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Surnames: Gurganus, Carraway, Gainer
Classification: Query
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From what I have here, I believe that James son of Jonathan Carraway & Charlotte
Gainer stayed in Martin Co NC. I'll summarize the documentation I have here. All of
the following in Martin Co NC:
1824, Jonathan deeded land to sons James & Joseph
1831, will of Jonathan, son James is Executor
1835 & 1842, a James Carraway is an Executor in the wills of Elisha Leggett, Thomas
Bullock
1843, a James Carraway mentioned in a deed (though not proven to be James son of
Jonathan)
1849, will of Charlotte Carraway, son James is Executor
1850 & 1860, a James Carraway & Elizabeth listed in census
Technically this James could have been living in Kentucky, but it doesn't seem
likely?