Traci, Thank you so very much! You've been a terrific help. As far as the spellings go, I'm pretty sure my George always spelled it Savage (at least on the rcords I have seen), however, he had a cousin in Surry Co, Va that he served in the Civil War with, one Richard R. Savedge. I have no idea why the 2 spellings but have come across these types of variances in most all my other family lines too. My grandfather Spivey for instance born in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax co, NC in 1907 I noticed on one census, they were listed as Spivy....have also seen Spivie. I believe my Spivey's were always in the Halifax area after moving from Northampton Co, NC but am not sure exactly when that was. Could you recommend some one to contact for Halifax County information? Thank you once again! Audrey