Working on more of my Grandma Mary Agnew’s ancestors. Some go back to Germany. The oldest woman whose marker I sent yesterday (Elizabeth Riblin) — her family also immigrated from Germany, her father being one of the 1st Germans in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Her father’s name was Martin Riblin. That is what he changed his name to in America. When he immigrated, it was Hans Martin Raible. He owned 300 acres, no record I’ve found of any slaves, I have his exact will. He immigrated in 1752.
In another branch, the Reid family goes way back to Scotland/Ireland. They go from PA to VA to KY to southern Indiana over the generations. One of them served in the Revolutionary war & is states that on his headstone. He fought in many battles including the siege of Charleston. We can join DAR any time we want.
Doctor Grandma 
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