ARCHIVED QUERIES--1997
I would like to exchange info with anyone interested in the SILVER FAMILY. If you have questions, I can probably help you. My database has reached 14,000 names at this point and reaches back to the arrival of our ancestor in Philadelphia in September 1749. Please contact me at my e-mail address, or at J. D. "John" Silver, 64 South Fairfield Drive, Dover, DE 19901-5723 Phone 1-302-697-1520. There is no charge for this service in that I am simply one of the researchers. Thanks, John 
 Seeking info on the following names: John
Knighton; John Page; Robert Newton; Hugh Walker; Thomas Harrison, Sr., all of whom lived in Buncombe County, NC in the 1800-1805 era. Methodists. Pat Cothran 29 Maple Ridge Lane, Asheville, NC 28806; e-mail cothran@aol.com 
 Would like to share notes with anyone having info on William Riley
Melton, born circa 1832 Black Mountain, NC, son of Hampton P. Melton and Sarah ___. He married Martha M. Bartlett on 18 June 1853. She b. circa 1836 in Black Mountain, NC, daughter of Ja. Bartlett and E. ___.
Stephan D.Zedney 2100 West 3900 South Roy, Utah 84067-3535.[801] 731-5786. 
 Looking for anyone and any info to gain or exchange on the
Cheesman Family -- all places -- all dates --all times for one-name study. Please contact hmuller@madison.main.nc.us 
 
Yancey-- Would like to hear from anyone doing research on YANCEYs who had a GA connection prior to 1865. Marian at: yanceyx2@erols.com
 
Palmer -- Am looking for my Palmer Family Roots from Buncombe County, NC. James Monroe Palmer came from there in 1849's and went to California gold rush. His cousin or brother, William Madison Palmer served in the Mexican War of 1846 and went to California as well. If anyone can help me, I would appreciate it. barb@aub.com 
CASE FAMILY - would any descendants of the Case Family pictured in the Photoalbum section, please contact JPennin@aol.com as she thinks there is a connection. The photo is only identified as the Case Family and is c. 1920. Jeanene's GGGrandfather, Alexander Wilson Johnston II, b. 04 Sept 1811 Buncombe Co. m. Buncombe Co. 27 Oct 1836 Sarah Case, b. 10 January 1818 in Buncombe County. Alexander and Sarah had 15 children. Their home was on the French Broad River. They migrated to Forsyth Co., GA before 1870. I have much Johnston info, but have been unable to identify parents of Sarah Case. 
 Interested in info concerning Jessie Richington
Hefner's background. He was born February 6, 1827 in Buncombe Co., NC. He married Cinderilla Lucinda Youngblood (probably in MO) in 1849, and died in Wright Co., MO Jan. 27, 1884. George Hefner

Have uncovered the following as of 7-03-96: Jessie R. Hefner's parents were John Frederick Hefner and Kate Gehret. John's parent's were David J. Hefner and Elizabeth Graeff. No dates or places. 
  Seeking Caroline
Taylor married to Belton Taylor. She wrote an article in the Old Buncombe Heritage Book Volume I entitled Benjamin Hawkins (article #372). Would like to ask questions as Benjamin Hawkins is my GGGGgrandfather, Roger Hawkins 
6/30/97 I'm researching my family lineage from North Carolina. I need information on a WILLIAM M.
BOYD born 1823(?) in Buncombe County. Married CATHERINE "KATY" SHARP of Georgia born 1827(?). Had a child, MARGARET MILANDA BOYD, born 31 May 1849 in Macon County. Died 15 Oct 1922 Cowee Twnship. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Stephanie Lane
07-02-97 : I am looking for info on a WILLIAM B.
NUNLEY, b. 10-03-1801 in Buncombe Co., NC His father was a THOMAS NUNLEY who died in possibly Rutherford Co., NC William had the following siblings: Thomas, Jr., Elizabeth (b. 1805); Fanny (b. 10-18-1806); Sarah "Sally"; and James (1810). Any herlp would be appreciated. Ruth Ann Savage Fults P.O. Box 147 Altamont, TN 37301 or E-MAIL. 
07-02-97 : I have been searching for John Ashley
Moore c. 1818, m. Mary Ann Gillespie (of the Rifle Gillispies) 1837, she died c. 1857. In 1850 the Moores are found in Henderson Co. census, but after Mrs. M. A. Gillispie Moore, the children are found living with her father and mother, Robert Gillispie, 1860 Henderson Co census. Please help if any land records, death records to find John Ashley Moore and his family. Have a lot of info on the Gillispies, Nicholsons, Reid, Sanders, Chapmans, from SC, NC, GA area, will share info.Jeanne C Nicholson 265 S Caldwell St. Brevard, NC 28712 or E-MAIL
07-03-97 :[updated] Seeking info on David J.
Hefner and wife Elizabeth Graeff. Son, John Frederick Hefner married Kate Gehret. Their son, Jessie Richington Hefner, born February 6, 1827 in Buncombe Co., NC. He married Cinderilla Lucinda Youngblood (probably in MO) in 1849, and died in Wright Co., MO Jan. 27, 1884. George Hefner
07-07-97 : I am seeking info on OLIVER
COOK, who first appeared on the Buncombe Co. Census in 1850. He was married to EASTER STEPP. I am also seeking info on JACKSON TREADAWAY, CHARLES GUNTER and DANIEL SHELTON,were present in the late 1800's. DADCOOK 
07-07-97 :I have a large data base and would be happy to share any infothat I might have. I am interested in any data from any branch of the
SILVER FAMILY. Contact me at "John" Silver or by snail mail: 64 South Fairfield Drive, Dover, DE 19901-5723, or phone 302-697-1520
07-07-97 : John Davis
Getty's of Lumberton, NC, clockmaker, died 1932. Any info at all appreciated. Sherry Shell 124 Sillvery Lane Liberty, SC 29657. 
Queries ~August 1997 issue of A Lot of Bunkum. The following queries are ones received for publication. Mainly they require snail mail replies, unless otherwise noted.

Anderson - Rogers: Would like to share info with anyone who knows about the family of Anderson Rogers, born ca. 1783. Listed in 1850 census with the following in his household: Ellen (wife), Sarah, Adam F., Levi B., J. S., John C. In his will, written 30 March 1857, names mentioned: executors J. C. Rogers and Andrew Teague. Heirs: Hannah Roberts, Martha Ratcliff, Sarah Teague, Jeremiah, Thos. W., Erwin, Delton, Stephen, Jno C., Mary Franklin and Leaj Rogers. Also mentions wife, Eleanor. Any info would be appreciated. Doris Jones 2781 Mountain Crossing Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 


Sarah (Davis) Fore Seeking info on Sarah (Davis) Fore. Found in the 1860 census North Carolina, Duck Creek. Her husband is Lewis Fore. Claudine Poucher 148 Enterprise Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913-7908 
Burgess Searching for info on Elizabeth Jane
Burges, b 24 Jan 1844, Cherokee Co., Thompson NC; m. Ervin McBrayer, 1865; lived Monroe Co, TN, Cherokee Co., NC, Bradley Co., TN. Children: Jasper, Wm. Henry, James W., Joseph and George. Parents were G. Y. Burgess and Sarah Thompson, both born Beaver Dam, NC. Need info on both parents. Sue Coffman 422 Lincoln Road, Idabel, OK 74745 (405-286-3248) 
Cowan Would like to know the maiden name of wife #2. Laura
Chidester (?) Coen (?) Of Canada Cowan. (Wife #1 was Mary Caroline Miller). Resided Asheville, NC. His business: Jewelry store - (Pack Square?). Jean Baumberger Jones 33305, FL 32736-7229 Phone (Asheville) 704 667-5756. 
Moore I have been searching for John Ashley
Moore (c. 1818), m. Mary Ann Gillespie ....See above e-mail query to reply.Jeanne C. Nicholson 265 S Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712 E-mail nnicholson@citcom.net
Patterson Seeking info on the family of Nathan M.
Patterson who moved from Cherokee County, NC with the "Georgia Colony" who settled Hurfano County, CO in the 1860's. Nathan served in the Civil War, was a P.O.W. at Camp Douglas, IL and appears to have died during or shortly after the war. His wife was Debora McClure, daughter of Jason. Children were Mary, 1857; William B., 1859; Margaret Thermanda, 1861; Jason M., 1864, all born Cherokee County. Desperately want to know when and where Nathan died. Debora had remarried by 1870 to Christopher "Lebo" Dodgion also of the Georgia Colony. Any info, most welcome! Linda Eggleston McBroom 2333 Pamela Place, Steilacoom, WA 98388-4126 
Laxton Seeking parents of
Jesse and Sally Laxton, b. abt 1798 and 1801, respectively, in NC. Family listed in 1850 Jackson Co., TN census with Jemima, age 73 and Caswell, age 15, born TN. Any info appreciated.

Seeking info for Thomas Laxton who was issued a land grant 19 August 1774 in South Carolina by Geroge III, King of England. Is this Thomas the father of Levi Laxton and Jesse Laxton living in Wilkes and Buncombe County, respectively in 1800? Any info appreciated.
Seeking info for WilliamLaxton, carpenter, who was among the first residents of Jamestown Colony, VA. Accoding to the U.S. Dept. Of the Interior he was among those who remained when the ship returned to England. Are any oif the Laxtons in South and North Carolina his descendants? Any info appreciated. Jerald P. Brown 102 Old Pond Way, Richmond, KY 40475-8621 
Redmon Am searching for the book:
Redmon: The Family History Record; A Genealogical Record compiled by Evelyn Redmon Davis, 1976. I would like to but a copy of this book. Garnette H. Sprinkle 385 S. Main Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754 
Wilson I am looking for info on the parents and possible siblings of my grandfather John Robert
Wilson. He was born in the Asheville, NC area on August 11, 1830. The info for this request is from a birth certificate signed by his oldest daughter for her brother in 1941 in te State of Texas. The earliest info I have on him is that he joined the Confederate Army in Tarrent County Texas in April 1862. He was discharged in 1865 and lived in Cooke County Texas until his death in 1906. Census records state that he and both his parents were born in NC. Any info on my grandfather, John R. Wilson would be greatly appreciated. Bob Wilson 30866 Ramey Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301 816-826-6356 
Keener -
Ledford Seeking any info on Ulrich Keener b. 1822 in TN, and his wife Carolina Sophronia Ledford b. 1827 in Macon County, NC. They were m. 1846 in Macon Co., NC and had children Eliza Jane, Harriett R., James Marion, Hiram R., Amanda J., Martha Samantha, Lydia Josafine, Alexander Ervin, Rebecca, Florida, William Wesley, Asbury and Mary. Ulrich's parents were Joseph and Rebecca Keener. Carolina's parents were Hiram and Mary Ledford. Both Ulrich and Carolina are buried in Ellijay Cemetery in Macon County. Rich Nallenweg 4904 Live Oak Ct., Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4046 
Dillard Court Minutes show that in 1804, William
Dillard was ordered to pay child support for a daughter of Betsy Hunter. Can anyone tell me anything about what became of Betsy Hunter and her daughter? Also interested in anything about the Dillard, Gregory and Love families. Howard V. Jones 18 Winter Ridge Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-4782 Fax: 319-239-9515 
Wilson Seeking info on parents and families of Joseph S.
Wilson (b Jan 1861, NC); m. Martha C. Hays (b. Oct. 1862) at the S. M. Hay residence Buncombe Co., NC on 30 Oct 1881. They are relatives of mine, but I do not know how. G. Don Wilson 3202 N 20th Place, Phoenix. AZ 85016 
07-13-97: SOLOMON
OLIVERS (b. ca. 1808 d. ca 1880) Married FRANCES JARVIS, widow of PIERCE JARVIS and daughter of JABEZ JARVISand POLLY HOLCOMBE. Lived in California Creek Community north of Mars Hill, NC in the 1800's. Would like to hear from people researching thee lines. I am stuck trying to locate family Solomon Oliver. He suddenly appears in this part of NC and marries the widow Frances Jarvis around early 1830's. No other Olivers in the area except a Benjamin Oliver who would too old to be the father of Solomon. Census says Solomon Oliver was born NC, but where?

  Also trying to locate parents and siblings of DARCUS ALLEN(born ca. 1845 d.1891) Californai Creek area north of Mars Hill, Madison County, NC. Married Joseph Marion Oliver. Mother was on 1850 census as SOPHIA ALLEN, age 30, no husband in household, (maiden name Wilson?). Has sister Lucinda, age 8 in 1850. What became of her? Neighbors nearby: John Wilson (age 60) Susannah (age 50) probably Sophia Allen's parents. Also Samuel Wilson (age 20), nearby, probably her brother Any help on any of these name sgreatly appreciated! Please e-mail me! Keener
07-13-97:Am seeking info on the
TOW family who were first listed in the 1810 census for Buncombe Co. 640 acres in Buncombe Co. was given as a pension to the widow of Christopher TOW of Perquimons Co. who was killed in the Revolution. Christopher, Ezekiel, James, and Rueben TOW were probably the sons of Christopher. Much of this family moved to IN after 1830. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Wayne Bixler wbixler289@aol.com 1547 Zamora DR. Brownsville, TX 78521
07-20-97: I am looking for info on JAMES
SIZEMORE (SISEMORE) and SAMANTHA NIX who were married on February 13, 1870, in Buncombe County. They are listed on the Buncombe County Courthouse Marriage Index as being married by R. C. Patton JP. James was born about 1844 and Samantha was born June 15, 1855. They are believed to have had 2 children: Dave, born about 1872, and Etta, born about 1873. Need any info available. Shirley R. Wilmoth, 1801 Magnolia Ct, North Augusta, SC 29860; e-mail adrian@csranet.com
07-21-97:Searching for info on John
Hood and L. "Belle" Roberts ( my ggparents ). They lived in or near Ashville, NC in 1889 - as my grandfather Edwin Ray Hood was born on August 16, 1889 in Ashville. I looked in the 1900 census, but they must have moved by that time. Don't know John's or Belle's parents names. I've found some of Belle's family names in a bible - James Edwin Roberts d. 8/29/1856, Elisha Ray Roberts d. 12/12/1863, Arthur Hackett Roberts d. 7/21/1902 and F. Wallace Roberts d. 6/24/1894. John and Belle may have had another child - a girl - Florence or Frances. This is all I know of this family - all others that could answer some questions are deceased. HELP PLEASE !!!!!!! . E-Mail Golfeydie@AOL.com or snail mail Eydie Jones, 1305 Brown Road, Hephzibah, Ga. 30815
22 Jul 1997: Martha
Holcomb From: "Donald R. Lowrey" <dlowrey@erols.com> Am seeking info on Martha Holcomb, especially the names of her parents. Her middle name may have been Ann. She was born between 1790 and 1800 around Hendersonville, I believe. She married a Louis Johnson, and her children were all born in South Carolina. Thanks. 
22 July 1997: I am looking for info on JAMES
SIZEMORE (SISEMORE) and SAMANTHA NIX who were married on February 13, 1870, in Buncombe County. They are listed on the Buncombe County Courthouse Marriage Index as being married by R. C. Patton JP. James was born about 1844 and Samantha was born June 15, 1855. They are believed to have had 2 children: Dave, born about 1872, and Etta, born about 1873. Need any info available. Shirley R. Wilmoth, 1801 Magnolia Ct, North Augusta, SC 29860; e-mail adrian@csranet.com
07-22-1997: Looking for info from 1800 to 1820 on the
SELF Family in Buncombe Co., NC. A JOHN E. DUCKWORTH, in quarterly A Lot of Bunkum did a research on related families. Any help appreciated. Randy Johnston


 07-22-1997 : Looking for info on SARA ANN BELL, b. abt 1817, believe around Asheville, NC, Buncombe Co. Married Samuel PINKNEY JOHNSTON, 1838. They had the following children: LEE JOHNSTON, EMMA JOHNSTON, HARAH CLAY JOHNSTON, PINKNEY SELKIRK JOHNSTON, PRESTON TAYLOR JOHNSTON, ANDREW JOHNSTON, SUSAN A. JOHNSTON, MARQUIS WILKERSON "MARK" JOHNSTON. THOMAS JOHNSTON, JULIA ADELAIDE JOHNSTON, LAURA ELLEN JOHNSTON, JEFFERSON DAVIS JOHNSTON. Maxine Allen
07-22-1997: Older family members said that Joseph
MASSEY was b 1808 in Buncombe Co, NC, but the info about his parents as given in the Old Buncombe County Heritage books is incorrect. At this time we are not able to prove who Joseph's parents were. Joseph married 1830 Catherine RAY in Fayette Co, AL, moved to Attala Co, MS and married 2nd time, 1849 Louisa Margaret Emma SMITH. If anyone else is working on this family, please contact me. I have the descendants well documented, but would love to find Joseph's parents. He is apparantly not related to the Masseys in Haywood Co, NC. Barbara Ferrell Ferrbjm@aol.com 
July 31, 1997: Seeking info on Ezekiel
Hobbs, B 1776-80 in N.C. Migrated from Buncombe Co. N.C. to Warren Co. TN. prior to 1800. Melvin Hobbs 3911 Wexford Drive Kensington, MD. 20895 E-Mail: melho@erols.com
Sat, 2 Aug 1997: Subject:
Shelton, Kirkland, and Ray Families. lhawkins@3wave.com I would very much like to hear from anyone researching the Shelton, Kirkland, and Ray families.My first Kirkland ancestor in the area was Nathan Kirkland (ca 1750) and his son John Jackson Kirkland. John Jackson Kirkland married Sarah "Polly" Shelton, their known daughter, Mary "Pollie" Kirkland married John C.R. Haedin on March 4, 1828. It has been said that the Kirkland and Shelton families were part Cherokee.....John Ray was born in the latter 1700's. Known children were: Mary (b. ca 1813), Solomon, and William. Mary married Dempsey Hodge 22 Oct.1832 at Haywood Co., NC. WOULD BE "VERY" GRATEFUL FOR "ANY" HELP CONCERNING THE ABOVE. Lynn R. McR. Hawkins, FSA Scot.1172 Weaver Branch Rd. Bluff City, TN 37618-2546


Sat, 2 Aug 1997:BYERS/BYRES/BYARS-Seeking info on John C. BYERS b: 10/Sep/1853 Birmingham, AL d: 30/Jan/1934 Gilliam, AR. Wife #1: Mary (Mollie) POWELL Wife #2: Cathryn (Kate) INYARD Please e-mail NorwegianY@aol.com
Dockery search Date: Sun, 03 Aug 1997: Looking for info and/or descendants of Benjamin
Dockery (b. 1798) and his wife Nancy (b.1808) In 1850 this couple lived in Maury Cty, North Carolina. Their children and their ages in 1850 are as follows: George (22), James (21), Solomon (18) Issac (17,my great-great-great grandfather) , Nancy (16), Benjamin (14), Elizabeth (10), and Wilson(4). These people were of African American and Scotch Irish heritage. If any of this names are familiar to you, contact: sdock@planetc.com or P.O. Box 118, Newport, Tn 37821 
Query: Subject:
Shelton Genealogy Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 20:25:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Jwebbj@aol.com   I am looking for a Shelton Link and I have just run out of places to look where I am living. Can anyone tell me who were the parents of Roderick Shelton, born about 1745, who married Ursula Briggs? Also, is there a direct link between Roderick Shelton and Crispin Shelton? I am trying to complete this Shelton Link for an elderly relative who is in bad health, please help me if you can. I have plenty of early Shelton History that goes back to Julius Caesar, and many other famous people who were connected to the Sheltons. Thanks, Jim Webb Subject: Shelton Genealogy Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 20:25:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Jwebbj@aol.com I am looking for a Shelton Link and I have just run out of places to look where I am living. Can anyone tell me who were the parents of Roderick Shelton, born about 1745, who married Ursula Briggs? Also, is there a direct link between Roderick Shelton and Crispin Shelton? I am trying to complete this Shelton Link for an elderly relative who is in bad health, please help me if you can. I have plenty of early Shelton History that goes back to Julius Caesar, and many other famous people who were connected to the Sheltons. Thanks, Jim Webb 
Subject: Query Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 10:39:06 +0100 rlcohen@bennington.edu Searching for info about my father MYRON HENRY
KAGAN, born November 27, 1921 in Asheville, NC, and died on December 13, 1944, killed overseas in action as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. Would also appreciate any info on his parents, Mark Kagan and Lillie Rosenfelt (Rosenfeld) Kagan. Thank you. rlcohen@bennington.edu
Query Date:20 Jul 1997. Looking for the descendants of James Marion
Allen, b. 17 August 1852 in Pensacola Township, Yancey County, N.C. and d. 6 March 1922; m. Sarah Evelyn Burleson, b. 8 June 1845 and d. 7 April 1937. James was the son of James and Rachel Riddle Allen. Sarah was the daughter of Jackson and Hannah Caroline Carter Burleson. I am starting now to plan an old fashioned Allen Reunion in 1999. I hope to include all the descendants of Adoniram and Lucinda Allen of Yancey County of which James Marion was one. If you are an Allen, but do not know how you are connected, please contact me by e-mail or snail mail. Carol Allen, 1806 Maxwell Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222 or phone (410) 282-3978. Thank you.
Subject: Query -
HENDERSON Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 19:29:45 -0400 (EDT) From: RMHendersn@aol.com William M. Henderson (1827-aft 1900) married Minerva Adaline Patton (1839-1895) in Henderson Co., NC. Their children, born in Transylvania Co., NC between 1861 and 1879, were: Andrew L., James M., William M., George W., Benjamin Franklin, Jane, Lou Ella, Robert H., John P., Marion H., Mary E., and Alexander Gaston Henderson (1879-1950). I would like info on any of these people and their descendants. MUCH TO SHARE!!! Email RMHendersn@aol.com or write Ray M. Henderson, 7341 Pine Lake Lane, Charlotte, NC 28227 or call (704) 545-3796.
Subject: Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 00:20:01 -0400 From: "Rick Gosnold" <ricknet@inde.com>  Seeking info on
SHOPE family of Old Buncombe County. Moved into Fannin Co, GA on down to Union Co, GA by 1830's. ROBERT SHOPE m. 1. ___ Bush - had a son JOHN, 2. MARY TWIGGS. They were born around 1850. There children: Dick, Jay, Arch, Jimmy, Amanda, Lou.Robert's father was "JIMMY" SHOPE ca 1800-20. Also in the same area were: HAMILTON WHITE ca 1850 m. GEORGIANNE DANIEL ca 1850. Child: Elsie Canzada White, maybe others. Email: Ricknet@inde.com or mail: Sandra 5 Barnesdale Way, NE Rome, GA 30161
Sumner Family Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 16:06:50 -0400 (EDT) Sac2o@aol.com 
SUMNER - I am tracing the line of RICHARD SUMNER, born ca 1765 in Buncombe Co., married DOLLY ? February 17, 1789, died 1837-40; and his son DAVID SUMNER, born ca 1802-04, Buncombe Co., later moved to Muhlenberg, KY, and then to Union Co., Ill. Any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Allen Sumner, Sac2o@aol.com. (Aug. 9, 1997) 
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 07:53:52 -0000 From: "Charles and Linda" <kimikent@mail.snider.net>
Shipman, Altom, Aultom. I am trying to find info on Christina Shipman who was born in Buncombe Co. NC in the late 1700's who married Spencer Altom from SC. They moved to Henderson County, TN in 1830 and raised their family. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Linda Smith - kimikent@mail.snider.net
Subject: Lamb Query Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 20:16:00 -0400 (EDT) From: THEATRMUSE@aol.com Query requested for the location of Imogene R.
Lamb (b. 1933 or 1934) and/or family from Buncombe County/Asheville, NC. 1954, early to middle 1950's. Please e-mail Kara L. Allen at Theatrmuse.aol.com or use snail address at 4714 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23226.
Subject:
HALL, Thomas J. : Wed, 13 August 1997 Searching for parents of my great grandfather Thomas J. Hall, b. 15 Oct 1835, possibly Travelers Rest, SC; m. 6 August 1868 Harriet Elizabeth Creasman (b. 8 January 1840; d. 14 August 1919) in Buncombe County, NC, d. 27 May 1922 in Buncombe County., NC Would welcome and share any info on either of these Great-grandparents and any allied families. Clark, Hall, Padgett, Creasman, Stroup, Alexander, Pitman, Davidson, Patton, Cunningham all in Buncombe Co., NC Louise Clark Thomas 1013 Juno Circle, Edmond, OK 73003; lthomas@flash.net 
Subject:
BYAS -REDMON: Wed, 13 August 1997 18:34:22-0500. Searching for any info on the parents and grandparents of Henry Harrison Byas b. 18 Oct 1844 (1840) and d. 14 May 1914 in Buncombe Co., NC He married Margaret Elizabeth Redmon b. 14 August 1844, f 7 Mar 1925. According to Henry's death certificate his parents are Tom Byas and Mary Ingle all born in Buncombe Co., NC. Margaret's parents are listed on her death certificate as William Redmon and Malinda Stroup. I have William Redmon's parents as Morgan Redmon and Susanna Presley but I do not have any info on Malinda's parents. Is there anyone out there searching these lines? Any info appreciated and will share what I have. Much of the information I have on the Redmon's comes from Evelyn Redmon Davis' book: Redmon: The Family History Record:A Genealogical Record, 1976 and its accompanying addition: The Many Branches of the Redmon(an)(d) Clan Tree. Louise Clark Thomas 1013 Juno Circle, Edmond, OK 73003 lthomas@flash.net
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 16:44:52 -0400 (EDT) From: CatGlass@aol.com

I have a letter written about John Duncan HARVEY and Elizabeth "Betsey" SUGGS. They were both said to be born in the vicinity of Asheville, NC. They married in NC in 1814 or 1815 and moved on to Alabama and eventually Texas. The letter states Suggsville, Alabama was named for Betsey. I would be happy to share the letter with anyone interested and would be very interested in any info about SUGGS or HARVEY. Thanks, Trish Cheshire catglass@aol.com 18826 Mountain Shade Drive Spring, Texas 77388
Subject: Joseph Henry
Collins Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 13:57:20 +0100 From: Kuebel@t-online.de (Mary Anne Kübel) Hello! I'm searching for the parentage/ancestry of my gggrandfather, Joseph Henry Collins, b June 1817 in Haywood Co, NC (or Tn?), m Sarah Sherrill 07 Dec 1843 in Haywood Co, NC, moved to Bradley Co Tn abt 1849 and died as a Union soldier in the Sultana Tragedy, 27 April 1865. Can you help? Thank you, Mary Anne Burkhart Kuebel (American living 26 yrs. in Germany)
Subject:
DRYMAN Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 23:01:16 -0400 From: "Sherry J. Osburn" <osburn@Bellsouth.net> Organization: Jim The Plumber John "Henry" Dryman, sr. and his sons, Henry Dryman, Jr.; John; and James were in Buncombe County by 1805 when he bought land from Nathan Smith, in 1807 Henry deeded 110 acres to each son and household/livestock to "his only daughter" Sarah. But I believe that he had another daughter, perhaps by another marriage, Margaret Dryman who married John Goldman in Greene County, TN in 1798. Both the Dryman and Goldman families were on the 1810 census in Buncombe. In 1820 Henry, Sr. & JR. and James are found and by 1830 both Henry's had moved to Macon Co. NC and James to Pickens Co. SC. I don't know where John and the Goldman's went. I have Dryman info to share, my line is thru James and would like to know more about the others. Sherry Osburn, P.O. Box 27, Brooks, GA 30205-0027; osburn@bellsouth.net
Subject: Buncombe Co. NC 20 Aug 1997  From: Fran Turner <fturner@poptal.com> I have William
HAYS (or HAYES) born in NC in 1802. His oldest son, John, was born in Buncombe Co. in 1825. I am looking for a marriage record for William. I calculate that it would have been about 1823-1824. Thank you. Frances Turner, 813 NE 145th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684-8023; email: fturner@poptal.com
Subject: William
King Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:45:39 -0500 From: King <oscarp@swbell.net> Looking for info on William KING, b. 1776-80, d. 1870 in Blount Co. TN. m.(1)_____ HAMMONTREE probably around 1805 (2)Elisabeth RAY about 1834. Family writings indicate William was from Buncombe Co. and that his father, _______ KING was a rev. war soldier. It is also said that Wm.'s father died in 1777 and that Wm. was reared by an uncle, Prosser KING, may have been John King ROSSER of Bute/Warren Counties. Any info would be appreciated. I have other family info to share. Contact me at: oscarp@swbell.net
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:34:50 -0700 From: MARVIN WORLEY  August 21, 1997. I am looking info about Henry Nelson
Worley, born on May 9, 1834 in Buncombe County. He married Mary Catherine Stillwell from Jackson County in 1857. She was born in Jackson County in 1836.. Their children were Elizabeth Robinson Worley, Mary Ann Josephine Worley, Lou Ellen Worley, Irving S Worley, Richard Stanley Worley, Emma Belle Worley, Hardin Nelson Worley and Zebedee Franklin Worley. All were born in Buncombe Co. and most died in Hot Spring County AR. <MWORLEY@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: John Franklin
Taylor: b 22 Sept 1835, d 18 December 1908 Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 21:25:34 -0400 From: Zzircon@a-o.com (Glen Lindsey)

John had two sons, Fleming b. 1862 and Sylvester b. 1866, These sons settled in the Buncombe Co. area and I would be very much interested in names of family members to add to my family tree. John Franklin Taylor was my great grandfather. Zzircon@a-o.com Snail mail: Jeannie Lindlsy, Route 1, Box 83 Zirconia, NC 28790 
Subject: Randolph/Randalph Family Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 21:27:35 -0400 (EDT) From: Stopan@aol.com Hi, I am looking for any info on the RANDOLPH/RANDALPH family of Buncombe County. I have an AMY RANDOLPH who, according to her gravestone in Wayne Co., Ky., was born 21 Sep 1816 in Buncombe Co. I believe the immediate family left Buncombe by the 1820s for Tennessee. Is there still a Randolph family in Buncombe? If you have any info, please e-mail <Stopan@aol.com> or send to Gary E. Stoltman, 677Paxson Ave., Mercerville, NJ 08619
Subject: Old Buncomb Co. Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 10:31:03 -0500 (CDT) From: "Rev. Jack Wood"<jackw@peop.tdsnet.com>  I am researching the following ancestors from Buncombe and Haywood Cos.NC : William DEAVER,b.1720 MD-d.aft.1787 Buncombe-,m.Susannah BURCHFIELD>Richard DEAVER b.1771 MD-d.bef.1831 Buncombe Co.,m. Mary
SINGLETON b.1782 NC-d.aft. 1860 Buncombe Co.>Lewis Singleton DEAVER b.1804 Buncomb-d.1896 Bell Co.TX-m.10 Aug 1831 Mary S.CHANDLER b.9 May.1810 NC-d.4 Aug 1869 Murray Co.GA>Margaret Adeline DEAVER b.1833 NC m. Benjamine PARKER in GA.

Mary S. CHANDLER was the daughter of Tunstall CHANDLER b. 1777 Halifax Co.VA. I would like to find proof of the parents and siblings of Tunstall CHANDLER. I would also like to find the parents of Mary SINGLETON who m. Richard DEAVER and the parents of Susannah BURCHFIELD who m. William DEAVER.I will be glad to share any info I have with others.My address is 371 First Ave SW, Rainsville, AL 35986-5826 and my e-mail address is : . jackw@peop.tdsnet.com Any help will be appreciated. Thank you so much for maintaining this great web site.  Joanna Wood in AL  Jo Wood in AL 
Subject: Query Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 16:14:18 -0500 From: lockie sailer <lsailer@wcc.net> I am looking for any info concerning my great-grandmother. Her name was Sukie <
Morrow>, d. 13 Mar 1910 in Yancey Co. She was married to Ernest (Buddy) Silver(s), b. abt 1853, , NC. Morrow is possibly the name of her first husband, who was killed in a work related accident. I have always been told that she was Cherokee and a picture shown to me in childhood definitely supports this. Any assistance as to the identity of Sukie and her ancestry would be greatly appreciated. Lockie Sailer 8136 N. Hwy. 87 San Angelo, TX 76901 e-mail address lsailer@wcc.net 
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Coada--Cody Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 22:38:16 -0400 (EDT) From: Rooby4@aol.com I am looking for info on the Cody family from Buncombe County. My GGGgrandfather was Godfrey Cody. We know he was married to a Caroline ....last name not known. They moved from NC to TN. I am interested in any information I can get.

. Kim Boone Duckett 
Subject: Daniel L.
McLEAN Date: Tue, 02 Sep 1997 14:08:48 -0400 From: George McClain <gmcclain@freedomnet.com> I am looking for info on the Daniel L. McLean line. A lot of this line settled in the Buncombe area. Specifically, I need info on Daniel himself and prior. My email is gmcclain@freedomnet.com. 
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Morgan/Woodfin Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:49:56 -0700 From: "robert morgan" <rlmorwr@worldaccessnet.com> In 1820 in Haywood Co. the census listed a William Morgan in 1830 it listed a Minus Morgan along with a Thomas Woodfin.Iam looking to try and tie in my gggf Joseph Morgan born 1 Nov 1810 in nc married Jane M Woodfin who was a daughter of the above Thomas Woodfin she was born 2 aug 1811 nc they had three children before they moved to MO.Francis Marion,Elizabeth, Marcus Lyfayette they moved between 1834 and 1836. Thomas Woodfin moved to Bates co Mo his wife was named Sarah there were other Morgans listed for Buncombe Co in 1820. I am thinking there is a good chance one of these Morgan familys would be Josephs family as his fatherin law is listed in the Haywood county census. If anyone may know somthing my address is 101 Robinson RD Woodland, Washington 98674 my e Mail RLMORWR@worldaccessnet.com THANKS Robert Morgan
Subject: HOUSE, WINNIE Date: Thu, 04 Sep 1997 16:45:45 +0000 From: Barbara Koch <kochfam@gte.net> Looking for info on a Winnie HOUSE born in Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina. He died in October of 1970 in Asheville, North Carolina. Any info would be helpful. Barbara Koch 17218 130th Ave SE Renton WA 98058 kochfam@gte.net
Subject: House Family from Madison Springs Date: Fri, 05 Sep 1997 19:45:28 +0000 From: Barbara Koch <kochfam@gte.net> Looking for info on the family of John P. HOUSE from Greene County, Tennessee. John married Martha Ann Myers in Greene County on Aug. 3, 1962. They had the following children, first 7 born in Greene County, last two in Hot Springs, Madison County. Mary A. b. 1866 Michael 1878 David W. 1868 Lula 1880 Emma (Amy) C. 7/1870 Hiney 7/1883 Florence 1872 J. Blaine 10/1884 Jacob 1877. Emma had a daughter named Lira(Zora) born in Madison County 7/1888. Florence married Calvin DANIELS living in Asheville between 1910-1920. David married a Allie W. ? and had the following children in Hot Springs Ethel March 1890 Viola 1905 James June 1891 Johny 1906 Winnie April 1895 Thomas 1907 Fontilla 1898 Isaac 1908 David May 1898 Elizabeth 1910 David was living in Hot Springs in 1910 and maybe Asheville in 1920. In 1910 was a logger by trade, renting his farm. Michael married Clinda ? and had Roy 1896, Dona 1898, and Runsow 1904. He also was a logger by trade. John died October 3, 1909 and is buried somewhere in Hot Springs . His wife Martha died July 1, 1914 in Asheville and is buried in Hot Springs.Barbara Koch 17218 130th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 20:19:45 -0700 From: "David Stufflebean" <dstuf@worldnet.att.net> DAVIDSON: Seek info on William Davidson of Old Buncombe Co., Rev. War soldier who migrated to Tennessee in area of Roane, Morgan and Anderson Counties by early 1800's. Need name of wife, children or any other data. Am trying to sort out this William Davidson and another in the same TN area from Frederick Co. VA. The second William was in TN by 1811. Linda Stufflebean dstuf@worldnet.att.net 
Subject: COOK GENEALOGY Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:49:11 -0400 (EDT) From: Mayfieldra@aol.com  Seeking info on family of Elizabeth ROGERS COOK possibly married to Henry COOK ~1880. There were two children: (?)Memphis COOK b~1900's and Dora Bell COOK b 1902. Any information on this line of COOK's please contact: Mayfieldra@aol.com ATTN: Jerry Nan 
Subject:  Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:00:27 -0400 (EDT) From: Pressleep@aol.com PRESSLEY / PRESLEY I am researching the Western North Carolina PRESLEY / PRESSLEY families. I am interested in exchanging info with anyone who might have this surname in their line. James Frankin PRESSLEY (my ggrandfather) born 1859 Buncombe Co.NC married 1) Mareyan Carolin Pressley (d: 1891) and 2) Nancey Adaline Pressley. They were the daughters of William and Diadema Darnell Pressley of Buncombe Co. NC. I have a large data base, and am willing to share it. Nancy Pressley
Subject: WILSON Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:04:13 -0500 From: wilsol@busprod.com (Lester Wilson) Organization: sequoyah schools WILSON, Benjamin Hamilton. born May 3, 1849 near Ashville N.C. Not much information on Benjamin. Possibly enlisted at the age of 14 in the Company D of the 29th North Carolina Infantry. Fathers name may have been Pauly. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Kit wilsol@busprod.com (please note, 6 digit is a lower case L. Not the number 1)
Subject: Sarah/ Sallie
Lunsford Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 10:20:41 -0400 (EDT) From: StCake@aol.com I have a Sarah/ Sallie Lunsford born abt 1817 in East TN. She married a Daniel L Payne born abt 1818 in Buncombe County, NC. died 1889 in Madison County, NC buried in Paw Paw Cemetary. Daniel and Sarah were married abt 1838 in Buncombe County, NC. They had a child James Payne ( Big Jim) born 1843 in Buncombe, NC died aft 1910 in Madison. He married Molly Tutt 3/12/1870 in Madison County. Molly Tutt was born 1852 in Madison County. I can't seem to find anything else on Sarah Lunsford and Mollie Tutt. Can anyone help? Thanks Candice Stcake@aol.com 
Subject: Sarah
Randall Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 10:28:53 -0400 (EDT) From: StCake@aol.com I have a Sarah Randall b. 1850 in Marshall NC Madison County married to John Taylor Anderson b. 1840 in Marshall. They married 1867 in Marshall. Sarah's parents were Elijah Randall b 1814 in Holston, TN married 1834 in Buncombe County to Margaret Snelson b. 1814 in Ross County, Ohio. John Taylor Anderson's parents were John Anderson b abt 1814 in Buncombe and Mary Polly Davis b 1817 in NC. Can anyone help? Thanks Candice Stcake@aol.com 
Subject:
Robinson & Jarvis in Bumcombe Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 09:40:57 EDT From: starride@juno.com (M. Robinson) I have some dates and names, but not much more. ANY info will be greatly appreciated. My G Grandfather, William Seaton Robinson, was born in Mars Hill on July 23, 1894. HIs parents were James Robinson (b. 1858 in Black Mountain, d. Dec. 18,189?) and Polyanna Jarvis. I have no other info on her, except names of her parents and three generations beyond. Her father, Silas Jarvis, was a sharpshooter in the Confederate army and claimed the life of General Sedgewick, or so he said. James Robinson's parents were John Creighton Robinson (b. 1835 in Yancy County, d. July 7, 1918) and Mary England (b. 18?? in SC?). John is buried in Boyd's Chapel Cemetary. His parents were William R. Robinson (b. 1806) and Nancy Clouse (b. 1814). Not all of my dates have been confirmed, but I'm sticking with them until otherwise proved by facts and not passed down lore. I do have some names of children other than those in my direct line, if you are interested. E-mail me at starride@juno.com if you have info that i could use, or if you wish to fill in a few blanks in your tree with info I might have.. - Mike Robinson
Subject: Gooch Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 01:26:42 -0400 (EDT) From: AYOUNG4434@aol.com Looking for any info on BENJAMIN
GOOCH, b. Jan. 1792 in Buncombe Co., NC. Has twin brother named JOHN GOOCH. Father may have been JONAS GOOCH, whose will is listed as probated but missing. Mother may have been Miss RICE. Sisters ELIZABETH married ABEL OWENS, MARTHA married WILSON OWEN. Family tradition says relatives include SHOOK, BIFFLE, maybe GUDGER. Abt. 1810-1815 moved to MO.. Any info appreciated, Teresa
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ALEXANDER Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 01:26:42 -0400 (EDT) From: GregBader@aol.com   Hi...I am looking for info on a John Alexander that would have had a son William Ferguson Alexander in 1817. W. F. Alexander is my gggreat grandfather.Greg Bader 
Subject: GOOCH Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 22:53:02 -0400 (EDT) From: AYOUNG4434@aol.com Looking for any info on BENJAMIN
GOOCH, b. Jan 1790 in Buncombe Co., NC. He has twin brother JOHN GOOCH. 2 of his sisters married ABEL OWEN and WILSON OWEN. Family tradition says their mother was a Miss RICE. They moved to MO abt 1816, then on to AR and TX where he died in Mason, TX in 1872. Can anyone help? Thanks TERESA CORMIER
Subject: Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 23:30:46 +0000 From: Mel Hobbs <melho@erols.com> Seeking info on Ezekiel
Hobbs.B 1776-80 in N.C. Migrated from Buncombe Co. N.C.to Warren Co. TN. prior to 1800. Melvin Hobbs 3911 Wexford Drive Kensington, MD. 20895 E-Mail:MELHO@erols.com 
Subject:
GREENEs & DEAVERs of Old Buncombe County Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 23:57:02 -0400 From: "Joan Deaver" <JDeaver@dol.net> Our family tree includes the GREENE & DEAVER family who lived in Asheville, NC & thereabouts according to family sources. We are working on documenting all this. We do have some of it on our homepage listed below.

http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/e/a/Joan-Marie-R-Deaver/ Joan Deaver, Amateur Genealogist

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