Individual Details

Will

In his will written 21 July 1721 (probate 25 November 1723), William Ballard bequeaths to dearly beloved wife Hannah all the household stuff within doors to be at her use and disposal forever. She also has use of the orchard and the three sons Enoch, Peleg, and Thomas are to provide other necessities for her support (wood, grain, etc.). The rest of the moveable estate is to be equally divided among his three sons except Peleg will receive an additional heifer so his share will be equal with the rest. The real estate is to be divided equally among his three sons, but if they cannot agree then it will be left to three judicious men to make the division. Enoch is to have first choice, Peleg second choice, and Thomas third choice. Loving daughter Hephzibah is to be paid five pounds per year from the estate until her portion is equal to that of the sons. Loving kinswoman Sarah Hale is also to be paid five pounds per year. His wife and three sons are named executors.Connecticut. Probate Court (Windham District); Probate Place: Windham, Connecticut, Probate records volume 1, pp 47-48

Property

In 1707 (month and day not in the deed book) WilliamBallard, with full consent of Hannah his wife, conveyed to Capt. John Barker ofAndover all that parcel of land he had in partnership with John Ayre forpayment of eight pounds. On 2 October 1714, William Ballard husbandman ofAndover with the full consent of his wife, conveyed to Sarah Abbott widow of BenjaminAbbott of Andover his homestead property for payment of two hundred and thirtypounds.[1][1]Massachusetts Land Records, Essex County, 24:212, 94:13824:212 William selling some of his own propertyhttps://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9ZZ-BXGN?i=823&wc=MCBG-3M7%3A361613201%2C361866401&cc=2106411