Will of "Josiah Greenwood of Newton ... Gentleman. Being weak in body", dated 25 Mar 1789, proved 13 Jun 1792, names wife Prudence; son Neverson; my Now Surviving Children Namely Josiah Greenwood, Moses Greenwood, Neverson Greenwood, Eb[e]nezer Greenwood, Easter Murdock, Sarah Greenwood, Allice Clark; grandaughter Sarah Bartlett; I have already given to my daughter Norcross and all my other Children & Grandchildren not mentioned above their full share. Son Ebenezer to be executor.
4 Jun 1792: Heirs cited to consider proving of will.
13 Jun 1792: Bond of Ebenezer Greenwood yeoman of Newton as executor.
7 Dec 1792: Citation of Neverson Greenwood that Ebenezer Greenwood of Newton executor is under guardianship, hence unsuitable, appear to accept trust or show cause why some other suitable person should be appointed. 15 Dec 1792: Declined. 17 Dec 1792: Bond of William Hammond as administrator with will annexed.
1 Apr 1793: Inventory of [real estate of] Josiah Greenwood Late of Newton Gentleman Deceased: £275, by Daniel Richards, Edm'd Trowbridge, Nath'l Norcross.
2 Apr 1794: Bond of William Hammond Gentleman of Newton as administrator de bonis non of Josiah Greenwood late of Newton deceased.
5 Jun 1794: Account of William Hammond administrator de bonis Non of Josiah Green wood late of Newton Dec'd Gentleman, deceased, allowed.
