ECN Spring 1998, pg 28 indicates the following, Abstracts of Bristo Co. MA Probate Records, Bk.II, 1745-62: " Will of Mehittable Merrick of Taun., widow, dated 20 Sept. 1751, prob. 8 Nov 1751: mentions Cousin Remember Ellis, dau. of my brother, Mathias Ellis. Cousin Nathaniel Churchel of Plymouth. Stephen Ellis, minor son of Samuel Ellis of Plymton. Two cousins, Rebeccah Southward and Elizabeth Ellis, both of Middleborough. Two cousins Charles and Thomas Ellis, both of Middleborough, and son (not named) of Joel Ellis. Said Charles and Thomas to be executors."