An inventory of Seth Reed's estate "yeoman late of Charlestown Deceased given by the Last Will and Testament..to his Wife Lydia Reed for her improvement during her Life.." In 1790, an inventory of Seth Reed's estate was written up. Although it is listed as Seth Reed's estate, it was really his wife Lydia (Cutter) Reed's estate. In 1790, Seth had been deceased for seven years and his estate had been divided between his wife and children. This inventory is actually a list of Lydia's real and personal estate after her death that year.