New evidence from the store ledger of James Melcher of Rocky River Cabarrus shows that James Long Sr was the father of William Long, George Long and Peter Long. Since James Long (Jr) received James Long Senior's probate administration, it is likely that he too is a son. William Long lived in Montgomery County NC on the border with Cabarrus while Peter and James Jr moved to Buncombe and Burke NC respectively. George Long stayed in Cabarrus. Search the ledger INDEX found at: http://www.angelfire.com/nc/benjthomasofansonnc/ Account Book for Melchior's Store ( Oct 1792- ) John Melchior Papers Private Collection 1531, Cabarrus County NC North Carolina State Archives Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, John Melchoir/Melcher operated a Gristmill on the Rocky River in northern Cabarrus County, North Carolina. In 1800, neighbors petitioned the General Assembly of North Carolina in relation to John Melchers mill. He also ran a store in the late 1700's that was located near present day Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina. John sold course German fabrics called "Tecklenburg" and "Osnaburg" cloths. He also sold "Naels, Iron, Brimstone, Buttons, Pins, Shue Buckles, Copperas, Thread" and many more every day supplies. John Melcher left a large account book that included names of people who lived in now Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Rowan, and Union Counties. Dating back to 1792, the accounts ledger covers years through 1798 and then skips to 1818. Earlier entries indicate the existence of yet an earlier book. John Melcher indexed his ledger. The index for names beginning with F, G, and H is missing. To the best of my ability, the following is a corrected index. (*)entries refer to names or significant information that is not listed in the original index. The (*) entries represent information found in the account for the person whose name is situated above the (*). I learned of this account ledger from a fellow searcher named John Hagler. He lives in Raleigh NC. This ledger has provided me with the only "unofficial" record I have been able to find for my early ancester. I hope that you too will take the opportunity to learn more about the lives or your early ancesters. This ledger is held in private collections at the North Carolina Archives in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is also available on microfilm. Long Peter 17-1793 Long James Senr. 71-1793 *George Long *sons Wm., George, and Peter Long James Jr. 98- *"Gurdin *"Docker" Polk Charles Senr. 110-1796 *Boger *Thomas Clark *Mary Long *Herche