"Probate Records. Vol. VII, 1700 to 1710. Page 76-7-8.
Stodder, John, Sen., Wethersfield. Died 4th December, 1703. Invt., £725-09-06. Taken 10th January, 1703-4, by Nathaniel Stodder and John Curtis, Jr. Will dated 30 November, 1703.
I, John Stodder, Sen., of Wethersfield, being visited with dangerous sickness and apprehending approaching death, I will that all my just debts be truly paid. I give to my beloved wife Elizabeth 1-3 part of my estate, both real and personal. I will to my eldest son Thomas Stodder all my lands lying in the west lots, adjoining to Farmington bounds, 75 acres. The remainder of my estate to be equally divided amongst the rest of my children when they come to lawful age. Their names are as follows: Jonathan, David, Samuel, Elizabeth and Mary. It is to be understood that I will to my eldest son a double portion. And I do constitute my loving wife executrix. And I do make my friends, John Curtis, Jr., and Nathaniel Stodder, my overseers.
JOHN STODDER, LS.
Witness: John Curtis, Jr., Nathaniel Stodder.
Court Record, Page 51—12 January, 1703-4: Will and invt. Exhibited by Elizabeth the relict. Proven."