Got it - although I may branch out a little. >From # 12 971. pg. 157 ZEBULON HOLLINGSWORTH 23 May 1757 150 acres in Duplin County on the S, side of Muddy creek, joining HENRY ALLEN, JOHN BROWN, the swamp of the sd. creek, a Savanna, a little branch, and the Main swamp. 1011 pg. 164 HENRY ALLEN 26 November 1757 100 acres in Duplin County in the lower fork of Muddy creek between the sd, creek and Staffords swamp, joining the swamp of Staffords Branch and the sd. creek below sd. Allens Plantation. Jean, I can't find any grants to him, although I fell sure that they would have been shown as New Hanover County. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: ROYAL538@aol.com To: d7777@worldnet.att.net Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 10:29 PM Subject: Re: Hi Dear Dee, Yes , I meant the land grant books. I assume it was either Henry Allen or William Allen. Of course the grant could have been given earlier than these two but I do not have any other names. I appreciate your looking for Marvin Scruggs for me. In fact I appreciate every thing you have done for me. You are the best. Fondly, Jean