Burke County, North Carolina Land Records 1779-1790, Volume II #119, William DEVER, 300 acres Rims Creek the first bottom and good land above John DAVIDSON's entries at forks of creek. 4 Sept. 1783. #70, William DEVERS, 200 acres on Swanano in a little cove including small imp. and a large flat of Chestnut Timbered land .... 20 June 1787. #98, William DEVERS, 200 acres Jonathans Creek the first big Creek below Richland Creek, joining William DEVER SNR ... probably Jan. 1788. ESTATE PAPERS 1777-1795 About 1795, William DEVER, Jr., Jane DEVER 1790, Juror, William DEVER BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA "NOTES" William Dover on jury duty January 1805 William and Polly Dover, children of James, deceased by April 1804 are appointed to the guardianship of Andrew Miller, maternal grandfather.