a man name richd minks, no mispelling of richd on my part, signed a pettion in 1776 in escambe co, signed his name this way, my maiden name is minks, and trying amongst all the mink, minks, lines in other states, trying to find the beginings of mine, would somebody search what ever records are available in your county, from 1778 to 1870 on this man RICHD MINKS, or any other MINKS , MINK on bended knee, i live state of washington and hireing a researcher and travel to your state is not in my means, but i can remburse otherwise, your help much apericated rebecca minks hoover