Osiyo Bea: Came across your post and though I would give you what I have. It may or may not lead you somewhere. Most of the surnames DOWNS, WEAVER and WETZEL came be found within the Cherokee Nation Eastern also. Here is a few names that might fit into what you are seeking: Maj. JOHN DOWNING born abt. 1710 in England, died abt. 1762, married HANNA FAWLING born abt. 1720 Cherokee Nation Eastern. DAVID WEAVER born abt. 1830, married JENNIE BURGESS born abt. 1846 Cherokee Nation Eastern. DANIEL KING WETZEL born 28 October 1841 in NC, married CAROLINE McDONALD born 2 July 1840 in GA. wado, Jim