In the early 1840s, orator and oratrices Caleb A. Noel and Margarete his wife who was Margarete Minter a daughter of Josiah Minter deceased, and Mary E. Minter infant under 21 by Caleb A. Noel her next friend complained that Josiah Minter died intestate leaving a widow Catharine and several children, all of whom have died under age and intestate except your oratrices. The widow is the administratrix of the estate of Josiah. Catharine in her answer consents to division. Decree was in 21 February 1842. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 40, item 40-A-19.]