11 May 1813: Stephen Webster of Bernardston granted administration on Arad Shelden of Bernardston, the widow declining. Bond given the same day.
20 May 1813: Inventory of Arad Sheldon late of Bernardston Deceased: $1108.29 by Jon'a Allen, David Ryther, Nathan Williams.
22 Jun 1813: Isaac Shelden, Amasa Shelden and Arad Sheldon all of Bernardston Sons of Arad Shelden late of Bernardston deceased make choice of Elisha Snow of Bernardston as their guardian.
27 Jun 1813: Elizabeth Shelden Widow of Arad Shelden late of Bernardston allowed $120.
10 Aug 1813: Bond of Elizabeth Shelden as guardian of John Dwight Sheldon under the age of fourteen years son of Arad Shelden.
8 Nov 1814: Account of Stephen Webster allowed, "leaving to distribute among the five Children of the deecased" $766.32. Order to distribute to Sally Sheldon, Israel Sheldon, Amasa Sheldon, Arad Sheldon and Dwight Sheldon.
9 Oct 1821: John Dwight Sheldon above age of fourteen son of Arad Sheldon late of Bernardston makes choice of Benjamin Brainard of Gill as guardian. 12 Mar 1822 Elizabeth Sheldon gives her account for her guardianship.
