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| HAYDEN | Wed, 30 Dec 1998 -- I need to find the death record of Robert Riggs Hayden born 1918, died 1982/83. Died in Franklin, NC. His mother was Florence Ketchum and both owned land in Franklin, NC. Thank you. Greg White |
| REED | Tue, 29 Dec 1998 -- I am interested in information on the Reed family, particularly Levi Reed. He was my grandfather, and all his family knew about him was that he came from Buncombe County, N.C. He was born in the latter part of the 19th century and moved to north Georgia, probably in the 1890's. My father was born in 1909, nine years after his oldest brother. I saw the exerpt from the Reed Family Geneology on your page. Is this work available anywhere? Any help will be appreciated. The Reed Family |
| ROBERTS | Tue,
29 Dec 1998 -- JESSE / JESSIE ROBERTS born
abt 1830 or 1838 married Letha Jane Massey
children MIRA ROBERTS JAMES HARDY ROBERTS married Violet Worley children DELLA ROBERTS JOHN ROBERTS JAMES JESSIE ROBERTS WALDO ROBERTS BETTY ROBERTS EMMA ROBERTS JOSEPH NOAH ROBERTS LONZO ROBERTS LOIS ROBERTS NAN ROBERTS HARDY ROBERTS I have information on Jesse/Jessie Roberts and his family but no re- cords on his father. Joseph Noah Roberts was my grandfather. It is my understanding that Jesse/Jessie Roberts later married Lydia Buckner and had another family. Any info on Jesse Roberts would be greatly appreciated. Don Roberts 12560 Logan Lane Kevil, KY 42053 (502)462-3830 |
| SEGLE/SEGAL
CASE WOODY BRIGHT McELRETH |
Mon, 28 Dec 1998 --I am searching in Madison County, North Carolina for any information on the following families: Segle or Segal, Case, Woody, Bright, McElreth. Thank you, Joanne Richter |
| MILLER | Sat, 26 Dec 1998 -- Searching for Patrick Miller, lived in Alpine, California -- 1968. Had a child named Jason in 1970 whose mother's name was Charlene. Would really like to make contact. If anyone has any info please send. Thanks. Laurence Anderson |
| LAMBETH
COSSON |
Thu, 24 Dec 1998 -- I am looking for my ggmother's family, LAMBETH. She was CASSIE ALMYRA LAMBETH, b. July 29, 1854 in Buncombe County, NC. Her mother's name was NANCY LAMBETH. There is no record in the 1800 Buncombe County Census of that family name. I don't know if the family came from another state and settled there before Cassie was born. I found the name Nancy in my ggmother's funeral book that included the names of friends they received at her funeral. I do not know the name of her father. She married SIDNEY EDGAR COSSON, of Washington County, TN. Any info regarding the city where they lived, her father's name, and her siblings' names would be greatly appreciated. Cindy Leonard Mantooth |
| ALEXANDER | Mon, 21 Dec 1998 -- I am trying to research the people who owned the house I now live in. According to sources, I live in the Alexander Homestead in Leicester. The home is a 2 story farmhouse built approx. 1858. I have a survey from 1923 showing this as the "Lands of JL and JC Alexander. Children property was left to were: Fletcher, Kittie, Ella, JW, Bonnie, HA, Elsie and Dora Alexanders. Trying to trace family, determine how old house is for sure andpossibly locate old pictures to copy. Thank you. Ron & Denise Ridgeway |
| HAMPTON | Sun, 13 Dec 1998--In an article in the JJ Dickey Diary, written Jan 28, 1898 the following interview was done with our ancestor Henry Levingston Hampton: I was born in Clay Co. Ky March 5, 1825. My father was William Wade Hampton. He was born in Buncombe Co., NC. March 1780. His father's name was Thomas Wade Hampton. He was born in Germany. His wife also was German. My father was the oldest child. My father's sons were: William, Wade, Thomas, Jerry, Levinston, daus Rebecca and Abagail. Three married in NC or TN. Maj. Hampton of Boonesville was a 2nd cousin to my father. He told me that he was a first cousin of General Wade Hampton of S.C. I think his name was Wade. He was born in S.C. I have verification of the Levingston Hampton b. 1825 , military record of Mexican War, Bible records, pension record, and bounty land records. I have no other proof on William Wade except census in Clay Co. Ky 1830, and no other proof of Thomas Wade other than the above interview . Any help on the parents of Thomas Wade Hampton would be greatly appreciated. Nancy H.Amster 4308 Wells Drive Louisville, Ky 40258-3744 |
| EDWARDS | Sat, 12 Dec 1998--Looking for info (will) for Jacob Edwards from Accomack County, VA who moved to Buncombe Co. NC and lived with a son John Edwards after the death of his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Edwards. He died according to family records in 1837 while still with his son. He was survived by a son John and daughter Nancy. Ann Barton |
| CASONS
SADLERS |
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 -- Looking for ancestors of William R Sadler who left NC & settled in Ala. before the Civil War. Also looking for Cason ancestors who left NC for GA before the Civil War. Shirley Ryan |
| BISHOP
LAKEY |
Mon, 07 Dec 1998 -- I'm searching for any info about Evalyn Bishop and Charles Robinson Lakey, who married and had some roots in Bun- combe County, but I can't make the connection. Can anyone help me out? Robert Colvin |
| SHEPPARD
CARTER KENT GWALTNEY GUTHRIE BRIGGS PROFFITT CANDLER |
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 -- I would like to share info with others researching these names in Buncombe Co.: James McHenry (Henry) Sheppard my ggf was b. abt 1828 in Flat Creek area. Believe his parents werer John Sheppard b.abt 1795 in TN or NC and Martha ? Sheppard. Siblings may have been Adam F., Louis F. and Elizabeth Sheppard Chandler. Henry Sheppard m. 1) Rebecca Carter b. abt. 1830, 2) Nancy Carter b. abt 1836, and 3) Sarah (Sally) NIX, b. abt 1852 all in Buncombe Co. Rebecca and Nancy Carter are believed to be the daughters of Nancy Carter b. early 1800's and Jesse Carter, d. 1838. Would like to es- tablish earlier ancestors of Henry Sheppard and Nancy Carter. Also seek information about father of Willis M. Kent my ggf, b. 1825 who m. Martha Gwaltney. Seek to establish the father of Willis Kent believed to be John Kent b. 1799. Also wish to share information on James Guthrie , my gf b. abt 1873, Edward W. Briggs (ggf) , Benagie Proffitt, ggf, and James Candler, step gf, all of what is now Madison Co. Thanks. E.Virginia Lapham |
| JACKSON | Thu, 3 Dec 1998 -- I was looking for some info on my grandfather. His name is William Charles Jackson born June 5, 1915 (SS# 244-12-6493) and according to my grandmother, my father Delbert Ray Jackson was born in Buncombe County. My grandfather died in March 1974 in Buncombe Co. and he had other relatives somewhere. I have been searching for any info on him and his family for a while and have come up with his SS# only. If you can be of any help to me and my family whatsoever, please contact me. I need to know more about his family for my father's sake. Thank you in advance for your help. Sonya Jackson |
| TAYLOR | Wed, 2 Dec 1998 -- Looking for info on Charles Herman Taylor Sr. and family in Black Mountain. NC. He lived on West Collage St. C Taylor |
| VANCE | Tue, 01 Dec 1998 -- I am looking to connect my Vance family line on my mother's side to the Gov. Zebulon Baird Vance (b. 13 may 1830, d. 14 April 1894) family. I was told I am related to him. I have fairly well determined that I am not a direct relative of his and would therefore like more info about the rest of his family. I am interested in his grandfather (David Vance I). When/where was he born? Who were his children? Who are their children? Who are his siblings? What about his father (Zeb's great-grandfather)? Any info about Zebulon Baird Vance's genealogy would be very helpful in tracing me back to this great North Carolinian. Thank you. Erik Heilman 3010 S. Hill St. Arlington, VA 22202 |
| SURRETTS
SURRATS |
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 --I have been working on the genealogy of the Surretts / Surrats for over a decade now. I would like more information particularily the trans-Atlantic connection. Thanks Kent W. Small, M.D. |
| COUNCIL
SAMS BLACKSTOCK |
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 -- I am looking for information on Claude J. COUNCIL and his wife Fanny Sue SAMS. She is the daughter of Alice Josephine BLACKSTOCK and James Henry SAMS. Who were Claude's parents? Was Wiley Burton COUNCIL the child of Claude and Fanny? Please respond to Chuck & Janet Obenshain |
| STEPHENS WILLIAMS | Mon, 23 Nov 1998 --
Moses
STEPHENS born 1762 in Buncombe County, N.C. married Margaret MILLER WILLIAMS
cir 1780 unknown place. Moses STEPHENS and Margaret MILLER WILLIAMS had
11 children, Margaret died before Moses migrated to Kentucky. Found
Moses STEPEHNS in the 1800 US Census for Surrey County, N.C.
I have his father as Joshua STEPHENS but unable to confirm. Does
anyone know the parents of Moses STEPHENS and whether he had any siblings?
The info I have states "they were all farmers and mountain people
and could not write their names" also Moses fought in the Battle at King's
Mountain and he enlisted in the Salisbury North Carolina Militia in the
fall of 1780 near the Moravian Town, Bethabara, in the county of Surrey
N.C. Dona Ronspiez
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| FRANKS | Nov 1, 1998 SNAIL MAIL QUERY --
Info
on 1880 Buncombe County NC Census:
Wm. FRANKS age 65 B: NC B: 1814 MARY A. age 30 B: NC wife B: 1850 ROBERT L. age 5 B: NC son B: 1875 ALEY age 4 B: NC dau B: 1876 ALEHTEA age3/12 B: NC dau B: 1880 Info on any of these family members would be greatly appreciated. Janey B. (Franks) Johnson 6978 US42N, Route 2 Mt. Gilead, OH 4338 |
| PARKER
MOORE REDMOND |
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 -- I am a relative novice at family research and I am looking for info on JOHN PARKER MOORE AND MILLIE REDMOND and their son ABRAHAM MOORE and his line. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Joan Zachary Race |
| CHAMBERS FAMILY | Mon, 23 Nov 1998 -- (1). I am trying to establish the relation- ship between the 5 male Chambers listed on the 1800 Asheville Town census. I believe James was Joseph's son, but is there also a relationship between them and John, William and Elihu? (2) I am also trying to determine if William is my gggg-grandfather. Can you determine if he had a son named Thomas? Thomas was to have married a girl by the name of Katie Lawson in Buncombe Co. in the mid to late 1790's. Thank you, Greg Chambers 2580 Sunderland Dr. Martinsville IN 46151 |
| OWEN | Fri, 20 Nov 1998-- My great- grandfather was, according to records in Santa Barbara, CA, where he ended up, born in Buncombe Co., NC, about 1816. His name was William Rensselaer Owen, and he had a brother - or maybe half-brother, Benjamin Franklin Owen. Both are described in separate regional California history books as "colorful characters". (My brother, my father, and I are considered pretty "colorful", too, so we're told.) The following quote from said William Rensselaer Owen appears in one of these old California books: "I was born in North Carolina, County of Bunkum (sic), near the mouth of Bull Creek, between Upper and Lower Hog Thief, right at Screamville and am always known as 'By Crout' (sic)." Here are our questions: 1) Is this description of place somewhere that actually exists out there, or is this his "creative fiction"? 2) If it does exist, where is it? We couldn't find any of these names(!) on any maps we have. 3) Any ideas what the expression "By Crout" means, and where it comes from? I'm guessing it's a corruption of "by kraut" and has something to do with Germans, but really don't know. Is it a common expression in western North Carolina? 4) Anybody have any idea who the parents of these 2 "colorful characters" were? 5) Any ideas as to why these 2 "ran away" to California circa 1850? Would love to hear from anybody who knows something or thinks they might, Margaret Owen Thorpe |
| COLE, Zachariah | Tue, 27 Oct 1998 -- Need
lookup of 1850 census Buncombe Co. page 208 Zachariah Cole. Believe he
is the same Zachariah Cole who was in Tomlinson Twp. Scott County Arkansas
in 1860. Cemetary tombstone says "born 2 Jul 1807, died 7 Oct 1865" Wife
was Mary A. born 16 Aug 1820, died 8 Jan 1898. Both born in N.C. Zachariah
is my maternal GG grandfather. Their daughter Mary Matilda born circa 1849
married my G- grandfather Calvin Allison in AR. Thank you in advance.
Susan Allison Messersmith |
| BANKS
MANEY DAIRS (McDaris) |
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 -- Trying to find info on the parents of my great grand mother Ida Maney Banks. She was born in 1875 in Buncombe Co., possibly Weaverville or close to it, possibly Ashville or Nebo. She also died in Ashville on 6/13/47. I am told her fathers name was Joe Maney and Her mothers maiden name was Sandy Dairs. I am not sure about that last name as I can find no name even close to it. I am wondering if it wasn't rally McDaris or somethng like that. I am told there may be some Native American blood but do not know what degree. I am wondering if That is why I can't find anything. I have checked Bob Blankenships book, Cherokee Roots Volume 1 and I noticed many different Maney's none were named Joe or Joesph Maney. I am also wondering if maybe Joe was not actually his middle name that he just went by instead by his first. Ida married William Banks in Buncombe Co. NC on May 17 1902. According to Ida's death cert. Both of her parents were from Buncombe Co. But I know that just because it says so it still may not be true. Anything any one might have on this family would be great. Thanks, sincerely, Kimberly Knapp |
| BOYD
BUCKNER GROOMS RAMSEY WOODWARD WORLEY |
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 -- Thanks
to the people who have e-mailed me about the Buckners. I now
have info leading to Tatom Buckner b 1810 married Martha Patsee Sprinkle.
If any one can add to this I would appreciate hearing from you.
Also George Washington Buckner b.Dec 9, 1834 d. Jan 6, 1928 married a Harriett
Woody Worley b.Feb 22, 1837 d. May 6, 1935. Henry Clay Buckner married
Sallie Grooms. daughter of Dock Grooms . I am looking for the father
of Dock Grooms Again any info would be appreciated. Thank you
for all your help contact me at RONNIE
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 -- Looking for any info on these surnames . Jobey Ramsey B. 1/23/ 1797 D.3/1/1880 married Mary Woodard or Woodward B 5/13/1802.Samantha (Molly) Worley- Death abt 1885 mother (not proven) of Henry Worley B. Dec /1835 m. Savilla Freeman. Valure (Lure) Boyd Wife of E. T. Worley. Died July 24/1937. and Henry Clay Buckner married Sallie Grooms daughter of Dock Grooms of Little Pine Creek. RONNIE My website is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5957/ |
| James BRYSON
Medical History |
Fri, 6 Nov 1998 -- Looking for any and all info on a James Bryson who lived in Asheville in the 60's traveled at the time to various places - WV, etc....- dated a girl in Berkeley Springs (near Paw Paw, WVa) named Linda - had a daughter (me) - need to get a medical history as I now have a son of my own - may be deceased (birth Sept?, death Dec 89?) - not sure - possibly married then and had already had a son before Dec 65 or one born about the same time - not looking to cause trouble - just need a history - thank you - anyone with info please write kunmtda@aol.com - thank you. |
| STRAW
BURTON HURTT |
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 -- Hello! I am a beginning genealogist, searching for my Great- grandmother and Great-grandfather. I know very little about my ggrandfather. He appears in the 1910 census in Bay City, MI , where I live. But my ggrandmother and he were married in Buncombe Co. My ggrandmother states in a memoir dated 1930 that she was raised in the area of Sandy Mush. She then moved to Asheville app. 14 years later. Her maiden name was Margaret Delia Straw. She married a man named Burton who was "killed" . Then shortly after his death , married another man named William C. Hurtt, my ggrandfather. She tells a story of her parents dying when she and her only brother were very young, living with her grandmother, then an aunt who didn't like children. The aunt gave or sold her away into bondage to a house near Asheville, where people would sometimes come to vacation. I have not yet looked at the census for Buncombe County. Her birth year was abt. 1878. Marriages were abt.1898. Margaret & William then moved to MI where they raised five children. If anyone may have info relating to this family, I would greatly appreciate it. I cannot go farther back on this side of my family, until I find more clues to this mystery. Debbie Courier |
| ODOM | Sun, 8 Nov 1998 --
Searching for Odom / Odam families in Buncombe Co. including James M. Odom,
b.cir 1848 in Greenville, S.C. and living in Buncombe Co. per the 1880
census with wife Lou (Dunlap?) and children. The Odom Family Genealogy
Collection, Related Families in Greenville Co., SC Mel
Odom
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| VANCE | Sun, 8 Nov 1998 -- I am looking for my VANCE ancestors. I and other members of my large family have heard for years that Abner VANCE came from Buncombe Co. NC. But we have found no proof of him before 1779, he was b. abt. 1755 supposedly in Buncombe Co., NC. m. 1779 to Susannah Howard in Russell Co. Va. d. 1819 in Washington Co. Va. If anyone knows anything about Abner VANCE, please contact me at: drwho1955@aol.com or write to me at: Timothy G. Vance 15261 Madison Run Court, Gordonsville Va. 22942. Phone # 540-672-5081 Thanks in advance for any info I may receive! |
| NETHERTON | Tue, 17 Nov 1998 -- My family, the Netherton's, have been in Buncombe Co. since the mid 1800's, but I can find any mention of them. How would I go about finding about them? My grandfather's name was George Candler Netherton, and lived on Olivette Rd. in West Buncombe, born 1895. His father lived on Olivette Rd. also. I appreciate any help. Thanks Alex Netherton http://home.earthlink.net/~danetherton |
| HAWKINS | Sun, 25 Oct 1998 - Looking for info on Ben Hawkins, an earlier settler. Info in family history has a few misssing children. My ggg grandfather is James T. Hawkins who was son of Ben and moved to South Carolina then Georgia. Looking for info on him as well as on where Ben originated. Thanks John Norman |
| MARTIN | Sun, 25 Oct 1998 - I am the daughter of James Irving Martin born in Asheville (Buncombe) N.C. on March 30, 1899 Died Febuary 12, 1957 in Charleston, S.C. Parents were Hardy and Sally Martin, no other information available at this time. James was one of six children. Sister Rae Any info would be helpful. Thank you. Sally Martin |
| BUCKNER | Mon, 26 Oct 1998 - I am looking for a connection from Henry Clay Buckner to Tatum Buckner. I have one source a baby book that lists Tatum as the grandfather of Henry Clay. Any info would be appreciated. Researching Worley , Ramsey Buckner,Grooms , Scott Ronnie B. Scott |
| JIM COLE
CEMETERY |
Sat, 24 Oct 1998 - I have a query about the JIM COLE CEMETERY. I believe that it is located near (Upper) Flat Creek on property that is now owned by the Young Life. Would Mary Hyder be able to help me find out who is buried in this cemetery ? Connie Fields 19 La Mirada Ct. Salinas, Ca 93901-3820 (831)757-0225 |
| FLETCHER | 21 Oct 1998 - Would like to correspond with anyone doing research on the William Fletcher who married Rebecca Moore and lived in the Buncombe Co. area from about 1790-1812. moved to Madison Co., Alabama and died there in 1815. Contact James D. Garren, Sr. Rt. 5 Box 118 Hendersonville, NC 28792 |
| WILSON | Wed, 21 Oct 1998 - I am looking for any info on my 5th great grandfather, George Wilson b. 1780, possibly in Buncombe County, NC. He married Elizabeth Shepherd in Buncombe County, NC abt. 1804. They had four children: Sarah, Thomas (my 4th great grandfather), Edward, and Elijah. I have quite a bit on Elizabeth, but very little on George, Sarah, Edward, and Elijah. I have a list of Thomas' descendents I am willing to share. Thanks! Debbie Skripkunis |
| HYDE | 19 Oct 1998 - After reading John Hyde's bible I think I've found the parents of my gggrandfather Benjamin Hyde. The Bible lists the first son as B.A. HYDE born Jan 20 1820. I found my Benjamin on a 1850 & 1860 TN census born 1820-1821. I got the birth date by the census) My Benjamin was born in NC and named his oldest son John. I think the BA in Johns Bible is the Benjamin I've been lookin for. Now I need help to prove this. Any help with this line will be greatly appreciated. DEB |
| CHAMBERS
LAWSON |
THOMAS CHAMBERS (b. VA or NC 1777, son of William Chambers) and Thomas'1st wife Katie Lawson (b.VA? NC?) were allegedly married in Haywood Co. in 1790's. I believe that area was still part of Buncombe Co. at that time. I am interested in contacting anyone with info on Chambers family or Lawson family in the second half of the 18th century and early 19th century. Thanks, Greg Chambers 2580 Sunderland Dr. Martinsville, IN 46151 |
| OLIVER
THOMAS PENDERGRASS |
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 - I am info on Benjamin OLIVER. He was b ca 1746, d ca 1803 and m Elizabeth THOMAS March 3, 1798 in NC. They had a daughter named Betsy. Betsy married John PENDERGRASS ca 1795. Anyone having info on this family, please contact me. I would like to share info. Lela Kirby |
| HOWEL
SAMS |
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 - Seeking info on JOSEPH (A.?) HOWELL, who married RACHEL SAMS, about June 14, 1847. Who were their parents, families? This couple migrated to Cass County, Texas. Any information on their ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Rebecca Pool |
| CRUMPLER
MCCARTY WILLIS |
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 - I am looking for any info on my grandparents, Floyd Samuel Crumpler, Sr.. and Maggie McCarty Crumpler. They lived in Asheville sometime between 1921 - 1950. They divorced and Maggie married a Willis. That is all I know except that she owned a restaurant and log cabin motel in Asheville. I can't find anything on them because I don't know their birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, divorce, dates, or where they were born, died, or lived. All I have to go on is my father's birth certificate. Can anyone help me, please?! I am getting desperate! I can't trace back any further until I find out the vital statistics on them. If anyone has anything that might help, please, please email me. I will be happy to return the favor. Gloria Crumpler Vester |
| MCKENZIE/
STEWART |
Thu, 08 Oct 1998 - I am searching for a Mary McKenzie/Stewart who was born in NC in 1807. I don't know what part of NC, or why Mary was listed as McKenzie OR Stewart. She married Laughton/Loton Davis on August 9, 1828 in Pendelton District, South Carolina. After their marriage, they moved to Smith Co., Mississippi and on the 1850 census, a Barbara Stewart was listed as living with them. If anyone has run across these names during their research, I would appreciate hearing from them. Thanking you in advance, Dee Deedie Villere |
| HIGHTOWER | 07 Oct 1998 - I am trying to document the parents of Jrad Sampson Hightower(1796- 1867). He was born in NC and moved to Texas in 1850. He was active in Olde Buncombe County (court records) with his suspected relatives John Hightower and Austin Hightower in the 1830's and 1840's. John Lawrence Hightower |
| ROBBINS
GOLDSMITH |
5 Oct 1998 - Researching the families of Jacob Alexander ROBBINS and Matilda Lucinda GOLDSMITH. They were married in Buncombe Co. NC on the 12th of October 1842 at the home of Matilda's brother, William Goldsmith. Jacob ROBBINS was born on 28 Nov1824 and was the youngest son of Jonathan ROBBINS and Mary MASAGEE. Matilda GOLDSMITH was born 28 July 1824 in South Carolina, and was one of eleven children of John GOLDSMITH and Elizabeth MARCHBANKS. After the death of John GOLDSMITH, Elizabeth might have married Reuben KEITH. Elizabeth was a widow living in Yancy Co. in 1834 when her two younger children were bound to Reuben KEITH. I am interested in any info about the parents and siblings of both Jacob ROBBINS and Matilda GOLDSMITH. Janice Faulconer |
| HIGHTOWER | Oct 1998 - Am searching the Sterling Hightower line. He was born abt 1760 and lived in Bumcombe County around 1790 - 1810. Bob Thurman 856 Country Lane Walland, TN 37886 |
| WEST
OWENS |
I am looking for Isaac WEST b 1793
Thickedy SC - have no info about his parents other than that his mother
was an Indian or part Indian and spoke the language. He married at
19 to ? and then married again in Lawrence Co INDIANA in 1835 to Nancy
OWENS. With 2 wives he had 21 children and lived in IN, KY,
and in 1842 moved to Lawrence Co. MO near Mt Vernon. I have found
him in the KY (Adair Co) and in MO.
Janice Marshall |
| MERRELL
HOLLINGSWORTH |
Also looking for the MERRELLS who lived in Translyvania Co NC. I have Ernest Merrill's book on Benjamin Merrill and my g-grandmother Jo Ella is in it. Jo Ella was born in 1862. Her father William married Susan HOLLINGSWORTH. Can't find them. Thanks. Janice Marshall |
| SURNAME | DATE - QUERY |
| LEDBETTER | Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Mary Elizabeth Ledbetter married Jesse Underwood and they lived in Haywood Co until 1834 she had brother James, sis Kiseah married Barry Dawson and their father was Mathew Ledbetter, believe mother is Rachel Plunkett but not proven at this time. Mathew was in Cherokee strip with Robert Love, William Underwood and were there on passport as land was not open to public yet, Hope this gives you a few clues, If you could find anything that would prove Fielding Underwood who married Elizabeth Land first name is Samuel I would appreciate it. I have been told there is proof but I have not located any so far. Thanks Bev Underwood |
| McDowell family | Tue, 29 Sep 1998 - Do you have any other info on the McDowells at this time? Heneratta McDowell is the name that I need to connect my family history. james newton |
| LYNCH | 28 Sep 1998 -
Lynch, Esther, born 20 Nov, 1779, Buncombe Co. Father said to be Solomon
Lynch of Norfolk, VA. Married David L. Cadle about 1815, Claiborne Co.,
TN. Looking for info on Esther or Solomon Lynch or his wife. Any help appreciated.
Sharon Smith |
| MARR | 25 Sep 1998 -- Looking for info about my great-grandmother Mary Marr, b. circa 1841. She married Jasper Harwood. They had ten children-- Andrew, Jim, John, Newt, Dill, Sarah, Isabel, Emmeline, Martha and Loretta, {Aunt Ret}. They lived in Buncombe Co. near Barnardsville, NC. Tess |
| ALLMAN | 22 Sep 1998 - I am trying to search my Confederate genealogy. My family from NC name was Allman. My grandmother, Maude Allman died circa 1970. Her married name was Johnson. Her father was named George Allman. I assume he was born circa 1880. An Allman served in a NC regiment during the battle of Antietam. I am trying to determine if there is a connection. How do I proceed? "Bruce P. Johnson" |
| McDOWELL | 21 Sep 1998 Do you have any info on a Heneratta McDowell from Scotland and married Harrison Maples from England, any info would be greatly appreciated contact James Newton |
| PLESS | 21 Sep 1998 - I am researching the Pless family. Some years ago I found, in the Buncombe County History- in the Haywood Co. section a history of the Pless descendants of Henry Pless written by Rose Pless Case(Mrs. W.W.) I would like to contact Mrs. Case. I am a descendant of Augustus Pless, son of Phillip, son of Christopher. I believe we are of the same family. Claudine Dollar |
| SHACKLESFORD
SHACKELFORD |
20 Sep 1998 - Looking for any info on the Shackleford family that lived in Buncombe Co. George Shackleford was a brickmason. It appears that his father, David, lived with him for a while in the 1860's. Did David die there? Jacob J. Shackleford (George's brother) lived for years in Greene Co., TN then moved to Buncombe Co. I have info that he (at age 57 ) married a Jennie BOONE (age 20), his 2nd wife in Buncombe Co. Did he die in Buncombe Co? If so, what was his date of death? Did they have children? As you can see, I have many unanswered questions. Any help on the SHACKLEFORD/ SHACKELFORD family would be greatly appreciated. Ann Renfro Patton Round Rock, Texas |
| CRAWFORD |
http://cet.com/~toppline/antafl.htm |
| TAYLOR | 18 Sep 1998 - I would like to know does anyone have any info on Mallard Taylor or wife Margaret McCall where both born? married? in Buncombe Co. Margeret had brother Robert McCall? Kim M Hill |
| HYATT | 18 Sep 1998 - I
am interested in my dad's family. His name was Ed Hyatt and he was born
in Buncombe Co. in 1925 or 26. His mother's name was Roberta Bland Hyatt.
His father died when my dad was young so I know very little about him.
All I do know is that there is supposed to be Cherokee Indian in his family
and somewhere down the line a "Towns" child was adopted by the Hyatts.
I think I remember something about running a news- paper, too. Any info
you can give me would be greatly ap- preciated. My dad passed away in 1988
from cancer and I'd love to tell my kids about their heritage.
PLEASE HELP! Joy Hyatt Perry |
| Longs Chapel Church | 17 Sep 1998 - I am doing family research on My Wright and Banks relatives. I was told that I may have family barried at a certain cematary named Longs Chapel Church. I am assumeing it is in Buncombe Co. NC as that is the area in which they lived. If any- one could please tell me how to contact that Cemetery or how to get a list of the people buried there I would be very grateful. I am told that there are no markers, only stones so it may be hard to get info, I would appreciate anything. Thanks Kim Knapp |
| JOHNSTON | of Buncombe County - 17 Sep 1998- I am looking for the parents' names of twin sisters, Esther and Vester, and siblings Jessie Mae and Arlo Johnston, all born in Buncombe County early 1900's. Esther was my grandmother; she and my parents have been deceased many years. I understand Arlo worked for the Buncombe County Health Department years ago. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Vicki Spivey Crutchfield |
| SWAIM | 16 Sep 1998 - - I am looking for any info on Enoch SWAIM, SWAIN, SWIM, it has been spelled several different ways. Who were his parents, grandparents, siblings etc.? Any help would be appreciated. Enoch was born in Buncombe Co., 1805/6 - father may have been John. Thanks, Carroll Swain |
| HYDE | 15 Sep 1998 - I need help..I am looking for any info on Benjamin and Nancy Hyde both born in NC. Benjamin was born about 1821 and Nancy his wife about 1826. They are the parents of my great grandfather William A HYDE born Jan. 11 1844 in Cherokee County NC....Thanks Deborah Beasley |
| MERRELL
MERRILL HOLLINGSWORTH |
Looking for the MERRELLS who lived in Translyvania Co., NC. I have Ernest Merrill's book on Benjamin Merrill and my g-grandmother Jo Ella is in it. Jo Ella was born in 1862. Her father William married Susan HOLLINGSWORTH. Can't find them. Emlan@aol.com |
| WEST
OWENS |
I am looking for Isaac WEST b 1793 Thickedy, SC - have no info about his parents other than that his mother was an Indian or part Indian and spoke the language. He married at 19 to ??? and then married again in Lawrence Co., INDIANA in 1835 to Nancy OWENS. With 2 wives he had 21 children and lived in IN, KY, and in 1842 moved to Lawrence Co. MO near Mt Vernon. I have found him in the KY (Adair Co) and in MO. Emlan@aol.com |
| HELMS | 13 Sep 1998 -- Any info on the Helms family in Bumcombe Co. would be greatly appreciated.Thank you, Mark Helms |
| GILBREATH
WALKER HARRISON CRAIG REED |
11 Sep 1998 - James, Hugh, and John GILBREATH left Buncombe Co. in 1804 with sister Margaret (and Thomas) HARRISON. Thomas Harrison Sr. remained in Buncombe. Mother Martha Gilbreath and step-f John WALKER of Buncombe Co. accompanied children to St. Clair Co. IL. Also seeking info on John B. CRAIG (b 1774) who married Jane REED (b. abt 1780) who moved to KY Livingston Co. by 1800 from WNC. Was John B. s/o John Craig (or brothers) of Buncombe. Thanks, Bill Gilbreath |
| LINDSEY
LINDSAY RIDLEY BERRY |
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 Seek info about either of two Jacob LINDSEY/LINDSAY's from Buncombe Co. The senior was probably born about 1780, and died after 1839. Believe his w was Elizabeth and they had land on Newfound Creek. Another Jacob was my ancestor Rev. JACOB "RILEY" LINDSAY (Baptist Minister) Born c.Aug 1814 Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC-Died Feb 5, 1897 Cherokee Co, NC. m April 2, 1834/ 1835 in Macon Co, NC by George Caler, Gospel Minister, at home of Charles Ridley to JANE O. RIDLEY (d/o Charles and Elizabeth Berry Ridley) born c. 1814/17 Burke Co, NC-Died Aug 6, 1903 Cherokee Co, NC. Jacob Riley Lindsay is on the 1830 Macon Co, NC Census, alone, aged 15-20. Served in the Indian War (1838) in WNC, and was injured in 1839 at FT. LINDSAY, NC. WHO WAS THIS NAMED FOR?? Bought land in Cherokee Co, NC in 1839 and lived there the remainder of his life. He and Jane are possibly buried at Valleytown Missionary Baptist Church (no marker). Who were his parents? Was he the son of Jacob, Sr? Julie Hampton Ganis, PO Box 291, Kannapolis, NC 28082 |
| WELLS
PHILLIPS |
9 Sep 1998 - Searching for info on William Henry Wells who married Elizabeth Phillips. One son Hiram Phillip Wells was born in Buncombe County about 1823. Thank you, Sharon Wells Bostick |
| McCLATCHEY | I would like very much to correspond with anybody who knows about the McClatchey families. I have been gathering info about this family, and would be happy to xch. Gary "Beau" Bowen, P.O. Box 1118, Elkton, MD 21922-1118; Phone: (410) 392-3640 |
| HOOPER
PICKELSIMER |
7 Sep 1998 --Abraham Pickelsimer, Eleanor Pickelsimer (HOOPER), Fannie Pickelsimer. I have reason to believe that Fannie was born in Buncombe County, NC on March 9, 1825 to Abraham and Eleanor (HOOPER) Pickelsimer although I've been unable to confirm her place of birth. Fannie later moved to Rabun County, GA aand became Fannie (PICKELSIMER) Kerby Smith. I decend from daughter Gaconia Agnes Smith's line who married a Turpen. I am looking for the names and nationalities of Eleanor's parents. I have been told that she was part Cherokee but have not been able to locate the family line preceding her. I f you have any suggestions or know anything about these individuals or their family please contact me. Derenda Howard |
| PALMER | 06 Sep 1998 - I am Rich Fisher and live in upstate NY. I have ancestors from Buncombe County, however. The ancestors that I can confirm are Jesse Palmer, Jacob Palmer, both of whom lived there. Jacob apparently around 1840 and eventually settled in Richwoods, MO. He was on the 1850 Census in the Richwoods township of Washington County MO. Is there a list of books available from your office that may be purchased? Do you know of any books that contain info on the Palmers? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rich Fisher |
| RAY | 1 Sep 1998 -- I have been in search of my greatgrandfather's family for a while now, I know he was married in Tippah Co. MS 0n July 18,1880 to Millie(Hawkins)Ray I have him listed in the 1900 Tippah Co. census with all of his children, it has him listed as being born in NC in March 1840,but I don't know what county, it also list his parents being born in NC but no counties, I found a Thomas Ray and a Thomas Ray Jr. on your Buncombe Co. 1800 census and was hoping someone might be able to help me with him, I know he had a brother Wm.(Jim) Ray, Jim was married to Millie Hawkins first and when he died she married my ggrandfather Thomas Ray, I was hoping maybe the Thomas Ray listed on your census might be his father. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated and I would love to share what I have. Kathleen(Ray)Wammack |
| SURNAMES | QUERY |
| PRESSLEY | 20 Jul 1998 - Looking for information
on ESTELLA PRESSLEY
who died on Nov 18, 1972 in Canton, NC. Her residence was listed as Buncombe
County. I would like to know if she had lived in Indiana, and had been
married to John Pressley. A copy of her obit would be great. Can anyone
help me?
John Donaker (jondonaker@aol.com) |
| COLLEGES | 20 Jul 1998 - From: Debbie Housand <dhousand@sccoast.net> Can anyone tell me if there was a college in teens or 20s known as Asheville Normal in Ashville, NC? If so, what you tell me about it? Were there any colleges that women might have attended during this time period? Debbie dhousand@sccoast.net |
| HENDERSON
WALKER DAVIS BROOKS |
14 Jul 1998 - From: "PCRITTENDEN" <pcrittenden@prodigy.net> I am looking for info dates and places for my grandmother's families! She was named Martha Ann "Mattie" HENDERSON b. October 24, 1885. Her parents were James Allen HENDERSON b. March 10, 1859 in MADISON COUNTY. He married Sarah Elizabeth WALKER b September 25, 1859 (possibly in somewhere in TENNESSEE) on June 30, 1878. They resided in Marshall area of MADISON COUNTY. I know that James Allen May have been married prior to Sarah and he married again after she died. James Allen HENDERSON may have been the son William A. HENDERSON and Susan or Susannah DAVIS. Does any one have any information on them or descendants? Parents of Sarah Elizabeth Walker were Theron M. WALKER and Nancy Elvira BROOKS. Does anyone know if any of these family members might be listed in the Books of Buncombe County? orhave any info to share? Thank you G.Crittenden |
| WORLEY, BOYD, RAMSEY, BUCKNER | 14 Jul. 1998 - RONNIE <ronnie@lcs.net>
Hello! I am researching the family of Henry Worley B Dec 1835 D Apr 16,1913 son E.T. Worley B. Oct. 29, 1858 D. July 24 1937 his wife Lure Boyd daughter of James Francis Boyd and Margaret Jones. They resided mainly in Madison but had roots in Old Buncombe County. If you are researching or have any info on these lines I would like to share info . please contact me at : ronnie@lcs.net. Thank you . Ronnie B. Scott |
| VERZELLA | 13 Jul 1998 - PATOW51@aol.com
To anyone: I am looking for any info on a VERZELLA FAMIMLY that lived in Marshall, Co., NC around 1850-1900. A NANCY B. VERZELLA married a THOMAS RUNNION CAM 1873 in Unicoi Co., TN. Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
| FEATHERSTON, GARREN | 13 Jul 1998 - From: Kevin Poff <kpoff@fmt.com> My maternal Great Grandfather was Dayton B. Featherston, Born in Buncombe County in 1877. His parents were Merriman (I beleive that to be the spelling although by Grandmother has always said that Drayton pronounced it Marman) Featherston b. 1850 in Henderson County and d. 1920 in Buncomber, and Mary Garren b. 1853 and d. 1920 in Buncombe. Mary's father I believe was Willborne Garren who I have been told was a Sherriff. I would appreciate any info on them that is avaliable. Thanks!!! |
| GUYAN | 11 Jul 98
- From: mdearest@idirect.com
Greetings: I am researching the Guyan surname. My family came from Aberdeen, Scotland, probably originating in France. I came across some Guyans in a publication about Macon, South Carolina, however I deleted the URL by mistake. I understand that there was also a village/town? in that area. Could anybody out there shed some light on where the Guyans originated, and why a place awould have been named after them. Thank you in advance for any information that may be given. Regards, Elizabeth Guyan Garden Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| BROCK | 4 Apr 1998 - From:
"Neysa" <Neysa@enid.com>
I am trying to locate anyone else researching BROCK family in Buncombe Co. prior to 1840, or anyone related to an Isaac or Reuben BROCK. Land records and Census records indicate they were in the area prior to 1840. I believe Isaac moved to Franklin Co. GA to Murray Co. GA and to Franklin Co. AL. His wife and children are shown on 1850 Murray Co. GA census. I have been unable to locate marriage record for Isaac or prove his parents. Any help greatly appreciated. |
| ENGLISH SAYING | 8 Jul 1998 - From:
Melissa North - I was enquiring about a English saying I heard the other
day on television, and I was wondering if you could help me in telling
me what it means. This is a serious query, so please don't disregard it
(as I may be able to win a prize!) The
saying is "Why Not Master?", and it was said after someone burped. This
is for real. I would really appreciate a reply soon at mnorth@one.net.au
Hope to hear from you soon. Mel North, Australia |
| SURNAMES | QUERY |
| WORLEY
DAVIS |
4 Jul 1998 - I am searching for Worley's and Davis's that settled in Old Buncombe Co. and the area around there. If anyone has any info please email me at: t_asawyer@ecsu.campus.mci.net would appreciate any help. Thanks Anne "Ann Sawyer" <t_asawyer@ecsu.campus.mci.net> |
| REED
WEAVER |
3 Jul 1998 - I am searching for any information on the Reed family of Buncombe Co.My grandparents were Ben Reed b.Oct. 10, 1907 d.July 2, 1963 m.Lessie Weaver. Lessie (my grandmother) passed away I have no information on her at all. My grandfather is buried in Cypress Drive Cemetary in Buncombe Co. beside his second wife Axie C.(?) My grandparets had the folowing children: Clarence Reed b.April 13 1907 d. Oct.1952 (my father), Roy Reed, Grace Reed, Dolly Reed, Gladys Reed, Kenneth Reed, Flora Reed. My father passed away when I was five years old so I have only limited information on his side of the family. I would greatly appreciate any and all information I can receive on The Reeds and Weavers. Thanks. Harold E. Reed Sr. Old Fort, N.C 28762 "Susie" <sareed@icu2.net> |
| MATOY
HAMBY HIPPS/HIBBS |
4 Jul 1998 - I am looking forinformation on any Matoy, mainly Barlow Matoy. He was married to LIZZY HIPPS or HIBBS late 1800'S. If you can help, Thanks a lot! "amy duckett" <joshua@tellico.net> |
| PATTON
IRB SHAW VANNY RAGSDALE |
These
Pattons are descendants of CORNELIUS and BARBARA IRB PATTON from Ireland.
THOMAS, the oldest was married to LADY JANE SHAW, in Ireland. They first
went to Pennsylvania then to Wilkes County, NC. From there they went to
Coffee County, TN near Noah. They are buried in the Patton Cemetery on
Cheatham Springs Road near Noah.
NEELY PATTON, the oldest, was married to ELIZABETH VANNY in Wilkes County, NC. She is also buried in the Patton Cemetery. THOMAS JOSEPH PATTON a son of NEELY, was married to MARTHA JANE RAGSDALE in Noah in 1850. In late 1850 NEELY and his children and families moved to Upshur County, TX where he died in 1851/2. Brothers and sister of THOMAS PATTON were: JAMES of Asheville, NC. Married ANN REYNOLDS; JOSEPH of Asheville, NC; JOHN of Abbieville, SC; DANIEL of Bedford Co., TN, married MARY McDONNELL; ROSANNA married MR. CAMPBELL of PA; JANE married ANDREW ERWIN in Wilkes Co., NC and died in Bedford, TN. We would appreciate hearing from any of these families or descendants. REBA PATTON Rt. 1 Box 179 Mt. View, OK 73062 ROSABELLE PATTON Rt. 1 Box 15 C Mt. View, OK 73062 HINES OLIN PETITJEAN Box 430 Kilgore TX 75663-0430 |
| QUERY
(No surname) |
28 Jun 1998 - I saw reference on the Haywood Co. web site to an 1835 poll tax "census" that had been transcribed and reference was made to the OBCGS. After looking unsuccessfully at your web site, I am asking: where can this found? Was it published in the OBCGS magazine {A Lot of Bunkum}, and if so, in what edition? Thanks. Sherman Gibbs |
| BROWN
BUTLER COGBURN CREASMAN FRADY HARRIS LEE McCLATCHEY MILLER SPAIN VERMILLION |
26 Jun 1998 - Austin C. Spain (1806-1866) m. Easter Miller (ca 1810-1878). Both are buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC. Where was Austin born? Who were his parents? Austin and Easter had 8 children: Eliza (m. Loranzo Creasman), Mary Catherine (m. William Burton Brown), Martha Caroline (m. John Jefferson Cogburn), Hannah Maria (m. _____ Vermillion), James Newton (m. Butler, McClatchey, Miller, Lee), Henrietta Rachel, Charlotte Elizabeth (m. Samuel L. Frady), and Rosa (m. James Harris). Mary Martha (Nieblas) Brown, 32619 - 46th Court SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-1903; e-mail: M2niebrn@aol.com |
| ORR
Robert Orr family |
27 Jun 1998 - Of particular delight to us is the Orr Cemetery in Little River. My great great grandmother, Margaret "Emily" Orr is buried there. I have her portrait and personal bible. Although the grave was never marked we know quite a bit about her. She was born in 1845, the daugher of Samuel Orr and Lizzie Fletcher. She first married Hezekiah Americus Heath and had a son Joseph Walter Heath. After Mr. Heath died she married William Henry Pridmore and had two sons (my great grandfather) John Samuel Pridmore (1874) and William Washington Pridmore (1876). She died very young at 34 years of age. A true daugher of two patriots, Robert Orr and Lambert Clayton, she is my favorite ancestor. John Samuel moved to SC to work in the mill, he married Victoria Howard, and they had one son, (my grandfather) James Walter Pridmore. Grandpa's daughter, (my mother) Erlean Pridmore, married "back into" the SC Orr family of Thomas Orr in 1951. My Daughter, Emily Orr, named for the original, enjoys all of this a lot! We have some very nice 1922 box camera pictures of Little River which have never been published and would like to correspond with interested parties. Jimmy Orr |
| WELLS
PHILLIPS |
24 Jun 1998 - Trying to locate info on Hiram Phillip Wells and ancestors. Hiram was born in Buncombe County about 1823. He married Susanna Alvina Pense in Gilmer County, Georgia October 24, 1850. His parents were William Henry Wells and Elizabeth Phillips. I have no dates of birth, deaths, or marriage but since Hiram was born in Buncombe County, I expect to find them born around 1800. Thank you, Sharon Bostick sbostick@door.net |
| AVERY | 22 Jun 1998 - I have been searching
for the ancestry of James Avery (1795-1861) mentioned in the 1820
census of Buncombe County, NC, again in the 1830 census of Monroe
County. Tn, and again in the 1850 census of Hart County, KY. He died
in Hart County, KY . The KY census data indicates he was born in
NC.
Russell Avery russellavery@bbs.kvnet.org |
| Subject: -- Asheville Medallion | 21 Jun 1998 - From: Woodchippy@aol.comI
wonder if you might help me solve a riddle in our family. An old
medallion has shown up in some family belongings and we don't know how
it ties to our family. On one side it has
"City of Asheville, North Carolina 1797-1883" then some engraving
that appears to be Latin. The other side has "Second Reunion 30th
Division - Old Hickory Assn. Asheville, NC Sept 28, 29, 1920"
NCARNG http://www.ncguard.com/infbde.htm The mystery deepens - I don't know of any family of mine over there. Thanks a million. Edna Clack Re: Medallion 24 Jun 1998 From: Woodchippy@aol.com I'm thrilled and delighted to have solved this much of the puzzle. Now, I need to know if there is a list showing who attended that reunion. I have not a clue as to why we had it. Edna Clack |
| WEAVER
JUSTICE McCARSON |
19 Jun 1998 - My name is Betty Eugenie Odom, HOGAN - My mother was Catherine Eunice Justice. Her Father was Thomas Edward B. JUSTICE (We do not know what the B is for) think it may have been for Beck)My Greatgrandfather was William Dyer JUSTICE -- married Susan P. McCARSON, daughter of John Weaver McCARSON and wife Elizabeth _?_. Susannah WEAVER second child of John WEAVER and Elizabeth Biffle WEAVER-- Susannah WEAVER married David McCARSON Jr. Born in Buncombe Cty, N.C. After David McCARSON'S death Susannah remained a widow for a number of years. In late life, she married a man by the name of Murray.-- upon Murray's death she became a widow again.The Henderson county 1870 Census shows her as Susan Murray, 81 years of age, living with her youngest child Arthur Montreville McCARSON. Susannah Weaver and David McCARSON were the parents of John Weaver McCARSON- I have received this info from my cousin Charles G. Lee in Ashville, N.C. We are trying to find out what John Weaver McCARSON'S wife Elizabeth maiden name. BHogan32@aol.com |
| RECTOR
DAVIS |
20 Jun 1998- My Mother's name is Ada Marie Rector, born May 15, 1906. She may have been born in one of the towns around Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.. She attended grammar and high school in Buncombe Co.. My mother is in a nursing home and has senile dementia. She has, until now, never mentioned her family. She has talked of a Julius,(her grandfather?), Lily, her mother, and Roxanna (Roxy), her grandmother?. They were farmers. Her grandparents raised her. I do not even know if their surname is Rector. I would like to find someone who has information on this family before my mother dies. After she graduated from high school, she and a girl- friend moved to Macon, Georgia and attended a business school. She met and married my Father, Robert Emory Davis. Please, respond to e-mail: amoseley@mylink.net . "Ava Moseley" <Amoseley@Mylink.net> |
| FOSTER, GRAMLING | 18 Jun 1998 - BettyJDill@aol.com In the May issue of "A Lot of Bunkum," there is a family list for Enoch George Foster. I would like to hear from anyone who is familiar with this family. I don't believe the Enoch George Foster in Henderson County, NC, in 1850, is the Enoch George Foster, son of John and Sidney Foster of Amelia Co., VA, and Spartanburg Co., SC. E.G., son of John and Sidney married Mary Magdalene Gramling, who was born in Spartanburg 15 Jan 1802 and died 13 Nov 1857. Her birth and death dates are in her father, Adam Gramling, Jr.'s Bible Record, preserved at Wofford College in Spartanburg. Adam Gramling, Jr., in his will, left slaves to the children of his deceased daughter, "Polly" Foster. E.G. may have been in Texas by 1850 and with a different list of children. After Mary Magdalene's death, E.G. married Susan A. Edwards and had 5 more children. If my records are incorrect, I sure would like to have info to make them correct. Betty Jean Foster Dill, 168 Bullington Road Spartanburg, SC 29306-6308 BettyJDill@aol.com |
| SPENCER
GOAD |
13 Jun 1998- From:
"Eddie R Kyle" <MONTANA14@prodigy.net>
Isabella Spencer married Robert Goad of Grayson County, Va. abt. 1784 In Buncombe Co. North Carolina, she died in 1845 Grayson County, Virginia thanks any one for help!! ER Kyle |
| PATTON
BLYTHE |
13 Jun 1998 - From: "Stephen
C. Lee" <RoadKiller@worldnet.att.net>
I have an Elizabeth Patton born between 1720-1727 either in Scotland or Mecklenburg Cty., N. C. and marrying a Samuel Blythe born also between 1720-1727 in Scotland. He died 1795 or 96 at Beattys Ford, Mecklenberg Cty., N. C. They married in Augusta County, Va. in 1747. On pages 66 nad 67 in book Carolina Cradle it shows a Samuel and Margaret Blythe as having 4 sons and one by father's same name moved to Shenandoah Valley before 1747. Samuel also fought in the Revolutionary War and is listed in roster of NC soldiers on page 109 Ensign Ist N. C. Mch 28, 1776; 2nd Lt July 7, 1776 resigned May 16, 1778. Their children are well documented through activities. One especially is Joseph Blythe born 1757 who went on to become a Doctor. My line is through their daughter Elizabeth Blythe who married William Howard. All Elizabeth's children are listed in her brother Joseph's will. Samuel's will is in Will Book A number 44 P. 99- 26 Sep 1791, prb in Oct 1796. Thanks for any help finding Samuel and Elizabeth Pattons parents. Thanks, Sammye Lee -- RoadKiller@worldnet.att.net |
| SCHACKELFORD | 11 Jun 1998 - Interested in the Shackelford family which lived in Ashville 1840's to 1890's. The family has three daughters and four sons and were brick masons. fmford@juno.com Francis M Ford |
| VANN | 10 Jun 1998 - Upon checking the old families of Buncombe Co., NC, I was looking for a relative of mine. The name is John Issac Vann who lived there supposely back in the year 1810-1815. If you have any infocould you please write and allow me to know the facts about him. Thank you Sunshine SuNsHnc@aol.com |
| MOORE
REDMON |
Searching for infoon John Parker
Moore, wife Millie Redmon.
Contact: Mary Moore Beard Gilliland MEMBG@aol.com |
| MAYFIELD
PARKER |
8 Jun 1998 - I would appreciate information pertaining to John Mac MAYFIELD and Leanna PARKER. Their grave site has recently been located in the New Hope Methodist Cemetery in Polk Co., NC. John Mac was born in 1821 and died in 1912. Leanna was born ca. 1824 and died ca. 1900. They were married in 1844. John Mac was an active Methodist and aided the CSA with his skills as a blacksmith. Leanna and John Mac's children were: John Preston, b. 1845; Martha, b. ca. 1847; Elizabeth, b. 1852; Sarah, b. 1854; C. Columbus, b. 1859; and Jesse Franklin, b. 1852. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!! Linda Mayfield Vestal, 897 Lakemont Drive, Nashville, TN 37220, FVESTAL@aol.com |
| RUSSELL
FRANTZ CASTON |
8 Jun 1998 - RUSSELL-- am looking for info regarding the marriage and birth of children from Joseph Russell, born in April 1812/13, had 13 children, one of whom is William G. Russell born in Haywood county, NC (also) who had a son named William Ross Russell, who had a daughter by the name of Vela J.Russell who married in 1944 to Albert Frantz (son of Albert Frantz sr., son of Charles Frantz of Kenosha Wisconsin) Any info on the Russell family and Frantz family is welcomed. Also looking for family name CASTON who (Julia M Caston) married Albert Frantz Sr. Email susiej@wcc.net"Susie Johnson" <susiej@wcc.net> |
| RAMSEY
GILES CLOUD BUCHANAN CANTRELL |
07 Jun 1998 - I am interested in Rebecca RAMSEY, b. ca 1780, poss. Burke Co., NC; m. John BUCHANAN, Jr.; d. aft 1850, poss. Jackson Co., NC. Her husband John died ca 1838 in old Haywood/new Jackson Co., NC. Also searching for family of Mary GILES, b. 31 Mar 1793, NC; m. ca 1808 Samuel CANTRELL; d. 20 Nov 1861 in Henderson Co., NC, and bur. Cantrell Cemetery outside of Hendersonville, NC. Also searching for any info on CLOUD family. Linda Oatman <lcoatman@micron.net> |
| MOORE
REDMON |
7 Jun 1998 - I am looking
for info on John Parker Moore who was born in abt. 1750-1765 in Va.
Married Millie Redmon. Lived in this area. Sugarfork Township.
Died abt. l856 in Macon Co. NC, buried Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lived on Bone Camp Branch on Bull Creek at one time. I am told in
1818 Bull Creek Church was organized on Bone Camp Branch about 7 miles
from Marshall, N. C. MEMBG@aol.com
ANY INFO APPRECIATED. |
| PARHAM
CARTER MARTIN HUMPHREYS |
Seek any info on the descendants of William Smith, b. abt 1794; m. Elizabeth Parham d/o William and Peggy Parham, per estate of William Parham, 1837, Haywood Co., NC; other children of William Parkham: Martha Parham m. Henry Carter 11 Oct 1797, Wilkes Co.,NC; Mitchell Parham; Littleton Parham m. "Betsy" Martin, 29 Oct 1810, Rutherford Co., NC; and William Parham m. 16 Dec 1812, Rutherford Co.,NC Catherin Humphreys. Will share info on related lines. Bo Smith, e-mail: bosmith@prodigy.net --or mail 3321 Windsor Court, Chattanooga, TN 37411-4232. Tel. (423) 622-4524. |
| BROWN
DUCKETT |
04 Jun 1998 - We are researching the BROWN family from the Leicester area of Buncombe County. Any information on WILSON BROWN, DOB 20 November 1821, DOD 28 August 1899 and JANE DUCKETT, DOB 6 May 1816, DOD 6 Feburary 1885. Any info on their ancestry or descendents would be greatly appreciated. We will gladly share any info we have. Please email us at: UBrown@mindspring.com Or write us at: Mr and Mrs Roger Jay Brown 160 Lone Pine Road Alexander, NC 28701 |
| DOVER | 03 Jun 1998 - My Great-Grandfather was Cainie Ervin (C.E.) DOVER. He was born in Buncombe County. He moved to Tennessee where he married Barbera Elizabeth PAYNE. They moved with their children to Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1910. My Great-Grandfather had a relative D.B.DOVER who had a son called Junior. D.B. and son were living in West Asheville in 1928. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. Cherie Dover-Perkins tetramotion@cyberdrive.net |
| GREEN(E)
BAXTER LITTLEFIELD |
23 May 1998 - Mary Leah GREENE
(1855-1924) the wife of William Henry DEAVER (1844/1846--Jun 13, 1915),
was the d/o Judge Joseph GREEN, Sr. (1821-1897). She
had a brother Joseph. Judge Joseph GREEN, Sr. m. Catherine (Katherine)
Harrill(Harrell)Aug 9, 1855 in Rutherford Co., NC. The
family historian tells us that Judge Joseph GREEN, Sr. is the s/o George
Washington GREENE & Katherine BAXTER; that George Washington
GREENE is the s/o of Nathaniel GREENE, Jr.; and Nathaniel GREENE, Jr. is
the s/o Major General Nathaniel GREENE & Kitty Littlefield. We want
to prove this, but here are our problems:
*Where is the record of Joseph's birth? *How could George Washington GREENE have a son in 1821 when he was only b. in 1811? *George Washington GREENE b. & d. in East Greenwich, Kent, RI. so when could he marry Kathryn Baxter and have son Joseph who lived in Rutherford, NC? *Where is the record of George Washington GREENE's marriage to Kathryn BAXTER? *Where are there any credible records of the existence of a Kathryn BAXTER? Would appreciate an email if you know anything about this. Joan DEAVER JDeaver@dol.net I am researching ALDEN, BAXTER, BELL, BURCHFIELD/ BIRCHFIELD, DANIEL, D'ATH, DEVER/DEAVER, DILLARD, FITZMORRIS, HENRY, LOVE, HARRILL/HARRELL, GREEN(E), NALLE, NELSON, SMITH, & WEBB |
| BROCK
BERRY |
30 May 1998 - I am looking for the parents of Jesse Brock b @ 1810 in Buncombe or Haywood county and the parents of Depsey/Debsey Berry who was born in Buncombe or Haywood County December 1804. They were married in Haywood Co. in 1834. any help is greatly appreciated. Ange aoldham@earthlink.net1537 Hudson Rd Madison TN 37115 |
| ARRINGTON
PADEN |
Fri. 22 May 1998 - Desire to contact Anna L. Paden who researched the Arrington family on the First Families of Old Buncombe County. NC. My own research lead me to the same ancestors. Would appreciate contact to share and gain.Steve Arrington, St. Louis, MO |
| BIFFLE
HENCKEL |
Wed, 20 May 1998 - Is there anyway to find the connection between MARY BIFFLE who married JACOB ELLER JR. and the JOHANNES BIFFLE who married HENCKEL? Having the direcdt line is nice, but knowing the whole family is even better. Stephen W. Hunter swharter@budsters.com |
| HAYES
WAGNER |
18 May 1998 - Looking for more info on my GGG Grandfather WILLIAM HAYES b. 1799, NC. His son, JOHN HAYES SR., b. 18 Mar 1825, Buncombe Co., NC m. Susannah (Susan) WAGNER. Are these of the first families? Karen Mentzer ladybug@wanweb.net 967-G Tenmile Valley Road Tenmile, Oregon 97481 |
| ROBERTS
TATE |
Sun 17 May 1998 - THOMAS
EDWARD ROBERTS and BESSIE TATE: children were: Gary. John, Charles, Thomas.
Graham, Kathleen, Edna, Lorraine, Lee. Mildred, Myrtle. The only
info I have is that Bessie was living in Asheville, NC in 1954.
LeAnne Roberts wefunky2@email.msn.com |
| RHODES
GARREN FOUTS PARKER SPENGEL |
9 May 1998 - In
the May 98 issue of A Lot of Bunkum, p. 61, there is a collapsed ancestor
chart of Catherine Belle King. The names Garren and Rhodes are of
interest to me. Jacob Rhodes is on the 1820 thry 1840 censuses for
Buncombe County. Is there someone I can make contact with associated with
the published "Collapsed Ancestor Chart" for relative information?
I have also been unable to find George W. and Jane after the 1860 census.Jacob
Rhodes, according to info I have received, married Christina Garren (b.
11 Feb 1799) d/o John Garren (b. 18 Feb 1769; d. 14 Apr 1843) and Hannah
Fouts (b. 11 July 1771; d. Nov 1855) d/o David and Catherine (Spengel)
Fouts.Jacob has been tentatively identified as the father of my great grandfather,
William M. Rhopdes (b. 5 Feb 1822, Asheville, NC) There is also a George
W. and Jane Rhodes on the 1850 and 1860 Buncombe census that is likely
a brother. William M. Rhodes and Margaret Ann Parker were married 18 Jan
1945 in Burke Co., NC
There is also a Jacob Rhodes that married a Winifred Bentley in 1802 and Fannie Bentley in 1805 in Lincoln Co., which seems near to Buncombe and Burke. I am at a dead end on Jacob, and trying to learn when and where he arrived in the US from England. I was given the name of Tutwiler Collection of Southern History and Literature byt the OBCGS office, but have not been able to locate a copy near here. The descendants of Jacob Rhodes at the bottom of my famiuly Home page may shed a little more light on my problem. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/h/o/Roy-B-Rhodes/ Roy B. Rhodes |
| GREEN
MORROW HATCHER |
9 May 1998 - I am looking for the parents & siblings of James GREEN b. 15 Nov 1810 in North Carolina who m. 6 Jan 1834 in Haywood to Mary Ann Morrow (dau of Robert Morrow and Sara Hatcher). I am interested in learning about the children of James and Mary Ann Green -- I know of one called "Honest John" Green who went to Sevier County, TN. Thank you. Kym01 <Kym01@aol.com> |
| BROWN, COLLINS, HARRIS | 8 May 1998 - The Will of Nathaniel "Nathan" Brown was filed 3 April 1886, Buncombe Co, NC. Nathan (b. ca 1805; d. ca 1886) m. Elisabeth "Betsy" _____? (last name not known) (b. ca 1810; d. ca 1886). Both Nathan and Betsy believed buried in Buncombe Co. The Will mentions "John H. Collins alias John H. Brown," who had a dau, May Brown. The Will also mentions a Susan Harris. Who are these people? and what is their relationship to Nathan? The Will also mentions that Nathan had brothers and sisters. What are their names? Mary Martha (Nieblas) Brown, 32619-46th Court SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-1903 e-mail: M2niebrn@aol.com |
| MCDONALD
BLYTHE MCLOUD |
4 May 1998 - I am searching for info on the decendants of WILLIAM ANGUISH (ANGUS) MCDONALD or (McDaneil/McDonnel) who was married toSARAH (SALLY) BLYTHE, abt..1815 in Buncombe Co., NC. She was said the have been either full Cherokee or possible half and went by the name of "Annie BLYE". Their children were: James Lewis McDonald, b. 8-11-1821/11-26-1916; David William McDonald, b. 11-15-1825/8-5-1893; Jonathan A. McDonald (my g.g.g. grandfather), Jeptha Marion McDonald and one dau. Sarah (Sallie) McDonald, who may have married a Mr. McLoud, Most of them eventually ended up in Cherokee County NC in the Murphy area. I would like to find more information on their daughter SARA (SALLIE) MCLOUD/MCDONALD,she may have married a cousin or something. because the census shows her as a MCDONALD with several childen, two of which were may have been the childen of Mr. McLoud (first name unknown). Any info would be helpful. I can be reached at: SBlancke@aol.com Sonja McDonald Blancke |
| PEABODY
ALLEN |
30 Apr 1998 - Has any serious researcher of the Yancey County or Buncombe County areas,come across the name of Peabody in their research? There is a possibility there were some folks by the name of Peabody in Tennessee as well. Also, does anyone have info on the Revolutionary War soldier, John Allen? I'm trying to find the parents of my gr. gr. rand father, Nathan O. Allen. Traditionally, it has been handed- down to my generation that one of my grandfather's changed his name from Peabody to Allen. Since I have been unable to find information which shows Nathan O's parents, I am assuming that he was the grandfather who changed his name. Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely, Vernell Wheeler Shuford 323 State Street Asheville, N.C. 28806 |
| ALBRIGHT
ENGLE INGLEMAN |
30 Apr 1998 - Benjamin Albright
was said to have been born in 1790 in Buncombe Co., NC. He died in
Rockcastle Co., KY, in 1858. He married Mary Engle/Ingle/Ingleman
around 1810. It is assumed they were married before they came to
Kentucky, probably in NC, as Mary was born there. Nothing is known of this
family before they came to Rockcastle Co., KY. I would like to hear from
anyone having info about these people.
Maxine Bowling Friedly, 1105 Woodlake RoadStamping Ground, KY 40379-9709 <mfriedly@lex.infi.net> |
| KELLY
KELLEY WHEELER MOONEY |
30 Apr 1998 - I am seeking for info on Nanney Kelley who married David CorneliusWheeler on 5 December 1895, in Buncombe County, NC. The father's name is not given on the marriage license, and her mother's name is Sallie (Mooney?). The last name had been marked through and changed and is almost impossible to decipher. I have been unable to find a death date which was possibly in 1896, as I've been told by a family member that she only lived a short time (maybe six months) after her marriage to D.C. Wheeler. Vernell Wheeler Shuford 323 State Street Asheville, N.C. 28806 VShu212087@aol.com |
| AVERY
GENTRY |
27 Apr 1998 - I'm seeking info on the ancestry of my grtgrtgrtgrandfather, James Avery (abt 1795-1861) born in NC and died in Hart Co.,Ky. His wife, Sarah (?) Gentry (abt 1795- ) b. Caroline Co. Va. He is first mentioned in the Buncombe Co.NC census of 1820 w/wife and young family. He had children, Geo. Washington (1816), Melinda (1821), Matilda (1823), Elizabeth (1824), James Madison (1826), and Sarah (1828) born in NC. He's next mentioned in Monroe Co. Tn. census in 1830. Children: Andrew Jackson (1832) (my Grtgrtgrandfather), Mary (1833), and Francis Marion were born there in Tn. He's then in the 1840 census in Hart Co. Ky. It seems likely that he was the son of a Widow Elizabeth Avery listed in the 1810 Buncombe Co. census with a teen age son and two small daughters but I have been unable to make a connection. She is not mentioned again in Buncombe Co. census. Any help in pursuing my ancestry beyond this James Avery (1795-1861) will be greatly appreciated. "Russell Avery" <russellavery@kvnet.org> |
| ARRINGTON
CORTHON |
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 - Trying to locate birth place of Drury ARRINGTON b. 3 May 1785 NC, who were his parents? Drury married Nancy P. CORTHON (spelling variations) b. 24 Mar 1786 where? Who were her parents. Thanks for any help. Pauline Hallett <pollywog@ctaz.com> |
| HIGGINS
HALL |
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 - I recently received info on my ggg grandfather, John J. HIGGINS. He married Mary HALL. I am searching for any info about when/where he was born. ( I am spectulating NC about 1776). I would to know his parents names and any siblings.Their children are: Sarah b. 10 Feb 1815, NC; James Madison b. 6 Mar 1819, NC; John b. 20 Aug 1818 Buncombe Co., NC; Jane b. 20 Feb 1821, NC; Emaline b. 1825, NC; Then John and Mary moved to Habersham Co., GA. Then they had Jason b. 1818, Habersham Co., GA; Newton b. 1829. Habersham Co., GA ( My gg grandfather); Clarisa Caroline b. 1833, Habersham Co., GA. My e-mail address is jpclark@ pldi.net. Thank you Sherri Higgins Clark ( Oklahoma) |
| REECE
Reese/Rees/Rease |
21 Apr 1998 - I am researching
the surname REECE, VA, NC, TN & MO. My GGG grandparents
on the Reece side were Jesse Reece b. circa 1793 in VA and Dicy (surname
unknown) b. circa 1790 in NC. They had three children; Almeda (my
GG-grandmother) b. 14 JUN 1825, Rhea Co, TN; Amanda REECE b. 17 SEP
1839, Lauderdale Co, AL; and Washington Lafayette REECE, b. 6 APR 1833,
Sumner, TN.
It appears that Jesse's father may have been named Isham or Jesse. Also, have information that suggests that the REECE's came from PA to VA, to western NC. Some of them left NC for Jefferson Co, TN and eventually settling in Rhea Co, TN before they moved on to Missouri. It appears that there were several REECE/REESE families that left TN for MO between 1835 and 1845. The name Isham, Jesse, William, Henry, and Isham, Jr. are listed. I am sure that they were all related. I know that my GGGgrandfather, Jesse was born in VA and the family went to NC where he met Dicy ??, but all that is sketchy at best. I do have land, tax, court records while they were in Rhea Co, TN, in the 1820s. Jesse & Dicy are burried it the REECE Family Cemetary in Johnson Co, MO. There is a family legend that there is a Cherokee connection. I would appreciate any information that would/could be share. I have hundreds of the descentants of Jesse and Dicy but not much before Jesse. Please respond to e-mail: ThomasH890@aol.com or snail mail: Thomas R. Hudson, 2515 Paxton Street, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 490-6586. Thank you.Tom |
| PATTON | Subject: William and Barbary Patton
Query
08 Apr 1998 - I am trying to locate my GGGrandfather William Patton of North Carolina. In the 1850 Union County Georgia census he indicated that he and most of his children were born in NC. Problem is I don't know where. There is a William in the 1840 Buncombe NC census which matches the ages and number of children of my William. Has anyone come across this family: 1. William Patton born approx 1805 married to a Barbary (don't know the last name) b. 1809 children born in NC except for the last one: Lydia Ann b. 1829, Lucinda b. 1834, Thomas b. 1836. Catherine b. 1839, Caroline b. 1841, Sofrona b. 1847 in GA.any info would be helpful. Thank you. Dale Patton hdpatton@gte.net |
| MCCARSON
BECK |
Looking for maiden name of Elizabeth (possibly Beck) who married John Weaver McCarson both b.1816 McCarson was born in what is now Henderson Co. per 1850 census- their children were Nancy, Susan P (my Great Grand-mother), Jane, Mary M, Martha A, Alex, Waitzel, Julian, and Lucinda. Family legend is that she was a sister of Mariam Beck Forrest, the mother of Gen. Nathan. E-mail _ Cglapl@aol.com Charles G., III & Ann Lee 61 Hilltop Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 |
| CASSADA
CASSADY |
Looking for info on marriage of Caleb Cassady and Catherine Hefner about 1845. Any information on Cassada or Hefner's of Buncombe Co., NC appreciated. Ted Kliora 1709 Beverly Drive, Marion, IL 62959. (Will answer all) |
| DAVIS
REEVES PROPST NEY DANIEL |
I am interested in: Davis, Candler area, Buncombe late 1700's. Reeves: Transylvania County, c. 1800's; Buncombe Co.; Propst - PA and Transylvania Co., NC 1700's; Ney - Legends of Napoleon's Grand Marshal - Michel Ney - NC; Daniel: Lord Robert Daniel m. Logan, NC 1700's. Nina Louise Davis, P.O. Box 149 Slaughter, LA 70777-0149; 504 (654-6109 - be aware, please area code will change. |
| BARTLET
BARTLETT BIRD |
Sanford Fidela Bartlett (1879-1964 from Cocke Co., TN' His father, Fidela Fletcher Bartlett (1836 - ?) Who on 3 May 1847 married Nancy Evaline Bird (19 Dec 1866) may have come from Buncombe Co., NC. The 1850 US census of Buncombe Co., Family #1668 - William Bartlet lists a Fidela who fits the age. I have hopes someone in the society can help me with other supportive info about this family. Johanna B. Titus, 21326 Anzo Ave. Torrance, CA 90503-5902. |
| HENDERSON | Have over 7,669 descendants of Thomas and Frances Henderson. Will be glad to swap GEDCOMS with anyone who would like to have this data on your computer. Also have about 70,000 other Hendersons and kin in the computer. Trying to get someone to become the Henderson "expert" for each state. These people would coordinate all their research with Horace Loftin of the National Henderson Clan. Bob Henderson, 119 Pinewood Drive Greer, SC 29651. 864 877-2424 |
| HYATT | I can't find much info on my grandfather, Walter Lee Hyatt. In a 1900 Polk Co., TN census, he is listed as living with to older brothers, Lea Hyatt (*head of household, wife Bessie McGee Hyatt - Poley Hyatt (?) brother and Walter Hyatt (age 14 in 1900) All three brothers list themselves as being born in Indiana Co. unknown. In 1910 my grandfather, Walter L. Hyatt (same Co., and state) is head of household with wife Alice Margaret Reiordan Hyatt and daughter, Nora and Maudie. My father, J. D. Hyatt (James Daniel Hyatt, Sr.) Was born in 1910, in Isabella, TN, Polk Co. In the 1900 census of Polk Co., TN all three brothers state their father was born in NC and that their mother was born in GA, but in1910 census my grandfather states different states. Could it be he might have really known where he was born? I loose Lea Hyatt completely after 1900, on census and where he died and was buried. Poley Hyatt I have no clues whatsoever. On my grandfather's death certificate his eldest daughter, Nora Hyatt Humphrey states that a John Hyatt was their (Walter, Lea, etc) father - mother unknown. On Lea Hyatt and Bessie McGee Hyatt's marriage certificate (Polk Co., TN) a Robert Hyatt was a witness. Could this be another brother, or perhaps the father? Please Help!!! I quit searching 6 years ago to help raise grandchildren and now have time to resume one of my other "loves and hobbies", compiling our paternal family tree. Somewhere in the past, a relative said our Hyatts came from Buncombe Co., NC area and then some say Indiana! Anyway, I am at WITS END. Address Karen D. Hyatt Stillwell, Rt. 1 Box 223A Copperhill, TN 37317. |
| KING | 6 Apr 1998 - I am searing for info on the Green family believed to be from this area orignally, then migrated to Gordon County Georgia. Madora Green b.7/5/1851, Leota Green b.3/14/1857, William Green b.3/1/1873, Minnie Green b.12/11/1879. W91846 <W91846@aol.com> |
| BROCK | 4 Apr 1998 - I am trying to locate anyone else researching BROCK family in Buncombe Co. prior to 1840, or anyone related to an Isaac or Reuben BROCK. Land records and Census records indicate they were in the area prior to 1840. I believe Isaac moved to Franklin Co. GA to Murray Co. GA and to Franklin Co. AL. His wife and children are shown on 1850 Murray Co. GA census. I have been unable to locate marriage record for Isaac or prove his parents. Any help greatly appreciated. "Neysa" <Neysa@enid.com> |
| MELTON | 02 Apr 1998 - I'm seeking info on my grandparents, Allen Leroy Melton, and Bessie Rhinehardt Melton. Bessie was born in Greenville, Tenn. Allen was an architect. They lived in Asheville. Among their children was my father Arthur, Bessie, Hilda Melton Dance, James, Alice and Louise. Another child died very young. I understand that many of my family are buried in Riverside Cemetery.I'm also seeking info on Ann Melton. She worked in Asheville in the 1920's as a governess to the Bradhill family, at Manzanita Cottage, Ablemarle Manor. She married into the Melton family. I would like to know her maiden name, place of birth and date of death. I'll be glad to share info about my family to the extent of my knowledge. Audrey Melton Althaus 2082 S. Santa Carla Dr.Green Valley, Arizona 85614Phone: 520-625-2505 althaus@earthlink.net |
| GILLESPIE | 30 March 1998 - Gillespie Forge in Henderson County from Foxfire Book 5 -- am interested in corresponding with others interested in Gillespie Family History -- Rosman, NC, Transylvania and Polk Counties. I have some family history I am willing to share and interested in verifying what I have and talking with others, especially anyone who attends Gillespie Family Reunion at Church in Rosman, NC. Re: interest in Gillespie long rifle stories, etc. Gail Gillespie, Atlanta, GA |
| RHODES
PARKER |
Seeking any info on the parents
and/or children of George W. Rhodes/Rhoades listed on 1850 and 1860 Buncombe
County census. b:c1816, wife Jane b: 1811, children Mary Elizabeth, John
H., Patience, William J.L., Margaret M., Washington, and L.P.
Brother, possibly and probably my great grandfather William M. Rhodes b: 5 Feb 1822 Buncombe Co, m: Margaret Ann Parker 18 Jan 1845, Burke Co. NC, two daughters born Buncombe Co 1845 and 1847, Mary Ann and Eveline. Moved to Georgia, had five sons 1851-1858, moved to Morgan Co. AL, two daughters Dolly, Alice, served Co. B, 30th Ga Inf, wounded in Battle of Franklin, TN 30 Nov. 1864, served 5th Ala Cav until surrendered at Danville, AL Apr 1865. Remarried Nov 1869 and 1884 Lawrence Co. AL Roy B. Rhodes, RR 8 Box 220, Livingston, TX 77351-8969 Roy Rhodes <rhodes@detnet.com> |
| RHODES
BENTLEY |
03 Dec 1997 - Seeking any information on Jacob Rhodes listed on 1820-1840 Buncombe County census. Possible wives: Winefred Bentley m: June 1802 - Fanny Bentley m: Dec 1805. Born in England. Roy B. Rhodes, RR 8 Box 220, Livingston,TX 77351-8969 rhodes@detnet.com Roy Rhodes <rhodes@detnet.com> |
| CHEESMAN | QUERY Looking for anyone and any information 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 |
| SCRUGGS
SUBER AMOS SMITH |
Allen Shelton Scruggs, my 2nd gr-gf was b. Oct 1820 in VA; d. May 1903, Greenville, SC. He married (1846) Mary Ann Elizabeth Suber of Newberry Co., SC. Her father was Macaja Suber. Clough Henry Scruggs, a brother of Allen, (m. an Andrews) was born 1824 in Newberry, SC. The mother of Allen Scruggs was Mary Amos (b. c. 1800). Her father was Clough Amos (d. Nov 1838). The father of Allen Scruggs is supposed to be Valentine Ward Scruggs (d. 1833-38) The grandfather of Allen Scruggs is supposed to be George Allen Scruggs of VA (probably b. ca. 1765-70) I would like information on any of the above. Howard H. Waldrop 3289 Bolgos Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48105. |
| HARTIN
CHRISELL |
I am searching for my Hartin ancestors. Samuel K. Hartin (b. c. 1815) and his parents. They were supposed to live awhile in Avery Co. I don't know where they came from – maybe VA. Samuel married Jane Mahaley Chrisell from Wilkes Co., NC. Any help appreciated. Treva C. Houpe 3173 Sheffield Drive Morganton, NC 28655. |
| PATTON
SHAW VANNOY RAGSDALE REYNOLDS JARRETT McDONNELL CAMPBELL ERWIN |
Cornelius and Barbara Irb Patton from Ireland. Thomas Patton, eldest son, was married to Lady Jane Shaw, in Ireland. They first went to PA then to Wilkes County, NC. From there to Coffee County, TN near Noah. They are buried in the Patton Cemetery on Cheatham Springs Road near Noah. Neely Patton, the oldest, married to Elizabeth Vannoy in Wilkes Co., NC. She is also buried in the Patton Cemetery. Thomas Joseph Patton, a son of Neely, was married to Martha Jane Ragsdale in Noah in 1850. In 1850 Neely and his children and families moved to Upshur Co., TX where he died 1851/2. His brothers and sisters were: James Patton of Asheville who m. Ann Reynolds; Joseph Patton, of Asheville, NC; John Patton of Abbieville, SC; Daniel of Bedford Co., TN married Rachel Jarrett in Wilkes Co., NC; George Patton of Macon Co., NC married Mary McDonnell; Rosanna Patton married a Mr. Campbell of PA; Jane Patton married Andrew Erwin in Wilkes Co., NC. Died in Bedford, TN. We would appreciate hearing from any of these families or descendants. Reba Patton, Rt. 1 Box 179 Mt. View, OK 73062; Rosabelle Patton Hines, Rt 1 Box 15 C Mt. View, OK 73062; Olin Petitjean, Box 430 Kilgore, TX 75663-0430. |
| REDMON
VON RITZBERG |
06 Jan 1998 - Benjamin Franklin REDMON married Emma Marta Eugenie VON RITZBERG daughter of Baron Goertz VON RITZBERG (RISGERG) Would like to contact anyone researching these lines. Pat Swift <rsswift@pacbell.net> |
| GALLOWAY
FRAZIER |
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 22:10:24
+0000 From: Sherry Osburn <osburn@bellsouth.net> Organization: Jim The
Plumber Sherry Osburn, P.O. Box 27, Brooks, GA 30205-0027; osburn@bellsouth.net
Would like to share and exchange information on the families of John and Kizzia Galloway, both said to be buried in Folly Gap Cemetery, Transylvania County, NC. My line is thru their son William Frazier who moved to North Georgia finally settling in what is now Fannin County. -- Sherry in Georgia osburn@bellsouth.net |
| RAMSEY | QUERY Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 20:36:34
-0600 From: Diane Ramsey Miller <golden@flex.net> Organization: Golden
Branches
RAMSEY: Looking for any and all pieces of information regarding the Ramsey's of Western Carolina including Buncombe / Madison / Yancey / Cherokee Counties. Would like to hear from anyone with even one Ramsey in their database. Thanks. Diane golden@flex.net |
| ROBERTS
PENLAND |
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 14:28:49 -0500 From: Susie R Ray <raysr@wcu.campus.mci.net> Seeking information on JACOB ROBERTS, born in TN, but children born in or near Weaverville, NC: John, 1828, George M. 1830, Martha, 1837. George was married to Cecelia Penland, Martha to Henry Revis. Please contact me if you have any information: raysr@wcu.campus.mci.net. |
| PLEMMONS
RUSSELL |
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 15:54:34
-0500 From: Revis Plemmons <revis@flash.net>
I am looking for information on Susan L. Plemmons (b. Dec. 1852, NC). Her parents were Andrew and Dorcas Plemmons of Spring Creek, Madison Co. NC). Also, am looking for info on Robert Jerome Russell (b. 1852?, in Haywood Co., NC). He was the son of Lorenza D. Russell and Hannah E. Down. E-mail: revis@flash.net or Ms. Revis Plemmons, 1633 Lexington PLace, Bedford, TX 76022. |
| GOOCH
CAMPBELL TONG |
24 Jan 1998 - I am looking for the parents or other ancestors of Benjamin and John Gooch (twins) born in 1790 in Burke Co., the area that was to become Buncombe Co. They left No. Carolina to Missouri, Arkansas and Texas where they lived the rest of thier lives. Ben married rachel Campbell and John married Mary Tong. I have their history after they were born, which I will share.-----Jim "James V. Poe" |
| PARKS | 28 Jan 1998 - PARKS, John Gabriel. b in Buncombe County abt.1782. Son of Benjamin Parks, Sr. Would like to know name of John's wife, and children. Don Tucker ctuck@mail.ala.net 103 Bluebird Drive Dothan, Alabama 36303 |
| CANDLER
HAWKINS |
01 Feb 1998 I am looking for the children of Zackariah Madison Candler. He married Margaret Matilda Hawkins in Buncombe Co. on May 1, 1849. My great-grandfather's name is Zackaria Taylor Candler and I am not sure if he is Zackariah's son or grandson. Joe Candler <joecan@swbell.net> |
| KIRBY
PETERSON |
07 Feb 1998 -
I am looking for any information on a Samuel Kirby who is suppose to be
buried at a Sharon Methodist Church (I believe its somewhere near Fairview)
in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was married to a Peterson
(first name unknown). He had one son named William N. Kirby
Birth/death dates are unknown, Samuel Kirby is my great great grandfather,
and I'm 42. Brian Kirby kirbybq@airnet.net
or brian.kirby@msfc.nasa.gov
PO Box 7 Laceys Spring, AL 35754-0007
(205) 544-2150 8-4 CT (205) 882-3599 After 6 PM CT |
| BLACK
JONES ROBERTS ROBINSON WORLEY WELLS |
Sat, 7 Feb 1998 - I am looking for information about MARY LOUISE BLACK who married a BENJAMIN ROBERTS and a CENTER ROBINSON. Her son, possibly illegitimate, was FRANK SYLVESTER BLACK and another son was named ARRY (ARIE) BLACK or ROBINSON. Mary was the daughter of Confederate prisoner of war FRANKLIN D. BLACK (son of MATTHEW and NANCY BLACK) and RACHEL CAROLINE JONES (daughter of ISSAC JONES and MARY WORLEY, grandaughter of EBED JONES and MARY WELLS). I am particularly interested in her marriage(s) and/or details about her forbears. My address is Deborah Kennedy (Black), 65 Crown Point, London, Ky. 40741 or e-mail popeye@sun-spot.com. Thanks for any nibbles you might offer. |
| PENIX
POTTS WYATT |
7 Feb 98 "Al Totagrande" <Tota-Paint@classic.msn.com> I am searching for any info concerning the PENIX and POTTS families, especially John PENIX (born abt 1785 in VA) who married Polly POTTS (born abt 1785 in NC). They appear on the 1850 Buncomb Co and 1860 Madison Co. Federal Censuses along with their many children. I am a descendent of their daughter Millie PENIX who married Elijah Wyatt. Elijah and Millie appear on the 1870 Madison County Federal Census at the Ivy Post Office and again on the 1880 Madison County Census of Middle Fork Township. Sheryl Painter |
| BARTLET
BARTLETT BIRD |
Bartlet (Bartlett) Family: Sanford Fidela Bartlett (1879-1964) from Cocke County, TN. His father, Fidela Fletcher Bartlett (1836- ? who on 3 May 1847 married Nancy Evaline Bird (19 Dec 1866 - ?). May have come from Buncombe County, NC. In the 1850 Census of Buncombe County, NC, Family # 1668 - William Bartlet lists a Fidela who fits the age. I hope someone can help me with other supportive information about this family. Johanna B. Titus 21326 Anzo Ave., Torrance, CA 90503-5902. |
| RYMER
SLUDER |
12 Feb 1998 - From:Tom Chuderski <thomc@bigfoot.com> - oking for info on Andrew Wesley RYMER, b.30 Sep 1859, Buncombe Co. Married Margaret Matelda SLUDER (b. 30 Oct 1860) on 13 Jan 1887. Looking for death information on either person.... or anything about parents. |
| RASH
BLACK ANDERSON PARKS DOTSON |
24 Feb 1998 02:16:06 -0500
Dwayne Hefner <cen14479@centuryinter.net> I am interested in any information on Martin Rash, who was married to Katie Black. Their son Zade Rash (b. 7 Nov. 1879), married Eva Anderson (b.31 May, 1887), who was the daughter of Wesley Anderson and Laura Parks. Zade and Eva had a daughter Viola Belle (Rash) Dotson (b.12 Dec., 1905) who is my grandmother. Any information on any of the above mentioned persons would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, if I could be of help in researching something in Wis., our State Historical Society is loaded with info. E-mail d.hefner@centuryinter.net; Dwayne M. Hefner, Rt.2, Box 660, Wilton, WI 54670. |
| JARRETT
ROGERS JENKINS |
From: jwstew@ibm.net
Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 6:42 AM Searching for info. on these families-Jarrett,Rogers, Jenkins. Need info on the ancestors of John C. Jarrett m. Mary(Polly)Rogers. 1850 census list them in Buncombe County. Jean W. Stewart Gastonia,N.C. |
| PARHAM
HILBURN WILSON, EDMUNDSON EDMONDSON DUNKIN PHEBA |
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998
08:19:22 -0600
From: Owen and/or Otta Sue Hill <cherokeo@execpc.com> PARHAM: Margaret 1st m: Edmundson/Edmondson, son John. 2nd m: John Dunkin, Sr., 1805-1809. Moved to Guildord Co., NC ca 1818, 3rd m: Parham by 1828. PHEBA: born 1766 NC. m: William Dunkin. They moved to Alabama. Possible associated surname: RINEHART NANCY WILSON: born ca 1814 in Asheville, NC. m: Thomas Benson Hilburn, a Methodist preacher. They moved to Arkansas before 1850. ANCRUM SPENCER HILBURN: born February 22, 1832, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC., a Methodist preacher. m: Emily Frances Straughan October 10, 1852, possibly in Gainesville, Greene Co., Arkansas. They later moved to Eastland Co., Texas. JANE HILBURN and JULIA (A) HILBURN. one or both possibly born in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC 1800-1850, more likely 1830s. Thanks for any help: Otta Sue Hilburn Hill 626 East State Street #1904Milwaukee, WI 53202 cherokeo@execpc.com |
| WALLACE | Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 16:57:48
-0500
From: Leonard <leonard@greenbelt.com> In the 1840 Census, the Jonathan Wallace Family was shown in Buncombe County N.C.as follows: Male- 1 40-49 years Female- 1 20-29 years 2 15-19 years 2 0-4 years 2 10-14 years We know that he was born in N.C. He and his family moved to HawkinsCounty, Tennessee sometime between 1840-1843. The following data shows in the 1850 census for Hawkins County District 14: Family # Name Age Sex Occ. Birthpl. ------------------------------------------------------- 156 Wallace, Jonathan 63 M Farmer NC Martha 32 F NC Selina 11 F NC Dinah 9 F NC Jonathan 7 M TN William 5 M TN Catherine 3 F TN 157
Wallace, Riley 23 M Laborer
NC
158
Wallace, Thomas 21 M Laborer
NC
We assume the Jonathan Sr. Married
a second time. Martha was 22 when Jonathan Sr. was 53 in the 1840 timeframe.
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| HOLDEN
WILLIAMS |
7 Mar 1998 - "JoAnn Wyble" I'm looking for the HOLDEN family. Any info on gfather Samuel J Holden 1879 Clay Co NC or gmother Rhody Anne Williams Holden 1865 Sevier Co, TN. Please contact Joseph Wyble bestaloe@dcache.net333 Locust St Oak Harbor Ohio 43449 |
| CLAYTON
DAVIDSON BREVARD |
8 Mar 1998 17:21:01 EST - Sarah DAVIDSON Clayton: what I'm searching for is proof of who her parents are. Everybody in the world knows that they were John Davidson and Nancy Brevard (daughter of John Brevard). Unfortunately all the hard proof and everything else on John Davidson and Nancy Brevard is that they were the same age or younger than she. The Old Buncombe County Society even has her written up on the Web page quoting from Maxwell's et. al. "The Antecendants and Descendants of Lambert Clayton and Sarah Davidson", giving her parents as John Davidson and Nancy Brevard, daughter of John Brevard. But John Davidson and Nancy Brevard had a 1779 Marriage Bond in Rowan County, NC (Sarah was 20 years old in 1779); and John Davidson, Anne Davidson and a six month old child were killed by the Indians in the spring of 1783.Now, I know that this is more than you ever wanted to know; but I don't know how to put it. I'm really not researching the Davidsons (I have tons of material on them); I really don't want to hear about Maxwell's work, or Arthur's History of Western North Carolina, or the Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration; or the Defenders of Kings Mountain, etc. If I sound frustrated I am. I will share what I have on the Davidsons.Virginia Green -- Tampa, FL <GGreen2158@aol.com> |
| ROBERTS
DAVIS |
7 Mar 1998 - Researching Rachel
Naomi Roberts who married Daniel C "Berry" Davis (my Gr Grandparents) in
Madison Co NC. Have much info on their descendants but nothing for sure
on her line. Willing to share what I have with anyone researching this
line. Martha
Davis Pritchett
pritchett@netmcr.com |
| DAVIS | 15 Mar 1998 -"Bob Davis" <BDAVIS3@worldnet.att.net>
I am looking for any info or leads on BENJAMIN DAVIS (1771 -1843) married to CLOA DAVIS (1777-1858). Sometime after 1800 they moved to Buncombe (Asheville) NC with one son DAVID DAVIS (1799-1858). Five children were born during the period that they lived in Asheville. ISAAC DAVIS (1803-1825) , CYNTHIA S. DAVIS (1804-1822), WILLIAM JEFFERSON DAVIS (1806-1828), JANE DAVIS (1811-1828), and ALFRED DAVIS (1812-1832). Both Isaac and William list Asheville, NC as their place of birth in later census. The other 3 list NC. By 1818 they had moved to White County, TN. If you are also searching during this period, perhaps you have run across them? They were farmers and should have had land (although I have not be able to find any listing of it in Raleigh, NC) Also, do you know of any newspapers during that period that were written in that area of the state? Any info or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! Kit Davis |
| HOLDEN
WILLIAMS |
Searching for the Holden Family. Any info on gfather Samuel J. Holden 1879 Clay Co., NC or gmother Rhody Anne Williams Holden 1865 Sevier Co., TN. Joseph Wyble, or snail mail 333 Locust St., Oak Harbor, OHIO 43449. |
| BORING | 21 Mar 1998 - JOHN H. BORING bn. 1820 and family. He had a wife, Laura or maybe Abigail. They and children were in Bumcombe Co. N.C. in 1869. They sold Bledsoe Co. TN. land while living in N.C. in 1869. They had children; Mark, James Daniel, Rose, Patrick H, Rose and Pink. I do not have access to N.C. records but feel they were in Bumcombe 1850-1880. They bought land and moved here in 1880. I sure hope someone can help get me on the right N. C. track. Earline Vanwinkle Young P.O. Box 194, Pikeville, Tn. 37367 e-mail; vanyoung@bledsoe.net vanyoung <vanyoung@Bledsoe.Net> |
| BROOKS
MILLER |
22 Mar 1998 - I am a descendant of Jacob BROOKS, b. 4 Nov 1776, NC, m. 19 Feb 1801, Elizabeth MILLER, dau. of James MILLER, Sr. Jacob is a descendant of John and Susan BROOKS who came to NC from VA about 1735. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this family. Barb JWaters539 <JWaters539@aol.com> |
| HILL
STANLEY |
27 Mar 1998 - I'm looking for Info on the Land Enteries in Burke Co.NC # 139 William Hill Grant # 2788 Enter 19 Oct 1789, I know a William Hill and wife Nancy sold their Land to Daniel Tolly in 1837, I believe these people to be the parents to my gg grandfather, William Hill, b around 1811; wife was Elizabeth, maiden name I think was Stanley. Children Swinfield b 1835, Josiah b 1837, Nancy b 1842, Leonard b 1846. Swinfield was my g grandfather, any help would be appreciated, dhill@zoomnet.net Dallas Hill, 553 Price Switch Rd Jackson,Oh 45640 |
| B0OK SOURCE | 21 Jul 1998 -- In the John Burton First Family piece it shows a book Asheville - PlaceOf Discovery - Copple House Books, Lakemont, GA as a reference. Is this book still available and if it is where may I purchase it? Joyce McCorkle |
| BROCK | 26 Jul 1998 -- I am looking for info on Thomas Brock, Sr.,(born abt 1782 Buncombe Co. NC) married Jane Higgins (born abt. 1781 SC, died Habersham Co, GA). Ch.: of Thomas and Jane Higgins Brock are John Henry 1803: James R. b.1870: Sarah Elizabeth b.1810; Nancy Jane b.1816; Thomas S., Jr. b.1818; Louisa b.1820; Melenda/ Malinda b.1822; Lucinda b.1825. John Henry Brock (my gggrandfather) m. Sarah Anderson 2-28-1822 Habersham Co, GA. Their children: ThomasBrock (my ggrandfather) b.1823; Mary "Polly" b.1825; Jane b.1829; Drusilla b.1831; Lucinda "Cindy" b.1835; John Anderson b. 1838; Lawrence b.1840; Permelia Caroline "Melia" b. 1842. Best info I have says that the family was in Buncombe Co., NC 1780-1820, left Habersham Co, GA 1840-1850, were in Smith Co, TX 1850, and Polk Co., AR 1860. None of the above is personal research; it's in unconfirmed family records. Appreciate any info on this family line. Jeanie Bismark |
| CAGLE -- FIELDS | 22
Jul 1998 -- My father, JAMES B.CAGLE SR.was
born 20 Feb 1901 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. His parents: JOSEPH T.
CAGLE b.01 Jan 1879 in Buncombe Co.,NC & ALICE ROBENIA (FIELDS) CAGLE.
Joseph's parents: HENRY WASHINGTON CAGLE JR. b. 1833 in Buncombe Co., NC
& SARAH ELIZABETH (JONES) CAGLE. Henry Wash. Jr.'s parents: HENRY WASHINGTON
CAGLE SR. b.1804 in NC died Aft. 1880 in Buncombe Co., NC & REBECCA
(JUSTUS) CAGLE. Henry Wash. Sr.'s parents: They have been assumed
to be JOHN CAGLE b. between 1775-1785 in NC and JANE CAGLE.
John's Parents: VALENTINE CAGLE b. between 1750-1753 in Gaston Co., NC
& CATHERINE CAGLE. Valentine's parents: DAVID CAGLE b. 1704 in Germany
& CATHERINE CAGLE. David's parents: LEONHART KEGELL (LEONARD CAGLE)
b. 1684 in Germany & Susanna Cagle. Does anyone know if this Cagle
line is right?
Pat Skinner |
| RAWLS | 26 Jul 1998 - I am looking for info on a William Daniel Rawls. He was my Grandmother's brother. He was b. Dec. 4, 1883 and he d. on Dec. 30, 1951 in Asheville NC. I think his wife's name was Edna. That is the name on a telegram I have that was sent to his family in MS. His father's name was John Randolf Rawls and his mother's name was Mattie. I am pretty sure that he had 2 daughters, one may have been named Willow. Any relatives or anyone with info please respond. TheOlde1@aol.com |
| PARKS | 25 Jul 1998 - I am looking for any info on John PARKS born ca 1795, wife Elizabeth who descendants say in two sources was born in Buncombe Co. He had sons William Monroe PARKS b. 1818, Larkin Z.PARKS b.1820, Martin M. PARKS b.1825 and John Henry PARKS b. 1827. He moved to Gilmer County, GA before 1850, and many descendants stayed there. Rose Parks |
| SHIELDS | 29 Jul 1998 - I
am searching on info on Robert Shields who m. Margaret Emmert sometime
between 1820 and 1830. He was b. in either Cherokee Co.,, NC, Macon Co.,
Swain County, or Jackson Co., NC. There is a strong possibility that he
is full-blooded Cherokee Indian, and possibly his wife also. This is the
info I am most interested in, whether or not he was full-blooded Cherokee
Indian. Please, anyone out there if you have any info, please email me.
Thank You!
Lisa Payne |
| ORR | 31 Aug 1998 -- I feel like I just struck gold! I am an Orr (my maiden name). Robert Orr is a many times great grandfather. My Orr's left NC for the State of Washington. So if someone is looking for the children of John J. Orr b 1851 and his wife Rachel, I have what they need. John was the son of George Orr and Jane Fletcher. I am trying to find out what the maiden name of Rachel was -- so far I have Rachel Moore Banks Kirkeby -- so I need some help too. Your pages are wonderful! Bette Orr Smith |
| MACKEY | JOHN J. -30 Aug 1998 - I am researching Private John J. Mackey, 6th North Carolina Cavalry (65th N.C. State Troops).Any help would be appreciated. Thank You. Chris D. Chamberlin |
| TALIAFERRO
TOLIVER |
28 Aug 1998 I am searching for info on Solomon Taliaferro aka Toliver born 13May l804, in Sparta, Ashe, NC. Solomon married Margaret Maryann Callaway, born about l801, in Sparta, NC. Solomon Taliaferro/Toliver's father was Jesse Taliaferro/Toliver born about l756, in Prince William,VA. I have no info on Solomon's mother. I understand there is a Cherokee Indian line in here somewhere. Anyinfo would be helpful. Thank you. Evelyn Mannion |
| CRAWFORD | I've been working on the Crawford Genealogy for a number of years. We have over 4,000 names on our Registery. One family we are lacking info on is Josiah Crawford. I am enclosing some info [Ed note: material file in OBCGS Vertical Files], if you could help add to this, or other Crawfords, I would appreciate same and would be glad to xch info. Jay Crawford Johnson P.O. Box 1564 Robbinsville, NC 28771 (828) 479-2627 (no e-mail connection) |
| WORLEY | Francis29 Aug 1998 -- My GG-grandmother was Martha Ann Worley and married Benjamin "B.R." Robert Elliott. Her father was Wyley L. Worley who m. Lucinda "Lucy" Deal. I'm wondering if the Wyley Worley you have for Francis Worley's son could be My Wyley Worley. Appreciate your assistance in this matter. Take care, Richard H. ElliottWebmaster note: Richard is referring to the article in the August issue of A Lot of Bunkum in which Wiley Worley is mentioned as the son of Francis Worley. The article gives no further info on Wiley. Can you help? |
| MOODY
BLACK SMITH CAMPBELL |
26 Aug 1998 - I need any info on my g-grandparents Louis MOODY and (___) BLACK. Mygrandparents were Robert Franklin Moody (Sep 26, 1885/NC) and Mildred SMITH (Aug 18, 1890/VA, d/o Walter SMITH and Eva CAMPBELL). My grandparents moved to Asheville prior to 1920 for health reasons (oral family history).. My father (James Lewis MOODY) was adopted by them approximately 1923/24. Contact me, Jim Moody, at nl7c@mtaonline.net. |
| ALLISON | 15 Aug 1998 -- I am looking for the parents of Jason ALLISON b. 1812, Jonathan Creek, Haywood Co., NC. He married Jemima DOTSON 12 Sept 1832 and raised 7 children: Minerva, Caroline, Marthena, Josephine, Laura, Joshua, and Samuel. I believe Jason's parents are Joshua ALLISON b. 1785 Piedmont, NC and Annie WILLIAMS. Their five children are: Jason, Daniel, Aesop, Nancy, and Hezikiah. Please write Alice Hughes 4128 NE Meadow Lane, Hillsboro, OR 97124 hughesa@teleport.com |
| BROUGHTON
BLUFORD SMALLWOOD |
13 Aug 1998 -- Wood(w)ard BROUGHTON and Elizabeth BLUFORD had a dau in Buncombe CO. NC in 1807 named Betsy. She married a Hezekiah SMALLWOOD in Knox CO., KY on 18 March 1822. Do you know these folks? They may be my grandparents. Any info welcome! Mary Ann (Smallwood) Bolton P.O. Box 1719 Bailey, CO 80421-1719 |
| DOTSON | 15 Aug 1998 -- I am looking for the parents of Jemima DOTSON b. 1810, of Waynesville, NC. She married Jason ALLISON. I believe her father is Thomas OR James DOTSON, mother unknown. Please write: Alice Hughes, 4128 NE Meadow Lane, Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| FREEMAN
BALL |
2 Aug 1998 - I am looking for infon on Moses Freeman married Fanny Ball. They had a son named Alcey Freeman. Would like to know Alcey's wife and children.Thanks Libby Nations |
| COON
STEVENS |
15 Aug 1998 -- John A. COON b. 30 Oct 1798, SC , d. 10 Jun 1883 Burnet Co., TX m. 27 May 1820 to Martha STEVENS b. 23 Mar 1802 SC, d. 1 Jul 1888 Burnet Co., TX. John & family were listed in the 1830 Buncombe Co., NC census. John was between 20-30, Martha was the same. There was one boy under 5, 2 girls under 5, one girl 5-10 and one slave. There were in GA in 1850, TX by 1860. I have not found them in 1820 or 1840. Does anyone have any info on this family. Gerald D. Watkins |
| CROOK | 11 Aug 1998 -- I have a J.C. Crook who married Jane, surname unknown, probably of Buncombe Co. They had 7 boys, at least. Three were said to have fought on the side of the North in the Civil war and three on the side of the South. The three who fought for the South are not heard of again in our family tradition. The family migrated to KS. Please email me. Gale Smith |
| DAVIS | URIAH 1732----1 Aug 1998 - Uriah Davis migrated to WNC around 1790-1800 from Iredell County,NC. We think he may have been born to Uriah and Margaret Davis in Baltimore County,MD. They had 11 children: William,Soloman, Uriah, Diana, Shadrack, Rachel, Meshack, Mara, Abendego, Joshaway and Susana. It is prob. that several of the sons: Uriah, William, Soloman, Meshack and Joshaway lived in Iredell during the late 1700's. We have documentation that Uriah Davis,my g.g.grandfather settled in Hominey Valley,NC in Buncombe. He was married to Elizabeth. Their daughter, Hannah, w/o James Warren and their ch moved to Buncombe Co., also. There are two subsequent generations of Uriah Davises: Uriah lll m. to Millie Howell and Uriah lV m. to Rebecca Daves. Uriah lV was my grandfather and Hunley W. Davis, his 11 th child, was my father. We are trying to locate legal documentation that these Uriahs all came from the original one who left Middlesex,Eng. in 1732. We also need any info on the ch.of the original Uriah; documentation that the ones who lived in Iredell County,NC were really the same brothers who had lived in Baltimore County, MD. Any old Bibles, wills or deeds might give us clues we need to clear the doubts. Dick Davis |
| CORDELL | 10 Aug 1998 -- I'm trying to track down the antecedants and collateral relatives of David Lewis Cordell and Aulsey Cordell, his brother, who I believe came to Haw Creek Valley in Asheville in the 1790s. Where did they come from? Who did they marry? One of David's grandchildren, Joseph Clemmons Cordell (born c 1878, d 1958) married Martha Jones (b 1882, d 1985). They were my grandparents. Much of the family is buried in Bethesda Methodist Cemetary in Haw Creek, which dates to around early to mid 1800s. Any advice or info appreciated! pam_friedman@ml.com |
| GADDY
CHAMBERS SENTELLE |
9 Aug 1998 - I am trying to find info on PINK GADDY of Haywood Co. m MARY ELIZABETH SENTELL (her father was JOHN EDWARD SENTELL buried in the Yankee burying ground on Big Willow) children were: LOU m JOE A. CHAMBERS ( my g-grandfather ), JAMES WILLIAM (WILLIE), BOB , TOM , GLENN, MACIE. PINK and MARY were m. approx. 1880 +, they lived around Waynesville (the Iron Duff area) I have lots of info on the Chambers and Sentell lines but nothing on PINK please help. I will also share anything on the other lines . could be interesting . thanks Jimi 420 Haney Road , Buffalo, SC 29321 |
| FORD | John Tipton - 8 Aug 1998 - Looking for p/o John Tipton Ford and wife Anna ?. He left will in Haywood County, NC in 1833. Previously found land purchases by John T. Ford in Buncombe Co. "where he now lives..."; but, didn't find him in 1800 census of Buncombe Co. Have three land indentures for 1801, 1804 and either 1802 or 1805 showing purchases by John T. Ford or Benjamin Ford/John Tipton from: William Chambers (1804), John Strother (1801) and Robert Reed (1802 ? 05). Nov. 30, 1801 purchase, from John Strother, was for $36.00 for 72 acres on east side of Pigeon River joining land where said Benjamin Ford and John Tipton now lives..." 9 Sep 1804 purchase, from William Chambers, for $125.00..east side of Pigeon River where John T. Ford now lives...between line of Robert Reed and William Chambers...west to Pounding Mill Branch..." May 17 1802? (05) purchase, from Robert Reed, was for 30 pounds... 14 acres...east side of Pigeon River where John T. Ford now lives..." ALSO LOOKING for Pounding Mill Branch that joins Pigeon River to locate land area. Jane (Ford) Taylor Rt. 1 - Box 313 Fincastle, VA 24090 |
| GILES | 15 Aug 1998 - I am looking for the family of Jane (Jennie) GILES b. Jan 1828 of Newport, Tenn. She married Uriah WILLIAMS b. 1811 in VA. Her mother is HESTER b. 1795; father, unknown. Her brother may be Perrin GILES, b. 1820. Please write Alice Hughes, 4128 NE Meadow Lane, Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| JENKINS | 6 Aug 1998 - I am searching for ancestors of George W. JENKINS, b. 1876 in Asheville. Believe his parents were Alfred J. JENKINS (b. 1839, NC?) and Nancy JONES (b. 1840, NC?). Any info appreciated, and will be glad to share what I have. Joyce Gendil P.O. Box 7018, Page, AZ 86040 jogendill@aol.com |
| HARRISON
SMITH |
2 Aug 1998 - I am looking for info about Sarah Smith, daughter of Daniel Smith and Mary Davidson. As far as I know she was their youngest child. She married Nathaniel Harrison and gave birth to Joseph Harrison (b. about 1825), Sarah Smith arrison and Margaret Jane Harrison. She died in childbirth about 1835 and is buried at Newton Academy Cemetery, near Daniel and Mary Smith. Nathaniel moved to Campbell County, GA after her death, leaving the children with the Smith family. Joseph lived with this grandmother Smith and the girls lived with their uncle James McConnell Smith. I would like info about Nathaniel, his family and where he came from as well as any additional info about Sarah, such as date of birth, birth order etc. Thank you. Sheila Quinn |
| LUTHER | 14 Aug 1998 - Looking for info on the Luther families, probably from Randolph County, in the Buncombe County area. I am familiar with a crossroads community called "Luther" on NC roadmaps. Been there; it's gone. Also noticed "Luther Road" and a "Luther Baptist Church" in the area. T. David Luther, P.O. Box 2448 Danville, VA 24541-0448 (804) 799-1148 (804) 799-5450 - Fax |
| ORR | 17 Aug 1998 -- I'm looking for any info on Calvin James Orr who returned to Buncombe Co. (Asheville) with his two year old daughter Anna May @1902 following the death of wife-he was returning from NYC to live with his parents-names unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Richard A. Gerber (great grandson) |
| MERRILL | Benjamin - 9 Aug 1998 - Benjamin MERRILL was born in Buncombe Co. on 22 February 1795. He married a lady named Dorcas?. I have never been able to determine Dorcas's last name, but would love to find out. By 1820 they are found in Georgia, and as of the late 1840's in Hopkins County, Texas. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. BOBBY R MERRILL |
| TRIPLETT | 19 Aug 1998 - Would like to hear from descendants of Thomas Triplett of Buncombe County, or any other Triplett descendant. Glorianne |
| ROGERS | Harley Levi - 12 Aug 1998
- I am searching for info on: Harley Levi
Rogers b. 1878 in Buncombe County (Near Alexander), NC. d. 1/12/43 in Spartanburg,
SC buried in Robuck, SC. was s/o Arch E. Rogers and Altha Martin
Rogers. He had a brother named Malon Rogers, A sister named Maudine.
His grandparents were: Stephan Rogers and Minerva (?) Rogers also
of Buncombe County, NC
Ken Rogers |
| SHELTON | Margaret - 18 Aug 1998 - I am searching for any info on Margaret Shelton, b. abt. 1800. She was m. to James Rice who was born about 1786 in VA. He died April 8, 1861 in Madison County, NC. They had children: Amerintha Rice b. abt. 1824, Lucinda b.1828, James b. 1823, Mary b.date unk., Sarah b.1825, Nancy b. date unk., William b. 1814, Isaac b. 1832, and Wilson b. date unk. Amerinth m. William Doan, then Allen Henderson. James m. Susannah Ballard, Sarah m. William Waldroup, and Isaac m. Nancy Penley. It is believed all the children of James Rice and Margaret Shelton were raised and married in Madison County, NC. Any help to identify Margaret's parents would be appreciated. Thanks, Logan Henderson |
| WHITEHEAD
KIRK |
9 Aug 1998 - Descend from the union of Thomas WHITEHEAD and Sarah KIRK. Found some info saying that Thomas was b. 1780 in Buncombe, NC. Looking for verification of this. Also looking for any of Thomas' siblings and parentage. Thomas got m. in 1813 Mitchell Co., NC. He and his family eventually went to Carter Co., TN. Some descendants have remained there, others, including my lineage, settled in Blount Co., TN. I have nothing going back on Thomas, nor any info on Sarah KIRK, if indeed, that was her surname. Claudia |
| FREEMAN
WORLEY BOYD RAMSEY BUCKNER GROOMS |
15 Aug 1998 - I am looking for a book (out of Print) Freeman Ancestors of America by James & Judy Freeman. Any info on the Henry Worley, m. to Savilla Freeman , and child E. T. Worley. We believe he was an only child but elsewhere there are listed brothers. He had children by these names and we are trying to find out if their were any other siblings. Any info on Henrys origins or the Worley line from Madison Co. would be appreciated. Contact: Ronnie B. Scott 1625 Joe Stephens Rd. Morristown, Tn. 37814 Thank you for your help. Ronnie B. Scott |
| ROBINSON | 15 Aug 1998 - I have been looking for info re/to David Robinson, (brother's John, Charles, Julius, Margaret, & William [also the name of their father]. They were b. in Little Ivy Creek, Buncombe, NC. A cousin visited Mars Hill, NC, and talked to several people who told him that David Robinson was m. first to a full blooded Cherokee Indian. Then to a Nancy Carter, and moved with his two brothers to Clay Co., Kentucky. If you or any of your members have any info please contact me at (314) 928-3444. Thank you very much, Rose Marie Robinson Dickman. # 9 Lake Charles Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376-2906 Work: (314) 928-3444: Fax: (314) 928-9006 |
| PLOTT | 15 Aug 1998 - The immigrant ancestor is Johannes PLOTT who landed at Pl\hiladelphia in 1750 from Germany. He reared his nine children in Cabarrus Co.: Mary, Sophea, John, Elizabeth, Henry, Catharine, Elias, Isaac, and Daniel. Henry PLOTT b. 10 Oct 1770 m. Lydia OSBORNE and raised 11 children: Osborne, Jonathan, David, Enos, Amos, Henry, John, Margaret, Celinda , George, and Martha Caroline all born near Waynesville, Haywood Co., N.C. If you have more info on this family, please write: Alice Hughes, 4128 NE Meadow Lane, Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
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The Research Team of OBCGS diligently works to answer the hundreds of QUESTIONS that come into the Society Library. Most of the time they are successful in their endeavors and can happily provide information sought. However, there are questions that leave them temporarily stumped. Your help is sought in helping in answering these queries. Reply to Jean W. Robinson, OBCGS Research Team, P.O. Box 2122 Asheville, NC or, E-Mail info to the WebMaster Need parents and siblings of James T. Avery [1795-1861), born in NC. M. 1-Sarah Gentry 2- Virginia White. Children: George Washington Avery [1816-1916], Melinda Avery [1821-1845] and Matilda Avery [1823- ]. James T. was listed in the following census: 1820 Buncombe Co., NC 1830 Monroe Co., TN and 1840 Hart Co., KY, where he died in 1861. Harry Justus indentured to Mr. And Mrs. Foster Stevens, 26 Sep 1910 in Buncombe Co., NC at age 18 months. Mother Margaret Justice. Need info on parents, grandparents and siblings. Jesse Roberts born 1790/80, died Buncombe Co., NC about 1833. M. Martha Harrison. Prob. Children: Lydia Emerline Roberts [1819]. Violet Matilda Roberts [1826], Stephen S Roberts [1829], and Thomas Catlett Roberts [1831-1899]. Need parents and siblings. What is relationship of David Roberts to Stephen and Thomas Catlett Roberts who were bound to him in 1837? Manley/Joiner interested in info on the following children of Floyd Edgar Manley and Mary Beatrice Joiner born late 1930's or early 1940's in NC or VA. Thomas Ira Ledbetter m. Nellie Thomas 10 Apr 1846 in Rabun Co. Children: Joseph Ledbetter, Van Ledbetter, John Ledbetter, Zeke Ledbetter, Lizzie Ledbetter, Laura Ledbetter, Hendy Ledbetter, and William Ira Ledbetter. Need parents and siblings. Lived in Macon Co., NC and Rabun Co., GA. Is he related to James Ledbetter, a large landowner in Macon Co.? Roberts Database I am trying information on people with the surnames ROBERTS, ROBARDS, ROBERDS listed in the Buncombe Co., NC census from 1800 through 1840. I have info on Robert Roberts Family (except Shelton) and early info on William Roberts Family from Burke Co. Need info on families that moved from Buncombe Co. |