This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeB.2ACI/950.5.1 Message Board Post: The only Tidwell mentioned in the book is John Tidwell. This is on page 388 and I'll copy it here just in case it interests you... CARMICHAEL, WILLIAM---Box 106, Pack 2730: Will dated June 28, 1798 in Abbeville Dist. Rec. Dec. 27, 1800. Exr: Wife, Sarah Carmichael. Wit: Josiah Patterson Sr., John Thomson, Margaret Patterson. "Bequeath to Wm. Carmichael son of Daniel Carmichael decd. Also Joseph, Wm., Robt. Carmichael." "That if my wife should depart this life before John Tidwell is become of age that he should have his freedom." Hope this helps... Mary