It would be better to use primary source information for the answers you are looking for and here it is: Abstracts of the Primary Source information you are seeking can be found in "Tree Talks" Tree Talks vol. 29 no. 1 March 1989 p. 51 [Jefferson County p. 95] Book A. of Wills, on file in the Surogatre's Office, Watertown. Abstracted and contributed by Harriett M. Hall WASHBURN Bethuel Washburn of town of Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co. Bequeath to my son Albert sum of $161 To my daughter Sarah $55 To my son Gardner $136 to my son Swite[?] $136 to my son James $89 to my son Joel $89 All rest of estate to my beloved wife whom I appont Executrix and likewise James Gifford Jr., Executor. Dated 11 Feb 1831 Witnesses: Ephraim Potter, Eben Brown, Jr., Elias Howe. p. 24 Tree Talks vol. 30 No. 1 March 1990 p. 49 [Jefferson County p. 99] ADDITION: WASHBURN, Bethuel. An abstract of his will was printed in Tree Talks Volume 29 Number 1 p. 55 Jefferson County page 95 March 1989 The third line in the abstract refers to "my son Swite [?] $136"; this should be "my son Dwight $136" Bethel Washburn, whose middle name was Dwight, is the greatgrandfather of the contributor of this information, Mrs Keith W. Egan. Guardian book A. found in the Surrogates Court, Watertown. Abstracted and contributed by Elizabeth L. and Helen B. McDonald Washburn - Estate of Bethuel Washburn. Petition of James Gifford, Jr., in behalf of Gardner Washburn, Dwight Washburn, and James Washburn, minors under age of 14 yrs., and Albert Washburn and Sarah Washburn, minors above 14 yrs., residents of Jefferson County. Notice given to relatives in Jefferson County. James Gifford appinted guardian. Bond of $600 and $400 filed 23 Dec 1831 pp. 59, 60 Tree Talks vol. 32 no. 3 September 1992 (Jefferson Co., p. 109) Guardian Book A. abstracted and contributed by Elizabeth L. and Hellen B. McDonald. WASHBURN Petition of Elisha Allen to appoint Ebenezer Brown guardian of Dwight and James Washburn until 14 Bond $100 24 May 1834 Susan Bingler Fairfax, VA