I have deep research on William Carithers (b. Apr 12 1754-d. 1826 Abbeville) m. Mary McGowen (dau of James & Eliz McGowen-children: Mary,William, Robert, John, James, susannah, Sarah and Elijah M.)James McGowen ran a ferry on the upper Savannah.William Carithers children: Elizabeth,Sarah,Mathew,James D,Samuel, John S., Hugh eanss, Robert. Possible brothers of William: Robert A (m. Mary Lucky), James,John C(m.Sarah),Samuel (Hannah Carr)Hugh (ElizAnn Gillespie)...all served in Rev War...If we connect please contact me...Brick Wall: Who were the parents of William and where was he born...?????and how to connect back to Dumfriesshire, Scotland..