"Adam Rayner of Branford, Conn., born about 1690, died 1 Feb. 1754 in 64th year; married 7 Oct. 1713, Mary Hoadly, born at Branford 22 May 1691, died in 1760, daughter of William and Abigail (Frisbie) Hoadley. Adam appeared in Branford out of nowhere, and on 1 Nov. 1708 bound himself as a servant to Richard Wilford and Elizabeth his wife for four years, he to receive 40 acres at Little Sea Hill (Branford Deeds, 2:331]. … Administration on the estate of Adam Raner of Branford was granted 5 Mar. 1754 to Silvanus Butler, and distribution was made 4 July 1754 to the Widow; Mary, eldest daughter, being deceased, to her heirs; Elizabeth; Lydia; Rebeckah; and Hannah. (Guilford Probate, 6:94, 155.]"
