Posted on: Polk County, NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NC/Polk/186 Surname: ------------------------- My gr-gr-grandmother was Mahala Ponder, married Stephen West and lived most of their lives in Polk County. She had a brother named Ransom but I'm not at home just now. Will be happy to share my information with you. A distant cousin, Carolyn.