This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: crashq Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.guilford/1759.6.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many of my ancestors came from Guilford and Randolph Counties, NC. My direct ancestors moved to Owen and Clay Counties, IN, while other indirect lines moved to Green County, TN and Johnsosn County, IN. Like Ernest, I found that the biggest reason for the migration appeared to land. Land grants in Tennessee were issued by Congress to persons who served as officers in the Revolutionary War. Other lands in Indiana and Illinois opened up in the early 1800's. My ancetors moved to Indiana in the 1810-1830 timeframe ans subsequently to Illinois in the 1830's. There is a good source of online Land Patent Records at the Bureau of Land Management http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Default.asp? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.