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BRICKHOUSE posted by Gordon Brickhouse on Monday, August 19, 1996

I am looking for the parents of Benjamin Brickhouse, Sr. who first appeared in Currituck County about 1755. Does anyone know where he came from?

CHAMBERS posted by Phyllis Lanoue on Saturday, September 7, 1996

Am looking for info on William Chambers, born somewhere in NC in 1835 but married Hester Waggoner in Benton Co.,IN in 1866. Left IN between 1880 and 1900-where I don't know. Son George (my grandfather) stayed in Benton Co. Other children - Peter, Edmond, Emma, Florence. Any information helpful.

SWAIN posted by b swain on Thursday, October 10, 1996

I am tracing the Swain family members from England to Virginia, to North Carolina, etc. We live in Southern Illinois. I have run across scant mention of one Honorable David Lowery Swain, a Governor of North Carolina in pre-Civil War days. Have found no substantial info on him or his family connections. If you have any info or leads I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

CARR posted by Sue Wright on Sunday, November 10, 1996

Carr-Memorial Hall: Annie Elizabeth Walker Carr, the great-grandmother of a friend, had a coverlet she obtained between 1870 and 1880 possibly in Pender, Wayne or New Hanover County, North Carolina. Embroidered on the border was Memorial Hall. What is/was Memorial Hall and where is/was it located? Thanks for your help.

HOWELL posted by marsha tedrow on Tuesday, November 12, 1996

am looking for information on the howells of wayne co., nc. my step-father's father was richard lee howell, d. 1962 in dover, nc. came from goldsboro. brothers included jarvis, harvey, and david. borden howell is related to them. richard's wife was lula whitley from dover. my half-sister, becky heath of dover, would like to have more information on them if you have it. if you would rather e-mail me, that's fine, too. have lots of names if you need them. becky works at mallard food shops on hwy 70 at kinston nc-her number is 522-2393 or 522 3641. to add to your records.

BISHOP posted by Nathan B. Bishop on Saturday, November 16, 1996

Looking for info on Asa Bishop, 1820s, Thomas Bishop 1800s, Moses Bishop 1800s, Harmon Bishop 1800s, William Bishop 1780-1800s. Thank you

WATKINS posted by Ashley Pollett on Sunday, November 24, 1996

John Watkins (d. abt 1796) and Lydia Peacock. Son Arthur shows up in Jefferson County, Ga. by 1820. Need any information on this family - only have names at this time.

DUDLEY, PARKERSBURY posted by Dudley Garrett on Monday, November 25, 1996

Parkersburg and Dudley, NC Can you tell me anything about the families for whom either town was named?? Would also be interested if you have any info on Lewis or Garrett.

HILL, MURPHREY, TINDLE posted by Karl Knapp on Tuesday, November 26, 1996

I am searching for the ancestors of Bryant TINDLE, who resided in Greene County during the 1830s, but left Greene County in 1840 for Iredell County and eventually moved on to Arkansas. Bryant Tindle was married to Elizabeth HILL, daughter of Richard Hill and Martha (Patsey) MURPHREY. Based on census records, Bryant was born in 1808. The only Tindle who had a male child of Bryant's age in both 1810 and 1820 was a James Tindle of Lenoir County. Can anyone confrim that James Tindle was Bryant's father or provide any other information on Bryant? Thanks.

BISHOP, DAVIS posted by Nathan B. Bishop on Saturday, November 30, 1996

Looking for info. on Fanny Davis who married Thomas Bishop in 1787. Looking for info. on Asa Bishop, Wayne Co. N.C. in the early 1800s. He had moved to Johnston Co. NC by the 1820s having m. Susan Stevens daugh. of Edward Stevens. Also, info. on Thomas Bishop of Wayne Co. early 1800s. Thanks

BISHOP, COX, INGRAM, KING posted by Wynell Simpson on Friday, December 6, 1996

Looking for John Howell b. 1753 Wayne Co., NC. Looking for Jernigan, Ingram, King, Bishop, Cox. Wynell Simpson, 5414 McCracken, Houston,TX 77032

STRICKLAND posted by Gene Strickland on Friday, December 6, 1996

My father was John Henry Strickland and he was born April 24, 1918 in Wayne County, N.C. His father was William Edward Strickland Jr. born September 30, 1892 in Wayne county and he died May 4, 1970. He married Maggie Willow Griffith (1889-1964) on March 30, 1912. His father was William Edward Strickland born March of 1854 and died November 30, 1925, he is burried in Wayne County, N.C. He married Eliza Jane Wiggins (July 4, 1859 - November 26, 1938). His father was Edward Strickland who was born in 1814 in North Carolina and died March 8, 1897. He married Elizabeth Thornton (1815-1900). This is as far back as I have found. Thanks for your help. Gene Strickland

SMITH posted by Ray Smith on Saturday, December 7, 1996

In the 1800 Wayne Co Census there is an Eli Smith with 2 males under 10, one male 26 & 45 (Eli), one female under 10 and one female 26 & 45. I believe that ELI's father is John Smith from Halifax Co. ELI relocated to Muhlenburg Co, Ky in 1802/1803 and then to La in 1817. Any help will be appreciated. Tia

BLACKSTONE posted by judy nosch on Monday, December 9, 1996

MULLIS Blackstone born 1800. Listed in 1820 census for Anson County as either Blackston or Blackstone. Seek identity of parents or siblings. Any information about him at all would be helpful.

BARWICK, BROCK, COLLIER, ELMORE, RICH posted by Ann Buck on Monday, December 9, 1996

I would like to ask for help in finding some relatives who lived in Wayne County. Mt. Olive Mid 1800's plus Stephen Brock - name of parents - name of spouse - name of children Goldsboro Mid 1800's Surname Collier - any names and children's names Seven Springs 1800's Barwick - names and children's names Rich - names and children's names Also Elmore. Thank you.

HOLLAND posted by Diana Holland Faust on Thursday, December 12, 1996

Any info about any Hollands in Wayne County would be appreciated. Some of my line are Jimmie or James Holland (1700s), Elisha Holland (1764-1833), Bryant Holland, Curtis Holland, Axon (or Exum) Holland (early 1800s), Warren Holland, Green Holland, Calvin Holland (b 1848), and David Holland who married Emma Lea Bryant.

ANDERSON, CORBETT, GRANT, PEELE, SUTTON, UZZELL posted by Jonny S. Alexander on Saturday, December 14, 1996

Interested in any ANDERSONs of Wayne County, I am a descendant of George Anderson and Sally CORBETT.

HOWELL, JERNIGAN posted by Wynell Simpson on Sunday, December 29, 1996

Looking for information on John HOWELL b. 1753 Wayne Co., NC. Who was his wife? Was she Isabell JERNIGAN? Son Lewis Howell moved by 1830 to Perry Co., AL. Who was the wife of Lewis Howell.

GOODMAN, SPENCE posted by loan Spence Mason on Saturday, January 4, 1997

Would like to find any info. on the surname SPENCE - earliest known ancestor was James Madison Spence, b. abt.1810, d. abt.1872 in Liddell District, Strabane Twnship of Lenoir Co. He married Nancy GOODMAN dau.of Aiden and Elcy GOODMAN. Many of their children moved to Seven Springs and further into Wayne Co. Allied families include: Hardy, Cherry, Hines. Will be happy to share info. Thanks.

REASONS posted by Melanie Young on Saturday, January 4, 1997

I am looking for any information on the Reasons family from Wayne County. I have been able to trace my family back to George Reasons, who was born circa 1792. I think his father's name was James but I am not sure. George moved to the Gibson/Madison County, Tennessee area around 1830 or so and drowned in 1842 in the Forked Deer River. He was married to Dicey Rhodes and he served in the War of 1812. Since I don't have a computer, I am giving you my brother's e-mail address. This is such a great service and I very much appreciate any assistance. Happy New Year! Melanie Young

BUNN posted by Cornelia B. Holland on Wednesday, January 8, 1997

Researching Phairo Bunn/Burn b.c.1788 son of Priscilla Bunn. Uncles Frederick Bunn, William Bunn, Jesse Bunn. Phairo mar. Avy Taylor dau. of William Taylor and moved to Madison / Gibson Co. TN. Tobias Bunn was Phairo's brother.

OVERMAN posted by Jimmy Fleming on Sunday, January 12, 1997

I am researching Joseph Overman (1815-?) and his wife Zilpha ? from Wayne County. He had sveral children: Thomas, Capsy, John, Charity, Christian, Alexander, Aaron, Sarah, Mary, and William. I am particularly interested in Sarah who married John Allen Fleming in 1879 in Wayne County. I would like to learn anything that I could about the parents of Joseph, the maiden name of Zilpha and her parents, or any other info on this family that I could get.

HOWELL posted by Mark Rasco on Sunday, January 12, 1997

I am looking for relations of Rachel "Mary" HOWELL b. abt 1773, m. 30 Apr 1793 Alexander RASCOE from Bertie Co. NC.

MUSGRAVE, TOLER posted by Pat White on Wednesday, January 15, 1997

I am researching Thomas Toler, died ca. 1788 in Wayne Co. NC. His son Stephen Toler is my ancestor. Stephen moved to Johnson Co., IL in about 1829. Do you know who the wife of Thomas was? I am also researching the Musgrave (Musgrove) family. John Musgrave died about 1824 in Wayne Co.; do you know who John married?

PEELE, PEELLE posted by Horace Peele on Wednesday, January 15, 1997

Desire to know the burial location of David Peelle and Priscilla Fletcher, his wife, both died in 1807. It is possible that they are buried where David's Brother Willis Peelle is buried when he died in 1833. These two are the children of Robert Peelle (1730-1808) and Margaret B. Jossey (1732-1796). Willis and his wife Betsey Fletcher took care of David and Priscilla's four childrren after they died. They were neighbors and lived on land located Board Tree Branch. Is there any old graveyards in this vicinity?

BEARD posted by Ray Griffin on Thursday, January 16, 1997

Seeking information on the parents of Thomas BEARD (d. 1887 Wayne Co NC) mar Maria //. His daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" mar. Kinchen B. Herring of Wayne Co. Any help with this.

ARENDELL, CARRUTHERS, DAWSON, HARDY, HODGES posted by Francis R. Hodges on Friday, January 17, 1997

Seeking information on Richard HODGES (b.1740's- d.1800/05), believed to be son of Francis HODGES, SR., and Frances CARRUTHERS of New Bern, who was living in Dobbs County near Wheat Swamp at the time of the American Revolution. He had (I think) two sons: (1) Richard Hodges, Jr., (d. 1842, Wayne County), who married Lydia DAWSON (b. 1792), dght. of Thomas Dawson and Elizabeth HARDY, and (2) Edward Hodges (b. ca. 1780-d. 1815/20, Lenoir County), who was the first husband of Catherine ARENDELL (b. 1780's- d. 1830's), dght. of William Arendell (will dated 1822) of Lenoir County. There were likely several daughters as well. Brothers Joshua Hodges and Francis Hodges, Jr. are known to have relocated to Burke and Bulloch Counties, Georgia, in the 1780's. Another brother, Hardy Hodges, may have died in the revolution. I am especially interested in knowing the name of Richard's wife, and in obtaining any information available on his son, Edward.

SKIPPER posted by Mary in NC. on Saturday, January 18, 1997

I am searching for info on my great-grandfather, Henry SKIPPER born 1801 in NC, Wayne county, I think (according to secondary info). I would like to contact anyone researching this surname, may I have your ideas on this? Thanks

DALE, FAIL posted by julia wilson on Sunday, January 19, 1997

looking for Jinnette (Jennette, Jinnett, Ginnett) Fail Or Dale Goldsboro 1850/60.

GRANTHAM posted by Ron Johnson on Sunday, January 19, 1997

I am interested in any information on Thomas GRANTHAM (1722-1781), any of his descendants, or any other Grantham family of Wayne Co. NC.

BRADSHAW, CADE, COLIE, EDMUNDSON, MOORING posted by Jan Norwood on Wednesday, January 22, 1997

I recently found the name of the man who started the fires in Kinston in the 1800's. One of them was J.B. COLIE. I think the initials may have stood for James Bryant Colie. He was the son of Jim Colie, I think. Jim Colie came from the north to work on building the Mullet Track which was the railroad from the coast to Kinston. I am interested in the CADE family as well. Noah Colie, son of Jim, brother of JB was my great-grandfather. He married Marth Cade. I am also seeking information on the MOORING (Burrell, John, Wiley) family because my paternal great grandmother may have been Susan Mooring. She married Benjamin Jefferson BRADSHAW. Seeking information on the Bradshaws as well. Also looking for information on Hubbard Edmundson (Edmondson) and Parthenia Bradshaw.

HILL posted by Wayne Hill on Thursday, January 30, 1997

I am looking for the family of James Hill who was born in NC around 1785. Married Nancy Hasty in Wayne around 1820. Nancy's mother was Jemima Hill (who married William Hasty in Wayne around 1788). Jemima's mother was Susannah Hill who left a will in Wayne in 1818. Jemima's sisters were Rhoda, Delilah, Sarah (Sally), Mary (Polly) and Cintha. Also looking for a connection to Webb Hill, who died in Wayne in 1825.

SMITH, TURNER posted by Elizabeth A. Dodd on Friday, January 31, 1997

Does anyone know the anything about the parents of Simon Turner (b. 1720 Wake Co., NC-d. 4/9/1783 Wake Co.) ma. Nancy Anne Smith 1765 in Raleigh, NC (daughter of David Smith and Edith Whitfield). Think Simon Turner's father was William Turner II d. Bertie Co., NC. I have the line up to today but can't find proof of parents. I Need Help !! Thank you.

HOLLAND posted by Van Leeuwens on Friday, January 31, 1997

Hello, I'm searching for the family of Ida Belle HOLLAND, b. 1891 in Oklahoma territory. All I have of her parents are the names James and Katherine Files (sp?) HOLLAND. They may have been from Kentucky. Ida Belle married William MCLAIN in Oklahoma and they remained there. Does anyone have any connections here? Would love to swap info if we do! And I'd really appreciate any help I can get. Thanks, Theresa

DOUDNA, KNOWLES posted by Sandra Angell on Sunday, February 2, 1997

Looking for information on John DOUDNA m. Sarah KNOWLES, John 1742-1808 (Wayne Co.?). Wondering where he came from. Several stories link him to Brittish shipping, but may have come to US via Holland.

BARNES, MORRIS posted by Lynn Johnson on Monday, February 3, 1997

I'm looking for information about my great-grandparents. James (Jimmie) MORRIS married Elizabeth (Bettie) BARNES in Wayne County NC on 22December 1857. I'd appreciate any information about the two and/or any of their ancestors.

HOWELL, PAIT, PATE posted by Sam Pait, Sr. on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

James Pate of Wayne Co., NC, father of David Pate who moved to Bladen Co. by 1810, some descendants named Pait. Two children of David, Stephen Pate and Charity Pate remained in Wayne Co. with grandfather Arachelous Howell. Searching for James's spouse, his parents, and the family's origin. Also seeking info on Wayne County descendants.

BOYETTE, BOYT posted by Sam Pait, Sr. on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

Searching for info in Jacob BOYETTE or BOYT of Wayne Co., NC, revolutionary war soldier whose petition for pension indicates service in Charles Town (SC). Seeking any info on Jacob or his family.

BEST, LILLY, PATE, THOMPSON posted by David H. Francis on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

I am seeking information on the following Wayne County families: Lilly, Thompson, Best, and Pate. Especially Lilly and Thompson. Susan Lilly, born ca. 1812, reared three children: Catherine, W.D., and Gibson. Susan apparently never married. Catherine Lilly married Josiah Thompson. Josiah and Catherine lived in Brogden Township, Dudley Post Office. Josiah Thompson was taken prisoner at the Battel of Gettysburg and died at Point Lookout, Maryland in 1864. Catherine died in 1885. I would like to know where Susan Lilly came from. There were no other Lilly families in Wayne County during the early years of the nineteenth century. Yet she was in Wayne County by the age of 18. She is listed in the 1840 Wayne County Census.

JORDAN posted by Bev Williamson on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

I am researching the JORDAN families of Johnston and Wayne and surrounding counties. Specifically looking for information relating to Stephen JORDAN who was a resident of Wayne Co NC in 1850, or any of his descendants.

PATE posted by Bernie Dudek on Wednesday, February 12, 1997

Researching Thoroughgood Pate b. abt 1635. Looking for his ancestors and country of origin.

MARTIN, POWELL posted by Margaret Miller on Wednesday, February 12, 1997

Seeking information re Richard Martin, Sr., who died in Wayne Co., NC. pre-1800. Was he twice married? Name of first wife and children from that union. Attempting to prove if Elizabeth "Bettie" Martin who married Nicholas Powell of NC and Marion County, MS., was the daughter of this Richard Martin. Have been told - but have no evidence - that a slave from the estate of Richard Martin, Sr., was among the slaves Nicholas Powell had in possession when he arrived Marion Co., 1818-1820. Any help with this line - or the Powell one - would be greatly appreciated. Margaret Miller

MIOT posted by Jon Myatt on Saturday, February 15, 1997

I am looking for additional information about John MIOT, who wed Eliabeth ALLEN in Johnston County, NC in 1745. He suposedly arrived in NC through Cape Fear (date and ship unknown) and eventually settled in Wake County, NC, where he died in 1791. Anyone having any information about his arrival in NC or family members that may have accompanied him to the US are urged to email me or call anytime at (904)471-2999. Thanks, Jon Myatt, St. Augustine, FL

ALFORD, CARRAWAY posted by Donna Gist Moore on Sunday, February 16, 1997

I have received information that Sarah Alford (b. 1776?, Wayne Co, NC, d. 1851, Amite Co, MS) was mentioned in her father William Alford's will (1800) as Sarah Carraway. My information indicates she m. Adam Carraway Sr., (in NC?) and they later moved to Gibson Co, TN, where their son Adam Carraway Jr.was born. They later moved to Amite Co., MS. Others mentioned in William Alford's will are Nancy Alford, Pearcy Thompson, Benjamin Alford, Lodwick Alford, Mary (or Polly) Alford, Ethelred Alford and Caryann Alford. The petition shows other info also such as Sarah Alford (widow of William), guardian of Karyan. Does anyone know these ALFORDs or CARRAWAYs? I have lots of Carraway info to share...

BAREFOOT, MIMMS posted by Robert Travelute on Tuesday, February 18, 1997

My 6th great grandfather was in bladen county prior to 1760 He purchased property from Thomas and Grace Mimms. His wifes name was Amelia Unknown. They had a son named James Barefoot who married Delilah Mimms, whose parents were David Mimms and Sabrah Unknown. Can anybody tell me anything about these families.

GIDDENS, RAINEY posted by W T Rainey on Wednesday, February 19, 1997

William Rainey of Rowan Co., Robert E Weaver of Orange Co., Louis D Giddens of Wayne Co.

SILVER posted by James D. Silver on Saturday, February 22, 1997

I would like to hear from anyone interested in the family name SILVER. I have a large data base and woud like to share information.

CANNON posted by Debra Boswell on Sunday, February 23, 1997

I am seeking information on Everett Cannon. Everett was born 1814 in NC. He married Nancy.....? in NC abt. 1830-35. The earliest record that I have of him is 1840 census of Wayne Co. NC. He moved his family to Tallapoosa Co. AL between 1845-1847. He and Nancy had 14 children before he lost his life in the Civil War. I would love to have more information on this ancestor, particularly his parentage and Nancy's maiden name. Any help would be appreciated.

LINDLEY posted by Judith Harrell Coe on Friday, March 7, 1997

Lindley, James. Before 1811. Searching for information regarding James Lindley, left Wayne County about 1811, according to information in 1883 History of Howard County, IN, edited by Charles Blanchard. When he removed from Wayne Co., NC he lived in Richmond, IN area for several years, and in 1847, entered land North of Greentown, Howard Co., IN. James was the father of Tence, Charles, and James Lindley, and daughters were married to John Armantrout and Jacob Elliott. These three know sons and sons-in-law eventually followed James to Howard County, IN. The last residence of James was in Clinton Co., OH, after 1847. Blanchard stated that James Lindley was of a prominent NC family followed the profession of farming. Any information about this family would be most appreciated. Thank you. Judith Harrell Coe, Martinsville, IN.

BREWER, YELVINGTON posted by Jo Church Dickerson on Saturday, March 8, 1997

Seeking any info on Brewer family in Johnston Co NC late 1700's. Jacob Parker Brewer died there 1784, widow Martha. His dau Jane/Jenny mar Francis Evans there 1784. His son David apparently moved to Marion Co SC c1798. Connections to Moses Brewer family of Wayne Co indicated. Also connections to Yelvington/Elvington family of Johnston Co to Marion Co SC. Any info on Johnston Co Brewers would be appreciated.

BOYKIN posted by Owen Forrester on Sunday, March 9, 1997

Benjamin Boykin died in Wayne County about 1786. He had sons Francis and John Boykin. I am trying to find out anything I can about these three people. Thanks.

DURDEN, DURDINO posted by Richard Kyle on Tuesday, March 18, 1997

Searching for information on the Durden/Durdino family of early Dobbs County and of Wayne County. Original settlers were John, Richard and William Durdino. William Durdino's family intermarried with the Hooks, Basses, Hilliards, Daniels and Hollowels. A large part of these families moved to Montgomery Co. Georgia around 1790. They may have originated in Anne Arundel Co. Maryland. Would welcome all replies and any information.

BARNHILL posted by A. Virgil Barnhill,Jr on Wednesday, March 19, 1997

Am seeking information on all Barnhills in Edgecombe and the surrounding counties. I am in the process of updating a book on the Barnhills that I published in 1994 and would like to include as many of the Eastern North Carolina Barnhills that I can locate. You may contact me at A. Virgil Barnhill, Jr., P. O. Box 22621, Knoxville, TN 37933.

HOSEY posted by Jerry Sanner on Saturday, March 22, 1997

Sarah F. Hosey, b. Goldsboro, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 1827. m. William T. Wilson, Indiana. Sarah Wilson, d. July 9, 1904, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. Interested in any HOSEY connection.

HOBSON posted by Elvin Perkins, Jr on Sunday, March 23, 1997

I am researching the family of William Hobson (b.1813) who lived in the Wayne Co., N.C. area around 1850. I am descended through his son Lewis Hobson (1838-1923) who moved into Cumberland Co., N.C. and eventually died in the Raeford area of Hoke Co., N.C. which had previously been part of Cumberland Co., N.C. I would really like to learn more about the Hobson family. It is kind of a lost family line in which my family lost contact and I know little about them. I have some information I have researched which I will be glad to share. I would really appreciate any help I could get.

FUTRELL, SMITH posted by Jeff Towbin on Monday, March 24, 1997

Looking for information on Smith family. Jimm Berry and Lela. Also on Futrell family.

SASSER posted by Robert Earl Woodham on Wednesday, March 26, 1997

Am gathering records and info on ALL descendants of the SASSER family of America. The vast majority of descendants of this family came from Sassers who settled in Johnston Co. in the mid-1700's and spread from here to GA, AL, TN, IN, MS and throughout the nation.

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