The Snells in Duplin County are probably descendents of Roger Snell who migrated from Bertie Co to Duplin County along with the Bell, King and Byrd families in about 1752. Roger Snell's will was written 27 Oct 1758 and probated 2 Jun 1759. He names in the will his wife, Ann, sons James and Roger, and daughters Mary King, Rebecca Herring, Ann King and Partheny. Sorry, I don't have any further information on the descendents of the sons. Regards, Jennifer Bell researching Bell family in Duplin, Sampson and Cumberland Co, NC > I am forwarding this from Mary Grace Walker. MWD > > > > > My name is Mary Grace WALKER. I am searching in Duplin co > primarily for the > SNELL family. My gggrandfather was Stephen Snell . according to census > records in 1850 & 1860 he was born in NC 1795-1800. I do not know exactly > where of the names of his parents. However 1790 census records show that > there were not a lot of SNELLs in the state then and a bunch were in the > Duplin & Sampson co area. There was even a Stephen [a father or > grandfather?] Any clues or ideas on this puzzle would be much appreciated > will be happy to share anything I have > Mary Grace Walker > Milomary@3rddoor.com > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/3911 > > ______________________________