Hi Everyone! I am searching for the origin of Elisha Estes who was born between 1725 and 1740 probably in VA. There are many persons with this given name and it has been determined that this Elisha is not the one who married Mary Stone. This Elisha died in Roane Co. TN in 1818/19. His will had the name Eastus at the beginning but was signed as Estes. Since no spouse was mentioned we assume she was deceased. The will was made on 6 September 1818 and according to Roane County records, it was probated at the July 1819 Court session. Therefore, Elisha died some time between these dates. The will named the following children and some of the spouses are known: Elisha Estes . +Spouse Unknown. ( Not shown in the will). ........ 1 Elizabeth Estes b: 1754 ........... +Thomas Crumless ........ 2 Obadiah Eastes b: 04-July-1758 ........... +Francis Harvey ....... 3. Wilmoth Estes ........... +William Mullekin III 4. Jenny (Jincy) Estes ........... +Unknown Neighbour 5. Susanna Estes 6. Clary Estes ........... +unknown Webb ...... ..7. Mary Estes ........... + Warrick Bristow ........ 8 David Shipton Estes b: 1776 ........... +Kezziah unknown ........ 9 Elisha Estes, Jr b: 1778 We believe this family originated in VA as the children were born there. It has also been found that these families migrated into SC and some were shown on the 1790 census for District 96, Greenville Co. Also Obadiah was married in Edgefield SC in February 1792. Records also show the migration of these families into KY, TN and IN. This Elisha could have been born in another State and moved there where the children were born. It is possible he was a land speculator as an unidentified Elisha shows in VA Court records in several Counties We would appreciate any help you may have to offer! Best Regards Roy Eastes, Gulfport, MS