"October 21, 1749, an indenture was made between the children and heirs of … John Perkins, for the distribution of his estate, viz.: Roger Perkins of Derby, John, Azariah, Phineas and Benjamin Perkins; Jay Bishop and wife Miriam, Anna Perkins, Joseph Dickerman and wife Lois; Elisha Perkins, in behalf of his children, and Ruth Perkins, all of New Haven; John Crawfut of Derby and wife Sarah; Samuel Merriam and wife Elizabeth of Wallingford."