Source: 'A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records' by Charles William Manwaring, Volume 1, page 365.

Will of Sergt. Thomas Spencer of Hartford, dated September 9, 1686

I, Sergt. Thomas Spencer of Hartford, being very aged, do declare this my last will and testament: I give to my eldest son Obadiah Spencer my houseing and lands in Hartford, all my lands east side and west side of the Connecticut River within the bounds of the Town of Hartford, to be to him and to his heirs forever, immediately after my decease, he paying such legacies as I shall appoint by this will. I give to my son Thomas £15, of which he hath £5, and Obadiah shall pay him £10 more. I give to my son Samuel (he having received a good portion from his Uncle) my wearing apparrell. I give to my son Jarred my shop and tools and £12, all of which are in his hands. The rest of my moveable estate I give to my five daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hanna, Mary and Martha to be equally divided to them by their brother Jarrad. I do make my son Obadiah Spencer my executor. I desire Capt. Allyn, Liet. Caleb Standly and my cousin Samuel Spencer to be overseers.

Witnesses: John Allyn, Hanna Allyn

Thomas (X) Spencer

Will proved October 26, 1687 in Hartford.