25 Jan 1841: Request of Emily J Forister, widow of Alexander Forister with two children, that his partner Holbrook Ward be appointed administrator and she be given guardianship of the children. Memorial of Holbrook Ward indicates Jonathan died "11 of Jan. inst". Bond of Holbrook Ward handcartman given 1 Feb 1841 as administrator of Alexander Forrister late of Boston handcartman.
Undated, warrant 4 Feb 1841: Inventory of Alexander Forister late of Boston Handcartman deceased: real: $31.25 (an undivided 8th part of 25 acres in Orange), personal: $500.75, by N C Cary, Moses L Capen, Leland Richardson.
20 Sep 1841: Account of Holbrook Ward Administrator of Alexander Forrister late of Boston, allowed. 1/3 to Emily J> Forrister widow, 2/3 to Emily J. Forrister as guardian of children.
[From case 32953]
13 Sep 1841: Bond of Emily J Forrister widow of Boston as guardian of Melvina A. Forrister, Olive E. Forrister & Emily A. Forrister minors under the age of fourteen years & children of Alexander Forrister late of Boston.
