Hi Joseph Yes,it makes more sense now, using the information you just gave me. I found the final settlement by accident. I was following records for Abraham Toney and had found his final settlement and low and behold-at the top of the page was Nancy Rainwater!!!.(GS# 1022786-item 2 pg 17-18.) I'll copy it and get it in the mail to you today,O.K.? I've already posted a message about Abraham Toney on this message board, so you can read that. Gabriel Rainwater md his daughter Nancy in Rutherford Co.,NC. I have his RW papers if anyone is descended through Gabriel and wants to join DAR or SAR. Glidie