Not date: Lydia Pi[e]rce declines administration of her husband Abner Pierce late of Groton deceased, requests Abel Hartwell.
8 Mar 1820: Petition of Abel Hartwell that Abner Pierce, blacksmith, withint 3 months died leaving widow & several small children. Bond given same date.
3 Apr 1820: Inventory of Abner Peirce late of Groton deceased: $467.00, by Caleb Butler, Abel Davis, Calvin Boynton.
7 Apr 1820: Petition of Lydia Pierce of Groton widow of Abner Pierce late of Groton for allowance. Allowed $200.
16 Oct 1821: Account of Abel Hartwell admin of Abner Peirce late of Groton yeoman deceased intestate, allowed.