In response to Pat Murphy's mention of Ruben being a child of John and Christina Harkey, I'm asking the group if any of you have a copies of the following legal papers. deed . I have the following type written note in my notes and I believe someone sent them to me. Sadly, I have neither a Cabarrus Co grantor--grantee list or these specific papers. Aug. 1838: Deed from Christopher Harkey, Dawalt Harkey, Margaret Frick, Daniel Frick, Catharine Harkey, Jesse Harkey, Ester Harkey, John Harkey and Suzanna Harkey to Jacob Earnhart for 11 acres Aug. 4, 1837 is acknowledged. Book 34 page 18: Aug. 4 1837, Christopher, Dawalt, Catharine, Jessee, Esther, Susanna Harkey, & Margaret & Daniel Frick ---all of Cabarrus County NC, let Jacob Earnhart of Rowan Co. NC have their interest in the Joshua Calloway tract & other tracts for $18.00 (or $2.00 each) but , Ruben, Catharine, Jesse, Esther, John and Suzanna and John Harkey, didn't (written in ink, sign?,) the deed: being part of 300 acres next Joshua Calloway; 114 acres next Henry Fulenwider, Peter Beaver, George M. Highlick & George Miller: & 11 acres next Henry Fulenwider, witnessed by Deavid Hill, John Earnhart, Levi Trexler and acknowledged before Rufus H. Kilpatrick in Aug 1838. There are some interesting names associated with our NC research in this doc. I would appreciate help with copies of the legal work. If no one has it , I'll write for them and then share with the group. It's good to see this twig of our tree have some activity. Thanks, Kay