Hi Dianne: I don't know how far you have gotten with your Hollowell research, as you may already have this information. In my notes I have a reference to a probable relative. I can't be certain where I came across it, but it shouldn't be hard to find. Elizabeth Forehand b. June 1833 d. aft 1900 Gates Co. NC married 22 July 1852 Chowan Co. NC LUKE HOLLOWELL. Could this Luke be an ancester to your Luke, and of course your grandmother? When I saw Luke Hollowell in your querry it rung a bell, so I checked my Forehand notes for more Hollowell connections and came across the following: Rachel Forehand b. ? d. ? m. 17 Feb 1795 Perquimans Co Joel Hollowell. 1802 Chowan Co. NC Bastardy Bonds Sept 1802 Mother Jude Asbill, three Bondsmen listed: Thomas Forehand, Luke Hollowell and Jacob Jordan Sr. Thomas Forehand and Miles Stallings testified Will of Abner Hollowell 17 Oct 1802 Chowan Co. Charlotte Forehand b. 15 Jan 1802 d. 1 Oct 1855 married 17 Sept 1821 Chowan Co. Noah Hollowell. John For[e]hand married 28 Jul 1841 Ann Dail. Witness: Daniel Hollowell. Thomas Forehand, [Sr.] b. ? d. ? married 6 Jan 1844 Chowan Co. Catherine Hollowell. Witnesses: John Forehand And T.T. Hathaway. There seems to be some history between our two families that spans at least 50 years. It might be worth checking out. Hope this helps. Cathy