Will of "Parmelia S. Bruce of Wallingford", dated 9 Jan 1885, codicil 19 Jul 1886, filed 30 Mar 1888, proved 22 May 1888, names Town of Wallingford; Mervale N. Bruce nephew of my deceased husband; my nephew George Hopkins [naming trustee Samuel E. Rogers]; Hannah M. Sherman wife of Stephen M. Sherman and Stephen M. Sherman; children of my brother Artemas Southworth. Stephen M. Sherman to be executor. Codicil indicates Stephen M. Sherman is deceased, names neice Charity E. Hopkins of Wallingford, Hannah M. Sherman to be executor.
25 Jul 1888: Charles D. Childs appointed special administrator. 12 Apr 1889: Bond of Hannah M. Sherman to pay all debts.