This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kristimoffitt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.greene/9422.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Introduction: "In general we attempted to insert notation regarding an estate only once, when it first appeared in the records. Exceptions were (1) if there was an actual will, the page number is shown even if there was a previous entry for that estate; (2) if a later insertion had been found with a more complete name -- full name istead of initials, etc. -- or a substantially different spelling of what seemed to be the same name; (3) if ten years or more had elapsed since last entry for that name. Guardian proceeding and settlements are found sprinkled throughout many of the original books. While these contain much data of genealogical value, we omitted these references as not within the scope of this particular work." I hope this is helpful to you. I know I have seen all types of probate records like inventories, widow's allotments, etc., while using this reference. Most of the time, though it is a will. Kristi Moffitt 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.