Andy, This Joseph Howell is listed in my database as Joseph Howell II (c1733-1835). I have quite a bit of information on him and his descendents. Jim Campbell My GEDCOM (everyone, except the living, in my database) http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jecralnc Andrew Graham wrote: > > The Town of Tarboro, Edgecomb Co. NC was founded on the land of Joseph > Howell in 176?. Martin and Edgecomb are adjoining counties. >