Orange Co will abstract: Bk D p, 80: dtd 7 Aug 1802, proven Nov Court 1802, John Powel, "weak in body", son Oliver, "loving Margaret Powel" ? wife ?, "dau Mary shall have just as much as the rest of her sisters", "To all my sons". Ex. "loving son Josiah Powel & Thomas Powel, Wit.: Arthur Lovin?, Lewis Rhodes This is only Powell will, other index entries are witnesses, named in other wills, etc. Grimes & Olds have nothing on Powell in Orange. Tax, Powells in Orange: 1755 Elias, Elijah, John, Nathan, Powells in Chowan: Rbt, Wm Jr & Sr, Geo, Shadrack, John Parks, Linsfield in Surry 1772, no Benj John & John Jr in Surry 1772 & 72 Thos Sr 1772 Surry & Thos jr in Surry 1771 No Adam Watson. A Benjamin in Surry 1771-2, a James in Orange 1755, Rowan 1759 Greenaway, Thomas 1763 New Hanover Hope it helps. Have a nice day tomorrow! Donna Subject: Re:Wills & NC Taxpayers Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 07:47:03 EST From: GGlis299@aol.com To: ROWANROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Donna, If it's not too much trouble could you please look up the Powell name in the Orange County Will Book. Also, in the NC Taxpayer Book could you please look up the names: Greenway Linchfield & Benjamin Parks Robert, John, William Powell Adam Watson I will be forever grateful. Glenda gglis299@aol.com