17 Oct 1692: "An Inventory of ye estate of Joseph Waitt, late of Maldon deceased".
13 Dec 1692: Bond of "Mercy Waite Relict Widow of Joseph Waite late of Malden", with "Peter Tufts of Charles Towne and Jonathan Tufts of Medford" as sureties, her and "Peter Tuft of Charlestown Father in Law of ye said Joseph Waite" to be "Administratr's ... of ye said Joseph Waite Dece'd Intestate".
15 Jun 1696: Accounting of "Peter Tufts Senio'r: and Mercy Wait Administrators ... of Joseph Wait of Maldon deceased. Signed by Peter Tuft, Mercy Waite alias Jenkins.
1st Aug 1698: Additional accounting: Judges memorandum at bottom: to Eldest Son Joseph 2/5, to Thomas Wait 1/5, to Peter Wait 1/5, and to Jonathan 1/5. Division of real estate: A portion of Joseph's real estate was given by his father to his brother Jonathan Tufts, this was set off. Widow's thirds set off. Remainder given to eldest Joseph, he paying his brethren Thomas ["second son"] & Peter ["third son"] and Jonathan ["fourth son"] Wait.
