"Martha (Edwards) Cleaves died before 18 May 1683, when William married second, at Marblehead, Massachusetts, Margaret Corey, daughter of Giles. By his will, recorded 25 July 1692, Giles Corey left his entire estate to his sons-in-law William Cleaves and John Moulton."
[footnote] 13 Beverly VRs, … 2:63; Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849 (Salem, Mass.: Essex Institute, 1904), 2:87. In both instances, William Cleaves is called “William In both instances, William Cleaves is called 'William Clements,' further confusing Torrey, who includes an additional, blind reference for this marriage under the other surname.”
