1726 May 9 (Monday). I rode (with my Wife) to See Mr. Thomas Newton[1] for whom (and for the widow Record Ward[2]) Prayers were Yesterday publickly Desir’d. We were in also at John Pratt Juniors and p.m. at Neighbor Josiah Newtons. This Last gave Me a pair of Shooes for my Self and a pair for My Lad.
[1]An early resident and militia officer of Westborough.
[2]Widow of Increase Ward. Mother of Oliver Ward, selectman of Westborough.