Barbara, you raised one of the questions I have... Was Isham Harris' wife Martha Rowland or Martha Mable (or Mable Martha) Greene? The family records that were passed to me state that Isham's wife was Martha Rowland, daughter of William Rowland of Bute Co., NC. However, there are no sources accompanying these records. So, that's one of the facts I have on my list to things to check out. Isham Harris' will names his wife "Martha", which proves nothing. I hope to be able to find William Rowland's will, and hope it will name his son-in-law. Also, I will check deeds, etc. to see if I can find a wife listed. I've seen both ladies listed as Isham's wife - often with sources for the fact. I'm wondering if he was married twice. If so, which children go with which wife... And, as Jack said, these people tended to use the same names. I'm wondering how many Isham Harrises there were in Bute Co.! If anyone knows the answer to this, please let us know! Otherwise, I'll keep this on my "do list". I'm working on another branch of my family right now - the Smiths from Gloucester, VA - with more missing links and questions than the Harrises. I "should" move to the Harrises while I have all of you at hand to help fill in the pieces! :) Thanks for all the input and info! This is a great group - most helpful! Caroline