Hi Todd, Is there a connection in SC,CA ARK OK and/ Tex.?? My direct line came to SC from Va prior to the Rev. War some moved on to Tenn prior to the Civil War, others to GA with the usual migration across the deep south into Texas. The largest numbers were after the Civil War. What names were common in the census records in close proximity to yours? Brannon,Blackwell,Bishop,Seay,Barnett,Thompson are commonly found with my Belchers. Let me know if you think I can help. Good luck and happy hunting!!! Mary Jane mwoman1948@aol.com