Vol. 39, p. 617 Will of Joshua Henshaw of Boston Distiller, dated 1 Apr 1743, proved 19 May 1747, gives all estate to wife Mary, to be equally divided among my surviving children at her death; son Samuel. Wife to be executrix.
Vol. 40, p. 377 22 Jan 1747[/48]: Letters of administration, to Daniel Henshaw Wharfinger & Joshua Henshaw Esq'r both of Boston, administration cum testamenta annexo on "your Father Joshua Henshaw late of Boston aforesaid Distiller deced".
vol. 42, p. 457 16 Jun 1749: Accompt of Daniel Henshaw & Joshua Henshaw Adm'ors with the Will Annexed of Joshua Henshaw late of Boston Distiller deceased, allowed.
p. 42:459ff 16 Jun 1749: Additional inventory. 20 Jun 1749: Further account, showing distribution of personal estate to Daniel [double share], John, James, William, Samuel, Thomas, and Joshua.
Vol. 42, p. 464 19 Jun 1749: Partition of real estate of Joshua Henshaw late of Boston Distiller deced, notes son Daniel and son James indebted to estate, sets off to Joshua Henshaw one of the sons as his full seventh part he paying his brother Daniel; to Daniel Henshaw Eldest son of the said Joshua Henshaw deced; to John Henshaw one other son; to James Henshaw one other Son; to William Henshaw One other Son; to Samuel Henshaw one other Son; to Thomas Henshaw one other Son.