"Probate Records. Vol. III, 1663 to 1677. Page 100.
Whaples, Thomas. Died about 10 December, 1671. Invt. £71-11-06. Taken 1st January, 1671, by Thomas Bull, Robert Webster, Joseph Nash and Philip Davis. The children: Rebecca, age 18 years, Hanna 16, Thomas 15, Joseph 11, Jane 7, Ephraim 6, John 4 years of age.
Court Record, Page 121—7 March, 1671-2: Adms. to the Widow. Lt. Robert Webster, Lieut. Thomas Bull and Sergt. Joseph Nash to be Overseers, to assist in the management of the estate and disposal of the Children."