In Frederick Co., VA John Chambers' will was administered by John Frost - 8 Jun 1748. I find no other documents re: John until 1762 when an appraisal is recorded in the Fred. Co. court records for John Chambers. In the experience of the VA-List what possibility is there that it took 14 years to settle his estate in this wilderness area? Question two: His minimal possessions included the usual plow, mare, chest, jacket, breeches....a tomhawk (that's how it is spelled in the docoument) and the one thing that I am curious about .....a cage. Would cage be synonymous with trap? Surely they trapped animals for their fur but why would be the use of a cage and why would it be identified outside the farm structures? Look forward to your thoughts. M. Preston To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html