This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoydia Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: High LouAnne and thanks for the reply. Do you think it safe to assume that John had no bank account and all his money was English except $40 dollars? Here is the excerpt from his will where both currencies are used: It is my will and desire that in case my wife should hereafter marry, then and in that case, I give and bequeath to her the sum of one hundred silver dollars and also her bed and furniture to her, her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Philips the sum of five shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son John Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Gabriel Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Ezra Philips the sum of fifty shillings to him and his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Jonathan Philips the sum of forty pounds currency of this State to him his heirs and assigns forever. 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.