Hi Frank, I would like to know more about your John W. Carroll. I was able to get a copy of the book from our library here in Placerville, CA. and read it through. (Heritage of Sampson Co,NC). Still also looking to buy a copy if they ever reprint. >From the book it makes it sound like there are 2 families of Carrolls, but I feel we are all related. My Jesse Carroll is from old information I have, was born in Granville,NC, but we have recently had some question on that. All the old info said he was the son of William Carroll and Elizabeth (Spencer)? of Granville Co. We are still trying to figure that one out. Some dates ect. don't work out right. but time will tell. These wills I copied came from Sampson Co.wills 1784-1900 by Elizabeth E. Ross. I have not been able to verify if this book is still in print. It also has some of my other family in it. Fryars, Faisons, Chesnutts. I was interested in you reference to Craven Co. have you any other information on that? Maybe we can all figure this out, we could all be cousins. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Jackie in Shingle Springs, CA.