Posted on: Johnston Co. NC Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Johnston/2005 Surname: Ryals, Avera ------------------------- Jackie, Do you have any idea or documentation regarding the parents of Mary Avera Ryals, the wife of Richard Ryals of Cumberland Co NC?? I am trying to unravel the various Averas in Johnston and Cumberland counties and knowing the parents of Mary Avera Ryals would be a great help. Franklin