Judy, I am related to a branch of Farrises in Morganton, but I believe there are two separate branches. Do you know if you're descended from the Farrises who lived in York County, S. C.? Which Farris line are you researching in S. C.? I have been looking for a Thomas Farris in South Carolina he probably married around 1790 he had six or so children before 1800, around 1800 he moved to somewhere in Kentucky where he had at least 2 more children, then around 1806 he moved again this time he moved to the Natchez District in Mississippi where he had four to six more children. He died in the early 1840's I think it was 1842 or 1843 in Lawrence County Mississippi. I sure wish I could find someone interested in this man. I know he had some contact with the Rutland family of Lawrence County Mississippi as they were mentioned as buying items from his estate sale. I believe Thomas may have married a Rutland after he moved to Mississippi. Thanks for listening, Estelle Farris