Too Many Lears?

I am not sure if I went from the problem of not enough Lears to too many Lears, or if there have always been too many Lears.  It is worth noting that on one census, William's family's last name is listed as Lair.  As I was browsing a book of wills in Jessamine County up until 1826 (so likely not quite useful to me) I found a Moses Lair.  Add one more to the "Possible Direct Ancestors List."