I saw Sandra Henderson's reference to Pinckley which also referred to the surname DEW. Hopefully this bit of info can be of use. Greenbrier County, WV Records transcribed by Larry G. Shuck 8 Sept 1796 Thomas Carpenter of Harrison County, VA to John Wolfe of Botetourt for 115 acres on Potts Creek by patent to grantor 3 August 1771. Wit: Samuel Dew, Uriah Humphreys, John Wright, Elizabeth Dew. Recorded Oct. 19, 1796.