Bill,
My family (not my JOINERs) has been in Pike County, Alabama since about 1834. They settled primarily in the east and northeast parts of the county.
As of May 2011, my family has been in the 'Colonies' for 400 years, having arrived in Jamestowne in May 1611.
The reason I'm in New York is to be near children and grandchildren.
Good hunting,
WmFJ