"Probate Records. Vol. XV, 1745 to 1750. Page 415-16.
Crowell, John, Middletown. Invt. £1362-19-00. Taken 5 June, 1750, by John Hubbard, Samuel Adkins and William Rockwell.
Court Record, Page 136—7 August, 1750: This Court grants Adms. on the estate of John Crowell, late of Middletown, unto Sarah Crowell, widow, who gave bonds with surety as the law directs. This Court appoint Sarah Crowell, widow, to be guardian to her children, viz., John Crowell, age 9 years, Samuel 8 years, Daniel 6 years, Abigail 4, Seth 2 years, and Mary about 7 months old, children of John Crowell. Recog., £400."