I am researching the Reel family line of McDowell Co., NC: The Reels settled along Crooked Creek. The family was in Rowan/Lincoln (Tryon)/Burke Co prior to the formation of McDowell Co. in 1842. George Reel, Jr and wife Mary Stroup Reel had these children: Nancy m. Thomas Keever (remained in Linclon Co) John m. Mary "Polly" Morris (Burke Co) died in 1829 Daniel m. Elizabeth Moody (remained in Lincoln Co) Michael m. Christian Hicks (line remained in McDowell Co) Elizabeth "Lizzie" m. William Bright (line remained in McDowell Co) Catharina (Catharine) "Caty" m. William Hogan (line remained in McDowell Co.) Susannah m. Elijah Morgan (Line remained in McDowell Co.) Barbary m. Jacob Pancake (went to Knox Co., IN) Henry m. Lois Stroud (line remained in McDowell Co.) I am hoping to find others researching these family lines. Other surnames connected: Allen, Ballew, Bradley, Burgin, Curtis, Davis, Fincannon, Koon (Koone, Coon), Harris, Hensley, Lawing, Marlow, Morgan, Noblitt (Noblett), Pendergrass, Pyatt (to name a few) Would like to hear from anyone with any information on these families. Thanks, Charmaine