In investigating URL <http://sc_tories.tripod.com/james_cook's_map.htm> provided by <[email protected]> I found the Pacolet River (NC and SC) on a Cook's Map of 1772. What is needed is a map of properties held in the area in around 1773. Specifically, a map which would show who lived on the Pacolet River and the surrounding counties that existed at the time in both NC and SC. Of course, the search is for properties owned by the FRENCH family. Best regards, Hugh

I don't know where to look for maps of land owners/land location information for the Carolinas. Anyone have experience in locating this type of information? For "Federal Land States" it is fairly easy to obtain the original land owner's names, with exact locations, free of charge, via the internet. Looking at the information from the land deeds -- I believe the NJ FRENCH settled in/around the triangular area defined by the North Pacolet River, Bear Creek and the Province Boundary. I know my particular line [William reportedly moved NC - SC - TN - IL]was said to live near the North Carolina/South Carolina line. It is very possible that a change from NC to SC (or SC to NC) did not mean the family moved, but rather the boundary line changed. It is also possible that some of their land was "on the border." -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 1:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [FRENCH-L] Pacolet River NC > SC In investigating URL <http://sc_tories.tripod.com/james_cook's_map.htm> provided by <[email protected]> I found the Pacolet River (NC and SC) on a Cook's Map of 1772. What is needed is a map of properties held in the area in around 1773. Specifically, a map which would show who lived on the Pacolet River and the surrounding counties that existed at the time in both NC and SC. Of course, the search is for properties owned by the FRENCH family. Best regards, Hugh