Burke County, North Carolina Land Records 1778, Volume I #1190, p. 391, James DEVERES, 150 acres on south side of Catawba River joining William DEVARS and old lines of John Mc PETERS .... 19 Dec. 1778 #1662, p. 550, Margrat MAREY ...... 600 acres on Catawba River ... between William DEAVOR and James NEAL .... 31 Dec. 1778 Some more Burke Co. to follow.