Records & photos · Wills and probate
Middlesex County, Mass., probate case 16186, Nathaniel Oake of Westborough: judge's note allowing William Holloway as guardian of John (film 007553698, image 780). The judge's note 'March 24. 1728 .. I allow Wm Holloway to be guardian to John Oak', surety of 400 pounds, with the endorsement 'John Oake / No 16186 / Mar 24 1728 / Choice of Gdn'.
Image · dated 24 Mar 1728 · source: FamilySearch, Probate records 1648-1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts), film 007553698, image 780.

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 surety's name (read James Eayrs) is doubtful. Old Style year (March 1728/9).