Will of "Nehemiah Bowers of Rindge ... Gentleman ---- Being weak in body", dated 1 Apr 1824, proved 6 May 1828, names daughters Betsy wife of Lius Smiley, Polly, Nancy, Lucinda & Asenath Bowers; three sons James Gilman & Gardner S. Bowers; wife Sarah Bowers. Ezra Thomas to be executor.
5 May 1828: Request of heirs that Elias Smiley be appointed administrator, Ezra Thomas refusing. Signed by Sarah Bowers, James Bowers, Sally Bowers, Asenath Bowers, Gilman Bowers.
6 May 1828: Bond of Elias Smiley of Greenfield as administrator of Nehemiah Bowers late of Rindge deceased with will annexed.
28 May 1828: Inventory of Capt Nehemiah Bowers late of Rindge: $677.27, by Levi Howe, Salmon Allen, David Howe.
First Tuesday [6] Oct 1829: Account of Elias Smiley, allowed.