When I was growing up, I remember hearing about an area just south of Selbyville (almost on the line) that was called Pig Pen. (I think this is along Hotel Road now) There is a branch along the south side of that road. I believe that is called Pig Pen branch but I have no proof of that. The land grant that I read 'Pig Pen Branch in was for a John Hutson and called Johns Luck 1743 (1744) In a message dated 6/28/2010 11:35:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Would like to pin point Pigg Pen Branch on a map. It is mentioned in Wor survey 15 Feb 1760 for Richard Murray, "Murray's Addition." I believe this tract was in DE after 1776, w of now Selbyville at the state line. Pig Penn Swamp is mentioned in David Murray's 1797 deed for "Cow's Quarter " and described as "Cow Quarter" 100A bought fr Dagworthy Jones for 60#--low ground NE of Pigpen (I think I have seen this as Pigeon) Swamp E of Pocomoke River near land surveyed for Erasmus Harrison. ( CQ pat 14 May 1760 by William Stevens MSA) My sense is that Cow Quarter was south of now Gumboro Rd (Cypress Swamp Rd) Another mystery: where is the Cow Quarter pat 14 May 1760 by John Mumford in Dryden--no description? -- Marjorie "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message