4 Apr 1836: Petition of John King that my brother Samuel left a widow and 11 children, 5 under age, and one out of the government.Sophia King declines administration and requests John King of Barre be appointed. Assent of sons W'm P KIng and Charles King.
11 Apr 1836: Inventory of Samuel King late of Barre Deceased, by Jacob Whipple, Otis Allen, Jonas Carrath.
11 Apr 1836: Appraiser note: Charlotte King claimed some inventory items purchased since she was 18, including a cow, Samuel age 17 claimed a yoke of oxen, Mary age 14 claimed a cow, and Joseph age 11 claimed a yoke of steers. Appraisor unsure how to handle. Widow "age is 53 her health not very good" and she requests an allowance.
12 Apr 1836: Bond of John King as administrator of Samuel King of Barre deceased.
2 Jul 1836: Widow's dower set off. Countersigned by Sophia King, Elliot B. Trow, Anna P. Trow, Timothy K Stevens, Sarah C. Stevens, W'm P. King, Sylvanus N. Atwood, Harriet Atwood, Jacob Whipple agent for J[enison?] Clark King, Charles King, Josiah Wheeler guardian for Charlotte King, Samuel King, Mary King, Joseph King, J[a?]ne King.
First Tuesday May [2 May ] 1837: Account of John King administrator of Samuel King late of Barre, allowed. Balance: widow allowed $200, remainder to be divided among 11 children.