Source: A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records by Charles William Manwaring, Vol. 1, Hartford District 1700-1729. Page 94.

Settlement of the estate of Thomas Barber of Windsor CT 1663.

Court Record, page 187 at February 4, 1662-3: Inventory approved. Samuel was placed with his brother Thomas Barber to learn a trade; Mercy Barber was placed with Lt. Walter Fyler and his wife until 18 years of age, unless she marry before with her Master and Dame and Eldest brother's approbation; Josias Barber was placed with Deacon John Moore until 21 years of age, to learn a trade; Thomas Barber doth engage to take Samuel barber's portion, and after 2 years from the present to allow 6 per cent Simple Interest per annum; John Barber took Josias' portion upon the same terms.

Page 188 at June 6, 1663 (ed. note: source says 1662 which cannot be correct): Distribution to John and Sarah Joyntly:

The House and homelott as their father willed £126-13-04

To Thomas Barber by guift and his portion £ 13-00-00

To Samuel, Mercy, Josias, to each £ 36-15-00

By Capt. Newbery, Deacon Moore & Sergt. Alvord