This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gibson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5264.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know about Buffalo Creek, but I have ancestors with very similar Christian names about that time and not very far away. Robert (1707-1760) was born in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co, VA, his father having come from Ireland. His children were all born in that place, Robert, George, James, etc. My line is from James Jr, (1762-1830). I can provide details if you want or need, and I have had Y- DNA testing done.