Will of "John Gates of Stow ... expecting soon to be call'd out of the word", dated 3 May 1790, proved 15 Sep 1790, names wife Mary Gates; daughters Hannah, Dorothy & Damaris Gates; son John Gates; son Caleb Gates; daughter Mary Witherbee of Westminster; son Thomas Gates ["I have already provided for"]. Son John to be executor.
5 Mar 1779: Receipt of Thomas Gates for advance of his portion of £140, discharging all claim to real estate.
8 Jun 1790: Assent to proving of will, signed by Hannah Gates, Dorothy Gates, Caleb Gates, Thomas Wetherbee, Mary Wetherbee.
Undated (warrant 15 Sep 1790, sworn to 9 Mar 1791): Inventory of John Gates yeoman Late of Stow Deceased: £ 121-18-6, by Jabez Brown, Oliver Gates, Samuel Gates.
7 Mar 1791: Account of John Gates executor of John Gates late of Stow yeoman deceased, allowed. 7 Apr 1791: Additional account allowed.