Will of "Hopestill Brown of Sudbury ... Gent'n being advanced in age and in a poor State of helth", dated 5 Apr 1790, proved 8 Apr 1794, names three daughters viz Abigail Stow the wife of Heman Stow of Marlborough, Sarah Thompson the wife of Abel Thompson of Sudbury, and Mary Goodenow the wife of William Goodenow of East Sudbury [land which formerly belonged to Rev. Mr Israel Loring of Sudbury]; grandson Hopestill Brown of Sudbury; grand daughter Hepzibah Brown; three sons viz't William Brown John Brown and Caleb Brown. Son William to be executor.
20 Jul 1793: Heirs cited to consider proving of will. 2 Sep 1793: Assent signed by W'm Brown, John Browne, Caleb Brown, Hepzibeth [Brown?], Hopestill Browne, Heman Stow, Abigail Stow, Abel Thompson, Sarah Thompson, W'm Goodenow, Mary Goodenow.
5 Oct 1793: Heirs at Law of Hopestill Brown acknowledge receipt from William Brown, John Brown, and Caleb Brown surviving sons of legacies due Abigail Stow, Sarah Thompson and Mary Goodenow. signed by Heman Stow, Abigail Stow, Abel Thompson, Sarah Thompson, W'm Goodenow, Mary Goodenow.
20 Jun 1798: Receipt of Hopestill Brown. 20 Jun 1799: Receipt of Luther Belknap, Hepzibah Belknap.
