In a message dated 9/24/99 8:57:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dddmp@earthlink.net writes: << > "10 April 1882. F. N. Porter testified that William Porter died > intestate. Estate valued at $200. Heirs: F.N. Porter, J.P.Porter, Henry > Porter Amanda Porter, Eugenia Porter, Mrs. Martha E Hix, Mrs. Puss > Warren, Margaret Porter (residence unknown) Nancy porter (residence > unknown), all of age. F. N. Porter. Appointed. Sureties: george B. > Curtis, JAmes H. Benton." > > My question. When it mention "William Porter died intestate" that would > mean another state beside North Carolina correct? >> It means he died without a will. Florence