Will of "Chileab Hale of Bernardston ... being advanced in life", dated 10 Oct 1817, proved 26 Dec 1820, names wife Dolly Hale; eldest son Amos Hale ["in the hands of my Executor ... for his support"]; Jemima Hale, Elizabeth Hale, Daniel Hale ,Lydia Mitchel; three daughters Phebe Sprage Patty Hale and Polly Perkis; sons Elezer Hale and Timothy Hale. Son Israel Hale of Bernardston to be executor.
15 Jan 1820: Inventory of Chieab Halte late of Bernardston deseased: $18537.58, by Isaac Newton Jr, Dalton Newcomb, Ralph Cushman.
17 Jan 1821: Dolly Hale Widow of Chileab Hale of Barnardston deceased waives provisions made for her in the will and claims what the law allows her. Allowed $100.
12 Mar 1822: Account of Israel Hale executor of Chileab Hale late of Bernardston deceased, allowed.