There was an Ananias Higgins in Burke Co, NC in the late 1700s and early 1800s. His name is mentioned on several land grants and court proceedings, but I have no further info. on him other than he is related to my ancestor, William Higgins. McDowell Co was formed out of Burke in 1840 and Burke was formed out of Rowan in the 1700s. Try also Yancy Co, NC.