Will of "John Adams of Northbridge ... advanced in Age", dated 5 Oct 1792, proved 3 May 1796, names my Children Jonathan Adams, John Adams, Nehemiah Adams, Abner Adams, Aaron Adams, Andrew Adams, Mary Bacon & Sarah Thayer; wife Elizabeth Adams. Wife to be executrix.
27 Apr 1796: Assent of Jon'n Adams to proving of will of my late Father Mr John Adams of Northbridge.
28 Apr 1796, return 3 May 1796: Notified "widow and all the heirs" except Sarah Thayer living out of the Commonwealth and Jonathan Adams who signified his assent by writing.
7 May 1796: Inventory of John Adams late of Northbridge Deceased: $496.24, by David Wadsworth, Nathaniel Bucklen [note: Buckland in warrant], Lemuel Bowen.
6 Jun 1797: Account of Elizabeth Adams Executris of John Adams late of Northbridge deceased, allowed.