20 May 1734: Bond of John Ballantine of Boston as admin'r of his Father John Ballantine late of Boston Merchant.
14 Aug 1734: Inventory of Cap. John Ballantine deceased: £7258.12.[5?], bu Richard Bill, Will'm Blair, John Fayerweather.
17 Jan 1734/35: Heirs of Cap't John Ballantine request Mr Jeffry Bedgood as administrator De Bonis non on estate left unadministered by his son Col: John Ballantine Deced. Signed by Mary Ballantine [widow], Mary Ballantine [widow of son], Sarah Warton, Lydia Ballantine. Bond given and letters issued 22 Jan 1734/35 [8th year of reign].
9 May 1735: Inventory: £7083.11.3, by Edward Procter, Jacob Parker, Charles Coffin.
11 Aug 1741: Warrant to divide estate: John Ballantine late of Boston merchant deceased who left son John Ballantine Jun'r & two daughters Sarah Wharton widow & Lydia Ballantine Spinster, and John Ballantine Jun'r distributed his estate to heirs by will, and Lydia died intestate, you are to set off five eighth parts to heirs of John Ballantine Jun'r & the other three eighths to Sarah Wharton. Return made 19 Aug 1741.
30 Apr 1742: Account of Jeffrey Bedgood admin'r of John Ballantine deced, allowed.