Hoping someone on the list can help me. I have a copy of a letter written on January 25, 1895 to John E. Hall of Confederate, Ky. from a J.W.Clark. Johnn E. Hall was the Uncle of a Mary T. Hall who lived in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mary's father, Thomas A. Hall was a brother of John E. When John and Thomas' father, Delaney W. Hall died he left a part of his estate to the children of Thomas Hall, as Thomas was dead. In this letter I have it says "I am in receipt of affidavits and papers showing that Mary T. hall is the only surviving child of Thomas A. Hall, deceased and that she is entitled to receive the money willed to Thomas Hall's children." He goes on and states that the affidavits and papers have been submitted to Judge Watkins for his opinion. Now, after all this rambling, I would like to know the following: Does anyone recognize the name J. W. Clark or Judge Watkins. Where would these affidavits and papers be and how can I find them. The letter was sent from Eddyville Kentucky, so you would figure they would be in County Court Records but I have been unable to find them. Would appreciate any help I can get. Thank you Sue Hall Mills