Ancestral File Number:<AFN> 1ZXX-RBS REFN: 120293 NOTE: Please use this data with the knowledge that you must do your own research to validate data. It contains theories and facts from many sources and is only a starting point for your own research. Pierce's Register, ol X page 237 No. 206: To whom granted and rank: Edward Howell, HEIR OF JOHN HOWELL, Privt. Decsd. No acres: 640, Serv. in months: 84. Location and date of warrant. Within the limits and lands allotted the officers and soldiers of the Continental line, by Law , 1783, Oct. 14, Oct. 25: Maj. Cage. Deeds, Orange Co. N.C.:(on the old roots web): 903...Dec. 28, 1778, John Howell enters 300 ac. in Orange Co. N.C. on waters of Morgan Cr. of NEW HOPE CR. border; Thomas Rayborn and Stephen Lloyd; includes his improvements; warrant issued Oct. 16, 1779.