Edith, I can tell you that the first time he appears in my deed books is in this deed: "David (x) Fountain of Edgecombe County to Joseph Davis of same. 19 Dec. 1789. 180 pounds. 595 acres on the north from Town [Creek] about a mile from sd. creek on Contentney road from Tarborough to Bozmans Bridge on Town Creek, joining Joseph Howell. Wit: Elizabeth Fort, Wm. Fort. Feb Ct. 1789." Also, there are two Joseph Davises with kids under 16 on the 1790 census in Edgecombe County. I assume you've seen the will of a Joseph Davis dated 1799? But sorry, I don't have anything that would prove parentage of whichever Joseph is yours. Traci the Librarian _____________________________________________________________ From: "Edith Cox" <edieanne@onslowonline.net> To: NCEDGECO-L@rootsweb.com I am a descendant of Joseph Davis of Edgecombe Co. who died about 1798. He was married in 1788 to Kesiah Howell. I am searching for his siblings and parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Edith Cox _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com