19 Dec 1729: Bond of Joanna Kidder widow of Westford as admin'x of her husband Tho's Kidder late of Westford dec'd Intestate.
17 Dec 1729: Inventory of Thomas Kydar late of Westford yeoman deced: £598-4-6, by Joshua Fletcher, Josiah Whitney, Ebenezer Hildah [Hildreth in warrant]
26 Apr 1731: Account of Joanna Kidder admin'x of her husband Thomas Kidder late of Westford Dec'd Intestate.
15 Nov 1740: Samuel Fitch of Westford yeoman and Joanna his wife for £20 from Thomas Kidder and £10 from Aaron Kidder quitclaim their claim to 3/5 of the dower of Joanna.
27 Nov 1740: Appraisal of real estate, best if not divided, eldest son desires to take it.
4 Jan 1741: Note of Samuel Fitch that he and wife Joanna are satisfied with dower, and suggest no interest should be charged eldest son until the other children come to age.
11 Jan 1741: judge's decree: The whole real estate of Thomas Kidder of Westford Deceas'd to eldest son Thomas Kidder of Westford, he to pay his brethren Aaron Kidder, Ruben Kidder, & Joseph Kidder.