Hello cousins, I just discovered the following note I jotted down at the library several years ago, and thought I would share this too. >From Some Colonial and Revolutionary Families of North Carolina Vol II, compiled by Marilu Burch Smallwood, 1964, page 172 Living in Martin Co., NC 1790 census were James Howell and family of 9 and Jethro Howell and family of 9 James and Jethro were sons of Jethro Howell, whose will was proved, Martin Co. CH March 5, 1790 Jethro Howell's will mentioned wife Mary daughters: Patty Howell, Phereby Howell, Talitha Howell sons: William, John, James, Bithal, Asa and Eli Howell Also, William Daniel Peele (will proved Aug 24, 1900) married Sarah Howell April 2, 1868 in Martin Co. NC Sarah Howell was born (Feb 7, 1838) in Martin Co. NC to George Howell and wife Caroline The Town of Tarboro, Edgecomb Co. NC was founded on the land of Joseph Howell in 176?. Martin and Edgecomb are adjoining counties. andy graham