For those interested in some of the early history of North Carolina, I highly recommend the several volumes of Colonial Records of North Carolina. Look for the volume which is labeled INDEX and look for your surnames. These volumes probably are available at large libraries, and perhaps at University libraries. Sometimes, however, I am amazed at the holdings of community colleges. Check out the local history shelves. There are long lists of people whose property was confiscated, and other miscellaneous information. If your folks were in NC in the colonial days, you may trip over his [generally no females] name. E.W.Wallace I found several letters back and forth between Richard Henderson of Granville Co. NC and his agent [and cousin] *Col* John Williams, later the Judge. That is where I learned of the death of Col. John's brother, my ancestor, William Williams, who died Dec 1775 at Boonesborough. I learned of the death of William's eldest son, John, a short time later. (I am descended from the younger son, Samuel Farrar Williams, who migrated to Henderson Co., KY ca 1806, according to his rejected Rev. War pension record.) I also learned from Henderson's letter than John Williams (later the judge) had had small pox!!! **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)