Answering Joy Alexander who sent me an E-mail regarding the Laney surname. No return E-Mail address given. William Yerby, Jr. b. 1758 in Anson Co. NC, s/o William and Margaret Yerby/Yearby/Irby, married (date unk.) Mary "Polly" Laney, d/o George and Mary Welch Laney of the Anson, Mecklengurg Co. NC area. Date of marriage and Maey's dates unk. If you find a connection with your Laney's, please let me know. Hildred Carlson