Despite persistent, unsupported claims to the contrary, there is no evidence that her name was Hannah Rolfe; this probably arises from confusion with "Hannah Rouf [probably Rolfe]," first wife of her son Thomas. Edward's widow died by 23 January 1712/3, when her grandson, John Colburn, included the funeral expenses and burial costs for the widow in an account in the estate of Edward Colburn, his grandfather [MPR Case #4773].
