Joshua Converse, s/o John Converse and Abigail Sawyer, b. Woburn 3 Jun 1704, m. 31 Jul 1729, drowned 1744 in the Merrimac River. Administration granted 11 Apr 1746 to Joseph Underwood of Westford, inventory dated 17 Jun 1746, totals £1205.14.4, notes "said Converse died int he year 1744".