Can anyone shed light on this puzzle? This is a Barry County probate but I found some of these surnames in Newton County and would like to know if there are connections.?? Probate of Matilda Davison, Thomas Rutledge, Adm Nov 1844 Heirs: Richard Brannum, George Brannum, Wm Rutlege, Elizabeth M Williams, Elijah Rutlege, Benj Rutlege, Mahlda Gan, John Rutlege, Polly Gun, Thomas Gunn, Thomas Rutlege, Nancy Rutledge (m Stephen D Sutton 1848), Jane Gun, B Rutlege, Peter Rutlege. Bondsmen: Thomas C Rutledge, Sampson (x) Looney, James C Legrand. Sampson Looney, my ancestor, lived in what was to become the SW corner of Lawrence County, less than a mile from the Barry and Newton County lines. In 1844, James C Legrand was his neighbor. The surnames have variant spelling Davison may be Davidson because I found reference to a later probare: Hannah Davidson with Thomas C Rutledge, Administrator. thanks for reading this far, bill WBLanders@juno.com