28 Jan 1755: Bond of Sarah Byam Widow as Administrat'x of her late husband Jacob Byam late of Chelmsford Dec'd Intestate.
17 Feb 1755: Inventory of Jacob Byam late of Chelmsford Husbandman Deceased: £117-06-8, by Benj'a Chamberlin, Sam'll Adams, John Warren.
6 Dec 1755: Appraisal of real estate of Jacob Bymam late of Chelmsford and set off to Mrs Sarah Byham the widow her dower, remainder only good for "two livings" and eldest son deferred to next eldest son. Countersigned by Sarah Byjam wido'o & guardian for two children, Jacob Byam, Phinehas Byam, William Procter guardian for Sam'll Byham, Elizabeth Byam, Joanna Byham.
1 Dec 1755: Two thirds of real estate of Jacob Byham late of Chelmsford assigned to Phinehas Byham (second son), other third set off to Sarah the widow, he to pay double share to brother Jacob, single shares to brothers Samuel and Joseph, to sisters Elizabeth, Johanna & Rachel.
22 Mar 1756: Account of Sarah Byam administ'x of her late Husband Jacob Byam late of Chelmsford Husbandman Deceased Intestate, allowed.