Will of "Jacob Kent of Brookfield", dated 5 Jan 1824, proved 25 Oct 1825, names wife ["certain bond of my son Jacob Kent Jun'r for her support & maintenance"], son Reuben Kent, son Daniel Kent, son Asa Kent, children of my deceased son James Blake Kent, "Having made suitable provision by deed of real estate to my son Jacob Kent Jun'r I give him nothing more in this will", son Hollis Kent, son Isaac Kent "if living", son John Kent, daughter Mary Jenkins, daughter Elizabeth Eddy the wife of Mr Titus Eddy, daughter Sarah Waite, daughter Almira Hill ["the whole of all her Mothers wearing apparel after her decease"], Calvin O. Jenkins son of Mr. John Jenkins Jun'r. Friend Jonas gilbert to be executor.
12 Aug 1825: The undersigned being named Executor of the last Will of Jacob Kent late of Brookfield declines. Jonas Gilbert.
23 Aug 1825: Jacob Kents Will is now to be filed in the office - The Exec'r has declined the trust. The Bearer John Kent wishes to administer the Estate of Jacob Kent with the Will annexed. Warrant of Appraisal issued.
25 Oct 1825: Bond of John Kent yeoman as administrator with the will annexed of Jacob Kent late of Brookfield.
25 Oct 1825: Inventory of Jacob Kent late of Brookfield, shewn to us by John Kent his son, presented and sworn to.
16 Apr 1827: Accounting of John Kent adm'r of Jacob Kent late of Brookfield dec'd, allowed.
