Taunton probate book 7.
Page 20 Will of William Dye.
William Dye of Little Compton, yeoman.
To daughter Elizabeth Harris of South Kingston and Dan and Eleanor How of Little Compton one half of land belonging to my dwelling house in Little Compton. Said land contains 22 1/2 acres. Bounded south by Capt Silvester Richmond now in possession of William Richmond east by the highway. 14 rods wide down west to the sea.
To two grandson Richard Dye and Daniel Dye sons of my son John Dye Deceased the other half of lands in Little Compton 22 1/2 acres with my now dwelling house bounded north on Gray land, east by the highway and west on the sea or bay.
To granddaughter Temperance Dye daughter of my son John 50 pds.
To son William Dye of Stonington, Conn one shilling.
To son in law Michawl Harris of South kingston my Executor and Samuel Coe of Little Compton my executor.
Witnesses
John Manchester, William "D" Dye his mark.
Eben Sherman
Trulove? Allen.
Will made July 24 1725.
Proved March 9, 1729 at South Kingstown.