Researcher Profiles

COX, LANCASTER posted by Bebe Fox on Tuesday, April 1, 1997

My 3rd great grandfather was Sanders Pinkney Cox, d. 1882 in Greene Cty., NC. Was son of Micajah Cox Jr. (1784-1837) and Sarah Hollowell of Wayne and grandson of Micajah Cox Sr. and Louise Lancaster of Wayne. Would love to know how name Pickney came into this family. There was/is a crossroads on north side of Neuse by name of Pinkney but can't find out why.

GRADY, LEE posted by Steve Weaver on Tuesday, April 1, 1997

I am searching for any information on John Lee. His daughter Bertie Elizabeth Lee (my great-grandmother) was born on June 18, 1871 in Wayne Co. She married Peter S. Grady on March 6, 1895, also in Wayne Co. She also had a brother named Rufus E. Lee who was born in April 1866. Any information on this family, particularly John Lee's spouse or ancestors, would be very helpful and deeply appreciated!

TURNAGE posted by Robert Earl Woodham on Wednesday, April 2, 1997

Searching for info on all descendants of the TURNAGE family. The Turnages settled in Wayne Co. in the 1800's, coming from neighboring Greene Co. This family is descended from George Turnage Jr. who came to NC about 1705 from England. The family has spread from Wayne Co. to all over the country. Turnage Family Association

HOWELL posted by Donna Nichols on Sunday, April 6, 1997

I am looking for William Howell(1735-1790). He had several children that moved to other states. I would like a cite on him since he is in my direct line.

HOWELL, KING, PARKER, ROBERTS posted by Keith Roberts on Monday, April 7, 1997

John Roberts(1721-1769) of Craven county NC. Descendent to John R. Roberts builder of Roberts school house, historical site in Wayne County, NC. John R. Roberts was married to Mary Nancy Ward. John Roberts of Craven County had at least one son, John Roberts who was married to Susan Magness. They had at least one son, Henry Roberts who was married to Nancy Smith, a descendent of William Carrington Smith of England. Other names of interest in the Roberts Tree are: Henry Roberts, Nancy Roberts, Richard Roberts, John William Parker, J. W Ward, Elkanah Fields, Cullen Hardy Talton, Mildred Talton, U. J. Roberts: other surnames include Howell, Wall, Hlubin, King, Kirkman.

RENFROW, RENTFROW posted by Randall Renfrow Hardy on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

I am looking for information regarding the Rentfrow (also Renfrow) family. John lived around 1700. John, Jr., Jacob, and Jacob, Jr. followed in the 1700's. Jesse (or Jessie) lived around 1850, and Arthur was born around 1885. I would appreciate any help with my family. Thank you.

HOWELL posted by Marshall Howell on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

Looking for any info. on Daniel Landmon Howell, born 4/12/1828, possibly in SC. Married Charity Flowers Howell from Wayne Co; children were: Benjamin, b. 1850, Marshall Thaddeus, b. 2/15/1852, Mary Ann, b. 1856 and Martha Lucresy, b. 1859. Daniel was killed in Civil war between May 12 and June 17, 1864. Any information on who Daniels's parent were (possibly a Haywood Howell) or any info. about his siblings would be greatly appreciated.

BRADDOCK, HILL, THOMPSON posted by David H. Francis on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

Seeking information on marriage of Bessie Lou Hill and Paul Edward Braddock. I do not know where the wedding took place. Nor do I know the year. I only have an invitation which states the date as Wednesday, 8 April. My guess is 1896 or possibly 1903. I know Bessie Lou Hill was the daughter of A.F. and Mary, or Martha Thompson Hill. The mother was born in Wayne County, NC. She was a daughter of Josiah and Catherine Lilly Thompson. I have much information on the Thompson family mentioned above, and will be happy to share what I have.

BARNES posted by Ed Holland on Thursday, April 17, 1997

Barnes geneology. Grandfather was Bennett Barnes in the southwestern part of Wayne Co. This area is between Fremont and Kenly. Appreciate any info.

PRICE posted by Chuck Barwick on Monday, April 21, 1997

I am looking for any information on the PRICE family of Duplin County. My Grandparents were Ike and Celia Price. My Grandmother was a Price before marring. If you have any information, it would be helpful, because I am just beginning my search. Thanks.

BARTLETT, RADFORD, WARD posted by Lisa Nichols Hopper on Monday, April 21, 1997

Seeking information/parentage on Lemuel BARTLETT of Greene County, born circa 1810, and wife Cynthia WARD (?), born circa 1815. They had 9 children as of 1850, including my ancestor Jethro Bartlett. Parts of family later moved to Pikeville, Wayne County, NC. Also seeking information/parentage of Spias WARD, born circa 1798, and wife Nancy RADFORD, born circa 1810, both in Greene County. Their daughter, Jane Elizabeth Virginia Ward is my gg grandmother, and married Jethro Bartlett. Will share any information. Thank you in advance for helping me with these lines!

BROWN, ODOM, WARRICK posted by Cathy W. Blow on Wednesday, April 23, 1997

Seeking information of Zilphia ODOM who married William Henry WARRICK. Zilphia d. 6-Aug-1881 and is buried in Wayne Co. Seeking information of parents of William Henry Warrick, son of Job Warrick and Nancy BROWN. He was born in Sampson. Job Warrick d. 16-Dec-1879 in Wayne Co. Have info to share. Thank you.

LEE posted by Greg Wainright on Saturday, April 26, 1997

I am searching for information on John Lee (1750s-1839) who married Elizabeth in Wayne Co., NC in the late 1700s. I'm not sure where in North Carolina he was born. I am trying to find out his parents' names as well as Elizabeth's last name. John supposedly is part of the Lee family of Virginia. I can furnish more information. I would apprectiate any information that may further my research. Thanks, Greg Wainright

LEE posted by Donna Masterson on Sunday, April 27, 1997

I am looking for info on John LEE, born 1755, NC. I was told that he was born in Wayne Co., NC, but Wayne Co. was not formed until later. Please e-mail with any info.

ROGERS posted by Edna Clack on Monday, April 28, 1997

Can anyone shed any light on the James Rogers living in Wayne Co, NC, in 1790? Thank you. Edna

COLE, DAVIS, HINES, OVERMAN posted by Cathy W. Blow on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

HINES, Joshau F. b. 1842 in Wayne Co.NC, married first Mary DAVIS 1844. Married second Nancy COLE OVERMAN 1900, d. 1901-1909. Known children Charity, Anna, Joseph F., Emma, and Silas Hines. Seeking info. on his parents, siblings, and descendants.

BAKER posted by Bill Baker on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

Baker family. Ancestors of Rev. Exum F. Baker and Furney Baker. Rev. Baker was tobacco farmer in Wayne Co. or vicinity in 1920-30s. Then he attended Mars Hill College, and went on to be the pastor of New Friendship Baptist in Winston Salem NC.

SANDERSON posted by susie sasser on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Looking for info about:SANDERSON, Clifton Kinston about1939 Sanderson, William Sanderson, Daniel Ernest, born May 1916. Their mother was Smith, Flora. Who was their dad????? Sanderson, Daniel was my husband's grandfather Sasser, Michael Edward Is my husband, born in Mt. Olive, 8/53.

HARRIS, POSTON posted by Mark Avant on Friday, May 2, 1997

William Harris (b. 1820's) of Wayne County, NC. married Margett _______ (b. 1820's) also of Wayne County. I only have information on one son, a J. M. Harris (9-10-1856 to 4-2-1918) born in Wayne County, NC, buried at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Florence Co., SC who married Eliza A. Poston (10-10-1858 to 6-23-1919) of Florence County, SC and is also buried at Salem. I would appreciate any information on the Harris' of Wayne County that will tie into William Harris.

WILLIAMS posted by Raphael Pearsall on Friday, May 9, 1997

I am looking for information on Neal and Annie Williams most likely from Goldsboro who had a daughter Sarah Louise.

HOWELL, RADFORD posted by Susan Williford on Saturday, May 10, 1997

Hi My name is Susan Williford, surname is Howell. I am interested in the Howell and Radfords of Wayne County. Grandparents names were William B. Howell and Addie Radford Howell.

WHITLEY posted by Dan Whitley on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

I am looking for information on John J. Whitley born 1715 and died about 1761. I am his fourth great grandson. He had 4 sons, John, Needham, Fereby, Jerusha, and 3 daughters, Delilah, Honor, and Nancy. I can not make a connection but think he or his father entered the country through the Isle of Wright, Va. There are several home pages that persons researching this line might find interesting http://cwhitley.peds.umn.edu/

SASSER posted by Glenn Yarbrough on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

I am Glenn Yarbrough. I am researching the Sasser family that moved from Wayne County, NC to Screven Co., GA in the mid 1700s. I would appreciate any info anyone could give me on this family and related lines. Thanks!

ROBERTS posted by Mitchell Roberts on Monday, May 19, 1997

Looking for Solomon John Roberts born 1803 in Wayne Co.N.C. Might have moved to Horry S.C. but not sure. Died in 1859, had one son that I know of, his name was William Woodberry Roberts, born 1845, married to Martha Ann Watts of Horry S.C.

BARNES, HOLLAND posted by Susan B. Smith on Tuesday, May 20, 1997

I am trying to trace my family history back to England. My grandparents Lloyd Barnes and Matha Betire Holland came from Wayne County. I know that my great grandfather John A. Barnes built a brick two story house near Fremont that still stands. I had always been told that my family originated from Ireland, but as I am now posted in the Midlands (Northamptonshire, England I have found that the surname Barnes orginated in this area. If I could find out anything later on my great grandfathers family I might be able to trace the family to this area. There is a town called Catherine D'Barnes up above Stratford - Upon Avon. Any information that could be found in the next year would be greatly appreciated.

BENTON, CAPPS, MILLARD, WILLIAMS posted by Kevin Williams on Friday, May 23, 1997

Looking for someone who can lookup some obits from the Mount Olive Tribune. The Surnames I'm researching are Williams, Capps, Benton, and Millard.

BRYANT, HOLLAND posted by Diana Holland Faust on Friday, May 23, 1997

I would like to contact anybody who knows of or has ever heard of an Emma Lea Bryant of Greensboro, born 4/29/1894. She married David Holland of Wayne County, had two little boys and abandoned them. I am her granddaughter.

BARDIN posted by Eleanor Bardin Hobson on Friday, May 23, 1997

Searching for John Bardin - wife Nancy had son named John Woodard who married Martha Gandy are there any records in Wayne County?

WATERS posted by Asa R Waters on Sunday, May 25, 1997

Looking for information on great great grandfather Asa Waters or daughter Susan Waters or her son Edward S. Waters.

PARKER posted by dwhiting on Tuesday, May 27, 1997

Searching for info., relatives, descendants, etc. of Parthenia Parker (b.1806) daughter of Jonathan Parker and Gillie Cole.

LEE posted by Hazel Brough on Tuesday, May 27, 1997

Through my grandmother, we have some Lees in our genealogy. We go back to Robert E. Lee. Does this ring a bell with you? Would be happy with any help you can give me.

HUNEYCUTT, SASSER posted by R. Carroll Sasser on Tuesday, May 27, 1997

Seeking information on ancestors of Millard Fillmore SASSER, b 1870 d 1946 m 1891 to Nelia Frances HUNEYCUTT, b 1874 d 1960. Both buried Big Lick Cemetery, Stanly County NC. Father of Millard F. Sasser believed to be Cullen Joseph Sasser, b 1834 Wayne County NC.

DENMARK, LEWIS posted by Elvin Farris on Thursday, May 29, 1997

I am descended from Pollie Ann Denmark, born 02-28-1854 in Wayne Co. NC. She married James Wilson Stroud of Orange Co. NC on 12-03-1878. Pollie (or Mollie) Ann Denmark was daughter of Joseph Dixon Denmark (of Duplin Co. NC) and Patience Lewis on 12-15-1844.

PIPKIN posted by P. J. Cowling on Friday, May 30, 1997

Looking for parentage of Willis Pipkin, Mar 13,1808, Wayne Co, NC. Married Mary "Polly" Couch? c1828-30. lst child born AL. It is reported that Willis is 1/2 Cherokee. It is further reported that his parents are Lovett Pipkin and Catherine "Kitsey" Duncan. I am attempting to prove or disprove this. Thanks

BRADBERRY, STANLEY posted by Joe Walker on Tuesday, June 3, 1997

William STANLEY landed in NC in the Spring of 1780 from England. He settled in Johnston Co. by the 1790 census. Wife is unknown, but fathered at least 3 sons, James, George, and; Dave. James married Sarah? BRADBERRY, daughter of James Bradberry of Wayne Co. They were wed ca 1805 and lived in Johnston Co. where my gggranpa, James Bradberry Stanley, was born June 27, 1809. Some time around 1820 they all moved to Henry and Pike Co. AL. From there they migrated to Trinity Co. TX in 1855. Any information on these families would be appreciated. Thanks. Joe Walker

THORNTON posted by Lori E. Hunter on Thursday, June 5, 1997

Seeking information on my great grandfather Josiah THORNTON (1859-1927). He was a teacher and a Disciple of Christ (Christian) minister Johnston and Sampson counties. One of his brothers was Reverend Green R. Richardson, who moved to Wayne County. I would also like to correspond with Thornton descendants fron Johnston County, especially with roots in Meadow Township.

DANIEL, ROGERS, ROUNDTREE posted by Jack on Thursday, June 5, 1997

Would like to find the parents of Jonathan ROGERS, Sr. b. abt 1764 in Wayne County, NC d. Oct 10, 1793 m. est. 1783-1792 Elizabeth DANIEL b. Nov. 07, 1768 d. Jul 12, 1847 the parents of 1.Jonathan ROGERS, Jr. b. Feb 13,1793 Wayne County, NC d. Jan 09, 1871 in Arkansas m. March 12, 1812 in Wayne County, NC Sarah ROUNDTREE d. Oct 17, 1794 Wayne County, NC d. Jan 18, 1864 in Arkansas

BENTON, MORZINGO posted by Kevin Williams on Friday, June 6, 1997

Looking for the descendants of Raeford Benton. Per the Wayne County 1850 Census, Raeford was from Sampson County and married Nancy ?. Their children were Furiny (Age 20 Female), James (Age 19 Male), Charity (Age 16 Female), Urica (Age 15), Joseph (Age 13 Male), William (Age 11 Male), Rachel (Age 9 Female), and Nancy (age 8 Female). In the 1860 Wayne County Census, Raeford and Nancy had another child Polly (Age 1 Female). It is believed that Nancy married a Grant and Polly married a Morzingo. Please help...

BUNDY, HARRISON, MORRIS, WILLIAMS posted by James K. Harrison on Saturday, June 7, 1997

Need any information on Issac MORRIS family in Wayne County about 1785-1800. Issac Morris, s of Zach Morris and Anne WILLIAMS, m Millicent BUNDY, d Demsey Bundy in Wayne County about 1788. The family was Quaker and had thirteen children. Children were Zachariah, Demsey, Nathan, Jeremiah, David, Zadok, John, Issac, James, Nancy, Sarah and two other females. The family moved to Grayson County, VA about 1800. Will gladly exchange information.

RENFROW, ROUNDTREE posted by Chuck Ritchey on Sunday, June 8, 1997

I am searching for information on the families of my 6-G grandparents, Francis and Mary ROUNDTREE. Francis left a will in Johnston County, NC in 1748. His son, Cader Roundtree, was my 5-G grandfather. Cader married Penelope RENFROW, who was b. ca 1774 in NC. I found Cader in the 1790 census of Beaufort Co, NC; 1800 and 1810 census of Wayne Co, NC. By 1820 the family had moved down into Morgan Co, Georgia, where Cader died in August of 1821. Any information you may have concerning ROUNDTREE families of North Carolina would be appreciated. Thanks! Chuck Ritchey

COOR, COX posted by Milford K. Kirby on Monday, June 9, 1997

I am looking for the ancestors of Edmund Coor, my great grandfather, who was born about 1811 in North Carolina according to the 1880 census and family tradition. He died about January 17, 1895, in Wayne County. He married first Anna Mariah COX, daughter of Levi Cox, prior to 1838, and they had eight children. Anna Mariah Cox Coor died between the 1880 census and January 4, 1882, when Edmund Coor remarried (he was 69 or 70 years old at the time!) to Adrianna Hooks. They had five children, including my grandmother, Annie Eugenia Coor, who married Milford Aycock. They are buried in the Aycock cemetery in northwestern Wayne County.

SASSER posted by Robert Earl Woodham on Monday, June 9, 1997

Searching for info and records on all descendants of the SASSER family. This family first settled in adjoining Johnston Co. and moved into Wayne Co. by the 1770's. The family spread from here to almost every state in the nation with the largest concentrations still in NC and other concentrations in GA, FL, AL, KY, AR, TX, MS, LA, and TN. Former US Senator James R. Sasser is a descendant of this family and also the Wayne Co. Sheriff.

BRITT, GIDDENS, TAYLOR posted by Jean Cooper on Wednesday, June 11, 1997

I am researching GIDDENS, BRITT, and TAYLOR from North Carolina. John Giddens was born in the mid 1700's and md Sarah Taylor. They had at least 5 children, but I do not know all of their names. I find reference to the fifth child, and that is why I say there were at 5. They had a son Mitchell who md Letisha Britt. From what info I have they had 10 children. The oldest chid was John William Giddens. He md Sallie ?. The other names I have are Sarah Jane, James Thomas, George Lullen, Patience Elizabeth, Henry Clay, David Crockett, Mary Susan, Rustus Westley, Sophia Alice Gerome. From John's md there were 5 children- John Dawson Md Annie ?, Monroe C., Lewis W., Della F., Sally C. John Dawson only had one child that I could find. Robert Clyde. Robert md Grace Downing from Alabama. They had only one child. Robert Jr. That is my husband.

WOOTEN, WOOTTEN posted by Donald Gates on Thursday, June 12, 1997

I am looking for decendents of the Wootten family. Please send me an e-mail if you think you might be related. Thanks.

TOMBERLIN, TUMBERLIN, TUMBERLING posted by User830617 on Friday, June 13, 1997

I am trying to find anything I can on the name Tomberlin, Tumberling, Or Tumberlin. The last I heard is the Tomberlins came to America from England in 1669 . The first were John and William Tomberlin, John married and had 4 children, John, Moses, William, and Thomas. Thomas lived in Wayne Co., NC from 1754 to 1841. Well this is as far back as I can get. My Great-Great Grandfather is Thomas Tomberlin (m) to Elizabeth Ellen Ritchie, so I believe the first ones are connected to me also. Any help I can get will be greatly appreciated User830617@aol.com

RHODES, RINCEY posted by Andrea Weil on Friday, June 13, 1997

Looking for any info on Rev. War pvt. Henry RHODES b.1730 d.1781. Resided in Dobbs Co. Is he the same Henry Rhodes that is thought to be the grandfather of Gen. James Rhodes and Mary Rincey? Thanks.

WOOD posted by Minnie Becton on Friday, June 20, 1997

What became of Michael WOOD? He was born in Ireland and lived in Goldsboro, NC. Did he own a store (So I'm told) and where was he buried? He was born around 1832?

BOYETT, SINGLETARY posted by Jan Smith on Sunday, June 22, 1997

Seeking parents of Issac BOYETT found in 1820 census, Bladen Co. I believe he may be the son of Jacob Boyett of Wayne/Dobbs Co. He married Margaret SINGLETARY, daughter of Joseph E. Singletary Jr., who migrated to Leon Co., Fl., then to Thomas Co., Ga. Issac Boyett and Margaret Singltary settled in Decatur Co., Ga. about 1830. I would also like to find the marriage record for Issac Boyett and Margaret Singletary.

COOK posted by Roy L Cook on Sunday, June 22, 1997

Am looking for line on Jacob Cook, b. 1769 in Wayne Co. d. Oct 23, 1830 in Wayne Co. He was a farmer with 10 children. Was the son of Jones Cooke b. abt 1706 in Isle of Wight, Virginia.

PATE posted by Minnie Becton on Monday, June 23, 1997

My grandmother's brothers left Wayne County, NC in the late 1890's. They were John born in 1870, Robert born in 1875 and Wyatt born in 1877; their parents were John and Viney Sauls PATE. They returned the year my grandmother Classie was born but was never seen or heard from again. If you have any information on them or their descendants, please email me. Thanks

TINDLE posted by Karl Knapp on Tuesday, June 24, 1997

Are you a Tindle (Tyndal, Tindal, etc), or do you know someone who is researching this family name? I am trying to find out about one of my wife's ancestors, Bryant Tindle (b1808), who came from Greene County and may have been born in Lenoir County. I would like to get in touch with anyone who has done research on the early history of the family in that area. If you know anyone who fits the bill, could you please let me know their name. Thank you.

SASSER posted by Bill Boulineau on Tuesday, June 24, 1997

I am looking for the father of Sabra (Sabry) Sasser, b. abt 1760, Dobbs Co., NC.

WATSON posted by Perry Neal Watson on Friday, June 27, 1997

Looking for information on William Watson, Sr. (died 11 May 1854), William Watson, Jr. (died 04 Feb,1857), Jane Watson (died 23 March,1871). Jane may have been the wife of William Sr. or Jr. These names are listed in the family Bible of William Sr.'s son Neill Watson who lived in Sampson County, NC.

BARNES, HOLLAND posted by Susan B. Smith on Saturday, June 28, 1997

How can I find out if my Great Grandfather fought at the Battel of Benntonville? Although his home was in Wake County, my gradparents moved and lived outside of Selma, North Carolina on Buffalo Road. My great grandfather was John A. Barnes and my grandfather was Lloyd Mayberry Barnes married to Bertie HOLLAND. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

HOWELL posted by Wynell Simpson on Saturday, June 28, 1997

John HOWELL born 1753 in Wayne Co., NC died 1843 Wayne Co., NC. Who was his wife?

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