Phyllis, Here is something that I came across today that might be of help to you or at least give you and anyone who is?interested in Richard Walton m. Susanna Smith?some clues on Richard Walton, the will of Richard Walton along with a few interesting notes can be found at the following link: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/rowan/wills/w4350001.txt A list of other Rowan County wills that have been posted are at this link: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/rowan/rowanwills.html Linda Monticelli ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com