9 Sep 1788: Petition of Silas Goodenow, Elisha Goodenow to administer the estate of their father Aaron Goodenow late of Sudbury Deceased, requests next eldest son John Goodenow. Judge's annotation, that Elizabeth, widow of Aaron, is about 80, and has been bedridden for several years. Bond given 10 Sep 1788.
10 Nov 1788: Inventory of Aaron Goodenow Late of Sudbury Dec'd £355:16:6, by James Thompson, Micah Goodenow, Caleb Wheler.
8 May 1789: Dower set off to Elisebeth the wife of Aaron Goodenow Deceased. Countersigned by Silas Goodenow, Elisha Goodenow, John Goddenow, Abel Goodenow, Martha Goodenow.
26 Jan 1790: Agreement of heirs, signed by John Goodenow, Silas Goodenow, Elisha Goodenow, Aaron Goodenow, Abel Goodenow, Martha Goodenow.
Distribution of real estate: to Silas Goodenow the Eldest son; to Elisha Goodenow the second son; to John Goodenow the third son; to Aaron Goodenow the fourth son; to Abel Goodenow the fifth son. Silas satisfied with a single share, a promise made to his late father. A small advance to Martha mentioned, but no real estate given. Judge's decree order payments to her and between brothers.
12 May 1790: Account of John Goodenow administrator of Mr Aaron Goodenow late of Sudbury Yeoman Deceased, allowed.
