Interesting! When Ezra Payne and Amy Matson were married in 1785 I wonder if Amy's father's name, Asa Matson, was tacked on to any of their Payne descendants. Just a thought. Sincerely, Bob Armstrong Houston, TX Twayd@aol.com wrote: > Ruth, Ruth, Ruth, > Wow! Wherever have you been? Asa is also my 2nd greatgrandfather through > another child. I'll get back to you when I pull the info out. Feel free to > email me. A Merry Christmas it is already. > Karen > > If anyone out there has access to the 1850 census for Cherokee, Co. NC. and > is willing to do a look up for me I would appreciate it more than I can say. > > I've found my 2nd great grandfather, Asa Paine in the index. He had one > daughter that I know of, Rachel Lou Payne, who would be about 7 years old in > 1850. I know nothing of his wife or other children they may have had. > > It is as follows, Asa Paine, Cherokee Co. NC, Murphy twp, page # 32, ID # > NCS5al325690. > > Thanks everyone for the mutual sharing and support I've observed in reading > the messages. Hope someone out there can help me. > > Ruth Campbell