In a message dated 6/13/02 5:02:40 PM CDT, Scott writes: > Well, I haven't developed anything major, just a few leads I'm looking > into w/ the help of the SAR. After I joined the SAR they gave me some more > info. From this I developed a theory that William moved to the Holston > River > area in TN, then part of NC. before he married Elizabeth. He may have > moved > with his parents - I don't know, but am checking into it. What dates are you looking at here with William? I have a William Sharp, brother to my ancestor Edward Sharp of Botetourt County, VA. William was executor for Edward's will in 1770 and bought land for Edward's sons in the Holston River area of TN which was then part of either VA or NC. Around Bristol, I think. love joan For this is the day that the Lord hath made Join me in rejoicing in it, and let us be glad!