Will of "Joseph Convers of West Cambridge", dated 1 Nov 1815, proved 16 Feb 1816, names wife Abigal Convers [sole executrix]s; "my Children viz to Naby, Joseph, Samuel, Hannah and Eliza ... on their arriving at the age of twenty one years, respectively."
16 Jan 1816: Memorial of Nathan Adams of Medford that "Naby Convers, Joseph Convers, Samuel Convers, Hannah Convers & Eliza Convers being under the age of fourteen, being all of them Children of Joseph Convers late of West Cambridge yeoman Deceased, testate. & that it is nesacarry that a gaurdian should be appointed for them". Bond given the same date.
14 Feb 1816: Inventory of Joseph Converse, late of West Cambridge, in said County, yeoman by Peter Tufts jr, Nehemiah Cutter, Eben'r Hall.
13 Nov 1816: Petition of Abigail Convers to forego provisions of will in favor of standard dower.
2 Dec 1816: Dower set off to Abigail Converse the said deceased widow. Assented to by Abigail Convers, widow, and Nathan Adams, guardian for all the Children of the Deceased.
5 Dec 1816: Estate insufficient to pay expenses and creditors.
1 Jan 1817: Widow petitions for, and is granted, $80 out of personal estate.
19 Nov 1817: Accounting of Abigail Convers of West Cambridge, widow, is allowed.
16 Dec 1817: Creditors paid $0.79 per dollar.
