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1678 Probate Transcript of William Cotton

19 December 1678-24 June 1679, New Hampshire

19 Dec 1678 - inventory of the estate of William Cotton

31 Dec 1678 - administration of the estate of William Cotton granted to Elizabeth Cotton, John Cotton, and William Cotton

24 Jun 1679 - administration of the estate of William Cotton granted to widow Elizabeth Cotton and John Cotton. William Cotton declined to act.

Guardians appointed for children:
Lt Antho: Nutter for Thomas Cotton
Lt Neall for Joseph Cotton
Mr John Hunkins for Benjamin Cotton

Those who received part of the estate:
Widow Elizabeth, John (received double portion), William, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin, and Sarah

"Probate Records of the Province of New Hampshire Vol. 1 1635-1717" on Google Books