Will of "Samuel Johnson of Lynn ... Gentleman, being under some Indisposition of Body", dated 2 Aug 1771, proved 7 Jan 1772, names wife Ruth; daughter Mary Burrill;
[Note: only the first page of the will was filmed in this file, the rest comes from court records Vol. 347, p. 328 (alternate page numbering 165)
son Holten Johnson; daughter Elizabeth Johnson; son Joseph Johnson; children of my deceased son Richard Johnson. Wife to be executrix.
7 Jan 1772: Note from Ruth Johnson that "My son Holton Johnson will herewith deliver" the will of my late husband Samuel Johnson, and she accepts trust of executorship.
20 Feb 1772: Inventory of Cap't Sam'll Johnson Late of Lynn Dec'd Gentleman: £881-15-2, by Benj'a Newhall, Benj'a Johnson, John Burrage.
11 Apr 1786: Account of Ruth Johnson Executrix of Capt Samuel Johnson late of Lynn Gentleman dec'd Testate, allowed.
16 May 1786: Division of real estate of Capt. Samuel Johnson late of Lynn: to Mary Burrill; to Holton Johnson; to Elisabeth Johnson; to Joseph Johnson; to children of Richard Johnson.
