My ggggrandfather was Abel(Abraham) Gwynn who is in the 1850 census for Watauga county NC. He is probably also the same Abel in Carter/Johnson counties TN. in 1830 and 1840 census. His wife's name was Nancy and she was supposed to be Indian(native-american). We were never told Cherokee but only Indian?? His daughter Mahala, who married Lige Smith from Carter county is my gggrandmother. Her daughter Mattie(Martha Jane)who married Robert Piper was my great grandmother and her daughter Frances(Fanny) was my grandmother. We would like to find Abel's parents. His father could be James but we have no solid proof? Any help appreciated.