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Vol. XX, Deed Book 2, p.77 Eleazar Arnold, Justice, & Thomas Hopkins, Lieftenant, take into custody the care of their aged mother-in-law, Elizabeth Smith. 7 Jan 1706.
[There exists the possibility that the term "mother-in-law" was a term of respect, meaning they were bound by law to take care of the elderly lady as if she were their mother and there is no kinship. Eleazar Arnold was at that time one of the five Trustee of the town, but Thomas Hopkins was not.]
p.141-142. John Smith, Mason, now deceased left two home shares of land (each about 5 acres) and ten acres in the Tract called the Neck, and his livestock and personal goods to his wife Elizabeth for her use during her lifetime. Will dated 26 Mar 1687. She, being very weak and aged, can no longer care for herself and her son Benjamin who cannot care for himself; therefore she assigns the Trustees of the town of Providence her property to order and dispose of for the support & maintenance of herself and Benjamin. 17 Jan 1705.
p.161-163 The Trustees of the Town found it necessary to sell the ten acres left to Elizabeth Smith, widow of John Smith, the Mason, and left to her for her care by his Will, located in the Neck for 20 pounds to "procure what Was Needefull for the Said Benjamin his Supply Whilst he lived & to defray the Charges Which did accrew by What befell him at his Death. 25 Dec 1706.

Death	Aft 1706
Marriage		John Smith [Mason]

Spouse	John Smith [Mason] ( - 1687)
Child	Leonard Smith ( - 1689)
Child	John "Jameco" Smith (1625 - 1661)
Child	Eleanor Smith ( - 1722)
Child	Joseph Smith ( - )
Child	Benjamin Smith ( - 1707)
Child	Mary Smith ( - 1724)