2 Feb 1727: Bond of John Francis husbandman as admin'r on the Estate of his Father Mr John Frances late of Medford husbandman.
23 Mar 1727/8: Inventory of Mr John Francis Late of Medford Deceased: £2900-16-0, by Thomas Hall, William Willis, Benjamin Parker.
Undated, but commission to do so dated 28 Mar 1729: Petition to divide and settle estate "upon the Five sons in Eaquall proportion, saveing only to ye Eldest son John a Double Share", signed by John Francis, Benja'n Dana, Stephen francis, Nathanael frances, Samuel frances, Joseph Francies, Joseph Tufts.
3 Jul 1729: Inventory of real estate, then settlted on "John the Eldist son", "Stephen the Second Son", "Nathan'll: the Third Son", "Samuel the fourth son", "Joseph the fifth son", "Ebenezer the Sixth son". Notes advances to "Eldest Daughter Anna", "Youngest Daughter Lidia".
14 Jul 1729: Objection of Benja'n Dana and Joseph Tufts due to disagreement over appraisal within committee.
24 Nov 1729: "John, Stephen Nath'l Sam'll Joseph and Ebenezer Francis Benj'a Dana husband of Anna Joseph Tufts husband of Lydia" all content.