"Probate Records, Vol. IV., 1677-1687. Page 240.
Parents, John, Haddam. Died 8 July 1686. Inventory, £84-10-01. Taken by George Gates and Simon Smith. Will dated 27 April 1686.
I John Parents of Haddam do make this my last Will & Testament: It is my Will that my daughter Mary shall abide with Mr. Nathaniel Chapman until she comes of age or marry, & that my daughter Elizabeth shall be disposed of by my Trustees as they shall think fit or convenient for her comfort. My whole Estate to be divided to these two daughters. Should both die, to fall to the Trustees equally. I doe appoint William Ventrus, Joseph Arnol sen. and James Wells sen. to be the Trustees.
JOHN PARENTS.
Witness: Thomas Brooks, Moses X Ventres, Alexander Rollo.
Court Record, Page 120─2nd September 1686: Will proven."