Will of "Joseph Eves of Royalston ... Yeoman, being out of Health", dated 2 May 1797, proved 17 Oct 1797, names wife Lois Eves, my adopted son Joseph Eves. Neighbor Joseph Emerson of Royalston to be executor.
6 Jul 1797: Letter to judge: "inclos'd I send you the last will and Testament of Joseph Eves, ... Joseph Eves said he was a native of G. Briton, the adopted son mention'd in the will is one he took as his own, and is nine years old ... NB the said Joseph Eves Departed this life on monday June the twenty sixth AD 1797 aged 46."
12 Oct 1797 (date of warrant) and 17 Oct 1797 (sworn to): Inventory of Joseph Eves Late of Royalston Deceased.
17 May 1798: Account of Joseph Emerson Executor of the last Will and Testament of Joseph Eves late of Royalston allowed. Balance of $236.27 to be distributed as directed in will.
