In a message dated 8/16/1999 10:03:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, buddy.grimes@tenhoevebros.com writes: << Edward Grimes (1854-1899) of Branchville S.C. >> Hi Buddy, sorry i couldn't help, but there was a James Grimes according to a deed found in Duplin Co.,NC no date given,We have a Joseph Grimes that died in Duplin Co late 1780, He had sons James ,John , Charles, and Joseph, Joseph stayed in Duplin Co., and the others (we Think) went to SC, i have seen some Grimes in Orange?? Co., Sc, but have not connected any to ours Good Luck Christine GT