Will of "William Young of Hopkinton ... Cordwainer" dated 16 Apr 1747, proved 25 May 1747, names wife Hannah; friend Rev. Samuel Barrett of Hopkinton; son Joseph [under age, under care of Rev. Samuel Barrett]; daughter Elizabeth. Rev. Samuel Barrett and daughter Elizabeth to be executors.
(Undated, appraisers sworn 2 Jun 1747, sworn to 18 Sep 1747): Inventory of Mr W'm Young of Hopkinton Dec'd: not totaled, by John Jones, Henry Mellen, Eben'r Kimball.
(Undated, warrant 18 Mar 1750): Appraisal of real estate of William Young Late of Hopkinton decesed, set off to Hannah Young widow her thirds. Countersigned by Hannah Young, Elisebath Hall, Joseph Young.
11 Mar 1768: Complaint of Joseph Young that estate of father William Young Late of Hopkinton remains unsettled after repeated complaints.
14 Sep 1772: Request of Rev. Samuel Barrett for help settling estate.
15 Oct 1772: Report that widow and daughter Elizabeth cannot agree on third of three commissioners to review accounts.
4 Jan 1773: Report of commissioners reviewing Mr Barrett's accounting. Some items marked unreasonable, request for proof of one payment.
23 Mar 1773: Account of Jacob Gibbs in behalf of Rev'd Mr. Sam'l Barrett reasonable, including payments to widow Hannah Young and heirs Mrs. Hall and Joseph Young. Claims of Elisha Hall in behalf of wife Eliz'a as co-executrix reasonable.
Undated, probably 1772 or 1773, judge's note: shows list of heirs of W'm Young deceased, widow Hannah - deceased, Elizabeth Hall, Joseph Young - deceased.
