This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RGCBAEB/682.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Wayne: I was so certain that I had some documentation concerning Alexander Ratliff's two daughters, Elizabeth and America, but I have searched carefully through my files and some microfilm (probate of Macon County MO 1838-1872) and have not found anything concrete. A fellow researcher, Victor Williams, sent me the following concerning Elizabeth's son, Elvin Bunch estate: "John M. Bunch was appointed curator on Nov. 10, 1901. He stated that on Feb 3, 1892, Elvin received of the estate of Alex. Ratliff, the grandfather of said ward, his share which was $122. John also states that on Aug 14, 1896 that his ward was dead and the estate is settled." It is my guess that possibly Alexander died sometime after Elvin's birth in 1874 and Feb 3, 1892, even though Elizabeth and America were living with other family members in the 1850 census which led us to believe that Alexander died around 1850. We will keep out eyes open for any further information. rcsnider@nemr.net Carol