12 Oct 1815: Request of John Goodnow J'r, David Smith that Abner Goodnow be appointed administrator of Wid'w Elizabeth How late of Sudbury deceased.
Undated, approved 12 Oct 1815: Memorial of Abner Goodnow that Elizabeth How late of said Sudbury widow, deceased on the thirtieth day of May last died intestate, that the heirs who are of age have "prayed" that said Abner be appointed administrator, that he is eligible to be one. Bond given same day.
20 Nov 1815: Inventory of the Estate of Elizabeth How late of Sudbury in the County of Middlesex widow deceased.
23 Dec 1815: Appraisal of real estate of Elizabeth How late of Sudbury Widow deceased, distributed to Perses Goodnow wife of John Goodnow Jr, to Lydia Nye wife of Daniel Nye, Esther Smith wife of David Smith, to Henry How. Countersigned by John Goodnow Jr, Persis Goodnow, David Smith, Esther Smith, and John Stone agent for Daniel Nye and Henry How.
25 Jun 1816: First Account of Abner Goodnow Adm'r on the Estate of Elezabeth How late of Sudbury Deceased, allowed.