This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JackieAshley_Pace Surnames: ASHLEY; SMITH; GRIFFIN; WILLIS; FLOWERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.bladen/3068/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OCT 21 1786: "William ASHLEY to John SMITH,Sr of Sullivan Co, TN by his Atty John WILLIS of Bladen Co - lands between Ashepole and Drowning Creek adj. lands of Edward FLOWERS. Wit Andrew GRIFFIN & James GRIFFIN" - (BLADEN CO NC DEEDS - BK 1 P.296) Question: How did Wm ASHLEY get Ashepople - Drownig Creek land prior to 1786? Why was Wm ASHLEY selling to John SMITH SR of Sullivan Co TN. Was there some family connection with this SMITH? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.