"David Allen, from the gore [unincorporated area] South of Leicester, in 1735, entered upon the North part of lot 61, now owned by Daniel Hobbs. He was married to Esther Newhall of Leicester, July 10, 1732. After her decease, he was married to Sarah Barton, June 6, 1751. Becoming inform in his bodily health, in 1743, he gave an undivided half of his farm to his brother-in-law, John Newhall, in consideration of being supported through life. It is presumed he had no children."