5 Aug 1851: Catharine Nourse widow of William A. Nurse late of Fitchburg requests appointment of John Edgell of Gardner as administrator. Bond posted the same date. Petition of John Edgell notes William A Nurse late of Fitchburg died 4 Jul 1851.
15 Aug 1851: Inventory of William A. Nourse late of Fitchburg: $429.73, by Thomas E Glazier, Ephraim Wright and William W. Wright.
7 Oct 1851: Catherine Nourse of Gardner, Widow, requests allowance. Granted $250.
13 Mar 1852: Estate represented as insolvent.
2 Nov 1852: Account of John Edgell administrator of William A. Nourse late of Fitchburg deceased intestate, allowed.