In Jan-Feb 1856, John CARTER died in Cumberland county, NC. His 1st wife was Mary THOMME (sometimes THOMAS or THOME) m. 04 Jan 1802 in Cumberland Co. ... thought to hve had at least 6 children. Mary died bef 1843. His 2d wife was Elizabeth Atkinson m. 26 Jan 1843 ... I do not believe there were children by this marriage. In early March 1856, his widow Elizabeth entered a dower plea in Cumberland county court. Here are the "Heirs at Law" recorded as I have transcribed from the original: I'd be very interested to learn how these folks relate. I think I have the STARLING & LOCKAMY bunch sorted out. Cannot figure out the HALL, HALES, NUNNERY folks. Heirs at Law of John Carter: Jonathan Carter, John Carter John, Stanley, Tabitha, Amos Nunnery & wife Betty Carter Daniel Hall & wife Mary Daniel Hales & wife Amy Hales Daniel Johnson & wife Mary Thomas, Jonathan Starling & Sally Starling children of Sally who was Sally Carter of Malcom, Martha, Elizabeth, Isabel, Malinda, Catherine, Ann and Charlotte Starling children of John Starling by his second wife Letta who was Letta Carter of John Lockamy Catherine Lockamy Elizabeth Lockamy & Nancy Lockamy grandchildren all of whom are minors and that a guardian adbuterm? be appointed for them at the courthouse inn Fayetteville on the 1st Monday of June next. clerk ... 1st Monday in March AD 1857.