John, The way I understood this while I was working on the deeds in that area, is that Beaver Dam Swamp in Nash was called Cain's Mill Swamp at an early date and the name was perhaps interchangeable with Beaver Dam for sometime. It appears that after James Cain died, the mill ceased to be used, probably resulting in the name vanishing from present day maps. The other thing is that there is another Beaver Dam Swamp north of Fishing Creek that flows into Marsh Swamp while it is still running more or less north to south. Paces lived [or at least owned land] on this Beaver Dam Swamp also. I have done some plats in that area. Shirley Graham In a message dated 11/23/2009 9:21:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, pjohndeb@verizon.net writes: I am seeking opinions from those who are familiar with Nash & Edgecombe Co, NC land deeds etc near John & Richard Pace who had land on Beaver Dam Swamp in 1759. There are many deeds in the area referring to Cain's Mill Swamp where James Cain had a mill. The name Beaver Dam Swamp still exists today and can be seen on modern maps; however Cain's Mill Swamp does not. It is my belief that Cain's Mill Swamp and Beaver Dam Swamp are one in the same judging from following abstract: Nash Deed 1-57 James Cain of Nash Co. to James Wall 6 Par 1779 for 160 pds 160 ac on south side Fishing Creek at the mouth of Beaver Dam Swamp adj Nathaniel Powell including the mill. Wit. Jonas Williams and James Merritt. I am not that familiar with the land in that area so I welcome opinions from those that are. Thanks John Pace ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message