"3. Joseph2 Buxton (Anthony1) was born in Salem July 17, 1663. He married Esther _____ about the year 1688, and lived in the family homestead in Salem. He died in the winter, of 1751-1752.
Joseph Buxton's will was made March 26, 1745, and proved February 10, 1752, To his daughter Elizabeth Buffum, £60 to be paid by his son Jonathan. To his daughter Lydia Darby, £60 to be paid by his sons Samuel, James, John and Jonathan. To his son Samuel, two common rights at Bartholomew's Rocks. To his son James, the land where James's house stands and three acres in the lower end of King's lot, next the river. Each of his sons is to have a right of way through King's lot forever. To his son James, one-quarter of Read's hill and one-half a common right. To his son John, the land where John's house and barn stand, and two common rights at Bartholomew's Rocks. To son Jonathan, the family dwelling-house and land, the lot adjoining, one and a half acres in a meadow bought from Samuel Cooke, one-quarter of Read's hill and two and one-half common rights. To daughters Elizabeth Buffum and Lydia Derby, all indoor movables, except his clothes. To his four sons and two daughters, all his other movables. Executors : sons James and John." [Essex Probate 330:313.]
