Will of "James Ball of Westborough... Yeoman being sick and weak in Body", dated 25 May 1756, proved 10 Jun 1756, names wife Sarah; son James; third son Stephen; two sons Nahum & John; daughters Hannah Patience and Elizabeth; daughter Lydia. Son Nahum to be executor.
8 Jun 1756: Heirs of James Ball late of Westborough deceased cited.
27 Oct 1756: Inventory of James Ball late of Westbor'o dec'd: £32-12-7, by William Holloway, Jacob Rice, Timothy Fay.
11 Jul 1758: Account of Nahum Ball of Westborough executor of my Honoured Father mr James Ball Deceas'd, allowed.
13 Jul 1758: Petition of Sary Ball widow, entitled to thirds, thought husband to leave her £500 but not in will "through forgetfulness", would like "justice". Judge's reply: son made an honest account.