Will of "Ebenezer Merriam of Mendon ... Yeoman", dated 20 Oct 1753, filed 3 Jan 1754, proved 6 Feb 1754, names wife Elizabeth; son Benjamin; daughters Rebecca Breed, Elizabeth Lyon and Lydia Penniman; Joana Rhoads and Sarah Rhoads children of deceased daughter Ahtildred Rhoads; grand daughter Hannah Lovett daughter of my deceased daughter Hannah Lovett; grand sons Charles and Dan Aldrich son of deceased daughter Mary Aldrich; grand son Ichabod Robbinson son of deceased daughter Ruth Robbinson. Son Benjamin to be executor.
10 Apr 1754: Agreement of Elizabeth Merriam with Benjamin Merriam executor of my late husband Ebenezer Merriam late of Mendon yeoman deceased regarding her thirds of moveable estate and use of thirds of real estate for this year, reserving actual division next year "if need be".
23 Apr 1754: Inventory of Ebenezar Merriam late of Mendon Deceased: not totaled, by William Torrey, Edward Rawson, John French.