William Babcock of Westerly, yeoman, being aged. Will dated 2 Apr 1807, proved 29 Nov 1809, pps. 382-384.
Wife Patience.
Son William Babcock Jr. whose wife is Penelope Babcock.
Daughters: Anna Thompson wife of Robert Thompson and Esther Holmes deceased.
Grandsons sons of son William Babcock Jr, viz: John Babcock (oldest), Jesse Babcock, Daniel Babcock, & Clarke Babcock.
Granddaughters daughters of son William Babcock Jr.: Eunice Babcock and Nancy Babcock.
Grandsons sons of daughter Anna Thompson, viz: Robert Thompson Jr., Elias Thompson & Dudley Thompson.
Grandson Ephraim Holmes son of daughter Esther Holmes deceased.
Granddaughter Eunice Rhodes wife of Oliver Rhodes.
Great grandsons sons of granddaughter Eunice Rhodes, viz: Oliver Rhodes & William Babcock Rhodes who received $100 each "& the one she is like to have $50 if it should live".
Neighbors: Esther Sisson, Lucy Sisson, Rebecca Sisson & Caty Sisson the 4 daughters of Peleg Sisson "they do chores for me when I stand in need".
Friend Rouse Babcock exor.
Witnesses: Jesse Maxson Jr., Benjamin Babcock and Samuel Bliven.
There is a note at proving of will that William Babcock late of Westerly deceased by his will gave furniture & clothes to his children, grandchildren & great grandchildren "and as many of the aforesaid legatees reside in the western part of the said New York" the exor placed an ad in the Utica Patriot printed at Utica 20 Sep 1810.