Hello, and I am finally getting back on track for more regular updates. I have continued working on the Gurley family, this time trying to identify John Gurley's parents. In my last update, I mentioned that I identified John Gurley as Edwards Gurley's father.
I had 2 options for John Gurley's parents - (1) George Gurley, Sr., and (2) Joseph Gourley and Susan Wise. RD-023-01 shows the work that I think conclusively proves that George Gurley Sr. was not John Gurley's father. George Gurley Sr. did have a son named John Gurley, but that John Gurley was still in Southampton County, VA when our John Gurley was already in Johnston County, NC.
As to the Joseph Gurley/Susan Wise option, I see this mentioned in several places, but none of these places mention any sources to verify these claims. I have messaged a person on Geneanet.org who says she had a Family Tree showing this connection, but we will see if she responds.
At any rate, I have hit a brick wall on the Gurleys, so I think I am going to step away from this line of the family and go work on other ancestor lines. If any new information shows up, I will revisit this branch of the family.
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