Hello all, > This just may be a stupid question but I need to make sure that I > have it straight in my little pea brain. > > From Records of Estates Halifax County, North Carolina, Volume IV; > Appointments of Administrators, Executors and Guardians Records of > Settlements, 1868-1909. abstracted by David B. Gammon, Stephen E. > Bradley Jr., 1990, Raleigh, Nc. record 458-(470), page 31: > > "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? I was also told it could mean he died without a will. Would someone please set me straight on this matter Thank you all for your time > Patti