I am a descendant of James Coward (b. 1747 or 1753) and Miss Weaver. I have seen many sources tracing my line back to James Coward stating he came over from England on the ship "Chance" as an indentured servant, with occupation listed as gardener, in 1774. But they list his marriage to Miss Weaver as occurring prior to 1774 in the US, and his parents are listed (John Coward & Maybee Cake) as being born in Bertie, NC. It doesn't seem plausible that his WHOLE family only lived in America, but he was born in England and came over?
I'm trying to reconcile these issues, and any information will help!
Thank you!
Alissa Coward Wright