Diane, I hope I am not running my line in the ground but I have a Nathaniel SPEARS born in England 1730 came to US through VA and married Lydia WISE in 1753. They moved to Marlboro Co. SC. I too am searching for connections to both Lydia WISE and Nathaniel SPEARS in VA and SC. In a message dated 98-07-18 21:39:27 EDT, you write: << I am researching two ladies. One is Mary Clara WISE, b c 1764, who married Phillip COULTER/KOLTER. They resided in Rowan Co. & Lincoln Co., NC. I have no other information on Mary Clara. Any and all assistance greatly appreciated. The second is: Mrs. Anne WISE (widow) who married 17 Apr 1737 in Norfolk Co., VA/Surry-Sussex Co., VA to Ralph McGee. Again, any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. >>