Note 66 — Chapter XVII
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The concluding part of Capt. Peabody’s will is of interest in connection with the above:
“Item, I give to my daughter Elizabeth White thirty dollars to be paid by my two eldest sons in household goods.
“Item, to my daughter Hannah Simonds five dollars to be paid by my two eldest sons.
“Item, to my daughter Hephzibeth I give three hundred dollars to be paid by my two eldest sons in household goods on the day of her marriage.
As to my household goods and furniture I leave to the discretion of my loving wife to dispose of, excepting my sword, which I give to my son Samuel. I appoint my dear wife and my son Samuel executors of this my last Will and Testament.
As witness my hand, FRANCIS PEABODY, Sr.
Delivered this 26th day of October the year of our Lord 1771, In presence of us ISRAEL KINNEY, ALEXANDER TAPLEY, PHINEHAS NEVERS.
BENJAMIN ATHERTON, Registrar.
This Will was proved, approved, and registered this 25th day of June, 1773.
JAMES SIMONDS, Judge of Probate.