Will of "Simeon A. Field of Northfield", dated 16 Sep 1883, proved 12 Feb 1884, names wife Adeline Field; appoints board of trustees to take possession of estate after wifes deceased and establish a free School District Library to be called the Field Library; any residue of personal property to be divided between children of William H. Stratton. Horace F. Field and Charles Pomeroy of Northfield to be executors.
7 Jan 1884: Petition of Horace F. Field and Cha's Pomeroy that Simeon A. File, died 28 Dec 1883, leaving widow Adaline, and next of kin: brother Horace F Field of Northfield; sister Adaline Merriam of Northfield; several children of deceased brother and sister. 5 Feb 1884: Horace F. Field declines executorship.