Hello Everyone, I have records of an estate settlement in TN, Greene, Co 1860s that I'm sure for which many of you could render an opinion or judgment. (It is inconceivable at the moment that I could make a courthouse visit in the near term (ie 5 years)). Separate microfilms for estate settlements, wills, and inventories (POOR microfilm) for Greene Co after abt 1820 are at DAR in Washington DC, which is why I have this information. The settlement records for Isaac Horton, d. abt 1856 reflect a payment in the final settlment almost as large as the amount heirs received to a lawyer labelled "judgment". (Their step mother receive her portion earlier). When I say payment....The Attorney received $15.60,,,all the heirs $16.44. If it makes a difference...in the 1850 Census, my ancestor is living in his mother-in-laws house (2nd wife), and the will says that he sold his own land "Warrant" and it was to be divided amongst his children. Am I incorrect in assuming, as I am now, that there was litigation involved in this settlement? FYI, the six children from first wife, all get their equal shares, so I am assuming either (a) someone else had an alleged claim, or (b) one of the heirs had a problem. I know I have many more research avenues, but I am trying to make judgments on what I have. The Surnames involved here are Horton, Marton, McNeese, Yeakley, Sexton, DeFord, Armitage, Harrold....mostly NC Quakers. My best regards, Janet Hunter To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html