This is a copy of the will of Capt. Samuel Howes, whose death is recorded as 10 Jan 1722/3. There are two dates on this copy – one states that this will was made 7 June 1722; and later it states there is a codicil dated ...

This is an original deed with original signatures and a seal. It is not a copy. It is heavily worn on the folds with some tearing. Based on the handwriting and the signatures, this was written by John Thatcher

[1770-12-10; a framed deed of transfer of a pew in the Yarmouth East Meeting House from James G. Howes to Sturgis & John Howes