Karen: Check out Avery Clarence Church, Sr. on the family trees section of rootsweb.com. Three people have submitted this line; I don't know how far back it goes, but may give you some information. I am also descended from Churchs of Wilkes and Ashe County. There is a reunion for Yankee John Church descendants each year, in August, in Jefferson, NC, in Ashe County. Let me know if you need further help.