22 Dec 1834: Betsy Billings declines administration and requests James Billings be appointed. Merrick Billings waives right to decline and requests James Billings be appointed. James Billings bond dated 23 Dec 1834.
10 Jan 1835: Inventory of Joshua Billings of Ashburnham deceased: real: $1617, personal: $826.32, by Nathanael Pierce, Jonathan Samson, Nathaniel Cutter.
3 Oct 1836: Request to sell real estate to pay debts, signed by James Billings administrator, Nathanael Pierce guardian for minor heirs, Merrick Billings, Mary Billings, Betsy Billings widow.
"First Thursday" Jun 1837 [1 Jun]: Account of James Billings administrator of Joshua Billings late of Ashburnham deceased, allowed. Assent by Betsy Billings, Nathanael Pierce guardian for Charlotte Billings, John Billings & Dolly Billings minor heirs, Mary Billings, Sewel Gibson.
11 Apr 1837: Dower set off to widow Betsey Billings.