“Will of Beriah Ware, of Wrentham.

Will dated Nov. 5, 1755; proved April 2, 1756.  Beriah Ware of Wrentham, Gent.  To my wife Hannah use of one third part of Real Estate while she remains my Widow, also my Negro man Pomp, one Third of wearing apparel and one Third of rest of personal Estate. Also sole Executrix (with son Pelatiah).  To son Beriah L6 (pounds), 13.  4 when he shall be 21, also one Third of wear apparel and one sixth of real & Personal estate.  To daughter, Abigail, Hannah, Margaret and Unity Ware each one Sixth of real & Personal Estate.  To son Pelatiah on Third of wearing apparel and one Sixth of real and Personal Estate.

Witnesses:  Joseph Ware, John Metcalf, Ebenezer Cowell”

Resource Data:

The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 41, by the Society, 1887, page 34