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PARKER, VANN posted by Y. Simonson on Monday, August 2, 1999

I have two ancestors: Zachariah Parker born 1791 and his wife Katherine "kitty" Vann who both died in Wayne County NC . I am looking for informatino about their children and their parents. Zachariah died in 1863 and Katherine died in 1869. Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks! Y.S.

WEAVIL posted by Megan Weavil on Monday, August 2, 1999

I'm looking on any informantion on the Weavil family that I can come across. Obituaries, anything. Please if anyone knows anything... Email me! Thanks

HOOKS posted by Joe & Kathryn Sandifer on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

especially descendants of Hardy Hooks, c. 1745, living in Pikeville/Fremont area

BURNHAM posted by Hank Burnham on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Seeking any information on the Burnhams of Wayne Co., N.C. Frederick Burnham was born 1785 in Duplin County,N.C. and died after 1860 in Wayne Co. I believe he was the father of: Elvy b. 1823, Nancy b. 1827, William b. 1830, Isaac R. b. 1831, Jacob H. b. 1833, and Charity b. 1842. There probably were more children. Anything on Frederick or his descendents would be appreciated. Also, Frederick had a newphew William Burnham b. c1794 that lived in the Buck Swamp Dist. of Wayne Co. He was son of John Burnham. He also had a large family. Any info. on any of these Burnhams would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Hank Burnham.

COTTEN, COX, HAYES, LEE, LOCKHART, NICHOLS, OVERMAN posted by marcella cameron aldridge on Thursday, August 5, 1999

Seeking proof of parents of Margaret Annley HAYES x l. John Jackson COTTEN 2. Lee of Sampson Co. 3. Anderson. Margaret Annley Hayes Cotten LEE ANDERSON born Wayne Co. 1813 died in Florida at age 99. She is desc. of Rev. Reuben Hayes of Wayne Co. (See J.B. Boddie for history of desc. of Peter Hayes of Pagan Point, Va. in 17th century)

posted by marcella cameron aldridge on Thursday, August 5, 1999

Father may have been John HAYES of Wayne; mother, a WILLIAMS. Mary Julia COTTEN x Joseph Robert OVERMAN//Margaret Annly Elvira Jane Overman x James Louis COX, father Bryant Cox; mother, Penelope LOCKHART///Grandparents: Roderick Cox x Elsie Nichols.

NEWSOM, WILLIAMSON, WOOTEN posted by Thomas Wootten on Sunday, August 8, 1999

Seeking information about Elizabeth Williamson who may have been a spouse of William Wooten in Wayne County near Fremont in 1850's or thereabouts. I have conflicting information. She may have been my great great grandmother. Other information shows my gg grandmother to be Laney Newsom, wife of William Wooten. Thomas Wootten wootten@pilot.infi.net

DIXON posted by Ron Dailey on Monday, August 9, 1999

I am looking for information about Noah DIXON (b. 4 Jan 1787 in Beaufort County, NC; d. 14 Jan 1883 in Wayne County, NC) and the family of his son Everette Dixon (b. 18 Mar 1845; d. 13 Mar 1926 in Wayne County, NC). I have some dates for births, weddings, deaths for this family and am willing to share my info. Thanks!

COLLINS, JERNIGAN, THOMPSON, THOMSON posted by Jennifer T Wisener on Monday, August 9, 1999

I am looking for info on relatives to Rome "Romulus" Thompson. Rome was born to Harry Thomson and Milly Collins in Johnston County June, 1848. Harry and Milly Collins were married in Johnston County March 2, 1835 and the bondsman was Lewis Thomson. Rome married Ursula Jernigan in Wayne County July 16, 1872. Rome died in Duplin County January 18, 1929.

BAILEY, DINKINS, FULGHUM, PEEDIN posted by mary deann bernstein on Monday, August 9, 1999

I am seeking any information on the surname of Fulghum ( or variation of name) in Wayne County, NC. I am especially interested in a Louisa Fulghum aka Dinkins. She may have been an orphan. She was born abt 1850 in the Goldsboro area. She had a male child out-of-wedlock and a Bastardy Bond was ordered in September of 1865 against a William Hemby Bailey. Again, I would like to see any data on the Fulghums of Wayne County, NC.

BRYANT, SKINNER posted by Sara Horton on Tuesday, August 10, 1999

I am interested in anyone who has any information on Sara Emma Bryant. She married Dallas Skinner. They had one son that I know of, Emmet Skinner. If you have any inforamtion please email me.

EDENS, HINES posted by Bob Nichols on Tuesday, August 10, 1999

Would like to share info about John HINES [c.1750-c.1815] of Wayne Co. He married a daughter of John EDENS of Johnston Co. John Hines was the brother of Charles Hines and they were sons of Robert Hines. John Hines removed to New Hanover Co. c.1778 where he died.

posted by Jeri Gallus on Monday, August 16, 1999

I am lookig for more information on these two townships: Piney Grove Township and Newton Grove Township. My Great Grandfather was Julius RAYNER/RAYNOR born about 1876 in Wayne County. I believe he may have been from around these areas. Any help is appreciated. Jeri Raynor Gallus

BARFIELD, GRANTHAM posted by Sue Grantham Wilkinson on Friday, August 20, 1999

I'm looking for more info. on Frederick Grantham b. 1779 (s/o Joshua Grantham) and Charity Barfied b. 1777 (d/o Blake Barfield)and their children, Herring b. 1802, Barnabas b. 1806, Alley b. 1810, Whitley b. 1812, Dicy b. 1815, and Bowden Daniel b. 1818. Herring Grantham is my g-g grandfather. His wife's name was Mary/Piercy (?) b. 1811 or 1802. They had the following children before migrating to Pike Co. AL before 1836. Herring's children b. in Wayne Co. NC were Chely b. 1828 and Advinniel b. 1832. His other children b. in AL were Blany b. 1836, Young b. 1839, Hannah b. 1841, Joel b. 1843 (my g-grandfather), James b. 1845, Leonidas b. 1847, and David b. 1850. Any marriage, court, or land records for Herring Grantham would be very helpful in finding Piercy/Mary's maiden name. I think it may have been Bizzell, but I am not sure. Thanks for any and all responses. Please respond directly to my email address. Sue (Grantham) Wilkinson

GRANTHAM posted by Sue Grantham Wilkinson on Friday, August 20, 1999

I am seaching for a Supreme Court Case in Wayne Co. between 1817-1821 that shows a depostion made by Frederick Grantham (son of Joshua). I have an excerpt from that court case that states the following: "Question by Hood: What relation are you to Joel Grantham (son of Thomas)? Answer: We are cousins, our fathers were brothers." Frederick is my g-g-g grandfather. He di. 10 Jan 1839, Feb. Ct. 1839 and left a will that named his children. If anyone can locate this Supreme Court Case in Wayne Co. NC and tell me what it was about, I will certainly appreciate your help. Thank you. Please send all responses to my email address. Sue (Grantham) Wilkinson

DEAN, MARTIN posted by Ernie Parker on Saturday, August 21, 1999

I am searching for information on a Norman Martin born 1806 in Wayne County and a Mary (Polly) Dean born 1806 in Wayne County. They later moved to Robeson County, where they were married in 1828. Any information would be appreciated, as I appear to be at a dead end. Also, Margaret Miller posted a query 2/12/1997, looking for information on a Richard Martin, who died in Wayne County pre-1800s. Her email address appears to no longer be valid. If she or anyone else is looking for information on this Richard Martin, I may have what you're looking for.

BECTON, HINES posted by Jimmy Fleming on Monday, August 23, 1999

I am searching for the parents of Joel R. Hines (b. 3/12/1845 - d. 1/20/1912) and his wife Penelope Elizabeth Becton (b. 8/25/1855 - d. 3/3/1900). The couple is buried in an old city cemetery in Goldsboro. Interested in any info on this couple.

CASEY, KUESTER, PHILLIPS posted by Harriet Mesic on Tuesday, August 24, 1999

I am searching for the descendants of William Peter Phillips b. 1847, James Henry Phillips b. 1849, Stephen Phillips b. 1853, John D. Phillips b. 1855, Sallie Phillips b. 1857, Lou Ada Phillips b. 1862 m. ____ Kuester Robert, Hoke Phillips b. Oct. 1864, Lula V. Phillips b. ca 1868, and George P. Phillips b. 1868 m. Jenny Casey

BARFIELD, GRANTHAM, HERRING posted by Sue Grantham Wilkinson on Tuesday, August 24, 1999

Who was the town of Grantham, Wayne Co., NC named after? Does anyone have any history on this? My line of Granthams came from Wayne Co. NC, and they came from the Edward Grantham line out of Surry, VA. I descend from Joshua Grantham and Pheriby Herring's son, Frederick Grantham and his wife Charity Barfield.

BROGDEN posted by Pat Brogden on Friday, August 27, 1999

I am looking for any information on Pierce Brogden and Amy Bread Brogden, parents of Curtis Hooks Brogden. I am needing the names of all the children that Pierce and Amy had. If anyone can help me, I would grately appreciate it.

LEE posted by Lee Keefer on Saturday, August 28, 1999

I am searching for info in ref. to my great-grandfather John W. Lee, born 17 Nov 1870 (Wayne Co.) and his father Thomas R. Lee born 21 Sept 1841 (probably in Sampson Co.) and a CSA veteran. Any info greatly appreciated, esp. possible relation to Gen. Robert E. Lee. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer this beginner!

posted by Bill Snipes on Sunday, August 29, 1999

Seeking information on Joseph Gray EDGERTON, b. abt 1845, and Celia Elizabeth SNIPES, b. abt 1850, m. in Goldsboro, Wayne co., NC on Feb 21, 1867. I need any information on either side; I suspect Celia may have come from Marion, SC.

ALFORD, COLEY, LOFLEY, PEACOCK posted by Meredith Clapper on Monday, September 6, 1999

What was the name of Needham Alford's father? Needham's mother, Sarah Unknown Alford, remarried to Gabriel Coley after her husband's death. She left a will 1839 in Wayne Co. Did she have a daughter named Penelope who married Pitman Lofley, son of Daniel Lofley of Wayne Co.?

SASSER, WOODARD posted by Judi Purvis on Monday, September 6, 1999

I am a decendent of Thomas Sasser b. 11/23/1869, in Wayne Co. NC. Married Flora Lee Woodard of Wilson, NC. Moved to Waycross, GA in 1901. Both are buried in Waycross. (His father was Benjamin Sasser, mother Ava/Eva Holland.)(Her mother was Melvina Morris) Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated. Judi434@aol.com

GARDNER, HORNE, HUNT posted by Ray Hunt on Tuesday, September 7, 1999

Looking for information on the family of Littleton A. Hunt (c.1832) and his first wife, Elmina (Elmira, Elvina) Horne (c. 1843), married about 1861, had 4 known children: Thomas J. Hunt (c. 1863); Charles Henry Hunt, 1867 (my direct line); Robert Lee Hunt, 1868; Dora F. Hunt (1871). This family later moved to Wilson and Nash County, NC, but I believe that most of the children were born in Wayne County. Interested in hearing from and sharing information with any descendants of this family. Littleton was married a second time in 1874 in Nahunta to Mattie Gardner.

BASS, BROWN, ROBERTS posted by Chris Brown on Tuesday, September 7, 1999

Does anyone have any information on Needham Brown. He was born in Johnston County, and moved to Wayne County in 1850. He was married to Edith Roberts. They had three children. Martha Brown Bass, Simon Brown, and Barney Malcome Brown,(my great-grand father.

posted by Debbie Taylor on Thursday, September 9, 1999

I am trying to find information on my grandfather's family. Listed below is all I know at this time. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The entire family lived in North Carolina, but it is my understanding that they originally came from South Carolina. My gandfather: James Walter Gainey B: 10/17/08 D: 1/27/68 Mother: Florence Victoria Rouse Father: Jesse Issac Gainey Brothers: Jesse & George Sisters: Florence, Percy & Elizabeth. Again, thank you in advance for any assistance.

CARTER, JONES, WASDEN posted by Jackye Blackburn on Saturday, September 11, 1999

I am researching John Wasden Jones who went from Wayne Co NC to Darlington Co SC approx. 1859. He was the son of John Jones and Mary Wasden. Any and all help and leads are appreciated.

BAREFOOT, BLOUNT, COX, DOWNEY, FORREST, PROCTOR, SASSER, SIEGLE, TAYLOR posted by Paula on Sunday, September 12, 1999

What can you tell me about John Yelverton b. 1823 d. 1904 m. Indiana Sasser...father Etheldred Yelverton. They lived on a farm in Wayne Co.Thank you Paula pey81455@aol.com

HILL posted by Donna Sherron on Monday, September 13, 1999

John Hill born 1790 in Dobbs Co. He Married Edney? Had sons Moses, Lewis, Ananias, Betsey,Edney,and Edy. They move to Duplin 1850-60 and died 1860-70. Ananias married Emma Emily Ann Williams.

DUNN, JONES, LEWIS, POTTS posted by Marc Weiss on Tuesday, September 14, 1999

If you are related or researching the JONES/POTTS/DUNN/LEWIS family(s) of NC, please visit this new Family Site. www.bizzwire.com/king

BARTLETT, BRIDGER posted by Barbara Crites on Wednesday, September 15, 1999

Are James Bridger and Samuel Bartlett living in 1800 Wayne Co., N. C. related, possibly through marriage of their children? My gggf, Bartlett Bridger, b. 1795 in N.C.; living in Georgia by 1818. Is he son or grandson of James? I am interested in corresponding with descendants of these men.

COX posted by Stephen D. Robinson on Friday, September 17, 1999

Stanton Cox, Issac Cox, Thomas Cox, Camellia Cox

FAIRCLOTH, HOLLINGSWORTH posted by Nicola Armstrong on Friday, September 17, 1999

I am looking for a Matthew and Grace Faircloth who were married in Goldsboro c. 1860-1870. Their daughter Mary was born in Goldsboro on Jan. 21, 1870. She married Nicholas Hollingsworth in Goldsboro on Feb. 20, 1889. Any information regarding Matthew or Grace's maiden name would be greatly appreciated.

TALTON, TARLETON, TOLTON posted by Pat Jones on Friday, September 24, 1999

Hi, I'm searching for info on TALTON, Andrew Jackson, born ca. 1833 in NC, whose father was William C. Talton, Sr. The information I have shows William C. Talton,Sr. living in Newburn, NC, Johnston County. There was also a William C. Talton, Jr. living in NC. Would love to be able to connect A. J. Talton with William C. Talton. I know that A. J. Talton moved to Morgan County, AL and ran a ferry across the TN River. Thank you so much for any help that can be given.

DAVIES, ROSSER, VINSON posted by Barbara Smith on Friday, September 24, 1999

Looking for information on Thomas W. Davies (12/25/1772 to 3/26/1858) of GA or NC and wife Susannah (1/20/1772 to 8/2/1839) of NC, probably old Johnston county or Wayne county. Lived most of married life in Walton county, GA we believe. Both Thomas and Susannah died in Walton county. Children were John M. F. , Alfred Barker, William H. , Margaret Sidney Mellisa and Charles Cornelius. Alfred Barker married Alice Elizabeth Rosser of Hancock county, GA. Alice Elizabeth Rosser’s parents were William Isaac Rosser (4/14/1779-7/23/1861) and Elizabeth Vinson, (8/28/1785 – 12/23/1847) both born in (then) Johnston or Wayne county and both died in Dekalb county, GA.

FAUST, SULLIVAN posted by Tom Faust on Saturday, September 25, 1999

Sullivan Requesting information on an Abbie (Abagail?) Sullivan. She married Charles Warrington Faust and resided on Maple Street, Mt. Olive, Wayne Co., North Carolina until approximately 1930.

HENRY, LEE, LELIA, MARY, NEWMAN, POWELL, SAMUEL posted by Ann Mcintyre on Tuesday, September 28, 1999

Looking for information on Henry Clayton Lee, Lelia Newman Lee, Mary Powell, or Samuel Newman. If you have any information on any of these please e-mail me at stofdenial@aol.com thanks

COTTON posted by bernadette on Thursday, September 30, 1999

Looking for relatives of benajah (born 1806) and susan (last name unknown) cotton. They have a daughter named martha born abt 1841. Would like to know Susan's last name and who benajah's parent were or any information about the Cotton's. Please contact me. thank you

DINKINS, FULGHAM, FULGHUM posted by mary deann bernstein on Saturday, October 2, 1999

Looking for any and all information on Fulghums from Wayne County, NC. Would like any suggestions on where to search on the internet. Thanks.

COX, ISSAC, LESLIE, STANTON, THOMAS posted by Stephen D. Robinson on Tuesday, October 5, 1999

I am attempting to locate information on a (Stanton Cox) and (Issac Cox) (both are buried at Quaker Neck, NC)whom I beleive to be my great great grandfather and ggg grandfather repectively. My eldest relatives have indicated to me that they were residents of Wayne County and Orange County, North Carolina. Stanton Cox's son Thomas Cox later moved to Indiana prior to 1890. I am trying to tie the linkage between Stanton Cox and Thomas Cox. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thomas Cox (my great grandfather),(born in eastern North Carolina)moved to Columbus, Indiana and homesteaded (320 acres)there until 1947 when he died at 89.

HILL posted by Donna Sherron on Tuesday, October 5, 1999

I'm looking for the family of John And Edney Hill who lived in Wayne Co. NC in 1850. In the 1840 they were living in Buck Swamp area. Can anyone tell me where this was in 1840 in Wayne Co. NC. Thanks, Donna

CARROLL posted by Joseph Edwin Carroll III on Tuesday, October 5, 1999

Seeking birth certificate with parental information for my Grandfather, Joseph Edwin Carroll, born in Goldsboro, NC, approximately 1888 - 1895

BAILEY, DINKINS, FULGHAM, FULGHUM, PEEDIN posted by mary deann bernstein on Wednesday, October 6, 1999

I believe I have made a few inroads with my search regarding Louisa Dinkins. Louisa Fulghum Dinkins b. abt 1850 had two children; male(unknown) b. abt. 1865 a Bastardy Bond was issued against a William Hemby Bailey in September 1865 and Dora Lilias Dinkins Peedin, a daughter born in 1874 died in 1940 and married to an Isaac Peedin in 1910; Louisa's parents were Rebecca Fulghum b. 1829 m. Jul 06,1851 and John Dinkins b. 1831. Rebecca's parents were John Fulghum b. 1798 and Sarah Fulghum b. 1798. John Dinkins's parents were George Dinkins b. 1800 and Charlotte Dinkins b. 1810. All lived in Wayne County, NC. Or for the grandparents, Dobbs County. If you know anything about any of the above, I would appreciate a msg.

BARBER posted by Jimmy Barber on Wednesday, October 6, 1999

Need information William Simon (Sim) Barber and wife Annie Barber. Sim died January 12, 1931 and Annie died June 28, 1973. They are buried at Mt. Olive N. C..

HALL posted by Nel Hatcher on Thursday, October 7, 1999

Looking for anyone who may have information on the Isaac HALL in the following censuses: 1790 WayneCo census: Isaac Hall, 2M over 16, 3M under 16, 4 females 1800 WayneCo census: Isaac Hall, 10101-22001 He is not shown in the 1810 WayneCo census. Any information on this Isaac and his family would be greatly appreciated.

posted by lou sams on Tuesday, October 12, 1999

Seeking info. on William Cobb, b. 1730 in Craven County N.C., died 12 Feb 1797 in Wayne County, N.C. He was married to Sarah Stancel, also born in Craven County, N.C. She died in 1799, location unknown. Son was David Cobb. Also, where is Craven County and Wayne County? Thanks!!!

BELL, COLEMAN, CROWELL, EVANS, GAITHER, HEILIG, HOUSE, MYERS, VANCE posted by Joseph Evans on Friday, October 15, 1999

I would like to add this one. Edward House, my cousin, was born about 1908 and died in 1960. To my knowledge, he served well as a teacher at Goldsboro, North Carolina's Dillard High School. He leaves behind a wife Cleo Peeples House; four grown children: Gloria House Hull who died in 1971; Hugh House, Charles House who died in 1998?; and James House, who currently lives in the state of Maryland. Just a hint of the House family.

INGRAM, LANGLEY, RAYNOR, RHODES, SASSER, SPIVEY, TALTON, THORNTON, TOLER posted by Gail Hopkins on Sunday, October 17, 1999

HELP on Edwin Toler m. Mary Langley Jan 19 1960 in Wayne co NC. born est 1835, TWO differnent spelling on censusEdmond m. to Mae & Edwin m. to Mary but the children are identical. Can find no clues at all.Thanks gail

COATS, HILL posted by Donna Sherron on Tuesday, October 19, 1999

I'm looking for the families of Rouden W. Coates and his wife Laura A. Hill. They lived around the Brogden Area. They had aleast 8 children, Bertens, Berual, David, Nebraska, Mebras, Venatus, Bessie B., and David A. Can anyone help.

HILL, HOWELL, WILLIAMS posted by Donna Sherron on Wednesday, October 20, 1999

I'm looking for families of John Hill and Edney? They were on the 1850 cencus of Wayne CO. and then on the 1860 Duplin. They must have died by the 1870 cencus. Their children are as follows: John Hill-- born 1790 Edney ? -- born 1801 children Moses J. 1824 md Absilla Howell Ananias 1832 md Emma Emily Ann Williams Lewis H. 1827 md Martha Elizabeth A. born 1837 Adney A. born 1839 Edith Amanda born 1842 Can anyone help on this line.

HILL, HOWELL, WILLIAMS posted by Donna Sherron on Thursday, October 21, 1999

I'm looking for families of John Hill and Edney ? They were living in Wayne Co.1840 in the Buck Swamp Area, in the 1850 on the SS of the Neuse River,1860 they were living in Duplin Co,and by 1870 they had died. I'm hoping someone can help me. Their record is as follows: John born 1790 in Wayne. Edney born 1801, their children were, Moses J. b.1824 md Absilla Howell Ananias b.1832 md Emma Emily Williams Lewis H. b.1827 md Martha Elizabeth A. b 1837 Adney A. b 1839 Edith Amanda b 1842 Any help would be more than welcome. Thanks Donna

CRADDOCK posted by Tammy Burch on Thursday, October 21, 1999

Looking for information on Thomas CRADDOCK

LANGSTON, PIKE posted by Scot Simon on Thursday, October 21, 1999

Any info on Benjamin Pike, father of John William Pike (John was born 2/10/1841). John is buried in Raleigh, NC. The cemetary lists his parents as Benjamin Pike and Pollie Langston, both of Wayne County, NC.

BENNETT, WILLIAMS posted by Joe Williams on Friday, October 22, 1999

i've been searching for a Walter WILLIAMS who m. Nancy BENNETT, Wake Co. 1809 and a fellow researcher advises that there are Walter WILLIAMSes living in Wayne Co. presently. Would any of the latter descend from the former? Any help would be appreciated. Joe Williams

RHODES, SASSAR, SESSER posted by Sandy on Saturday, October 23, 1999

Researching William SASSAR born abt 1823, married Charlotte Elizabeth RHODES, 1-16-1842 in Hardeman Co TN..Believe SESSER & SASSAR to be same family..Any help appreciated.

PRICE, WILLIAMS posted by Raymond Price on Wednesday, October 27, 1999

Searching for any information on a Mary Williams born about 1823 in the Indian Springs area. Mary married a Major Benjamin Price born about 1824. Their children were George, Emma, Julia, Mack, Mary, Edith, Rebecca, Jane Hays, and Major Ben. Any information about Mary and here Ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share all information I have.

PRICE posted by Raymond Price on Wednesday, October 27, 1999

Searching for any information on a Major Benjamin Price born about 1823 in the Indian Springs area. Major married a Mary Williams born about 1824. Also, if anyone has any information on a Anthony Price who married a Mary Holmes. Trying to find a connection between Major Price and Anthony Price(They may have been bothers). I am willing to share any information I have.

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