Martha --- I can put you in contact with a RUSS research with numerous info on the Russ families in Bladen county. I have the RUSS BOOK by Herbert Russ and he does have Nicholas listed with 6 sons and 2 daughters. He apparently moved fro Rowan County to KY about 1798 This is new going through Ancestry. Many people are not registered and we are for only a few months. You may contact me directly at abelj@htcomp.net Allen Johannes