ilas Sears, Yeoman, resided in the East precinct of Yarmouth, now Dennis, and was a prominent man there. His will dated July 28, 1727, " in ill health," was proved Nov. 29,1732, by Judah Paddock and Eleazar Sears, Execrs, and was witnessed by Peter Thacher, Joseph Hall and Edward Sturges. It mentions "wife Elizabeth; sons Silas, Thomas, Eleazar, and James; and daus. Sarah Hamlin, Phebe Buck, and Deborah Gray." The old homestead fell to Eleazar. He left R. Estate valued at £ 1200, and personal do. £ 299 3 7. [Sears Homepage]

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