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posted by sidney shurden on Sunday, April 2, 2000

I'm interested in Allen King, found in the 1800 census of Wayne co., NC. He is possibly the father of Bardin Finley King, Axim King, and several other brothers.If he moved to Dallas Co, ALA, around 1820 or soon before , he may be the right Allen. Also anything about a C. B. King, born 1820's NC.

COGDELL, OUTLAW, PEARSALL, WHITFIELD posted by Steve Pearsall on Sunday, April 2, 2000

Searching for descendants of William Dickson Pearsall and Mary Ann Outlaw. The 1870 census of Wayne Co, NC, Indian Springs Twp, reflects: W. D. Pearsall, Age 30, M, W; Mary A. Pearsall, Age 33, F, W; James E. Pearsall, Age 12, M, W; Hepsey E. Pearsall, Age 10, F, W; Norman Pearsall, Age 8, M, W; Dickson Pearsall, Age 4, M, W; and Sue S. Pearsall, Age 2, F, W. The 1880 census reflects them as residing in Grantham Twp. A family genealogy "Whitfield, Bryan, Smith and Related Families", reflects that William Dickson Pearsall md 1st Mary Ann Outlaw and that he married 2nd on 29 Apr 1956, Sara Marie Whitfield. A letter dated Feb 20, 1933, from one E. H. Pearsall, residing in Princeton, NC, states that William Dickson Pearsall married 29 Apr 1856, Mary Anne Outlaw. The letter also states that Mary Anne Outlaw died 11 May 1912. One James E. Pearsall and Louphemia Cogdell were married June 15, 1884. Seeking descendants of these families. Did William Dickson Pearsall m! arry Mary Anne Outlaw or Sara Maria Whitfield? Who were the parents of Louphemia Cogdell? Will share.

REASONS, SOLLIS posted by Ann on Friday, April 14, 2000

I am searching for any information on the Sollis family. Abraham Sollis, Luke, William. They were in Wayne county area before 1830's and moved with the Reasons family to Tennessee, Gibson Co area. I am looking for the wife of Abraham, and the father of William M Sollis. It is thought that Abraham married an Indian woman. Any information can be of help. Thanks Ann

FAIRCLOTH, GARDNER, GAUTIER, LEE, STARNES, WYNN posted by Garland Starnes on Sunday, April 16, 2000

Would like to make contact with some one who has or is searching the GARDNER name in Wayne County & connecting counties to share info. Thanks!

STANLY posted by Westa Talton Morris on Monday, April 17, 2000

Could someone tell me if there is a Brogden Township in Wayne Co. NC.? I am looking for a Harris Stanly who married a Sarah Howell at Brogden Township Wayne Co. NC.26 March 1874. They were married by T.W. Brogden, Esq. Where is Brogden Township located in referrence to Mt. Olive or Dudley or whatever. Thank you for any help you may send.

HERRING, JONES, NELSON, PEACOCK posted by Elaine Campbell on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

Hi, Does anyone have any info on the Jones, Herring, Peacock, or Nelson families of Wayne Co. N.C? I need info on William Henry Jones born 1825 in Va. He married Mery Lila (Herring) Peacock a widow, b. 1823 Sampson Co. N.C. She had two children by Peacock. Virginia & Ann Pennsylvania b. 1840 & 1842. William Henry Jones & Mery Lila (Herring) Peacock's children were James Alexander born 1846 married 1 Sarah Ann William Garner and 2 Sarah (Sallie) Nelson daughter of William B. Nelson and Nancy ? .;;;; Augustus b. 1848;;;;Leander b. 1850. Anything at all anyone can tell me about these people would be geatly appreciated. Thanks, Elaine Campbell ecampbel@tampabay.rr.com

DANIELS posted by Vernon J. Daniels, Jr. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

Secking info on descendants of Thomas Daniels (1865-1918) who is buried in the Trent FWB Church Cemetery at Merrtitt, NC. His son, Earlie R. Daniels, lived in the Goldsboro area. His wife was librarian there in the city. I think they had a son named Earl.

posted by Vernon J. Daniels, Jr. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000

This is a correction of my e-mail address for the Thomas Daniels query

posted by Cindy Norris on Friday, April 21, 2000

Looking for info on ggggg grandma NANCY HERRING. Married to Jonathon Keathley Sr. about 1777(?). Had the following children: Jonathon Keathley Jr. Charity Keathley Annie Keathley Richard Keathley 01 Jan 1787- married Polly Branch John Keathley 1790 Mark Keathley 1794 married Elizabeth Pipkin Calvin Keathley Daniel Keathley 1800 married Luhamia Pipkin. Any info appreciated and have documents and history to share!

BRIGHT, DICKERSON, DICKINSON, GRANT posted by Mary Jane Poole on Saturday, April 22, 2000

I am in search of any information about Michael Grant, on the 1790 and 1800, Wayne Co census. Especially his daughter Nancy Grant c1790. I am trying to place his daughter Nancy going to Green Co, NC having a child, John Jackson Grant. Since Green Co is a burned Co, only so many records can be found. I would like to thank anyone for any information on this family.

COOK posted by Hugh Shingleton on Sunday, April 23, 2000

I seek any information on Woodard Cook, born in Wayne Co. 1875 or 1888 and who in 1830 lived in the Captain Daniel district. He and his wife Temperance deeded some property to the Methodist Episcopal church in 1831. I am very interested in any information on this man (couple) especially if they had children, if so names? Are there church records? I found no estate records for this man, nor a will. Thanks for any help!

posted by Shirley Atkinson on Sunday, April 23, 2000

I am looking for the Braxton Atkinson family of Goldsboro, NC. and particularly Edgar Lee Atkinson, born Mar. 7, 1928, died June 1981.

KING posted by Sandra Spear on Tuesday, April 25, 2000

Looking for the parents of Harris King and Cullen King. They may have lived in Wayne County, NC around 1810. A search engine turned up a post listing these names, but it is no longer on line.

FAIRCLOTH posted by Lucille West on Thursday, April 27, 2000

Need information on family of Aaron Pernell Faircloth of Wayne County. Aaron Faircloth's parents were: David Andrew Webster Faircloth (b-6/25/1865;d 9/24/1947) and Malissa Greene Williams (b-11/20/1883, d-2/15/1964) His full sister was: Myrtle (Mertie) Faircloth and full brother was Dixie Webster Faircloth. His half brother was Almond Faircloth (b 11/6/1889) and half sister was Mollie Faircloth (b 8/27/2894) Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

BENTON, DANIELS, JERNIGAN posted by Sarah Prueter on Friday, April 28, 2000

I am looking for information on the ancestors of Matilda Jernigan who married Joseph Benton in 1871. I believe her parents were Lewis Jernigan (1790-1851) and Elizabeth Daniels (1804-1864). Anyone else have these folks in their line?

BRIDGERS, CAPPS, HALL, HOWELL, JENNETT, STANLY-STANLEY, SUTTON, TALTON, WIGGINS posted by Westa Talton Morris on Saturday, April 29, 2000

STANLY-STANLEY family of Wayne County NC. and early Sampson County NC. Harris Stanly m. Matilda Hall ca. 1835-1845. Listed in the following Census of Wayne County NC. 1850 - 1860 - 1870 Living in Wayne Co. NC- 1840 Census living Sampson Co. NC - 1850 Census living Sampson Co. NC. - 1860 Census living Buck Swamp District Wayne Co. NC Mt. Olive Post Office - 1870 Census living Brogden Township Wayne Co. NC. My query is: Who was Harris Stanly's father and mother. Is the HARRIS Stanly-Stanley as listed in the Carolina Messenger - Newspaper of Wayne County NC. dated 2 April, 1874 who married Sarah Howell 26 March 1874 the same as the one listed above who was first married to Matilda A. Hall? Also do you know if he is listed on the Census records of Wayne Co. NC. for 1880. Thank you for information you might share with me. Westa Talton Morris 4/29/2000 NNVA Mawpar

MANLEY, MANLY posted by Marjorie Casteel on Tuesday, May 2, 2000

Seeking any imformation on the following found in the Wayne Co. NC 1800 census: pg. 852 - James MANLY, Henry MANLY, Aron MANLY. ~~~~ found in the Wayne Co. NC 1820 census: pg. 475 - Furnifold MANLY, ... pg 477 - Elcana MANDLY, James MANDLY, Aaron MANDLY, Sary MANDLY. ~~~~ found in the Wayne Co. NC 1830 census: pg. 527 - James MANLY and Furnefold MANLY. ~~~~Please e-mail: marcas@centurytel.net

BRADSHAW, GRANTHAM posted by Margaret Bradshaw on Wednesday, May 3, 2000

I am looking for information on Ara Edmond Bradshaw born September 9, 1872 and married Amy Ann Grantham (born August 10, 1877) in Wayne Co., NC on October 18, 1896. Does anybody have information on this family? Thanks, Margaret

BASS, LANCASTER, OUTLAND, RHODES, SMITH posted by william s smith on Monday, May 8, 2000

Would like to share data on these Wayne County families: Andrew (Dr) BASS, d. 1791; James RHODES 1765-1810; Stephen SMITH 1793-1834; John Smith b. 1770, Wm LANCASTER 1732-1799; Thomas OUTLAND d. 1798.

ATKINSON, EXUM posted by Becky Matthews on Friday, May 12, 2000

I'm trying to find the parents of Sterling William Exum, b 1806 in NC. He married Ailsa (Alcey) Atkinson, also b in NC, around 1830. Does anyone know who the children of William Exum who appeared in the 1810 and 1820 Wayne County census? Any other leads or suggestions in finding this man's parents? Thanks.

COPELAND, MAUDLIN, MODLIN, PIKE posted by Ken Copeland on Sunday, May 14, 2000

Looking for information on the parents and siblings of Joshua Copeland (b abt 1728 d abt 1807) who married Susannah Pike (1752-1815). Trying to find the documented linkage to the Copeland's of Nansemond/Isle of Wight. Children included Mary, Susannah, Leah, John, and Miriam. Copeland family migrated with other Quaker families (primarily Modlin/Mauldin family) to Indiana in 1805-07 timeframe. Thanks, Ken Copeland (5th great-grandson)

ARNOLD, HOPKINS, JURDEN posted by Holly Berry on Tuesday, May 16, 2000

Looking for William Arnold and wife Caroline Jurden.They had a daughter Amaryllis Arnold.Believed to have lived in Goldsboro.Daughter married Alexander Hopkins in Montgomery County.

SASSER, TILTON posted by Lynn Johnson on Thursday, May 18, 2000

Catherine Charlotte SASSER married Henry Tilton. She was born about 1823 and died in 1919. Does anyone have anything to share on this family?

posted by nancy lexo on Saturday, May 20, 2000

Looking for info on Nehemiah Tolar(Toler). He is listed in the 1786 & 1790 Wayne Co., NC census. There are also Robert, Thomas, John and Stephen Tolar listed. Anybody out there researching this branch? Thanks.

BUSH, IPOCK posted by jon morris on Monday, May 29, 2000

i am looking for any information on nancy bush and morgan ipock. these are my great great grand parents any information would be appreciated. jon morris

MITCHELL, SNIPES posted by sharon mitchell on Wednesday, May 31, 2000

I am looking for any information on Addie Elizabeth Snipes. She may have been born in Johnston Co NC ca. 1884. She died 8-28-1953, Wayne Co NC. She married Matthew Grey Mitchell 12-19-1899 in Fork Township in Wayne Co. I think her father may have been William A. Snipes Jr; mother unknown. In need of any information about her.

AXIM, BARDIN, EXUM, HOOKS, KING posted by sidney shurden on Friday, June 2, 2000

King /Bardin/Hooks families of Wayne Co., NC I am looking for the daughter of Hardy Hooks (1732-1801) and Drusilla Bardin, daughter of Jacob Bardin, who married a King around 1770-1780 and they then went to the Alabama territory around 1818. Their known male children include Axim, Bardin, Cullen, Calvin, Harris, Hardy H., John, Thomas and William. At least one daughter was born to them. These siblings lived mostly in the Lowndes/Butler county area, also Autauga, Dale, and Henry.

AXIM-EXUM-ESCUM, BARDIN, HOOKS, KING posted by sidney shurden on Sunday, June 4, 2000

I am looking for proof of a marriage in Wayne Co., NC 1780-1790's between a King groom (probably Allen) and a daughter or grandaughter of Hardy Hooks.

BAILEY, DARDEN, HOLLAMON, LANCASTER posted by Charles W. Darden on Monday, June 5, 2000

My tree includes DARDEN and BAILEY near Fremont-Eureka-Wilson and HOLLAMON and LANCASTER in the Grantham-Goldsboro areas of Wayne County. I have made considerable progress since beginning in 1997 and will be glad to share information with possible relatives. I will appreciate and enjoy hearing from anyone with questions or information about the above surnames..

posted by Margaret Miller on Monday, June 5, 2000

Need information re the ancestry, issue of Richard MARTIN who was in Wayne Co. Also, about Frances, his wife. What was her maiden name? Was Elizabeth "Bettie" Martin the dau of Frances as well as Richard Martin? When did Elizabeth marry Nicholas POWELL, son of Douglas Powell, Sr., and -?- ? Your help will be very much appreciated. Thank you. mm

JOHNSON, REGISTER, STOCKS posted by Rena J. Peterson on Wednesday, June 7, 2000

I am looking for the parents of: Jack Register mar. 1st. Mary - 2nd. Mary, lived in Seven Springs Ray Register mar. Georgie, lived in Goldsboro Atlas Register mar. Mattie, lived in Rocky Mt. Hilton Register mar. unknown, lived in Norfolk, Va. Doris Register mar. Henry Stocks, lived in Kinston and Norfolk, Va. Nettie Register mar. 1st. Paul Johnson - 2nd. William Stocks, lived in Norfolk, Va. Effie Register mar. unknown, lived in Seven Springs.

DAVIS, MERCER, SCARBOROUGH, WALTERS, WHITE posted by Kimberly Bishop on Saturday, June 10, 2000

I need help in tracing back my family tree. I was born in Wayne County in 1970. I am adding my family names below. I know that both sides of my Mom's family were from the Wayne/Lenoir/JOnes/Craven county areas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

GRICE, NEALY, NEELY, POWELL posted by Brenda on Sunday, June 11, 2000

I am searching on info of the GRICE relatives from NC. My grandfather is Walter Erby Grice, son of Ervin and Emma (Powell?) Grice. Ervin is said to have been from NC and Emma from SC. I have hit a wall in my search of my Grice line. any help is greatly appreciated. Walter was born in 1890 in Greenville, he died in 1945 in SC. He was the only child of Ervin and Emma, but she went into the marriage with 4 daughters from a previous marriage, Minnie, Dinah, Reedy and Bessie Powell?. Ervin was married many times but only 2 wives are known of as of yet. He was married to Elizabeth Powell Nealy? and they had 5 children together: Nanny, Emma, Steve, Will and and unknown son. please help if you can in any way. Have a wonderful day!

DAVIS, HOWELL, PEELE posted by Nancy Wolfe on Tuesday, June 13, 2000

I am looking for any information on any of the above surnames. I have first names for some, but not all. Thank you.

WHITFIELD posted by Bryan Whitfield on Thursday, June 15, 2000

Does anyone happen to know the precise location of Uzzell's Mill Branch which is referred to in various deeds in the mid-1700s?.

CARRAWAY, ROSE posted by Chris Rhodes on Monday, June 26, 2000

Searching for information on James Preston Rose. James married Mary Carraway probably in Wayne, Wilson, or Edgecombe Counties, N.C. James and Mary had a son named John Wright Rose who married Cora Virginia Walston in Wilson Co., N.C in 1895. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

BARNES posted by ashlyn anderson on Wednesday, June 28, 2000

i'm looking for information on mary barnes (died in 1789) who married robert simms II (born 1729 in wayne county and died in april of 1791 in wayne county). i have no information on mary barnes and would love some information on this family. please write back if you can help. thanks! ashlyn

CHILDERS, MILLANDER, MILLENDER, MILLINER, SELLERS, WARD, WILKERSON posted by Charlene Nix on Sunday, July 2, 2000

Trying to find Cynthia Milliner and husband Alsey Sellers of Goldsboro, NC. Heard she was a member of a Baptist Church for 40+ years. She lived in Selma and Smithfield area before going to Goldsboro, NC. Cynthia was born abt.1824, died 1/23/1897 somewhere in Goldsboro. Heard she was very active in her Baptist church in Goldsboro. Would like to get with the historian and find out about my Christian GGG Grandma. Also looking for both of their parents and family. Cynthia Milliner married Alsey Sellers 6/13/1846 in Selma. He was born abt. 1818; they had the following children: Rena, Robert, Jane Anne, Alexander, David W., James, Ida L,.

COX posted by Mark Catt on Monday, July 3, 2000

I'm looking for Penelope COX, b. abt 1825 in NC. I'm told that it is very likely that she was from Wayne Co. I don't know her father's name, but her mother was Sally b abt 1790 in NC and she had at least 3 siblings: Dicey A. b. abt 1827, Jesse B. b. abt 1831, and Mary b. abt 1836. All of them are listed in the 1850 Crawford Co, IL census as born in NC. Do these names look familiar to anyone?

BENSON, UZZELL posted by Matthew Benson on Monday, July 3, 2000

I am seeking any information on Bensons in Wayne Co., NC. There was a Benjamin Benson in Wayne Co., as early as the 1790 census. There appears to be a connection with the Uzzells, but I haven't found it yet. Later generations use Uzzell as a first name.

CONNOR, DARDEN, HARRISTON posted by L Dillard on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

I am searching for information on Lillie Kornegay born in 1886 in Wayne County, NC (Mount Olive). Other related family names are Harriston, Darden and Connor. Please contact me if you think you might have any information. Thank you!

BAILEY, GAY, REDICK, WORLEY, ZACHARY posted by Saleek on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

Need info on Lafayette W. Ellis born 28-May-1868 died 9-Sep-1933 Buried at Hastings Cemetery,Wayne Co. SR 1227 NC.

EDWARDS, HAGE, SMITH posted by Dot Hage on Friday, July 14, 2000

Seeking information on Frank Joseph Hage (b. 1842 Austria) who m. Martha Ann Edwards (b. Wayne Co., NC). Martha's father was John E. Edwards and her mother was Cenia/Cinthia (Thompson?). Also seeking information on their son, F.J. Hage (also found as F.G. Haige) who m. Annie E. Smith of Person Co. and had daughter Mary Creasy..

BROWN, BUNTIN posted by Mac Buntin on Sunday, July 16, 2000

Searching for info on James Buntin, who lived in Wayne Co. at least beginning in 1786. He died there in 1805, leaving a will. He was married to Lydia Brown, dau. of Jesse Brown. They had 4 children, Sarah, Jeremiah, b. 1788, Penninah and James. I only know the descendants of Jeremiah.

SPENCE posted by dw on Monday, July 17, 2000

Looking for any information on Daniel and Sarah Spence who left Wayne County (Goldsboro) in the early 1800's for Alabama.

BRIGHT, GRIMSLEY posted by Bob Graham on Thursday, July 20, 2000

Looking for any leads on a John Bright and ??? Grimsley that married in the late 1850's. They had at least one child named William H. Bright born 1861..

LANGSTON posted by Billie Miller on Saturday, July 22, 2000

Uriah was the son of Mary and George Langston. He was born in Wayne County in 1808 and died there in 1877. His son, Rev. George Miliford Dallas Langston (born in Wayne County 16 May 1846) was my great grandfather.

MARTIN, POWELL posted by shawn powell on Monday, July 24, 2000

I was looking through the list of queries regarding my surname and came upon a question by margaret miller. I may have information with regard to nicholas powell and elizabeth martin. Please contace me at 3650 Knoll Lane #99 Colo Spgs CO 80917. I am also listed in the phone book. Please contact me. I would appreciate it very much. Shawn Powell

SURLES posted by grace rearick on Monday, July 24, 2000

I am looking for information on William Surles Sr. who is listed on the Wayne Cty 1790 census. Does anyone have any information that might tie him to either Ann, Edward, or William Surles listed on the 1790 census for Craven Cty or Edward or Robert shown on the 1790 census for Dobbs Cty?

LANCASTER posted by Diana on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

Looking in Wayne Co. for Elbert Lancaster and his family. Elbert was born in 1842. I don't have any other information. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Diana.

BASS, CROFFORD, DAVIS posted by Gail Davis on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

I'm searching for information on the parents and siblings of Elisha Davis. He was born about 1787 in Smithfield, Johnston Co. or Wayne Co., NC. He married Mary "Polly" Crofford on 28 Oct 1812 in Smithfield, Johnston Co., NC. Their son, Elisha C. Davis married Nannie Bass on 24 Mar 1855 in Wayne Co., NC. If anyone has any information they can share, it would be greatly appreciated.

HOLAMAN, HOLLIMAN, HOLLOMAN, THOMPSON posted by Debbie Bostic on Wednesday, July 26, 2000

I am searching for information on William H Holloman(Holliman,Holaman) and his wife Clia (Celia) Jane Thompson (1829-1897). Some of the records I have acquired show their county of birth as Wayne, while others show Johnston NC. They had 4 children William H., dob 1/6/1863 dod 8/26/35. This is my ggrandfather, then his siblings were Louan, Jessie, Emma. They are showing up on the 1860 census in Darlington county SC. If anyone has any information about either family I sure could use some help. I do not live in close enough distance to do all the traveling required. I would be happy to share what info I have already collected on these two families. Thanks!!!

posted by Alice King on Thursday, July 27, 2000

My ggGrandfather was Alfred Conner living in Duplin County, N. C. in 1840 census. Does anyone have this Alfred Conner in their lineage?

BEST, MCCULLEN posted by Tammy Flowers on Monday, July 31, 2000

I am looking for some information on my grandparents, they lived in Mt.Olive for the better part of their lives. My grandmother was Minnie Elizabeth McCullen Best and my grand father was Dallie Dickson Best. Any information on the Best family history would be a big help to me.

CARRAWAY, TEACHEY, TEACHIE posted by Ruby Taylor Moore on Monday, July 31, 2000

My grandfather was Willie Carraway, son of George Carraway and Lizzie West. Lizzie was also married to a Teachie. I don't know who was the first husband,Carraway or Teachie. Children from the Carraway marriage were Laura Carraway Bosewell, Lella Carraway, Edward Carraway and Mittie Carraway. I know Mittie's family. From the Teachie marriage there was Jeffery, Jessie, Ann, Fannie and Rosalie. These are my great aunts and great uncle. I know they are all gone now but they have children and grandchildren. I am trying to do a family tree. I have been told that Georges James Carraway,Sarah Chase and Lizzies parents were Eliza and James[Pete] Bass. Where did [West] come from? Come on family, I know you are out there somewhere. Hazel Carraway Taylor was my mother.

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