BARRETT
I have hit a huge brick wall doing my ASHLEY genealogy. I've found out that my 5th great grandfather William ASHLEY had his last name changed in Dec. 1787 from BARRETT to ASHLEY so it would be the same as his fathers. He had 2 brothers who also changed theirs so they would have their fathers last name. This was done in NC. I have no idea as to who his mother, father or grand-parents were, nor his wife but I do have info on his children. If anyone has any info on this please let me know.
Beth