"Probate Records. Vol. IV, 1677-1687. Page 177.
Warde, John, Middletown. Invt. £446-18-00. Taken 22 February, 1683-4, by Giles Hamlin, William Warde. The children: John Warde age 18 years, Andrew 16, Ester 14, Mary 11, William 9, Samuel 4, & one she goeth with.
Court Record, Page 87—6 March, 1684: Adms. to the Widow and Dist: To the Widow, £64: to the eldest son, £103, £10 of which was given him by his grand Mother; to Each of the other Children, £46-10-00. This Court do appoint William Harris, the Father of the Relict, wth Mr. Hamlin, to assist the widow & dispose of the children and distribute the Estate."