Vol. 12 (new series), p. 522, 524 4 Oct 1725: Petition of Sarah Hobart "the sorowfull Relict of mr Josiah Hobart Late of Braintree deceased" declines administration and gives consent for his two sons Mr. Josiah Hobart and Mr. John Hobart both of Braintree to administer estate.
4 Oct 1725: Bond of Josiah Hobart and John Hobart Husbandmen of Brantry as administrators of "their Father Josiah Hobart late of Brantry Yeoman Deceased".
Vol. 24, p. 309 [Undated, sworn to 27 Dec 1725]: Inventory of Josiah Hobart deceased: £1650=15=00, by Ephraim Thayer, Elkanah Wales, John Thayer.
1 Apr 1727: Real estate of Josiah Hobart "May Serve for Two Settlements and Not More".
vol. 25, p. 482 11 Sep 1727: The account of Joisah Hobart & John Hobart Admin'rs of their ffather Josiah Hobart late of Brantrey Yeoman Deceased, allowed.