In a message dated 98-09-10 06:36:26 EDT, you write: << My wife originated from Austin Stone who settled along Lynches River near Florence, SC. Rumors are he came from either NC or Va but unable to get any info before he arrived at Lynches River. Many of his family have red hair, including my wife. If you can fathom any possible connections, please let's compare notes. Thanks! Regards Ed Howell >> I came from William Stone, of either NC. I dont know where he lived. I wonder if he might have been a relative of Ausin. Do you know when Ausin lived? My WIlliam Stone was a Revolutionary war Soldier. Rev Jack Mcgehee