This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: S_Wincek Surnames: Stevens, Thomas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking to prove the children of James Stevens who died between 18 March 1744 and 12 April 1744 in Caroline Co, VA. The children are, supposedly, Elizabeth, Mary, Anne, James and John. I am descended from Elizabeth. Several family trees on rootsweb and elsewhere state that Owen Thomas was the children's guardian. One even gives a date of 16 Nov 1744, when Mary and Elizabeth chose their guardian. I have reviewed the microfilm records for the Caroline County Court Orders all around this date, and there is no such guardianship there. Does any have a copy of the guardianship papers or court records, or know where they can be found? Also, can anyone explain to me why Elizabeth, who was (it is said) married when her father died, need a guardian? Thanks for any insights anyone can give. Sandy Wincek Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.