He continued to reside on his father's farm. In his will, dated Apr 11, 1891, and probated Mar 30, 1892, he left his estate in trust to his daughter Julia and his son Andrew, with income to his wife Maria; after her death, $50 to go to his son Orin, $50 to his son Reuben, $100 to his son Joseph and $100 to his granddaughter Ida; balance to daughter Julia and son Andrew who were the executors. (Stukely Westcott, Vol. 1, Pg. 236, 1932)