I'm more familiar with the upper Bullpasture--between McDowell and Doe Hill--which became part of Pendleton County, than with the part lower part which became part of Bath County. I do know that Richard Bodkin had a survey for 339 acres done in 1746 which was then patented on 3 Nov 1750. The land was between McDowell and Clover Creek. Of course, that doesn't really help you in determining where he came from. > > At 05:33 PM 10/13/2004, you wrote: Does anyone on the list descend from Augusta settlers that arrived pre-1744? If so; Do you have a ship name and/or passenger list? Anyone with connections to the Bullpasture River area of present Highland Co.? My ancestor Richard BODKIN arrived on the Bullpasture River in 1743. We are looking for any leads to help determine where he moved from.