Vol. 7 (new series), p. 454-457 Petition of Widow and Children of Benjamin Colbourne Late of Dedham dec'd Intestate for appointment of Benj'a Colburne Eldest son as administrator. Signed by Bethiah Coulbourn Widow, Eliz'a Colbourn, Sam'll Colbourn, Nath'll Colbourn.
10 Jan 1715: Bond of Benjamin Colburn yeoman of Dedham as administrator of his father Benjamin Colburn late of Dedham yeoman deceased.
Vol. 19 (new series), p. 190 15 Mar 1715: Inventory of Benjamin Colburn late of Dedham husbandman Deceased: £369=3=6, by Timothy Whiteing, Daniel Aldis, John Gay.
vol. 21, p. 238-9 17 Sep 1717: Appraisal of real estate, cannot be Divdied without great prejudice, settled on Benjamin Colburn Eldest Son (saving unto mother Bethiah Colburn her dower for term of life) he paying brothers and sisters namely Elizabeth Colburn, Nathaniel, Bethiah and Abigail Colburn or their guardians.