Records & photos · Wills and probate
Middlesex County, Mass., probate case 16186, Nathaniel Oake of Westborough: slip: Mary and Anne choose Joseph Wheeler as guardian (film 007553698, image 775). Slip, 'March 17. 1728': Mary Oake in her 19th year and Anne Oake in her 17th year, children of Nathaniel Oake late of Westborough, have chosen Joseph Wheeler of the town, yeoman, as guardian; James Ball surety in a bond of 400 each; allowed.
Image · dated 17 Mar 1728 · source: FamilySearch, Probate records 1648-1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts), film 007553698, image 775.

How it is shown: Complete frame (original, unaltered); no crop, no retouch, no search highlight.
Keep in mind: Transcribed (frames 766-782); a first reading was made. Likely. The year 1728 is Old Style (March 1728/9). One interlined word above 'Westborough' is not read.