Thomas Holton was killed in Indians in Northfield, 13 August 1723. He died intestate. In addition to the information prevously posted regarding the estate of Thomas, on 18 Jan. 1739/40 his estate was distributed to Mindwell Holton, now Chapin, and Joshua and Thomas the two surviving sons, both of Northfield, and to Mindwell and Hannah the two daughters of Thomas Holton. Mindwell Holton is now Mindwell Chapin the wife of Josiah Chapin of Springfield, blacksmith, and Hannah is not married, also lives in Springfield. Joshua is designated as the eldest son, Thomas, the younger son, and Hannah Holton, the younger daughter. Son Ebenezer has died and his portion of his father's estate is divided among the others. Joan A. Hunter, MLS, Certified Genealogist Massachusetts Genealogy, specializing in Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire. Member Association of Professional Genealogists http://www.apgen.org CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. http://www.bcgcertification.org