Eleanor, Yes, I know how maddening these VESTAL ancestors can be. Here is information that I hope will help you untangle stuff. :) William VESTAL m Elizabeth MERCER 1. Their son, William VESTAL III, b 1721 Chester PA d @1787. He never married. 2. Their son, David Vestal (7th child) b 16 JUne 1736 VA d 26 Oct 1819 NC married Sarah CHAMNESS b 11 Feb 1742 Frederick< Maryland d.20 Jan 1822 Surry, NC, daughter of Anthony CHAMNESS and Sarah COLE. David and Sarah had 13 children. 3. Their son, Thomas VESTAL married Elizabeth Elizabeth DAVIS. Their son, William, married Mary WHEELER. This is my line of descent. Their son, William David VESTAL b 13 Aug 1895 m Elizabeth NEWBY. Hang in there. We will all get straightened out, I hope :)) Peggy