12 Mar 1754: Inventory of the Estate of James Whitney Late of Sherborn.
18 Mar 1754: Bond of Patience Whitney Widdow of Sherburn as Administrat'x of the Estate of her late husband James Whitney jun'r late of Sherburn afores'd; Deceas'd; Intestate.
24 Oct 1757: Account of Patiance Whitney Relict Widow of James Whitney Jun'r of Sherborn Deceased and administrat'x, includes allowance for "Care of & Support of the Deceased's 2 youngest Children".
30 Mar 1764: Petition of Patience Damon and John Whitney to appoint committee to settle the estate among ye heirs.
26 May 1764: Appraisal and division of estate: "Set of[f] to the wido Patience deming [sic] for Her dower", "all the Remainder of the Lands & Buildings we Have Set to John Whitney only Son to s'd deceas'd".
18 Sep 1764: Judge's decree, 2/3 of estate assigned to "John Whitney, Only son of Mr James Whitney late of Sherburn", he to pay "to his sisters (Children of the said Intestate) viz. Martha, Abigail & Patience".