Howard - you probably kindly sent this to me. I seem to have lost the emails over time, which reminded me where I received the information. Thank you. I might see if I have a copy of the 1830 census to see if she is in the same place. I wondered if she lived with Miles, and was buying things she used for everyday. Gaila ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 11:31 PM Subject: Re: [Busbee Busby] Miles Busbee, SC > Gaila, > I also have a copy of Miles Busbee's will. I had it copied along with > Benjamin's will while I was in Edgefield, SC. some years back. I, too, have been > wondering about Susannah, and am positive that she was the widow of Benjamin, d. > 1815. Although Benjamin leaves property to three sons: Benjamin, Jr., Miles and > William Reese, as well as Susannah, who lived nearby. I think he had many > more sons and daughters who at the time of his death had already left the state > for parts west and south. Since most of his property was in commodities, tools, > furnishings and land, I doubt he found it expedient to leave such property > for his absent progeny. At least that is my speculation for the lack of mention > of other children in the will. > Has anyone ever found a death record for Susannah? That could be helpful in > determining her age. > The search goes on. > Howard R. Busby