This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LuAnneFespermanMullis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think bank accounts as we know them now were really uncommon except for the very wealthy. There was more likely a strong box hidden in the house. But if you were trading for something that involved currency, the gold and silver coinage were used most frequently. You must remember that coins were obvious denominations, where as bank notes and paper currency. were easily forged and the illitterate persons would not have trusted it. Also since wills were many times made shortly before the death, then yes, that is probably what was in his possesion at the time he made the will. Notice how only the last line states "currency of this state." Please understand I am not an expert on this subject, I just happened to see a program on maybe History channel, on the subject of currency, and the US Mints, Banks, and federal reserve system within the past month or so. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.