A stray is a person who lives in one county but whose record (whatever that record may be) is recorded in another county--in this case, in another colony (or province). Disclaimer: These persons are NOT my ancestors, but they may be yours. Suggestion: Forward this to lists in which you think there may be some interest. Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Bk 3-415 Owen from Anderson - Power of Attorney, 25 Dec 1773 I John Anderson of County of Orange and province of North Carolina appoint Thomas Owen of County of Guildford and Province aforesaid my True and Lawfull attorney... to ask Demand Sue for Recover and Receive all the Estate negroes Sums of Money due and owing me in County of Hanover and Colony of Virginia... now lying in hands of Mr. Nelson Anderson of Hanover County it being in Heirship which falls to me of Estate of John Anderson Senr and Sarah his wife. Wit: John Owen Senr, John Thompson, James Mitchell, Benjamin his B mark GWilliams Rec: 24 Feb 1774 DB 3-416 - Owen from Anderson Release, 25 Dec 1773 I Jno. Anderson of Province of North Carolina and County of Orange and Son and Heir of Alcanah Anderson Decd, in Virginia... Sm of 150 pds. Current Money paid by Thomas Owen of County of Guildford and same Province have released all Right and Title to that Estate both Real and Personal that is supposed to be in hands of Nelson Anderson and others in Virginia which Estate I claim under my sd. Father Alcanah Anderson Decd. by decent. Wit: John Thompson, John Owen Senr., James Mitchell, Benjamin his B mark GWilliams John Anderson L.S. >From Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS 1, 2 AND 3, p. 169