The will of Zuriel Waterman, Esqr., of Cranston, dated 18 Feb. 1785, proved 28 May 1785, was recorded at the request of Christopher Waterman, his executor.
To wife Rebeccah, one-third of household goods; also life use of one-third of realty in Cranston and the best room and east bedroom in his present dwelling house, but if she married, she was to have only what she brought to him before marriage.
To daughter Celinda, one-third of household goods, and 100 acres in Scituate, R. I.
To son Christopher, the remainder, including the land and buildings in Cranston, and all the remaining land in Scituate and Foster.
Witnesses: Frederick Williams, Nathaniel Carpenter, Susannah Carpenter. [Probate Rec. Scituate, 3-161; Countil Rec. Cranston, 2-434.]
The inventory of the estate of Zuriel Waterman, Esqr. who died 11 May 1785, totalling £132.10.5, was taken 31 May 1785. [Council Rec. Cranston, 2-439.]
