"Petition of Andrew Parker & Mary his Wife, Praying that they may be Empowered to sell that Part of the Estate which Nathaniel Stearns Late of Concord Deceased Died seized & possessed of, that is assigned for the Dower of the said Mary as widow of the Deceased, and also the shares of five minor heirs..." [5 heirs named later, "viz Mercy Elizabeth Isaiash Daniel & Benjamin"]. Approved 11 Nov 1788.