This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gkcarson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/2891.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where were William Carson born 1776 and Margaret Beatty married and were were William Carson born 1745 and Isabelle Gilmore married and where were their children born? Here are some notes on these and related names in PA. David Carson married Elizabeth Beatty 30 Mar 1784 at Second Presbyterian Philadelphia PA David Carson born c1746 died 1829 Chester PA was a son of Robert Carson born 1717 died 1797 Chester PA. A descendant this line is a close YDNA match with me. My ancestor was Robert Carson born c1730 married Margaret Woods 1755 Lancaster Co PA (moved to NC c1760). David was Robert Carson's only son per his will. Daughters were Jane Carson Russell, Mary Carson, Lydia Carson Marshall, Rachel Carson; David's sons were Robert Carson b1762 Cumberland Co PA, James B. Carson born 1768, George Carson born 1772, Rachel Carson born 1774, Hiram Carson born 1785, Mary Anne Carson born 1788, and David Carson born 1790s (PA). Robert died in Seneca Co OH and HIram in Jennings Co IN. Joseph Carson married Jennet Beatty 4 Nov 1771 Lancaster Co PA Lancaster Co PA 10/8/1793 proved 2/24/1795 will of William Gilmore, Colesain Twp, exec William Carson and John Berry, daughter Isabella Carson. The Beatty surname shows up on Carson records in Rowan Co NC 1761 and in Washington Co TN 1780s-1790s. Gary 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.