Hi list, could someone help me with the following question about Sworn Chain Carriers? the following is from a document that we have and then the questions: pg 57 (p. 146-147) No. 1157 John Tabor 10 acres Anderson county Filed 27 May 1815. In pursuance of an entry made by John Tabor of No. 1889. Dated July 15th 1814. Entered on part of a certificate No. 1744. Dated April 29th 1814. Issued by David McGavock to Elijah Drake for 10 acres of land. I have surveyed for said John Tabor, 10 acres of land in said county on the waters of the mountain fork of poplar creek...upper line of a fiftenn acre survey where he now lives...Surveyed 19 Jul 1814 by Robert Tunnell, D.S Willial Tabor and John Tabor, S.C.C. (this means sworn chain carrier - most are kin or close neighbors to the one having the survey done). Is it logical, legal, etc. for a person to be a SCC for the survey of a piece of property one is buying? I understood the purpose of the SCC thing was so they could swear to the validity of the claim. Could a person go into court and swear to the measurements of their own claim? I realize using friends and relatives is a prejudiced situation anyway, but I think the purpose is to protect your claim. In that case, you the buyer would use people you trust, etc. The question remains, though. Could or would someone act in that capacity on their own claim. We need to find this out. Wonder if Darlene would clarify that? If a person in deed could not serve in that capacity for their own land purchase, then we have a John Tabor purchasing land and Wm. and another John Tabor serving as SCCs. That would put 3 Tabors together at once. The problem with this is our John O. would only be 11 years old in 1814. Could he perform such a task at that age? Thanks, Sherry _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx