Thanks Ginger, I appreciate this information. I will follow up with Archives. Bob In a message dated 9/23/2006 9:59:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, GRogers511@aol.com writes: Hi Bob, There is an index to the Rutherford Co., TN record books on the Rutherford Co. Archives website. There is an entry that indicates there was a will - recorded in Book 14, p.251. Looks like it was recorded around 1847. You can write to the Archives and request copies. archives@rutherfordcounty.org They'll mail them to you. Or phone them at (615)867-4609 Ginger Rogers New Caney, TX