Hi all, Thought I'd post something that may help give more depth on the following> I know this has been posted on the list before, but for anyone new or to just help tie in all these folks, I'll print it again after the snips.>> Carol >>>>> Found the following in WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA TAX RECORDS, 1785-1805; 1785 District K: William QUEEN Franklin County 287 acres - 1st quality land Notes for District K: Return for W^m Queen by William Downs, Trustee [This maybe the William Queen mentioned in Bob Godfrey's info below. It seems to indicate that this Wm Queen did not make the return himself .. and corresponds with Mr. Godfrey's statement that William had left Wilkes Co., GA by 1783 - dc] > >>>>>> Rutherford Co. Wills Book D 1822-1833 page 1. 5 June 1814 Recorded, Oct. court 1822. I, Mary ORR, being very sick & weak but of a perfect mind & memory. I give unto Mary QUEEN one bed & furniture, all my clothing, all household furniture and the balance of my property (to wit) 5 head cattle, 6 hogs, one foot wheel& one saddle I give in the manner & form. It shall continue in the hands of my executor for MAXWELL QUEEN, JEAN QUEEN, OLIVINE QUEEN, MARY QUEEN & MARGARET QUEEN until the youngest comes of age, then divided equal if property will admit, if not, it shall be sold and the money equally divided among them. I appoint WILLIAM L. QUEEN as my executor. Wit: JAMES McNEELY, jurat., WM DOWNS, ELIZABETH DOWNS Signed: Mary X ORR