This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: debbiecarsonhawkins Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/2863.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gary, I haven't had much time for more research this year, but I wanted to comment on your thread with Debi. I know that through family history, my David Carson's first wife was killed by natives when they were in the frontier of Cumberland County. He then returned to Chester County and lived near his father. They attended Forks of Brandywine Church and are listed as pewholders. David is buried in the original cemetary along with Elizabeth. I wanted to assume that Robert, his father was buried there but there is no record. I visited this area two years ago and talked to people at the church. I connected the Elizabeth to Beatty's also as there were Beatty's at this church during this time period. I don't think David and his first wife had any children. Even though our DNA is traced through the Carson's I wonder if there is any possibility that there is a connection with other bloodlines.Sorry I haven't been much help lately. I would love to find the evidence that Debi is also looking for in the Margaret Bates/Robert Carson marriage. Somewhere in my family history I remember an old! er relative saying that Margaret's last name was Bates but I don't know where she got her information from. The online listing for the Swamp Cemetary in Ohio lists her as Margaret. Why oh Why, did women's last names not seem important in wills, burials, marriage records,etc.! Our job would be so much easier! Debbie Carson Hawkins Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.