This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: driner2512 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.drew/837.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Most of the claims have the note "Based upon an open account" or "based upon a promissory note". Some are dated. Most are not. If you want to E-mail me your mailing address I will send you a copy. It is about 30 pages long. I don't think the fact that Richard Knowles didn't forgive the debt should be a factor in your analysis. By the time he filed his claim it had been established that the assets of the estate were well short of the amount needed to satisfy the debt. Nancy had already gotten all she ever would. My GG grandfather was Alexander Riner - John B. Riner's younger brother. These two are found together with Robert Riner - the father - throughout their time in Alabama and Mississippi. David Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.