Will of "John Fiske, of the Town of New Braintree" dated 29 Oct 1852, presented 15 Mar 1855, proved 18 May 1855, names wife Betsey [refers to "Legacy willed to my wife, by her Brother Doctor David Mellen, late of Hudson, State of New York"], daughter Sarah ["in a single state"], legacies to Elizabeth [Burnet?] Fiske; Edward Whipple Fiske; children of my deceased Son Doctor James Fiske; Mrs. Ann Sanderson now of Petersham, formerly Ann Davis, brought up at my house; my children of their heirs, namely, John Mellen, Mary Warren Dwight, Edward Whipple, William, Sarah, and Abigail Merriam. Eldest son John Mellen Fiske to be executor.
23 Mar 1855: Heirs cited to appear to consider proving of will.
13 Aug 1855: Inventory of the Estate of Rev. John Fiske late of New Braintree attested to.