Hi all, On April 8 Carol posted a transcript of the 1841 Will of a William Grayson of Rutherford Co., NC. Just in case those interested are not aware of data from pg 302 of 1840 Rutherford census, it is listed after a brief recap of some data from Grayson's 1841 Will. Will: William Grayson lists: son, Benjamin; dtrs Patsy Queen, Elizabeth, Sally Deviney. Witness and/or jurat: Joseph Taylor, John M. Grayson, Jos. D. G. Deviney, W. T. Howser. Wm Grayson's land adjoins: Spencer Melton and J. H. Jones. 1840 Rutherford Census: James Queen, age 30<40; male 5<10; female 20<30; female 5<10; female <5 next: Jos Deviney, age 30<40; female 30<40; children next: Wm Grason, oldest age 60<70; other adult persons...and children in HH next: Jos Taylor, oldest male age 40<50; others in HH next group of names: John M. Grason, James Hunt, Elija Hunt, Wm G. Grason, A. Deveny (?), Spencer Milton. I have census details of above if anyone interested. Gene