Joshua Babcock of Westerly. Will dated 18 Oct 1778, codicils dated 30 Mar 1783 & 1 Apr 1783, proved 7 Apr 1783, pps. 468-471.
Wife Anna Babcock mentioned only in first codicil along with contract made before marriage.
Sons: Henry living in Stonington, CT, Luke & Adam Babcock.
Daughters: Hannah Bowes & Frances or Fanny Salstonshall.
Capt. Dudly Salstonshall mentioned in 2nd codicil.
Grandsons: Ben Franklin Babcock, eldest, Paul Babcock under age 25, Dudley Babcock & Joshua Babcock under age 21 sons of son Henry Babcock.
Granddaughter Hannah under age 18 daughter of son Henry Babcock.
Son Luke & his wife Grace's 3 children: Harriet, Frederick & Courtland all under age 21.
Dr. Dudley Woodbridge of Stonington coexor with son Adam Babcock.
First codicil mentions: Grandson Luke Babcock under age 13; kinsman Capt. Elkanah Babcock coexor with son Adam.
Second codicil says exors to keep grandson Frederick Babcock in school until he is 13 & them put him in an Engligh Grammer School for 2 years.
Witnesses to will: Simon Rhodes, Joseph Noyes, Daniel Rogers.
Witnesses to 1st codicil: Joshua Vose, Daniel Rogers, Ann Rogers.
Witnesses to 2nd codicil: Joanna Babcock, Tacy Hubbard, Job Bennet.