Here is a list of researchers who have ancestors from this part of the world. I'm sure these people would like to hear from you, please mention where you saw the link to their web site.

Dobbs co. E. B. Stanley Larry R. Stanley     Craven co. Tracy Putman     Guilford co. Judy Cardwell   Joseph Standley, “The Nicholite” Jones co. Tracy Putman     New Hanover co. Joe Seller   Descendant of James Stanley Surry co. Judy Cardwell   Descendant of Jesse Stanley Wilkes co. E. B. Stanley   Jacob Stanley, abt 1701-1778 Other counties Gard Meddaugh     Faye Skaggs Descendant of John Stanley   Patricia Stanley Descendant of John & Elizabeth Stanley   Steven R. Butler Descendant of Thomas Stanley (1798-) of North Carolina   Timothy S. Gore     Joseph H. Stanley of North Carolina, later Indiana