After 25 years of study I have reached the conclusion that these folks were dropped by aliens, but just in case they weren't: George W. Hase (Hayes/Hays) b. 17 Nov 1816 (bplace given variously as VA and NC) md. Ann Melissa Lowrance (Lorance) in Iredell Co on 12 May 1836. Ann Melissa's tombstone says she was born in Iredell County. She was b. 28 June 1815 H E L P ! ! <g> Ginger gingerh@shawneelink.com