In a message dated 12/21/98, 11:12:33 AM, [email protected] writes: <<William STONE came fr. VA into Laurens Co., SC, in the late 1700's. Among his children was Micajah Banister STONE, Sr. and Mastin STONE (my line). Micajah Banister STONE, Jr. was a grandson, often referred to as Banister STONE while his father seems to have been known as Micajah.>> I am also interested in this. Family history states that our James Stone bn 1790 in NC, was the son of William Stone who was a rev war soldier. Any ideas? Jack Mcgehee