PROBATE COURTS. A probate court was established in Scott county at the time of its organization and Jonathan W. Parker was the first judge of probate, receiving his appointment from the governor of Wisconsin territory of which it formed a part.  He served about one year and was succeeded by Ebenezer Cook.  The first term of the court under Judge Parker was held May 14, 1838.  The first business transacted was the filing probating the will of Abraham Trucks, who died in Davenport a few months previous. In May, 1839, Judge Cook held his firm term.  He served until 1842 when James Thorington was elected.  Judge Thorington served until 1851, when the office was abolished by law, the duties of which under the new law devolved upon the county judge. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L