I am researching the CREED family of Horry Co. Matthew Creed, carpenter,had a piece of property in 1741 on the Pee Dee about 12 miles above Cheraw which he later sold to Pegues. He then had a piece of property on the Waccamaw, Socastee Swamp at Negroe Field Swamp in 1772. This appears to be adjacent to the Stalvey land. Our branch of the family moved to Orangeburg County about 1790 but apparently the remainder of the family stayed in Horry County until at least 1820's. Names associated with the Creeds are Curl, Darling, Garvin I speculate that he was involved in boatbuilding or at least production of naval stores. The Creeds left a lot of evidence as far as witnessing wills, deeds etc. but so far we are unable to document relationships between: Matthew Creed Matthew Creed, Jr. (son?) Richard Curl Creed (another son of Matthew?) H____. Creed (?) Luke Creed (Grandson of Matthew?) John Creed (GGrandson of Matthew?) Thank You Richard Smyrl Creed P.O. Box 130 Elgin, SC 29045 CREED@compuzone.net