Edward Derby, "probably" s/o Edward Derby and Susanna Hooke of Boston, b. "near 1665", d. Weymouth 6 Jan 1723-24, proved 13 Jan 1723-24, m. (1) "near 1687" Ruth Whitmarsh, m. (2) Hingham 16 Oct 1707 Rebecca (Sumner) Hobart. Will of Edward Derby, dated 4 Jan 1723-4, names wife Rebecca Derby, son Jonathan Derby, son Samuel Derby [note: eldest surviving son, but only give a single share because "he went from me at nineteen years of age and married"], daughters Sarah Cobb, Jane Derby, Rebecca Derby, Ruth Derby. Wife and son Jonathan to be executors.