Michelle Donnelly wrote: > Dear List, > Here is my brick wall: > I am hoping to find some information on Gallant (aka Garland, Garlint) > Ayers/Ayres. Gallant is believed to have been born around 1775 in VA. He > is listed in Surry County NC and in Buncombe County NC census. His will > was Filed in Buncombe County in 1831, and he died in Yancey county NC. > He paid taxes in Franklin County > Ga, in 1807 also. He witnessed the will of Mordica Mendenhallin Guilford > Count in 1803. Although I have much info on his > descendants, I have been unable to locate parents or siblings. Old > family rumor is that his mother was Cherokee, and that is why we can't > find information. This is unsubstantiated rumor. Can anyone out there > help? Any information would be MUCH APPRECIATED!!! Thanks in advance for > anything sent my way! > > Michele Ayers Donnelly > micheledonnelly@prodigy.net > (Please respond to this e-mail address) --