7 Oct 1717: Inventory of Joseph Ward deceased: £581-3-0, by Joseph Straten, John Bouker, Caleb Rice.
24 Oct 1717: Bond of Abiel Ward widow as administrator of her late husband Joseph Ward late of Marlbro dec'd intestate.
4 Oct 1726: Account of Abiel Ward admin'x of her hsuband Joseph WArd late of Marlborough, allowed.
31 Mar 1727: Appraisal of real estate of Joseph Ward; set off to the widdow; to Daniel Ward the eldest son; to Phinehas the second son; to Joseph Ward the youngest son; deceased left six Children viz Daniel Phinehas Joseph Thankfull Elizabeth and Abigail. Countersigned by Abiah Ward, Daniel Ward, Pheneas Ward, Thankfull Ward, widow and children of age.
From Case 23729:
24 Dec 1726: Elizabeth Ward a minor about sixteen years of age chose her mother Abiah Ward as guardian. Bond dated 7 Feb 1726[/7].
7 Feb 1726/27: Bond of Abiah Ward as guardian of Joseph Wards a minor in 14th year son of Joseph Ward late of Marlborough. Also of Abigail a minor in eleventh year.