4 Feb 1840: Petition of Catharine Johnson of Medfield widow that Samuel John son of Medfield Gentleman lately died intestate leaving said Catharine as widow, Smaul Johnson, Sarah Ann Smith wife of Sabin Smith of Provincetown, Moses H Johnson, Betsey Johnson, and Ralph Johnson (last three minors) as his children and heirs, declines administration, requests Samuel Johnson be appointed. Granted.
4 Feb 1840: Catharine Johnson widow of Samuel Johnson granted $115 out of personal estate.
4 Feb 1840 (warrant), 14 Feb 1840 (appraisers sworn), 22 Feb 1840 (exhibited): Inventory of Samuel Johnson late of Medfield Yeoman deceased: real: $5616, personal: $445, by William Peters, Wesley P. Balch, Hinsdale Fisher.
14 Feb 1840: Joseph Hartshorn of Medfield appointed guardian of Moses H Johnson, Betsey Johnson and Ralph Johnson.
3 Apr 1840: Dower set off to Catharine Johnson widow of Samuel Johnson.
4 May 1841: Account of Samuel Johnson administrator of Samuel Johnson late of Medfield deceased, allowed.