Hi Linda, This is exactly what I needed! The name in the marriage record is spelled Louis and I am sure it was a miss spelling of Lois. Thank you very much. John Welsh showlj@hotmail.com wrote: > With regard to Robert Bradford and his wife Louise, you may wish to > check the probate records at the Washington County Court House. A > publication entitled, ABSTRACT OF PROBATE RECORDS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, > OHIO, WILLS & ESTATES & GUARDIANSHIPS, 1789-1855, compiled by Bernice > Graham & Elizabeth S. Cottle (copyright 1982, Washington County > Historical Society), contains information on page 11. It states that > the will of Robert Bradford of Belpre was probated in 1823, and that > the will mentions his wife Lois; daughters Sally Pier & Sophia > (minor); and sons Samuel Adams Bradford, Robert Jr., & Otis L. > Bradford. The executor was Otlis L. Bradford. Further information can > be found in Probate Record Book 2, pages 287 and 404. > > Hope this is of some help. > > Linda Showalter > >