10 Aug 1776: "Whereas Josiah Grout my son Deseast September Last in the army" desires Joel Grout of Templeton to be appointed administrator. Signed Johannah Grout by mark.
27 Nov 1776: Bond of Joel Grout of Templeton as administrator of Josiah Grout late of Petersham Deceased.
2 Jan 1777 (warrant 27 Nov 1776): Inventory of Josiah Grout Late of Petersham Deceas'd: £26-9-4, by W'm Knowlton, Paul Kendall, John Wheeler.
8 Sep 1778: Account of Joel Grout Adm'r of Josiah Grout late of Petersham deceased, allowed. Balance to be distributed to Joanna Grout the mother of deceased, and each of eleven surviving brothers and sisters.