I have the books Early Families of the North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service, vols. 1 and 2. Colquitts are in Vol. 2, p. 23-24. Ransom's father is given as Jonathan, from Halifax Co. Married Susanna Baker. Children are Christian , Robert married Edith Vernon, daughter of Richard Vernon, moved with the Vernons to Williamson Co., TN, William H., Catherine married Mr. Curtis, Anna. Ransome served during the entire war in Capt. John Watts Company of Light Dragoons attached to the 1st Regiment. I believe you answered your own questions about the relationship - as an uncle by marriage, he could have signed the marriage bond for Baker. Ransome was born 1752 and died 9-22-1825 in Rockingham Co. Susanna born 1755 and died 6-2-1845 . Hope this helps . Didn't find a will for Ransome in my will book. Robin Taylor