18 Mar 1843: Nancy Cheney, widow of Wales Cheney, late of Orange deceased intestate, declines administration and requests Levi Mayo be appointed.
3 Apr 1843: Inventory of Wales Cheney late of orange deceased intestate: real: $840, persona: $397.40, by Zina Goodell, Salmon Howard, Jonah Goddard.
27 Aug 1843: Petition of Nancey Cheney of Orange, widow of Wales Cheney late of Orange, for assignment of dower.
15 Sep 1843: Severed real estate of Wales Cheney which lay in common with the deceased's father Nathan Cheyeny of Orange, then set off to Nancy Cheney widow one third.
7 Nov 1843: Petition of Nancy Cheney, widow of Wales Cheney late of Orange, having but one child who is sole heir, for wearing apparel and necessaries.
9 Feb 1847: there is need for a guardian for Wallace Cheney over 14 a minor son of Wales Cheney late of Orange deceased. Nancy Cheney the guardian having married, her authority is extinguished. Levi Mayo appointed.
28 Apr 1847: Account of Levi Mayo, guardian of Wallace Cheney, mentions sale of homestead to Banyan Smith, excepting his mother's right, which was sold to Banyan Smith also, but interest on sum is due to the widow annually.
