I too am interested in the William Carroll in Franklin County, NC idea. I have a William Carroll born in Mecklenburg, VA and then most of my Carrolls ended up in the Warren County, NC area, of which Franklin County is connected to it. The earliest William G. Carroll I have though was born about 1804 in Mecklenburg VA. His parents were James Carroll and Martha Patsy Shell. James' parents were Sterling Carroll and Mary Polly Shell. This is all the earliest information that I have. If anyone can help fill in the blanks, I appreciate it. I would like to know dates and places of William's parents and grandparents. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.