found these sites helpful, thought I would share them maps for southern states http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm U.S. Census Maps 1790-1930 http://www.genealogyinc.com/maps/uscm.htm U.S. County Formation Maps 1643-Present http://www.genealogyinc.com/maps/uscf.htm Revolutionary War Units and Battles http://www.uswasgo03rs.net/1775-1783/index.htm SURNAMES: NICHOLS, TREFOE, BROOKS, WRIGHT, BEDWELL Daniel