Is there any known connection between this family and the family of ISHAM HENRY, whose estate was settled in Richmond Co., NC, in 1844? There is speculation that Isham was of the Hendry family. He was probably born about 1765 and several members of his family settled in Anson Co., NC. My ancestor is his son Jesse Henry who married Jane (Jenny) Courtney, daughter of John Courtney and Nancy Ann Threadgill of Anson. Any help will be appreciated. Michael Motes

Isham is not in any naming pattern for any Hendry or Henry's I have. It's an unusual given name which may come from the maternal side. With one ancestor I wondered where the name Russell came from, since it did not appear in my line. His maternal great uncle resided in the next county, this led me to the county in NC they all migrated from. I located another uncle Russell, from there I was able to trace the branch back their emigration from Wales in the late 1600's. A month ago I located another maternal branch using the same method. Naming patterns are extremely helpful. Patti Is there any known connection between this family and the family of ISHAM HENRY, whose estate was settled in Richmond Co., NC, in 1844? There is speculation that Isham was of the Hendry family. He was probably born about 1765 and several members of his family settled in Anson Co., NC. My ancestor is his son Jesse Henry who married Jane (Jenny) Courtney, daughter of John Courtney and Nancy Ann Threadgill of Anson. Any help will be appreciated. Michael Motes