14 May 1784: Bond of Mary Barron Widow of Petersham as administratrix of her late husband William Barron late of Petersham Esq'r deceased.
Undated, warrant 14 May 1784, appraisors made oath that they "appraised" [i.e., past tense] 16 Sep 1784: Inventory of William Barron late of Petersham Des'd: £1149=6=2, by Joshua Willard, Seth Hapgood, Daniel Ward.
7 Jun 1785: Account of Mary Barron ad'x on William Barron Esq'r late of Petersham Deceased, allowed.
4 Sep 1785: Set off dower to widow Mary Barron.
17 Jan 1776 [sic??] approved by judge 24 Apr 1787: Distribution of real estate of William Barron Esq'r Late of Petersham Decs'd: to eldest son William Amherst; to Prescott; to Thomas; to Stephen; to eldest daughter Polly; to youngest daughter Lucy. Assent by Joshua Willard guaridan for William and Prescott; by Mary Barron guardian for Thomas, Stephen, Polly & Lucy.