The following Richmond County Records were copied from Richmond County, North Carolina Estate Records 1772-1933; Book III (Medlock-Yoe); Index-NOPQRS; pages 19, 81, 322, 323, 324, 325, 479, and 542. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page



This next case involves John Speed's widow and second wife, Elizabeth Speed. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page



This case begins to show the conflict that began to arise from issues surrounding the estate of the deceased John Speed which was administered by his son, James Stuart Speed. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page