"61 Joseph Stebbins4 … son of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born October 4, 1674, at Springfield, Massachusetts; drowned September 29, 1722, at Springfield, Massachusetts; … Resided at Springfield. … Joseph Stebbins' name appears on Captain Barnard's muster roll, among the men who were raised for the defense of Springfield and Northfield, in 1722. He was drowned in 1722 while crossing the Connecticut river. …
The widow Rebecca Stebbins to have £10. 0. 0 of the moveables also 7. 11. 8 out of the same the latter to be at her absolute disposal and 127.10 out of the Real Estate the use of during her natural life. Joseph Stebbins being the eldest son had a double portion, then Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, unice, Hester, Aaron, Elizabeth each 36. 13. 8 and the widow to have the use of the whole until the children come of age, should any of the children decease before of age, their portion to be equally divided among the survivors. Joseph Stebbins & Rebecca Stebbins Relict of Joseph Stebbins Jr were appointed adm'rs as above."