Will of "Jonathan Houghton of Lancaster Gen't being very sick and weak", dated 7 Apr 1737, proved 12 May 1737, names wife Thankfull; eldest son Jonathan Houghton; second son Rufus Houghton; seven Daughters ... five yongest Daughts: viz: Keziah Azubah Achah Zarish & Epha ... my two Eldest Daughters viz: thankfull Whetcomb & Mary Sawyer. Brother Josiah White and wife Thankfull to be executors.
6 May 1737: Inventory of Jonathan Houghton late of Lancaster Gentleman Deceased: £1742=18=4, by John Priest, Bezaleel Sawyer, Hooker Osgood jun'r.
24 Aug 1739: Account of Josiah White and Thankfull Houghton Ex'r & Ex'x of Jonathan Houghton late of Lancaster, allowed.
14 May 1740: Appraisal of real estate of division among daughters: to Thankfull ye wife of Simon Whetcomb; to Mary ye wife of Nathaniel Sawyer; to Keziah; to Azuba; to Axee; to Zerish; to Epha