In a message dated 11-May-03 7:24:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jjandbj11@comcast.net writes: > Paul, > One of my ancestors' brothers bought 121 acres from one of yours, I think, > so I'm interested in learning where Benjamin Hanes' land was located in the > late 1780s. Does that name ring a bell? > Betty > Hi, Betty...sorry for the delay to your message-question. Offhand, I do not see any connection as you've asked. In our files we have a Benjamin HAYNES (b. ca. 1752 in Caroline Co., VA; d. 1824 Botetourt Co., VA; m. Elizabeth ? )...also, a Benjamin Franklin HAYNES (b. 1824 Elbert Co., GA)...also, a Benjamin H. HAYNES (b. 1856). There may be a connection, but it does not appear immediately discernible. Good luck. Paul ...Your family is one of nature's masterpieces (my fortune-cookie fortune!)