In a message dated 9/21/2006 1:38:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jrl91@cox.net writes: I have thoroughly researched that area with the help of several librarians and there is no sign of the family in SC. I am puzzled where to look next. I am sure it was possible for him to be born with out there being a record...but I am not ready to give up yet. Suggestions appreciated. Greetings from SC. Have you tried Charleston church records? Civil birth records were not required in SC till about 1915. But many Charleston church records are available back into the early 1700's... so that might be an option for you. URQ