This isn't exactly Dodson related, but seeing the recent will abstract makes me giggle. Do you realize how hard it is to research the Shilling surname? I have read so many wills! <LOL> Have a great day! Claire Wichelmann (descendant of Elizabeth Dodson & John Bennett of VA) goodwich@ix.netcom.com Personal Pages: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2303 County Coordinator Newton County MOGENWEB project: http://www.rootsweb.com/~monewton/newton.html ListMom: MONEWTON-L@rootsweb.com ListMom: COFFIELD-L@rootsweb.com ListMom: ISLEY-L@rootsweb.com