Dear Deloris,
Thanks so much for the info, it helps a lot. There's a family story about the slaveowner having a child with Violet and giving them land and money. I'll go back to 1860 and 1850 as well as wills to see what I can find.
By the way, is Anson County in the book?
Thank you again for checking and for the explanation. I really appreciate your taking the time
Lee