27 Feb 1730/31: Mary Pallmer declines administration of my husband (viz) Samuell Palmer Late of Mendon Deceas'd and desire that Benjamin Palmer my eldist son be appointed.
4 Mar 1730/31: Bond of Benjamin Palmer Husbandman of Mendon as admin'r of his ffather Samuel Palmer late of Mendon Carpenter deced.
16 Mar 1730/31: Inventory of Sam'll Palmer late of Mendon "Carpendor" deceased: not totaled (lands and buildings £140), by Seth Chapin Jun'r, Nathan Tyler, Benjamin Green.
21 Jun 1732: Opinion of neighbors that real estate incapable of division.
23 Oct 1732: Account of Benjamin Palmer admin'r of his Father Samuel Palmer late of Mendon Carpenter Deced, allowed. 10 Feb 1735: Further account allowed.
10 Feb 1735: Real estate of Samuel Palmer deced settled on his Eldest Son Benjamin Palmer, saving to his Mother Mary Palmer relict widow her Right of dower, he paying his brothers and sisters, namely Thomas Palmer, Mehetabel Rix, Mary Hunt, Samuel Palmer & Jonathan Palmer.