Will of "Jonathan Wilder of Sterling", dated 10 Jan 1788, proved 4 Feb 1794, names wife Zerviah; son Jonathan Wilder [he maintaining his Mother]; son Elihu Wilder; son Silas Wilder; "my Two sons viz. Josiah and Silas and my three daughters viz Hannah Johnson Zerviah Boynton and Martha Whittaker". Son Jonathan to be sole executor.
16 Jan 1794: assent of heirs signed by Zeruiah wilder, Josiah Wilder, Jon'a Wilder, Silas Wilder, Elihu Wilder, Joseph Boynton, Zeruiah Boynton, Joseph Johnson, Hannah Johnson, David Whitacker, Martha Whitacker.
4 Feb 1794: Bond of Jonathan Wilder as executor.
31 Aug 1797: Assent of heirs to have Elihu Wilder of Sterling take administration "in the room of the Executor Deceased". Signed by Joseph Boynton, Josiah Wilder, Silas Wilder, Joseph Johnson, David Wheticker. Bond given 21 Nov 1797.
19 May 1801: Accounting of Elihu Wilder, Adm'r with the will annexed, allowed.