Will of "Joseph Whipple of Grafton ... Gentleman, being weak in the Body", dated 27 May 1822, filed 30 Aug 1823, proved 7 Oct 1823, names wife Katheringe ["all the household Goods which she brought with her at the time of our marriage"]; my three daughters Sarah Hastings, Mary Howard, and Martha Whitney; "my daughter Hastings ... her two children to wit, to her illegitimate daughter Anna Atwood and her son Daniel Hastings. Son in law Jacob Whitney sole executor.
25 Nov 1823 (warrant 7 Oct 1823): Inventory of Capt. Joseph Whipple late of Grafton deceased: personal:$482.35, real: $2100, by Jon'a Wheeler, Amasa Roberts, Joshua W. Leland.
2 May 1825: Petition of Katharine Whipple widow of Joseph Whipple to have dower set off to her. Return 20 May 1825.