This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: genesailor1 Surnames: Carson, McDowell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/2867/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking descendants of John Hazzard Carson who was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland in 1752 and died in Burke County (now McDowell County) North Carolina. He was married twice, first to Rachel Matilda McDowell and second to Mary Moffett McDowell, Rachel's sister-in-law). There will be a descendant gathering on August 13, 2011 at the Historic Carson House in Pleasant Gardens, near Marion, NC. 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.