Linda, I am having trouble with my South Carolina Boatwrights. I have a lot on them in Georgia, where they did get land from a land lottery. They moved from South Carolina to Washington County, Georgia about 1820. I have found documentation for the land lottery then. I also have them on several census in Georgia from 1829 on. I have found the wives family in ABBEVILLE, SC, were she was born. He possibly was near from the same area. I can't find any documentation of him in SC. I will tell you what I know. John BOATWRIGHT was born 1787 in SC, and died 1861 in Washington County Ga. He married Jane Oliver, daughter of James and Mary UNK Oliver. She was born 1799 ABBEVILLE, SC and died 1861 in Ga. They had children: James Thomas born July 2, 1828, died May 16, 1863, in the Civil War, in Miss. He married Rachel Joiner. He is my gggrandfather. Zelphia born 1819, died May 16, 1863, married James Layton. Permelia born 1823 George born 1827 Mary Jane born 1830 Zachey Ann born 1835 Susan Ann born 1839 John A. born 1856 (maybe grandson) I have lots of info from James Thomas till now. Do you have anything earlier than what I have or any places other than what I have? Sincerely, Diane BOATWRIGHT Amos