<<deed books, or will books for Halifax covering the 1775 to 1800 time frame that might have surname, DRAKE?>> No John's listed in Deed book 1758-1771 Deed Book 1771-1786---a John H. Drake --He is a witness is every single deed mentioned Estate book 1759-1805 Insolvent for the year 1799 District 10 Lemuel Sands, Hardy Wheless, Tristan Drake John H. Drake was still in Halifax Co in 1832 according to another estate book's records. So is this YOUR John? Becky ****************************************** In a message dated 9/7/99 11:21:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, NCHALIFA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Until yesterday. It may be a long shot, but if she were named after her grandfather, Tristram (Pron:Tristam) this could have ended up being spelled Disston? Who knows. All of this to ask if anyone has any Any information to send me looking elsewhere would be appreciated. >>