again, re our latest harris dna group 8 match, three of the children of alexander rutlege/ elizabeth miller married three of the children of their william harris/ lucinda rawlins there in gwinnett co, ga and, again, per the info, the rutledges had moved to gwinnett co, ga from abbeville co, sc with connections also to laurens co, sc.   here is futher info re this william rutledge, nephew of joseph rutledge, father of alexander rutledge, who left the following will in laurens co, sc.   per the info, land william rutledge owned which was on the border of laurens and abbeville cos, sc  bordered on larkin gaines, who also witnessed william rutledge's laurens co, sc will and i have more to say about this larkin gaines and these connections.   7 Nov. 1817 William Rutledge purchased 50 ac. from Samuel Meares, Laurens District, S.C. on Saluda river. Adjoined lands of John Rutledge etc. 7 Dec. 1818 William Rutledge purchased 46 ac. from Issac Underwood adjoining lands of Wm. Rutledge, Larkin Gaines and Christopher R. Greens. 6 Nov. 1819 William Rutledge purchased 44 ac. Laurens Dist. S.C. from Wm.Anderson,adjoining Larkin Gaines. Also 188 ac. adjoining Edward Ware, Randolph Mirff, etc. Also 40 ac.adjoing Edward Ware, Randolph Murff, etc.   CHURCH RECORDS: In one will William Rutledge left $200.00 to the church at Turkey Creek for repairs or for building. Review of the available minutes from the Turkey Creek church in the Abbeville area did not show a William Rutledge as a member. In May 1822 after his death his will was read to the congregation of the church at Kings Chappel, in Laurens Co near Turkey creek and the Abbeville Co. line. LAND RECORDS: 7 April 1807, Cornelius Cook sold 133 ac. to Aaron Crump* for $250. on br. of Saluda called Beaver Dam one mile above Maxwells bridge. Part of 500 ac. conveyed by Edward Penman and Alex McDowell, by them to Armistead Oakley, by him to Cornelius Cook, by him to AronCrump. Bounded by Wm. Rutledge to So., Joseph Rutledge to E., Josiah Bosco N., Cornelius Cook to W. etc. (Have Copy).   Laurens Co. S. C. Deed Book J, P. 214. 24 Sept. 1813 Aaron Crump sold 133 ac. to William Rutledge for $300. as above adjoining Josiah Box, Cornelius Cook. Wit. Allen Mitchell, Ira Arnold,. Rhoda Crump, wife of Aaron releaseddower, 24 Sept. 1813. Proven 24   Sept. 1813. Laurens Co. S.C. Deed Book,J,P. 214. (Have copy) Land as described below was not included in William Rutledge's wills but is outlined in an Equity Bill filed by his half brother, John Knight and his half sisters, 15 Jan. 1823. 7 Nov. 1817 William Rutledge purchased 50 ac. from Samuel Meares, Laurens District, S.C. on Saluda river. Adjoined lands of John Rutledge etc. 7 Dec. 1818 William Rutledge purchased 46 ac. from Issac Underwood adjoining lands of Wm. Rutledge, Larkin Gaines and Christopher R. Greens.   6 Nov. 1819 William Rutledge purchased 44 ac. Laurens Dist. S.C. from Wm. Anderson, adjoining Larkin Gaines. Also 188 ac. adjoining Edward Ware, Randolph Mirff, etc. Also 40 ac.adjoing Edward Ware, Randolph Murffm etc. It appears some of William's and Joseph"s property was near the Saluda river, the dividing line of Laurens and Abbeville Counties. Rutledge Ford was at the Saluda river and Broadmouth creek and nearby on the Saluda river was an area known as Rutledge Shoals. WILLS - ESTATES RECORDS: Laurens District, S.C., 11 Dec. 1816--William Rutledge will, Joseph Rutledge and Cornelius Cook Sr., executors. Personal estate to be sold including tract of land purchased of Wm. Daniels, where I now live (50 ac.). Also all money due me, as also 43 ac. of land which I purchased of Zacheriah Neal, also to be sold two Plantations purchased from Wm. Maddox and Aaron Crump to be guarded and kept for my dear brother John Knight for eight years at theexpiration of which time he is to possess the land and from my death he is to calculate or have the profits. He is to pay $5.00 per year to my executors as a tenant. After all lawful debts paid the remainder to be disposed of as follows: $200.00 to Uncle Joseph, $200.00 to church at Turkey Creek to repair or build the church etc. $100.00 to Cornelius Cook Jr. son of executor to be kept in interest for his education. If he dies before it is spent give to Nansey Thompson for the kindess she has shown in my affliction. $100.00 and any remaining balance to be equally divided among my dear sisters and their heirs, Nancy, Fanny, Betsy, Amey and Delilah and that part which wouldfall to my sister Polly, said money to remain in the hands of my executor until the child should become of lawful age. In case of death of this child it is to remain in the hands of myexecutor for the use of the other two children of my dear sister, Polly and that part which would have been an equal dividing said money property the portion my dear sister, Nancy Night I give andbequeath to her heir if living and in case of the death before it becomes of age it is to be divided equally among the above named sisters and the lawful heirs of her body. Wit: Larkin Gains, Robert P.Delph, Betsey Gains. Proven 5 Jan. 1823 Laurens District, S.C. S.C. Wills, Vol.1, pp 87-88.       to be continued:     belva harris cauthen harris dna group 8-------26910