Haven't posted in a long time so thought I'd list my direct line in hopes that someone new to the list might recognize a connection: Myself - Sherry Bennett (Bell) b. JULY 7 1952 NC Father - Leonard Earl Bennett b. SEPT 23 1922 NC 3rd gen. - Beulah Roosevelt Bennett b. JULY 27 1901 NC 4th gen. - Sidney Dee Bennett b. JAN 26 1868 NC 5th gen. - James A. Bennett b. APR 23 1834 NC 6th gen. - John "Johnny" Bennett b. 1812 NC 7th gen. - Rheuben "Henry" Bennett b. (unk) 8th gen. - Benjamin Bennett b. 1735 VA It is believed that Rheuben Henry Bennett was born in NC & his father Benjamin Bennett was the 1st generation born in VA who moved to NC sometime around the age that he married a Smith woman, & also that her brother Meredith Smith came w/them. They are believed to have lived in the Clinch Valley area of VA which could be in or near Russell Co., VA. After coming to NC, the Bennetts have lived mostly in Stokes Co. & we now live in the next county - Rockingham. Any help or clues greatly appreciated; also I'll gladly share more of the details on the family w/anyone who is interested in this line. Thanks - Sherry