Will of "Amariah Chapin of Uxbridge ... being weak and infirm in body", dated 21 Jan 1840, proved fourth Tuesday (27) Oct 1840, names two grandchildren Edwin and Samuel, children of my deceased son Jacob Chapin; children Josiah Chapin, Royal Chapin, Amory Chapin, Sylvia Willard, Sarah Hill. Son Josiah to be executor.
27 Oct 1840: Amory Chapin of Providence and John W. Capron of Uxbridge appointed administrators with will annexed, Josiah Chapin of Providence declining executorship [Royal Chapin of Providence and George Willard of Uxbridge as sureties].
17 Nov 1840 (warrant 13 Nov 1840) : Inventory of the late Amariah Chapin, deceased: $13897.17, by John Carpenter, William C. Capron, Adolphus Baylies.
4 Oct 1843: Account of Amory Chapin & John W Capron administrators with will annexed of Amariah Chapin Esq late of Uxbridge deceased, allowed. Assent by "all the heirs": Josiah Chapin for self and as guardian of Edwin a Chapin and Samuel W. Chapin sons of Jacob Chapin, Royal Chapin, Amory Chapin, Paris Hill, Sarah C. Hill, Emma C Willard, Agnes H. Willard. [Note: 27 Aug 1842: same heirs assented to first account.]