25 Jun 1695: "We whose names are underwritten ... acquit Dischardge & Absolve our brother John Barnard of ye town of Almsbury in ye County of Essex ... Administrator to ye estate of our mother Elenor Little of Almsbury deceased who was administratrix to ye estate of our father Thomas Barnard of Almsbury ... of & from all right title interest deeds or demands whatsoever ..." Signed Phelep Eastman, Mary Eastman [her mark].