Hi Carol Ann - All the census records and court records spell the name either Buce or Buse. William Buce died in NC. His son William R died in Ok. and one of the sons of William R and his descendents spell it as Buse, while another son, Charles Marion, who is my husband's line spelled it Buce. I don't know if Elizabeth Standridge is a connection, but I'm checking out every thing I can. Thank you. Lillian