I refer to a list of colonial Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs as appears in this book: Charlotte County Rich Indeed: A History from Prehistoric Times Through the Civil War compiled by Timothy S. Ailsworth, Ann P. Keller, Lura B. Nichols, Barbara R. Walker [Charlotte Co., VA: The Charlotte Co. Bd. of Supervisors, 1979] p. 446 Deputy Sheriffs 1766-1768 Joseph Williams Nathaniel Williams 1767-1769 Nathaniel Williams 1769-1771 Joseph Williams 1773-1775 Joseph Williams Question: Are these men brothers, and, if so, are they found later in Surry Co., North Carolina and in Rockingham Co., NC? Are these some of the sons of an elusive Nathaniel Williams said to be born ca 1712, reportedly of Hanover Co., VA and later perhaps of Louisa Co., VA? If so, they may be nephews of an older Joseph Williams, who was a sometime colonial county official of Lunenburg Co., VA but who later died testate in Elbert Co., GA.. Thanks in advance for any clues as to the identity of these men. Oh, yes, there is a deed in Charlotte Co. concerning Nathaniel Williams *who intermarried lately with one of the daughter of one Thomas Williamson.* Exact quotation can be given if there is enough interest. A good many Virginians peopled colonial North Carolina, and at times one finds the families owned land in either Virginia or North Carolina. That is why I am rounding up *these usual suspects*. E.W.Wallace