To the person who asked about William George, I accidently deleated your email address. Here are some entries I have about the Georges of Union, SC. 700: Browns Creek 1773 David George receives a grant of Brown's Creek. Died about 1786 his eldest son William George inherited his land. William was living on the Middle fork of Browns Creek in 1775. Union South Carolina: Book D pg 16 Deed from William George of Elbert Co. Georgia and James George of Elbert Co Georgia for the sum of 100 lbs. current money a tract of land lying on Brown Creek in Union Co SC. Bounded by Thomas Jones, Stephen Mayfield, vacant land , Harris's line. Part of a a tract of 200 acres originally granted to David George. Signed William George witness H Thomas, James T Thomas, Thomas (x) George dated 1 Mar 1794 Recorded 30 Dec 1794 Union Co SC Book A Pg 1: Deed from John McWhorter (Planter) of Union Co SC to John George of same. Sum of 10 shillings Plantation or tract of land containing 80 acres of land more or less lying on North side of Packolate River as it meanders to the beginning. Part of 200 acre patent for John Portman signed John Mcwhorter witness Adam Potter Nicholas Jasper John (P) Portman dated 20 Feb. 1778. Union Co SC Book A Pg 2: Deed from John McWhorter Planter to John George both of Union Co SC for the sum of 300 lbs. tract of land containing 80 acres lying on north side of Pacolate River as it meanders to the beginning. Part of an original 200 acre grant lying on both sides of river given to John Portman by William Tryon Govenor of North Carolina 13 Oct 1765. Coveyed by Portman to John McWhorter 20 Sep 1773 Signed John McWhorter 12 Feb 1778 Witness Adam Potter Nicholas Jasper John (P) Portman -- Susan C. Johanson Springfield, VA johanson@digizen.net Rootsweb sponsor NEHGS member http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/j/o/h/Susan-C-Johanson/ ....I prefer digging in the past to digging in the yard....