I want to thank Louise Pettus for posting the information in regard to the lack of any plats of land in the Catawba Indian Lands. I had also wondered the same question. Can anyone help me with puzzling out a DRENNAN - HARRISON - FARIES question? I have an ancestor and his brother who each received one of those 99-year leases. My ancestor, John DRENNAN, moved from York Co SC to Wilson Co TN between 1803-1805. In 1787, his land joined Thomas DRENNAN, Alexander FARIES, John ROBINSON, and James ROBINSON. This was on Allison's Creek and Catawba River. I don't know who later owned his land. John's brother, Thomas DRENNAN, died in York County. In 1787, his land joined John DRENNAN and Isaac FERRIS. His 1802 will gave equal shares to two (?sons/stepsons?) -- one to receive the lower end of the tract and the other the upper end of the tract. I've never been able to figure for sure whether Thomas DRENNAN had natural children or if the two mentioned in his will were sons, stepsons, or even perhaps children of friends. He does not call either mother his wife, nor does he bequeath to any wife. He made bequests to a brother, a nephew, and a support of corn to a female cousin. His will reads, "...my son Thomas DRENNAN, otherwise called Thomas FARRIS, son of Isbil FARRIS ..." and "my son, William DRENNAN, otherwise called William HARRISON, son of Marget HARRISON ..." Can anyone identify Isbil FARRIS/FARIES or Marget HARRISON? Were these maiden names or were they widows? Did Thomas DRENNAN marry these ladies or did he bequeath to their sons for some special reason? I hope Isbil or Marget might fit into someone's family who reads this message. If they do, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you in advance. Imogene Bennett Springfield, MO [email protected]