Will of "William H. Blake of Dorchester ... Being weak in body", dated 19 Dec 1841, proved , names brother John B. Blake [under age]; mother Susannah Blake; my sisters Leonara Clap and Susan M. Blake. Brother Alexander Blake of Warwick to be executor.
25 Feb 1842: Alexander Blake declines executorship.
11 Mar 1842: Petition of James H. Blake that William H. Blake of Dorchester left a will and petitioner is heir and brother and willing to administer.
19 Mar 1842: James H. Blake of Dorchester appointed administrator with will annexed.
23 Mar 1842: Inventory of William H. Blake late of Dorchester deceased: $412.00, by Henry Humphreys, Jacob Bird, Stephen Clap.
25 Sep 1844: Account of James H. Blake administrator of William H. Blake late of Dorchester Cabinet Maker dec'd, allowed.