Does anyone have an idea of why Azariah's probate would still be active in 1850? His RW pension payments stopped in the 1830s. The last mention was that he moved to NY to be near a daughter; then a note that he was moving to VT to be near friends (it didn't say relatives). Why would a probate stay active for at least 15 years back in the early 1800s? We have found a reference that Azariah is buried in St. Albans cemetery, but the original source is not given. Cindy S. In a message dated 9/29/2001 8:01:33 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << His probate is found in Cuyahoga Co. OH. "Horace L. Brooks appointed admin. of estate of Azariah Brooks, deceased, late of _______ in this county." However, the only papers in it are the paper naming Horace Brooks executor and when he gave up the executorship to Moses Campbell and James Eastwood when he was indicted for murder. There are no relationships given, heirs, death date, inventory, or will. The first date given is Jan. 7, 1851, when Horace became executor. Moses Campbell and James Eastwood were sureties. Hiram Ruggles, Nehemiah Marks, and William billings were appointed appraisers. Horace resigned being executor on July 4, 1851. NOTE: Horace was the son of Benjamin. >>