Will of "Mary Austin of Charlestown ... Widow", dated 4 Jul 1745, proved 13 Jan 1745[/46], directs that "my Negroe man named Chance be sold" giving children first offer, "my four children viz. Thomas Austin Josiah Austin John Auston and my Daughter Rebecca Sweetser", "my two Grandchildren viz't Joseph Sweetser and James Sweetser". Friend Josiah Whittemore of Charlestwon to be executor.
14 Apr 1746: Receipt of "Thomas Austin Barber, Josiah Austin Goldsmith John Austin Carver all of Charlstown ... Samuel Waite of Malden ... Yeoman and Rebecca his Wife (late Rebecca Sweetser) the s'd Thomas, Josiah, John and Rebecca being Children and Coheirs of Mary Austin late of Charlestown aforeadis Widow deceased", discharging executor.