For those of you researching in Metcalfe Co; I just finished another book. It contains the probate records index (not the actual records). Included is: Administrative Settlements 1896-1912 Bills and Sales 1893 - 1923 Inventories 1867-1908 Settlements 1868-1888 In these indexes you will find the name of the deceased (not always indicated as deceased), names of administrators or executors, wife (allotment of dower), guardians and most times the children's name (wards of the guardians) and other miscellaneous. Also the original book in which the documents appear and the page number. I believe all of these records are available at the County Clerk's office. As with transcribing any old document, some entries are faded, some handwriting is atrocious - especially when it comes to initials. The index was written by many clerks and deputy clerks over the years and some of them really needed help! So, in some instances an initial will look like one letter- and in another entry, the initial will look like something else - and it's impossible for me to know if it's the same individual. Spelling of surnames is pretty consistent but the reader needs to scan through all to be sure. If you would like to see the index to this book, write me privately as usual. I'm glad to provide it as a help to you! I'll reply later today. Sandi