Will of "Benj'n Houlton of Salem ... yeoman, being Infirm of Body", dated 8 Sep 1744, proved 29 Oct 1744, names wife Eliz Houlton [her Mother Mrs Eliz Pearley], son Israell Houlton, son James Houlton, daughters Sarah Farrington & Ruth Goodale, daughters Elizabeth Houlton & Mary Houlton, son John Houlton [under 21]. Trusty Friend & Kinsman Mr. Samuel Houlton of Salem to be executor.
28 Nov 1744: Appraisal of estate of Capt beniamin holton late of salem Desesed: £569=9=6 by Samuel Endecott, Cornelius Tarbell, Ebenezer Nurs.
9 Jan 1744/5: Receipt of Elizabeth Holton to Samuel Holton executor that she has received land and other items bequeathed to her, and quitclaims her right of dower, and promises to pay, or cause to be paid, a bond given to her Mother Eliz'a Pearly.
