This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bwom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/3441.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Vicki, You may have information on my slave ancestors owned by Jesse Hayes, father of Joseph Hayes and Nancy Hayes etc. My g g grandmother's brother Jerry was given to Joseph Hayes in the settlement of Jesse's estate in 1812 in Wilkes Co., n.c. Others of jesse's children or wife may have been given Jerry's brothers and sisters. My g g grandmother, Grace was not mentioned in the estate. She may have been given to Jesse's daughter, Nancy and husband David Yates before Jesse Hayes died. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.