Frank, In my database, I have Elizabeth Sloan married John Gardner (no dates), FATHER of Mary Gardner who married John Sloan of Mecklenburg/Sumner Counties. I believe I got this from Fred Robinson.. Will check. RE Smith/Macon/Sumner At least some of Hezekiah Sloan's children were born in Smith County. I will get back to in a few days...I need to recheck, but I believe that part of Smith County became Macon County...I've found some strange coincidences there in the past week or so....but I'm too sleepy tonight, and tomorrow is Dentist Day (Ugh).