ephraim Atwood, David Whitmarsh, Oliver [??]mmons.
13 Sep 1750: Complaint of Samuel Phillips Ju'r of Easton Blacksmith that "about six years past" John Dillingham of Dighton did Decease and John Dillingham is father in Law to petitioner and administration has not been granted on his estate, personal estate being in the hands of Esther Phillips of Dighton who was ye widow.
13 Sep 1750: Esther Phillips of Dighton Late widow of John Dillingham of Dighton Deceased cited to explain why administration should not be granted to Samuel Phillips Ju'r of Easton who married one of the Daughters of s'd Deces'd.
6 Nov 1750: Bond of Esther Phillips of Dighton widow as administratrix on the estate of her Late Husband John Dillingham of Dighton Deceased.
6 Nov 1750: Commission to examine claims, "Estate of John Dillingham of Dighton Deceas'd hath Ben Represented By Esther Phillips adm'trix on s'd Estate to be Insolvant".
2 Jul 1751: Account of Esther Phillips administrix of John Dillingham of Dighton Deceased, allowed. [Note: crossed out text says "Easter Phillips Lately Easter Dillingham administratrix on ye Estate of John Dillingham".]