For any and all who would like to learn more about probate in colonial Virginia: The Virginia Institute of Genealogical Research will be held next summer, 1-5 August 2004 in Richmond. Information is available from the Virginia Genealogical Society. We have a fun time while learning a lot about Virginia. In the meanwhile, Clayton Torrence, Virginia Wills and Administrations...(Baltimore: GPC, reprint 1990) shows 4 Rogers' deaths in Spotsy: ROGERS, Henry 1747 appraisal; Wm. 1779 will; Lucy 1787 will; and Thomas 1786 will. page 364. As will all books or other references, this one is incomplete (so there might be more Rogers estates) and probably has an error or two. For thorough research I would suggest you order the appropriate county order books, 1773---> Work back in time until you think you have covered enough territory. Read every entry, not just the index. It's very possible that if your man was not in debt, and the family all agreed among themselves, there might be no probate at all. But, more than likely, if he owned any property, there would be a reason for an inventory. You have to search. Not finding him, doesn't mean he didn't die in Spotsy. If you're sure that's where he lived, he probably didn't own enough to warrant a settlement. Ms. Marty Hiatt, CGRS "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love and respect your work." John Morris CGRS is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board.