19 Feb 1821: "This may certify that Phebe Richardson is willing that Alpheus Richardson Jr should take out a letter of administration on the estate of Alpheus Richardson."
5 Mar 1821: Inventory of Alpheus Richardson late of Groton Trader dec'd Intestate, $7832.37, by Luther Lawrence, Jon'a Loring, William F. Brazer.
6 Mar 1821: Memorial of Alpheus Richardson of Groton, bookbinder, "within six months last past died intestate", widow declined administration, "petitioner is the oldest son of said deceased". Bond given the same date.
16 Oct 1821: First Account of Alpheus Richardson of Groton allowed with consent of Jonathan Loring guardian to Cla's Richardson & Augustus Richardson minor children of s'd Intestate & Phebe Richardson guardian of Jackson, Caroline, Phebe Ann, George, Albert & Benjamin William Richardson minor childre3n of said Intestate and Maria Richardson a daughter & Heir at Law. 7 May 1822: Second account allowed. 27 Sep 1822: Third account allowed. 24 Sep 1822: distribution of balance to Phebe Richardson the widow, retain as his own share, to Maria Richardson, to Augustus Richardson, to Jackson richardson, to Caroline Richardson, to Phebe Ann Richardson, to George Richardson, to Albert Richardson, to Benjamin w. Richardson.
16 Nov 1822: Appraisal and distribution of real estate, set off to said Phebe, widow, her dower; Further partition "cannot ... thereof made without great prejudice", settled on Alpheus Richardson the eldest son, he paying the other heirs, namely Maria Richardson;, Albert, George and Benjamin William Richardson (guardian Stuart J Parke); Frederic Augustus, Jackson, Pheba Ann and Caroline Richardson (guardian Jonathan Loring).
