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CAPPS posted by on Monday, January 26, 2004

emily stroud capps passed away in 1978. emily lived in va., gave birth to a daughter in 1944 in norfolk,va. child's name at birth was lynn stroud. looking for her family. anyone with imfo please e-mail thank you

PAUL, ROYAL, WEST posted by Shelia Luntz on Monday, March 15, 2004

WEST/PAUL/ROYAL Looking for information on Hiram West, born about 1886, his parents, Cullen West and Josephine Paul. Also on Anna or Annie Royal, born about 1906, her father, Claud Royal or her sister, Rosa or Rosavine Royal. Her mother's name is not known to me. Please send any info to sdluntz@aol.com. Thank you. SDL

HAMILTON, JONES, MOORE, WALDEN, WALDON posted by Wendy Easterling on Monday, March 15, 2004

Looking for info on John William Hamilton, born 2/2/1877 in Booneville or Corinth, Mississippi. He moved from Miss. to Ark. and then Okla. in his early 20's and married Lou Emma Kemp (nee Jones). They had one son, Edgar W. Hamilton, and a daughter from Lou Emma's first marriage, Rachel Kemp. John is burried somewhere in Tx. I am looking for the names of his parents. Sibling names include Mattie (married name Waldon or Walden), Rachel (married name Moore) and Oscar Hamilton. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Wendy Easterling

LEWIS, WIGGINS posted by Cliff Wiggins on Tuesday, March 23, 2004

I am looking for the where abouts of the family of Isaac WIGGINS. Isaac worked for the Southern Railroad. He was killed in an accident in 1925. Isaac was married to Mary LEWIS (Mollie) They had a total of five children: 2 died soon after birth, the others are Arnold, Vivian and Julia. Isaac's parents were John and Caroline Wiggins. Isaac and his parents are burried in the church cemetery of United Providence Methodist Church, Goldsboro, N. C. After Isaac's death his wife and children moved away from Goldsboro, some said maybe around Winston Salem, N.C. I am doing a Wiggins genealogy study and the family of Isaac has not been located. Any information will be much appreciated.

MILLARD posted by Thomas Millard, Jr on Friday, March 26, 2004

Any info on NC Millard families and where they came from.

FOWLER, POWELL, STEPHENS, STEVENS, SURNAME posted by Michelle Tryon on Monday, March 29, 2004

My Aunt and I are researching our family tree and have found Sterling (Starling) Powell. We would like to get more information on Starling, especially information regarding his will. Can anyone help us?

BREWER, SASSER posted by Barbara Wiggs on Monday, March 29, 2004

I am wondering how to contact the following people to inquire about the BREWER and SASSER families: Moses Brewer, Eli Sasser. I have some info about these families and would love to correspond. thank you

BARLEY, HERRON posted by Kenneth Garmane on Monday, March 29, 2004

I am looking for any information on a harvey BARLEY who married lizzie HERRON . He took her last name after they married. they had a son charlie william barley who was murdered in wayne county in 1978. please, if anyone has info, contact me at elfsgirly@yahoo.com.

BREWER, SASSER posted by Barbara Wiggs on Monday, March 29, 2004

I have some info about Moses BREWER family and SASSER families in Wayne county. Would love to learn more. Please contact me.

CAPPS, STROUD, WALLACE posted by Keri Covey on Monday, July 26, 2004

Emily Stroud Capps passes away on January 6, 1984 and was born on October 17, 1892. She was born and died in Wayne Co., NC; however in 1944 she was living in VA where she gave birth to a daughter. The daughter's name at birth was Lynn Stroud but latter she was put up for adoption. Please send any information that you might have on Emily Stroud Capps' family. I know that she did marry a Capps and that they did have other children. Send any info to kfcovey@comcast.net

HOLLAMON posted by Angie Hollamon-Bridges on Monday, July 26, 2004

I am trying to trace my family back as far as possible. My father Jesse Hollamon and Grandfather Dallas O. Hollamon lived in the Grantham area. If anyone has any information about the Hollamon's of this area I would love to share. Thank you!

BRADDY posted by James "Roger" Braddy on Monday, July 26, 2004

Conducting research on the Joseph (Joe) B. Braddy, b. December 25, 1824 in Johnston County, NC. Joe was married to Fannie (?), b. 1842 in IN (possibly a second marriage for both). The Joe Braddy family was located in the Abilene, TX area in 1880 Census. Joe Braddy was included in the family census of John M. and Margaret L. (Braddy) Simpson in Cooke County, TX in the 1910 Census. Fannie at age 55 and son Charley at age 23, b. 1883 last known residence in Ada- area (Ada-Indian Territory Census of 1906). Fannie Braddy is suspected to have been buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Ada OK sometime after early 1912. Fannie was also mentioned in a 1911 edition of the Ada Evening News. Joe accompanied his daughter and son-in-law, Margaret (Maggie) L. Braddy and John M. Simpson, to Teton County, WY. Joseph died on November 5, 1916 in Jackson WY and is buried in Aspen Cemetery in Teton County, WY. Joe was recorded as a widower at the time of his death. Joe had the following children: Margaret L. Braddy, b 1867 in TX. {Maggie married rancher/cattleman John M. Simpson in Taylor County, Tx on August 28, 1881 and had the following children: (Hiram b. abt 1883 in TX; William A. b. abt 1887 in TX; Sarah E. b. abt 1889; Lillie Mae b. abt 1892 in TX; Florence E. b in 1891 in TX-d.1913 in Jackson, WY; and Dollie b. abt 1904 in OK}; Charley Braddy b. 1883 in TX, shot and killed in Ada, OK in 1912; Richard (Dick) b. 1867 in TX, died of TB in Ada, OK in 1912; My grandfather William George Washington b. 10 Jul 1868 in Ft Worth, TX; Sallie A. Braddy b. 1874 in TX and married R. Alford 1 Mar 1893 in Graham, TX; George E. Braddy b. 1876 in TX. Joe Braddy is believed to have had a stepson by the name of Andy Chapman who was killed in an Indian raid. "It was about 1864 that a Mr. Kellis and a boy named Andy Chapman, were charged by Indians about four miles east of the present town of Whitt, in Parker County. Andy Chapman was riding a pony that had been taught to pitch when touched behind the saddle. During these critical moments, the Chapman boy accidentally placed his hand on the pony's hip, and was thrown to the ground. Before young Chapman could again mount his steed the Indians were upon him, and in short time he was killed. Mr. Kellis successfully escaped. Andy Chapman was a stepson of Joe Braddy." Any information on the Braddy, Simpson, Chapman or Alford family connections would be appreciated. Best Regards, James “Roger” Braddy RogerBraddy2004@yahoo.com

BURKETT posted by Charles Burkett on Monday, July 26, 2004

I found my gggrandfather on the cencus 1840 in Wayne co NC his name was Richard BURKETT. Any information would be appreciated.

HERRING posted by Wardell Herring on Monday, July 26, 2004

I am a descendant of William Giles HERRING. I am looking for his activites during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. William Giles Herring lived in Wayne County, NC.

DENNING, HOWELL posted by Mona Howell on Monday, July 26, 2004

Would like to find members of William Rufus Howell and his wife Edith Catherine Denning Howell's families. Please email monachapman39533@aol.com

GIDDENS, MOORE, NORRIS, TAYLOR, WATERS posted by Jeannine Richards on Friday, July 30, 2004

I am a direct descendant of John Giddens and Sarah Taylor, their son Jacob Giddens b. 1794 mar. Eliza Waters, they died/bur. BienvillePar. La. ... Their daughter Eliza Jane Giddens mar. George W. Moore, (Jr.) and their daughter Francis Etta "Fannie" Moore mar. Henry Abud Norris who are my grandparents. My mother is the last living child (13 children) and is now almost 91yrs. old. We have a lot of data on this whole genealogy thanks to all our cousins working together and internet. Jeannine

MCCANDLESS posted by Donna Lewis-Mayo on Monday, August 9, 2004

All of Wayne County (Goldsboro) North Carolina Searching for grandsons of Jim McCandless (died June 11, 1967) and Willie D. McCandless (died June 28, 1965) and also Charles Bryant McCandless (died April 2, 1949).

BISHOP, HARDIN, PARDUE posted by on Thursday, August 12, 2004

Looking for information on Lewis LAFAYETTE from Tenn., born 1860-1870. Moved to Arkansas. Married Mary Laura Hardin. Had a sister Bessie and a brother that I don't know his name.

ROGERS posted by Marguerite on Thursday, August 12, 2004

I am looking for family tree information for the surname ROGERS for Darrell D. Rogers born in 1935.

SPELLER, WARD posted by Deborah Ward on Tuesday, August 17, 2004

I am interested in any info. you may have on a Rev.G. A. Ward found in 1880 census for whites in Bertie County, NC. Born 1849, wife Sarah. both listed as mulatto. Thank you for your help.

HINNANT, PENDER posted by Paige L. Smith on Monday, August 23, 2004

Looking for any information about Wilie Pender (born 1804) and who he married. Also, information about Webster Pender his son, and his spouse whom I believe was a Hinnant. I believe the Penders were from around Nahunta.

BROWN, SMITH, THOMPSON posted by Chenine Smith on Wednesday, August 25, 2004

My great grandparents are Henderson and Eunice Thompson of Goldsboro, NC. My grandparents are Brady Brown and Mildred Thompson Brown.

FOREHAND, HOWELL, PATE posted by Joshua Howell on Monday, August 30, 2004

Looking for information on the Howell family, particularly Dewitt Howell b. 1849 Wayne County, NC; Cullen Howell b. 1791 Dobbs County, NC; Daniel Howell b. 1744 Dobbs County NC.

HAGAN, HAGANS, HINES, WORRELL posted by Betty Hines on Monday, August 30, 2004

Would like to hear from anyone with a connection to the last name of Hagans, O'Hagan, Hines or Worrell

MATTHEWS, OATES, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, WILSON posted by Lori Holmes-Wheaton on Monday, September 13, 2004

I am looking for descendants of Ace and Sarah Wilson, as well as Ella Wilson's descendants. Some of the family members include Lottie Vick Matthews (Robertson), Sally Wilson (Oates). The family lived in Mt. Olive.

BENTON posted by Angela Benton Brunson on Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Searching for any info regarding the Benton surname in Wayne Co, NC, during the 18th and 19th centuries. Specifically, the first names are Joseph, Jonathan, Richard, Alexander, Isaac, William, Francis and Letty. Would appreciate any information, especially on women whose maiden name was Benton.

BEST, GALLOWAY posted by Linda Noble Murphy on Wednesday, September 15, 2004

I am interested in finding information of any kind on Benjamin Best (1740-1805), his wife Margaret Williams, and descendants. Thanks for any reply.........Linda Noble Murphy

posted by Ralph Wright on Friday, September 24, 2004

Info. on Sarah HOLLAND middle name MELTON? married to Jesse MOODY, born Barnwell, SC. They were on the 1880 Barnwell,SC census.

CHESTNUT posted by Deputydog27542@aol.com on Monday, September 27, 2004

I am looking for any information on my grandfather, John J. Chestnut. Where he is buried, when and where he died, and my grandmother also, Betty J. Chestnut. I knew they lived in Wayne County somewhere around Beaverdam Creek, in 1930, according to the US Census. John J. Chestnut and his wife had 4 children, Viola, Roland, Kate and Essie. He was a farmer in Southern Wayne County. I am also looking for a book with the Chestnut Families in Wayne County dating from 2004, back to 1850, if there is such a book. Please contact me as soon as relevant. Thanks, Keith

BRITT, RADFORD, TYNDALL posted by Erin Lesnicky on Monday, October 4, 2004

I am looking for any information on the family of Benjamin and Fanny Tyndall Radford @ Snow Hill, NC late 1880's- 1890's. They Had 2 children Fred (no DOB) and Esther Mae, born 6-8-1916. Ben and Fanny were killed @ 1919, and Esther was adopted by Roscoe and Mabel Britt of Goldsboro. Any Information would be greatly appreciated.

HENRY posted by Edward T. Ward on Tuesday, October 12, 2004

John Henry lived in Seven Springs and later moved to Jones County, N.C. I believe there is possibly a William Henry and a Benjamin that may be related but cannot confirm. John Henry, Sr. was my G-Father.

HENRY posted by Edward T. Ward on Tuesday, October 12, 2004

I am interested in information on John Henry Ward and ancestors. John Henry would have been born in the late 1870's.

HOBSON posted by CSM Tal Leonard USA/RET on Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Query for Susan Hobson or her sister Mary Carolyn Hobson; attended Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC. Susan, class of 1969; Carolyn Class of 1966. Last known address was High Point Road, Greensboro, NC. If you can help, thank you.

MOYE, ROLLINS, WADE posted by Joshua Howell on Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for any innformation about Hattie Rollins, b. 4/15/1891 d. 5/19/1970, married to Clifton Wade, b. 1/16/1880/84 d. 7/7/1966. She may have had siblings named Albert, Kate, and/or Ed. Her mother may have been Emma Moye.

LEWIS, SAULS posted by Joshua Howell on Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for any information regarding Leonard Lewis b. 1833 d. 1890 and his wife Sarah Jane Sauls b. 1847 d. 1925. They are buried in a cemetary in Wayne County (peele cemetary I think), and I am looking for their ancestors.

ANDERSON, JOHNSON, ROUSE posted by Joshua Howell on Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for information regarding John Johnson and Victoria Rouse (b. abt. 1850); they were married 7/13/1876 in Greene County. Not sure where they were born or died but I am looking for their ancestors. Their daughter, Dora Johnson, was b. 11/22/1884 in Greene County and married Jesse Anderson of Wayne Couonty.

CHASE, HOLLAND, PATE posted by Joshua Howell on Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for information on chases of the 1800's, specifically a John Chase b. 1848 d. aft 1919 married to a Nancy. They had at least 3 children named William, George, and McDuffie. William married Eva Holland, dau of Burdine Holland and Missouri Pate.

GOODSON, SMITH posted by Joshua Howell on Sunday, December 26, 2004

I am looking for information regarding Hazy Goodson, b. 1831 d. 1915, and his wife Sylvia (Smith?), b. 1845/52 d. 1930. Among their children were Thomas, John, Robert, and Nancy.

PARKS, VINSON posted by Keith Worrell on Thursday, January 6, 2005

Does anyone know the names of the parents of Joseph B. Parks or Ella Vinson of Hood Swamp. They were the parents of Mary Jane Elizabeth Parks who died August 1, 1926.

DANIELS, WORRELL posted by Keith Worrell on Thursday, January 6, 2005

I'm seeking information on Nancy Ann Daniels, born January 05, 1852, married to James B. Worrell. Does anyone know who her parents were?

DANIELS, WORRELL posted by Keith Worrell on Thursday, January 6, 2005

I'm trying to find information on James B. Worrell Born August 10, 1851. I believe his parents were James and Emily but cannot confirm

COLYAR, PIKE posted by Korey Colyar on Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Am looking for any information on Samuel Colyar and Elizabeth Pike. Samuel Colyar married Elizabeth Pike in Wayne/Dobbs County NC ca.1765. I am a direct descendent of Samuel through his son Samuel Pike Colyar - am hoping to find info on Samuel or his father and where they might have came from within England or Scotland. Colyar means coal worker so I'm guessing southern Scotland.

HARRISON, HILLARD posted by Cindy Aehlich on Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Looking for info on Metta Hilliard. Father was James Hilliard who was married to Roxanna Harrison Jones (this was her 2nd marriage).

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