In a message dated 12/13/2011 17:34:13 Eastern Standard Time, acmbjc@aol.com writes: Forgot to add to the previous post, that I probably should write to the courthouse to inquire about the will dated 1857. Can this request be done by email? They charge a small fee, so probably it is best to order by mail. I've found them to be reasonable. I don't know about that time period, but in 1865 when my gr.gr.grandpap died without a will, I still found his estate settlement. Shirley Maynard Hampton, VA