Sep 1859: Margarett B. Knowlton widow of Simeon M Knowlton late of Gill declines administration and requests her brother Geo. B. Hale.
11 Oct 1859: Petition of George B. Hale of Gill that Simeon M. Knowlton of Gill d. 8 Aug 1859, widow waives her right to administer the estate and requests petitioner.
31 Oct 1859: Inventory of Simeon M. Knowlton late of Gill: $174.04, by Roswell Purple, Leonard Barton, Eliphas L. Chapin.
1 Nov 1859: Petition of Margarett B Knowlton widow of Simeon M Knowlton that she has no dower [inventory showed no real estate], had four minor children oldest being 10, health is not good, requests allowance. Granted $100.