In July, 1698, Governor Blake directed John Birde to administer on the estate of Joan Futter, at the same time directing Capt. Jon: Collins, John Pendarvis, Charles Burnham, Thomas Stanyarne and Daniel Donnovan to appraise and make an inventory of the said estate.
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October 3, 1698, John Birde, William Smith and Abraham Eve executed a bond to Governor Blake for Birde's faithful performance of his trust of executor of the estate of Joan Futter.
Witness: Patrick Martin.
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