23 Apr 1753: Request of Mehetabell Nichols that judge appoint Jon'a Eaton of Reading as administrator on the Estate of my husband Zachariah Nichols Late of s'd Reading. Bonded the same day.
5 Aug 1754: Inventory of Zacriah Nickols Lat of Reading Deceased presented.
4 Oct 1756: Accounting of Jonathan Eaton admin'r of the Estate of Zachariah Nichols late of Reading approved.
12 Jan 1761: Bond of David Richardson of Worcester, taking one third of proceeds from sale of Zachariah's Nickol's real estate (£44=8=10 2/3), he to pay interest to widow during her life, and at her death to return principal to Zachariah's Children namely Rebecca Nickols & Lydia Nickols one of whom, ye said Rebecca, ye said David Richardson hath Since Married.