This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoydia Surnames: Phillips Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12392/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ancestor's will, written in Rowan County in 1800 leaves to his various children various amounts of money. Some of it is specified as dollars. Some as pounds and some as shillings. Does anyone know where I can find why the currency was mixed? Dollar useage started before the Revolutionary War. 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.