”John(2) Whiting died in Wrentham 1732 and his will was proved August 15, 1732. The will was dated May 29, 1729. He gives to Sarah his dearly Beloved Wife one third the Dwelling House, Homestead, Grist Mill and Fulling Mill, also one third of his movables out of doors. To his sons Nathaniel, John, and Eliphalet he gives his wearing apparel to be equally divided among them, and to his daughters Mary Man, Jerusha Slack Jemima Wight, Zabiah Ware, Hannah Fisher and Phebe Whiting an equal share of his household stuff after his wife had taken her third part. To his eldest son Nathaniel (having given him considerable already towards his Medway settlement) 20 Shillings. To son John (he also having received considerable) three cow comon rights in Wrentham, also 10 Shillings. To his son Eliphalet he bequeaths two-thirds of his dwelling house, homestead, Grist Mill and Fulling Mill. He is also requested to look after the youngest daughter Phebe in case she should ever be in want. To his six daughters he leaves amounts varying from six to one hundred pounds each. He appoints his sons John and Eliphalet executors to his will.”

Reference Data:

Dedham Hisorical Register, Vol. 12, by Dedham Historical Society (Mass.), 1901, page 113