In a message dated 5/10/01 9:41:59 PM, CASH KILBY writes: << I am not sure that either is the Robert who d. 1771. The latter bought land in Granville in 1752 and it states he was "of St. Mary's Parish Caroline Co., VA." He was not listed as a Jr., but I suspect these deeds are where that conclusion was drawn from. This 1752 deed is the earliest record in the area that I feel sure is tied to the 5 brothers. If you want this abstract, I will be glad to send it. >> Ron: Yes I'd like to have the abstract of this deed. I am rereading your original post and didn't pick up on this item the first time through. So Robert Jones who d. 1771 in Mecklenburg County was from St. Mary's Parish in Caroline Co., VA? I assume the land in this deed is on Aaron's Creek? That is a very good link, Ron. Certainly makes sense in light of the will of James Collins of Caroline Co., VA mentioned in the Granville Co. NC deed from children of Ambrose Jones, Sr. Thanks again, Craig Kilby