This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thegenealogysleuth Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1580.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Depending on the time and place, probably something as simple as a posting/notice of something being filed in civil court of equity. Sometimes it could be anything - divorce, lawsuit of some kind, etc. Other times it really meant bankruptcy. In another context it has to do with church courts. I don't think that applies here. If you are getting through IRAD get all the documents. 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.