Posted on: Bates County Deeds Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/BatesDeed/10011 Surname: BIGHAM ------------------------- I saw a book in my local library. DEATH RECORDS OF MISSOURI MEN 1808-1854 written by Lois Stanley in 1990. She listed my gg grandfather, VAVCE BIGHAM, that he died in Bates County, MO. and the final settlement was by Campbell Hudson. Vance died Jan. 21, 1851. I would like to have any infomation about his death and where he was buried. In 1850 cencus records his children were living with other family members. Several of his Children were born in Bates County. Also would like to know what happened to his wife, Mary. Thanks, Howard Bigham