Bill, Thank you kindly for the little bits of information. I really don't have a whole lot collected on William Garner yet, don't know what kind of businessman he was. Yes, the number of land transactions involving these guys are amazing!! I didn't realize William Garner had moved to Illinois. I don't have it in my notes yet, but I thought I had a will or probate record for him in Cape County. I have been working mostly from his son (James H Garner) on down the line. I have five children listed for William Garner at this time. If anyone else has anymore info, I would love share. Please let me know if I am incorrect. William Garner (1781-1849) m Elizabeth Hill (1780 -aft 1850) 1. Jane Garner (abt 1804 - ?) m Alexander Starret in 1824 2. John Garner (abt 1806 - ?) m Nancy Walker in 1839 3. James Hill Garner (1810 -1874 ) m Malinda/Belinda King (1820 -1856) in 1837 m Catherine Kinson in 1863 4. Catherine Garner (1811 - ?) m William Trickey/Frickey in 1833 5. Mary Garner (abt 1815 - aft 1864) m Henry Walker in 1833