Will of "Silas Parmenter of Leominster", dated 5 Oct 1855, filed 26 Apr 1856, proved 3 Jun 1856, names son George Parmenter; daughter Mary Whitney. No executor nominated.
5 Dec 1853: Petition of selectmen of Leominster (William A. Nichols, J. Q. A. Pierce) that guardian may be appointed for Silas Parmenter, for "excessive drinking gaming idleness & debauchery". 2 Jan 1854: Complaint dropped due to arrangement with his children to prevent him becoming a charge to town.
29 Apr 1856: Petition of Charles H. Merriam that no executor was named in will of Silas Parmenter late of Leominster, "no next of kin competent to take administration", petitioner is one of principal creditors.
3 May 1856: Petition of William Prescott of Leominster that Silas Parmenter late of Leominster died 22 Apr, naming no executor, and petitioner is husband of Sarah Prescott a daughter of deceased and also a creditor.
6 May 1856: Heirs cited to show cause why administration with will annexed should not be granted to William Prescott of Leominster.
3 Jun 1856: Bond of Charles H. Merriman of Leominster as administrator with will annexed. Also Bond of J. C. Allen of Leominster.
27 Jun 1856: Joel C. Allen appointed administrator of Silas Parmenter late of Leominster with the will annexed.
10 Jul 1856: Warrant to appraise estate of Silas Parmenter late of Leominster: real: $112, personal: $87.98, by Abel Bowers, James Fletcher, Nathan Sprague.
Aug 1856: Estate insolvent. Real estate sold.
