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MOORE RIDDLE |
January 31, 2008
I am looking for Anderson and Biddie Riddle Moore kin.
Sharlene and
Everett Gregg
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STROTHER FORD TIPTON REED CHAMBERS
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January 28, 2008
Indenture/deed-Buncombe Co.-on Pgs. 323, 324 & 326-"30 Nov. 1801...btwn
John STROTHER...and Benjamin FORD & John TIPTON...sum of thirty six
dollars...seventy two acres...East side of Pigeon river joining the land
where on the said Benjamin and John now lives...to the Pounding Mill
branch...to Pigeon river...down Pigeon river...to their own line...signed
sealed and delivered in presence of the wards and John TIPTON... State of
North Carolina Buncombe County January Session 1803. The above deed was
acknowledged in open Court recorded and ordered to be registered...
Certified D. Nance Clk." Looking for any information on the Benjamin FORD & John TIPTON listed in this deed. Deed made in 1801; but, not acknowledged in open Court till January Session in 1803 and it says in the presence of wards and John TIPTON; not Benjamin FORD and John TIPTON; so, suspect that Benjamin FORD was deceased by 1803. If an original copy of this deed exists does it say John Tipton FORD instead of just John TIPTON in this deed? Does anyone know where the Pounding Mill branch, mentioned in this 1801 deed, is located on a present day map? Also have two additional Buncombe Co.deeds one in 1802 from Robert REED to John T. FORD and in 1804 from William CHAMBERS to John T. Ford. Does anyone know if this John T. FORD is the same person referred to in the 1801 deed as just John TIPTON? John T. Ford is my 3rd. gr-grandfather. The land referred to in the 1802 and 1804 deeds is located in present day Haywood Co between Canton and Clyde, NC. Jane (Ford) Taylor |
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WOLF HAYES |
December 26, 2007 William WOLF seemed to appear out of no where during the early 1800's in Buncombe County according to files at the OBCGS. Well that means that some family lost their William, now it seems that my family found him abt 1815 when he married my GGGrandmother Jane HAYES. And over the years William and Jane had 12 children, their first born was in 1818, John Jackson WOLF. Now this man was lucky enough that he was to become my GGrandfather. Now if the family that lost William would be so kind as to let my family know where William came from, who were his parents and did he have any siblings we would appreciate it very much. If you tell us where he came from we'll tell you what happened to him. Thank You!! Jim Wolfe |
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RITCHIE KEITH |
November 15, 2007
Seeking information on James RITCHIE,
who lived in Buncombe County according to the 1800 U.S. Census and who was
married to Mary KEITH. He later moved to southeastern Kentucky and had a
son named Alexander Crockett RITCHIE,. A tax list or anything else
affirming James lived in Buncombe County around 1800 is sought after. I
had been told he lived in Russell County Virginia but have found no record
of that. Tim Ashley |
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SUMAKER HILL CHAMBERS |
November 5, 2007 I am searching for any information on Arriena Minerva SUMAKER. She was born in Buncombe Co., NC about 1839. She married Joseph H HILL on January 17, 1858 in Haywood, NC. The moved to Tennessee by 1870 and has started a family. I believe they had 12 children. Their oldest son, James L. Hill was born in NC. Between 1890 and 1900 they moved to Texas with their daughter Mary Josephine Hill who married James "Jim" CHAMBERS. Thanks, Vickie |
| FIELDS |
October 21, 2007 I am looking for info on John FIELDS born around 1763 . looking for John FIELDS’ parents , where born and siblings. He moved to KY by about 1800 and died in KY about 1853. Sharon Marshall |
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CRAGO/CRAIGO BOWEN |
I am looking for information regarding Mary CRAGO/CRAIGO and her family. She had two sons, Robert and Theodore. Later she married a Sampson BOWEN. Steade Craigo |
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SELF CROWDER |
September 9, 2007 I am interested in information about George W. SELF (b. approx. 1801-1803) and his wife, Sarah (CROWDER) Self (b. 1806) who probably moved to Buncombe County in 1838. George probably died in the 1860-1870's, but Sarah was shown in the 1880 census living with her son, James SELF. Thank you. Bill Self |
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REED NOBLETT |
September
3, 2007
Looking
for further information on Andrew Homer REED and wife, Sara Myra NOBLETT-REED.
Can locate them in McDowell County until about 1860-1870, then they
moved to Buncombe County, supposedly buried in the Hice Hill Cemetery in
Candler. Cannot find where they were born, or who their parents and
siblings are. I do have a list of their children; William Patton Reed,
Sarah E. REED-SHARP, Samuel Pinkney REED, Sophia A REED-LUTHER, Nancy
Jane REED-BROOKS, Oma S. REED-GODFREY, Enoch Spencer REED, Rose Ella
REED-HENDERSON, James Abner REED, and Volley Greer REED. Thanks.
Elizabeth Reed McCormack
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HARRISON MCNAUGHTON ENNETT SIMPSON FOWLER WILSON LANCE |
July 22, 2007 I am researching Alva Edwin HARRISON (23 Mar 1865-09 Dec 1942) who lived in Asheville, NC. This family also lived in Ohio during other periods of his life. He married three times. He married his first wife, Louella MCNAUGHTON (02 Jul 1867-Nov 1906), 28 July 1891. He married his second wife, Julia Johnson ENNETT (14 Dec 1875-14 Jan 1930), 14 October 1908. I know very little about his third marriage to another Julia. He had at least 10 children from these marriages. I am most interested in his son, Earl Cranston HARRISON (14 Jun 1892-14 Dec 1969). He was married twice. He married Bonnie (also known as Vaune) SIMPSON (24 Jun 1886-01 Jan 1925) abt 1912. After his wife's death in 1920, he married Hattie FOWLER (abt 1891-05 Jan 1962) abt 1927-28; she was earlier married to WILSON and then LANCE. If anyone has any information on any of the above, I would be very appreciative. I have reached a dead end and need help to get past this point. Thank you for your time. Leslie |
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BURNETT BURCHFIELD/BIRCHFIELD HUNTER SCOTT LEGINWOOD |
July 22, 2007 Looking for any information regarding Little Berry BURNETT. He is related to Thomas BURCHFIELD/BIRCHFIELD and Sarah LEGINWOOD. This family ties to HUNTER, BURCHFIELD/BIRCHFIELD, BURNETT, SCOTT. Thank you. fields_farms@msn.com |
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FOX WILDS SAWYER |
July 19, 2006 I am looking for the names of the daughters of John William FOX b 1788 Burke Co d 1876 Buncombe Co and Barabar WILDS b 1795 in Burke Co d 1875 in Buncombe Co, born before 1830. There were 4 per 1830 census. I have Elizabeth b 1827 who married Archibald SAWYER b 1819. If you have any of the other 3 and possibly who they married it would be very helpful. They had 2 sons in that time, Allen b 1826 & Alfred b 1823 . Email is jack1740@comcast.net |
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WHITSON ROBERTS |
July 2, 2006
I am looking for the death date of Naomi WHITSON,
wife of John McDowell WHITSON, who was the son
of George W. WHITSON and Jane E. ROBERTS.
Naomi's maiden name was also WHITSON, as she was
John's second cousin. Naomi WHITSON was b. 1866
CA, m. 1897 Asheville to John McDowell WHITSON,
two children, John Robley and Helen. John McDowell WHITSON
d. 1903, John Robley WHITSON b. 1899, d. 1901;
Helen WHITSON b. abt. 1903, lived with paternal
grandmother in 1910 & 1920 census, Swannanoa. Also looking
for any info on Helen WHITSON b. abt. 1903 Buncombe Co., NC.
Naomi WHITSON is listed in the
Riverside Cemetery, but no dates are given in the on-line query engine.
csato@columbus.rr.com
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BURNETTE TAYLOR |
June 16, 2007 Looking for descendants of Lewis Lafayette BURNETTE, married to Delia (nee) TAYLOR BURNETTE in late 1800 in N.C. or TENN. BJ |
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YOUNG NEWTON |
April 6, 2007
Researching WILLIAM YOUNG d.o.b. unknown. Father of SAMUEL
YOUNG, born 1774, married Mary NEWTON in Buncombe Co., North Carolina in
1798. Samuel's siblings are Nevel, Alfred, Milly, John, Archibald,
Malinda, Alexander, Elizabeth, Mary and David. I need anything on
WILLIAM. Thanks, Joel Young,
Midland, Texas
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| WALDROP | March 30, 2007 I am interested in all WALDROPs, all spelling variations. Will exchange information. My e-mail address is: hwrdwl@hotmail.com Howard Waldrop |
| SLUDER |
March 27, 2007 Looking for info on descendants of William and Martha SLUDER. William b abt 1846, Juno, Buncombe Co., NC. Martha went by Mamie. William was son of John and Priscilla Sluder. Wm and Martha's 7 children included Zennie, Thomas, Eugene, and Mamie Estella (b 1881). All born in Buncombe Co. My great grandmother was Mamie Estella. Would like to connect with any living relatives. Sincerely, Kathy Walsh |
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KEITH LINER |
March 10, 2007 Any information re the Keith twins who reputedly married Liner sisters. Seeking father of Celia Keith married to Thomas Davis. Would appreciate any info re either family. Thank you .Jeanne P Fisher |
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SANFORD VEAZEY |
December 29, 2006 SANFORD, Jordan Howell Born ca 1874, married Lena. Was in 1930 census in Ashville, Buncombe CO, NC. employed as teacher. In the will of Lionel L. VEAZEY probated 1906, Sanford was given manuscripts, notebooks, and clippings, and magazines, books, pamphlets and papers from the large bookcase of VEAZEY, who was a journalist living with Sanford and his mother and siblings in Crawfordville, Taliaferro CO, GA in 1900. Looking for articles VEAZEY left to Sanford in his will. Pat Veazey |
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ROSE DAWSON
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November 2, 2006 Searching for siblings and parents of ROSE, John, born Buncombe or Burke Co. N.C. circa 1790. Married Nancy DAWSON Feb. 1824 in Orange Co. N.C. He is my g-g-grandfather. Also wish correspondence with others searching. Betty (Rose) Diaz |
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October 23, 2006
Need parents, wife of James Chambers. b abt 1745 in VA, d 1790 Pigeon
River, Buncombe Co. I have the info found in tha Annals of Haywood
County. I was told that there is a Chambers Mountain and I was wondering
where it is and if the family still is there.
Jean kline Chambers
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| REDMAN | September 29, 2006 Relatives of Lizzie REDMAN, born in Reems Creek, N.C. 1865 or 1875 to (father) James. P. REDMAN and (mother) Martha REDMAN. The children of James and Martha were; Daughter: Lizzie C. REDMAN, Son: James W. REDMAN, Daughter: Jennie Belle REDMAN, Son: George Lee REDMAN, Daughter: Sarah Lou REDMAN, Son: Charles D REDMAN. I got this info from the 1880 census. Lizzie married Mat Ellis and they resided in Pickens County, S.C. Lizzie was my grandmother. Any information appreciated. Ruby Perry |
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CHILDERS CHILDRESS |
September 9, 2006 Need any information (other than census and deeds) about Samuel Childers/Childress who was listed in federal censuses for Buncombe County in 1810 and 1820. Dwight Childers |
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MOORE ROBEY DARNELL FOWLER MAYNARD |
August 27, 2006 |
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JONES HART SMITH, RAMSEY, CHEEK, GUTHRIE, FOX, CHANDLER, COX |
August 1, 2006
JONES/HART: Looking for a listing of
Morgan Hill Cemetery burials. This cemetery is quite large and VERY OLD.
I have never seen a listing for it on the Buncombe website. It is
located across from Morgan Hill Baptist Church in Weaverville I think.
This may be considered Flat Creek area or Reems Creek area. My
GGGrandparents, James Ragan JONES & Mary Catherine (HART) JONES and many
other relatives are buried there. Looking for other surnames of SMITH,
RAMSEY, CHEEK, GUTHRIE, FOX, CHANDLER, COX there also. Missy
palm59@bresnan.net or
palmerfa@bresnan.net or 3036 E 1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504.
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| JONES | August 1, 2006 JONES: Does anyone have any info about the Free Masons in Buncombe Cty? My Great Grandfather, James Ragon JONES, who had a homestead at 29 Cheek Rd in Weaverville, NC, was a free mason & his gravestone has the symbols on it. Know this was a secret society in yrs past but is there info now? Missy or palmerfa@bresnan.net or 3036 E 1/4 Rd,Grand Junction, CO 80504. |
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WILLIAMSON DUCKWORTH ANTHONY SITTON |
July 24, 2006 Charles WILLIAMSON's family lived in Buncombe County 1800 through 1830. He divorced his wife in 1831 in Buncombe Co. He applied for a Revolutionary War pension from the same county 1832, having served from Rowan County according to his Rev. War papers; then moved to Pickens county SC before 1840 census. Charles died in Pickens Co., SC 10 Sept 1840. Children: John, Charles, Nancy married William ANTHONY, Mary married David DUCKWORTH and a daughter who married a Mr. SITTON. I would like to know who Charles' parents are and of his wife Polly. Polly believed to have died in 1845 in Union Co., Georgia while living with the DUCKWORTH family. Lela (Becky) Jeffries 2512 Bellaire Drive Moore, OK 73160 |
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DEAVER PHILLIPS HAMBY KEITH |
June 26, 2006 Looking for the parents of 2 brothers who must have come from MD to TN/NC area. They are Thomas DEAVER (ca 1770-ca 1815) and brother William John DEAVER (ca 1770-ca 1809). Our direct line is from William John DEAVER to John & Mary (PHILLIPS) DEAVER. I think Mary is from Flag Pond, TN but cannot find her parents either. They are somehow related to the HAMBY and KEITH families but I cannot find the exactly how. Joan Marie Ritter Deaver |
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HERRON McKEE MORGAN BRIGHT |
June 11, 2006
Seeking information on/about any descendents of Caroline HERRON
(Heron) MORGAN and husband John BRIGHT who were married 7/6/1861,
Buncombe Co, NC. Did they stay in Buncombe Co? children? deaths? and
burial? I know nothing about John Bright and his parentage,
siblings or his birth. Caroline , my Great, Great Grandmother was the
daughter of Joshua R HERRON and Nancy M McKEE on 2/4/1829, Sugar Hill,
NC, McDowell Co. Her siblings were probably born in McDowell County too.
She married Stephen MORGAN 10/27/1851, Buncombe County and resided in/on
Riceville Road community (Oteen area) of Asheville, NC They had 4
known children: 1, John Finger MORGAN, 2 Columbus Whitson MORGAN, 3.
William MORGAN, 4. Laura Timothy MORGAN. I think Stephen may have been a
school teacher and farmer before dying July 4, 1856 of what? Thus she
married John BRIGHT in 1861. Did she and John move and have other
children? What happened to Laura's siblings and their families?
Carolyn H Lyda, 3425 1st Avenue Circle NW, Hickory, NC 28601-5509
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JONES WEBB THOMPSON |
May 27, 2006 May I put a query in for the following. Wiley JONES family, Isacc WEBB family, James A. WEBB family, and Maurice G. THOMPSON family. Thank you Bette Jackson |
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SPROUSE DALTON |
May 4, 2006 Thomas Jefferson SPROUSE: seeking info on Thomas, who was b 1878-1888 in Madison co., maybe in BigIvey. m IdaLee DALTON 1906 in Buncombe co. Had 4 sons& 2 daughters . Bob |
| WOODS | April 27, 2006 Searching for Edmund WOODS, born 24 Nov 1888, Asheville, Buncombe County, NC John E. Woods, Professor of Iranian and Central Asian History, The University of Chicago, 5828 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 |
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April 11, 2006 Does anyone have any
information regarding the Samuel and/or William found on the
1800 Rutherford Co. census? I'm looking specifically for will/probate
information or anything else that would include information on who
his/their children are.
Samuel R. Miller b. 1803
TN/NC? -->Christopher Cassius ("CC" or "Chrisly") b. 1832 TN--> Hezekiah
Gillem b. 1868 NC--> Leonard Hezekiah b. 1904 NC--> Harold David b. 1836
NC --> Suzanne E. Miller. Thanks!
Sue Miller Rose
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SEARCY BUMGARNER |
March 31, 2006 Looking for info on Joshua Boyd SEARCY married to Amelia Mae BUMGARNER in Buncombe County around 1890's-1910. Their son Earl Bright SEARCY born in 1900 on Hominy Creek. Lived in the following areas: West Asheville, Emma/Pea Ridge. Worked as baker for Purity, Jarrett's, andPaul's bakeries. Father Joshua Boyd SEARCY was caretaker of West Asheville Cemetery (now Greenhills) around 1916. Earl Bright SEARCY also worked for Biltmore Industries for a very short time learning to weave cloth before moving to Valdese to later become VP of the Sunbeam/Waldensian Bakeries around 1920. Thanks, Dottie Warren |
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WARD KIMZEY |
March 31, 2006 Is anyone familiar with the family of WARD, James J. listed on the 1800 census of Buncombe County with one male under 10, one female under 10; self and wife. Was his wife, Mary (KIMZEY) daughter of Benjamin KIMZEY Sr.? Was Benjamin KIMZEY WARD, who bought land from John WITHEROW about 1838, the son of John J. WARD? Doris Ward |
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CREASMAN BALDWIN |
March 24, 2006 I'm working on my wife's family. She is Pamela Gail Creasman Wheeler. B 1959. Now living in Greensboro NC. Father Leonard Earle Creasman b1918. Gfather John Baxter Creasman b 1898 moved from Buncombe down to Greenville SC. Interestingly enough his SS application lists a John Baxter Creasman as his father. Strange and not sure about that. J B's mother, Hattie Baldwin b 1879 Suspected father is a Robert Creasman per legend and he's listed as John Baxter's sister Leona's father on the Madison co (Marshal) record of births. Hattie, her mom, Sarah Baldwin b 1853 and accumulated children show up in Madison County in 1900 census. No other Creasman activity in Madison so I figure all came from Buncombe. George |
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KING |
March 18, 2006 Looking for the parents of Solomon KING 1804-1880 in the OBC area of N.C. who married Roseanna MILLER in about 1824. According to the 1880 census they and their parents were all born in N.C. Have been unable to locate any marriage certificate,as well as birth or death records, due to the early time frame. Ido have a list of all children, descendants, and census records on which they were listed from 1850-1880. Heads of households in the area at that time when Solomon would have been born were Joseph, Jonathon, and William, who had two males under ten y/o. Carol |
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ENLOE BURNETT |
February 16, 2006 Anthony ENLOE an Patsey BURNETT marriage bond Oct. 4, 1791 Buncombe, Rutherford county, North Carolina. Need copy of original as it may or may not say, her nationality. Family has said, that she was of Indian descent. The proof may be known by another researcher, as well, and where I might send for and obtain proof. Thank you, Fran Pennington in WA. state |
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ROBISON GRAHAM MOORE |
September 25, 2005
I am searching for any
information on the ROBISON family. James Philetus ROBISON was born
11-19-1844 in Asheville, Buncombe, N.C. to George and Elizabeth ROBISON.
He married the first time to Alice GRAHAM, who was born in 1848 in
Asheville, Buncombe, N.C. The reason for my search is to see if anyone
knows any of these people. James was my g-grandpa and I am seeking
anyone that may also know Alice GRAHAM, because later he married my
g-grandma Faithann Berrymon MOORE. Thanks!
Charlotte
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HAWKINS SHELTON KIRKLAND RAY |
September 24, 2005 HAWKINS SHELTON, KIRKLAND, and RAY Lynn Hawkins are you still out there ? Your 1997 query is kind of old and you e-mail address does not work. Please contact me, Raymond Ray |
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BYERS McCLAIN |
September 22, 2005 BYERS/McCLAIN I am seeking information on David BYERS (1780 - 1850) and his wife, Rebecca McCLAIN. they first lived in Rutherford County, N.C. then in Haywood County. N.C. I will be glad to exchange family research. Gertrude McClain Dodson |
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ROBERTS DeWEESE CODY |
September 20, 2005 Need death date for Robert Gains ROBERTS b. 14 Jan 1795 Buncombe Co. m. Mary (Polly) DeWEESE. His father was also Robert ROBERTS who d. 3 June 1840. m. Nancy CODY. I have seen death date for son Robert Gains as 1840 also, but may have been confused with death date of the father. Maybe they died the same year but more likely confusion between the father and son with same name. Anyone know? Jeanne Dark |
| ERWIN | September 19, 2005 ERWIN----I am searching for any info on the William ERWIN family. William was b 1822 in Buncombe Co, NC. m Maryann JACKSON 1851 in Henderson Co. N.C. Moved to Pickens Co. SC abt 1855. Then moved to Tenn abt 1869. The family appear on the 1880 Census in the English Creek Twp., Cocke Co. Tenn as William 58, Mary 56 and children Elvira 28, Rachel 27, Margaret 24, Rebeca 21 and John 16. I would appreciate any info you might have on this family. Milton C.Ervin |
| ERWIN | September 19, 2005 ERWIN Seeking information about the WILLIAM ERWIN family. They last appeared on the 1880 census of English Creek, Cocke County Tennessee. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Milton C.Ervin |
| ERWIN | September 19, 2005 ERWIN Seeking information about the death date and burial site of Nancy ERWIN. She was last enumerated on the 1870 census of Henderson County N.C. living with her son Thomas Allen ERWIN, also the death date and burial site of Thomas Allen ERWIN. Milton C.Ervin |
| FOX | September 15, 2005 FOX Searching for information on William M. FOX born about 1788 died Oct 1867 and his Father Allen FOX 1768-1843 Weaverville Buncombe County N. C. I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks Ida Fox Daniels |
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SCARBOROUGH INGLE RICE |
September 11, 2005 SCARBOROUGH, Looking for information on William Alexander SCARBOROUGH who married Rhoda A. INGLE in Buncombe County N. C. abt.1849. Some of the children are. Susan, Henry, William Burnett who married Myra Anna RICE, Balin, Emily, James Daniel, all but Wm. A. is buried in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery Linda Weir |
| JARRETT | August 31, 2005 JARRETT My name is and I am looking for information on a Moses Jarrett son of Daniel Jarrett. I am particularly interested in knowing if Moses had daughters named Mary and Malinda/Melinda. Time frame of their birth is around 1815 to 1825 or so. Thanks. Billy Allison |
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SCARBOROUGH INGLE RICE |
August 5, 2005
SCARBOROUGH. looking for information on William Alexander SCARBOROUGH
was born abt. 1825 in S. C. married Rhoda "birdie" INGLE in Buncombe
county N. C. William lived in Pensacola N. C. in the 1880, He died
somewhere between 1880-1890. Rhoda and rest of family moved back to
Beaver Dam, Buncombe County N. C. One son William Burnett Scarborough
married Myra Ann RICE, all the family except William is buried in Beaverdam Baptist Church
Cemetery, Buncombe County N. C. Any information would be
wonderful... Linda Weir
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VARKER GEDDIS |
July 5, 2005 VARKER, GEDDIS - looking for information regarding Thomas VARKER (my great-grandfather) and Mary Ann GEDDIS (great-grandmother). They were married in 1842 and had 6 children (including my grandfather, James T. VARKER. Family of miners. Great-grandfather died in 1854/55 in mining accident in Mecklenburg, NC. Please contact gragg02@adelphia.net with any information regarding this family. |
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| CROWNOVER |
June 26, 2005
Searching for information on JOSEPH CROWNOVER. Reportedly, his son
WILLIAM MILTON CROWNOVER was born in Buncombe County, N. Carolina in
1799. I am searching for any information that would place this
family in Buncombe County, N. Carolina.
Brenda
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| JOHNSON, BLANKENSHIP |
MAY 19, 2005 JOHNSON, BLANKENSHIP Looking for information on my grandfather: Cecil A. JOHNSON born abt 1905 in Buncombe Co. , Asheville, NC. Married (about 1928) Edith M. BLANKENSHIP born 4-21-1909 died 9-12-1996 Asheville, NC. Son my father, Billy Calvren JOHNSON born 4-12-1929 in Asheville, NC. Died 4-21-1997. Best Regards, Ron Johnson |
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FELMET HARDEN |
May 1, 2005 FELMET, Dorus Hale Looking for anyone with a pic of Dorus and or his wife Rixie Battle FELMET. Dorus(b)1840 (d)ca1904. Rixie (d)1900 both buried in GreenHill Cem in Waynesville,NC. Also info about his second wife Maggie Ray HARDEN FELMET (m) 7/21/1901 in Waynesville, NC Barbara |
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HOLLIFIELD HOLYFIELD HOLIFIELD WOOD WOODS |
April 20, 2005 HOLLIFIELD,HOLYFIELD.HOLIFIELD,WOOD.WOODS I am researching theses names, Am looking for Samuel Thomas Hollifield born 1822 or 1827 in Surry Co, N.C. He married a Martha Wood or Woods. Looking for his parents and hers. On all the information found on him it was under Thomas Hollifield. SO i gathered he dropped Samuel. Any Info,dates on these 2 people or any Hollifield's would greatly be appreciated. Please put Hollifield or Woods in your subject line and e-mail all info to my e-mail addy. Thank you, Judy Hollifield Bowman |
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April 18, 2005HAYMOND
Looking for information regarding Esther Cooper HAYMOND and her husband,
John Wycoff HAYMOND. Residents of Asheville in 1890s. Esther died
4/24/1899 and John died 2/15/1903. Trying to establish where they are
buried, what hey did and where they lived during 1890s, and anything
else pertaining to them.
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SPIVA, SPIVEY |
April 17, 2005 SPIVA, SPIVEY I believe Jonas SPIVA b. 1735 in NC or VA, d, 1828 in Madison County, MO is the father of my great great grandfather William Alford SPIVEY b. 1770-77 Buncombe County NC and d. 1861 Buncombe County NC. I am looking for information on these two men, their families and their ancestors. I appreciate whatever assistance you may provide. Respectfully, Daryl L. Spivey |
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WOOD/WOODS, BUZZA |
April 1, 2005 WOOD, WOODS, BUZZA, Adino, Aden, Adine, Amy, Amiee, Matilda, S., Samuel, Sam. Amy was buried in Asheville, N.C. 1953 her maiden name was BUZZA. Born June 10, 1879. I believe she was a educated woman who might have been a nurse. Never had children and married to Adino S. WOOD December 25, 1921. I know she was living in Asheville as early as 1946. I believe they were probably on the higher income scale. Thank you, Stacey Hoey |
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HUGHEY EASON |
March 18, 2005
I am looking for the family of my
ggggrandfather, Samuel HUGHEY of Buncombe Co., NC, born about 1833. His
wife was Sarah Jane EASON, whose family was from Anson Co., NC. They had
six children, the eldest of whom, James Harris HUGHEY, was my
gggrandfather. They moved to DeSoto Co., MS, some time before 1855. I
have only confirmed Samuel's first name through one indirect source, so
not 100% sure about it. The information on Sarah is much more reliable.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Christopher HUGHEY
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| BRIGGS | March 10, 2005 BRIGGS would like to find out about the Briggs families in Buncombe County. Ted Briggs |
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CLARKE OWENSBY |
March 5, 2005
CLARKE OWENSBY
Looking for info on William Edward CLARKE, father of Horace CLARKE.
William was born in Burke County, N.C/ and family moved to Rutherford
County, N.C. The son Horcae married Virginia Dare OWENSBY also of
Rutherford County, N.C. Horace believed to have been born 1900-1910 in
Rutherford County. He and Virginia moved to Shelby, Cleveland County.
They are both deceased and buried in Cleveland County.
Maxann Greene
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ROBERTS PRICE SAWYERS YOUNG |
February 27, 2005 ROBERTS PRICE SAWYERS YOUNG - Interested in the YOUNGs of Buncombe County. Plato, Jesse, John YOUNG family line. Thanks. Christine Forberg |
| MCCHESNEY | February 20, 2005 SAMUEL MCCHESNEY A private in the Am Rev who went on to fight as a Lt Col in the War of 1812. He died around 1819. His family had moved from Monoghan Ireland to New York around 1734. Looking for information - any information - that can help our quest to become members of the DAR. Thank you. Mary |
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February 9, 2005
OWENBY
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trying to find info on Edward Charles OWENBY. As of now he lives
in Swannanoa N.C. Or any of his family. ven1@alltel.net
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February 5, 2005
FARNHAM Looking for info on
Hiram Farnham. He was born June 26, 1900 in Arthur, Cass, ND and died
June 1980 in Asheville NC. Son of George Benson Farnham and Edith
Elizabeth Burgum Farnham. Thanks for any info.
Doreen Tomma
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LYDA |
February 5, 2005 LYDAY, William H. Kin of mine from Buncombe Co, NC born June 10, 1841 (son of Abraham Jacob Lyday) fought in War of Northern Agression for the 6th NC Cavalry Company D (65th NC Troops). Died as POW in the brutal yankee prison at Point Lookout MD. I'm searching for any info about his death: cause, date, records. VictrolaMn@aol.com |
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OLMSTED QUINBY |
February 1, 2005
OLMSTED or QUINBY family. I am
looking for information about my Great Grandmother Adeline Francis
Olmsted Quinby who died in St. Louis around 1905. She left a 5 year old
son (Charles, my Grandfather), and her husband Frederick J. I'm trying
to find out where she is buried.
Mary Q. Kelly
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HOOTS WILLIAMS GREEN |
January 16, 2005 Lawrence A. HOOTS is shown on the 1830 Buncombe County Census in Twp L. Where is that? By 1840, he is living in Henderson County on the Census, so I assume it is part of Buncombe made into Henderson in 1838. But after 1840, no Lawrence HOOTS is found anywhere -- he doesn't turn up until 1870 in the Sanford (now Lamar) County, AL Census. Does anyone know where he may have been between 1840 and 1870? His son Joseph HOOTS was born about 1825; the mother's name is unknown, but she was probably Cherokee. Does anyone know anything about her? More about Joseph, who married Eliza Jane WILLIAMS, daughter of Walter Watson WILLIAMS and Milly GREEN? Both Lawrence HOOTS and Joseph HOOTS were in the Civil War, and Joseph was killed, probably in TN, about 1863. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. Jeaneane Williams |
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CLOUD |
January 16, 2005 CLOUD I am looking for information about Elizabeth CLOUD, born abt. 1811 in Black Mountain, Buncombe, NC. It is possible that she is Cherokee Indian. She married Newton Jett and moved to Breathitt County, Kentucky, where she died. If anyone has any information about possible family members, other resources, etc. I would greatly appreciate it. Please reply to Sarah Little Stillwater, OK |
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ALLEN |
December 28, 2004 I am looking for Marmaduke ALLEN b/abt 1790-1800. He may have married a Francis early 1800. Any help would be appreciated! Glenda |
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OWEN FANNING |
December 14, 2004 Searching for information about Robert OWEN and wife Elizabeth FANNING, and their sons Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN (born 1873) and George OWEN. Know that Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN was born in Swannanoa, Buncombe County, and that Robert Owen died there when Melvin Clarence Dexter OWEN was a teen-ager. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Lucy Owen Kellogg |
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SINGLETON, WILLIAMS, CLONTZ, CONNER, MILLS BLALOCK BURNETTE MULL GUY CLARK RHINEHART HENDERSON SWANGER LOWE SMATHERS O'KELLY TAYLOR HOYLE SOUTHERLAND PRUETT WATKINS |
December 9, 2004
I am looking for any information on the CLONTZ,
SINGLETON, WILLIAMS, CONNER, MILLS and all connected families from
Haywood, Jackson, Buncombe Counties, NC. I do have a private website for these families
at
http://www.CarolinaCousins.myfamily.com. Here is a
list of some of the names in research. SINGLETON: Samuel Perry ~ Eliza Jane BLALOCK James Robert ~ Martha Jane BURNETTE Joseph Henry ~ Dorothy Jane MULL Julius Lafayette ~ Annie Caldonia GUY Robert Clayton ~ Mary Francis WILLIAMS ( Leoda SINGLETON) WILLIAMS: James Alexander ~ Martha Elizabeth CLARK??? Alfred Burton ~ Elizabeth Jane YARBOROUGH ??? John Virgil Pinkney ~ Rebbeca RHINEHART CLONTZ John Wesley ~ Melvina Elvira HENDERSON William Melton ~ Annie SWANGER ~ Carrie LOWE ~ Mashiel LOWE SMATHERS (Boldin SMATHERS) Ambrose Marion ~ Dallas Rose O'KELLY Larkin Berry ~ Melisie TAYLOR CONNER: Henry Lee ~ Mary Ellen HOYLE Wiley Nicholas ~ Essie MILLS MILLS: Smith ~ Lucinda SOUTHERLAND William Thomas ~ Sarah Elizabeth PRUETT~ Ruthy Unknown ~ Jane Abigail WATKINS Teresa SINGLETON BAILEY |
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HAYS/ HAYES/ HASE/ HAYSE |
December 5, 2004 HAYS/HAYES/HASE/HAYSE Seeking any info on a William Hays, (or variants) b. abt. 1780 possibly in Buncombe Co., NC. Wife was Elizabeth nee Unknown, b. abt 1780. They went to SC, possibly Union Co. Migration: NC, SC, Martin Co., IN, Macoupn Co., IL. Christian Co., IL and Shelby Co., IL Hazel |
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BRUMFIELD BICKHAM SMITH |
December 2, 2004 Desire your help in obtaining information on this my great aunt the daughter of Isaac (Ike) BRUMFIELD, mother's name not known. Kid was b. abt 1869 in Washington Parish, La. Kid lived in the Hackley area, near Franklinton, La, her children were Minnie b. Oct.17,1897, died Aug. 1980 in Hammond, La, Tangipahoa Parish. Minnie was married to Willie SMITH, Hubert b. abt 1895, Beulah b. abt 1896, and Winnie b. Jul 01 1891, Winnie married Luther BICKHAM Kid's father Ike was blind, Ike was my great-greatgrandfather, Kid's sister Charlotte "Lottie" Mae Brumfield, married to Anderson Brumfield were my greatgrandparent. If you know who kid's grandchildren are, please let me know, all information you know will be helpful. Thank you. Irene Thomas |
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HANGER HALL |
December 1, 2004 HANGER Hall, located in the Old West End area between Clingman Ave and north end of Depot St: Does anyone have information on the background of this beautiful old building, at 71 Park St. It appears to have been a school house at one time, and now is used as a rooming house. The entire area is being restored, am interested in locations on Jefferson Dr., Green St., and Park. Thank you. Terry Weaver |
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BURCHFIELD |
November 25, 2004 Seeking info on parents & Siblings of John Parmer Burchfield born in Buncombe Co., NC on 11 Oct 1831. Am assuming mother's maiden name was Parmer. John married in 1853, Blount Co., TN. Any info appreciated. Janet |
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MORGAN |
November 24, 2004 Looking for information about my grandfather's family. All that I know about him was his name was Samuel MORGAN and his wife was Dora. He lived in Poplar Bluff Missouri and had quite a few children. I know some of them. William, Chales, Robert was my father, Agatha, Donna, Hellen, Francis and I am not really sure about the other's names. Nancy Burch |
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HAMPTON TUTT |
November 16, 2004 I am looking for information on Levi HAMPTON b: April 29, 1820 in Burke Co, NC and died April 5, 1872 in Buncombe Co., NC. Am looking for a death certificate. He married Celia Elvina TUTT. Have been trying to find any info on Levi Hampton and Celia Tutt for a couple of years. Karen Senechal suggested I try the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Donna Rogers |
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KING |
November 15, 2004 Searching for information on Samuel KING of Buncombe County, North Carolina. Samuel KING died 1828 in Buncombe County and I have been told that he is buried in King Cemetery in Henderson County, Hendersonville, North Carolina. He was a Revolutionary soldier. He is my ancestor and I am searching for a will that would name his children. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sue |
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JACKSON FARR |
October 4, 2004 John Wesley JACKSON was my great-grandfather. Searching for any information. Born 1852 in North Carolina. Died 1924 in Paragon, Indiana. No other information is known about him other than he may have been married to a "Mary" who died young and is buried in Indiana. His second wife was from Indiana and her name was Angeline FARR. |
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SPARKS HOLDER |
September 27, 2004 SPARKS---- Am looking for my ggrandfather and wonder if he could have been born in this area and went to Texas as a young man. His name was William Marion SPARKS born September 9, 1862 - and died December 8, 1905 and is buried at Bishop Cemetery in Erath County Texas. He married Clemmie Ophelia HOLDER in 1891 and they had 7 children. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated..... Betty |
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MORRIS |
September 24, 2004 I am searching for A Ray MORRIS, whom I believe is a Cherokee that took a wagon train trip and was written up in the USA Today in 1988. Sharon McChesney |
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MANEY BANKS |
September 19, 2004 I am looking for information on Harriet Elizabeth MANEY b. Jan 1874 and d. 1949 Buncombe Co. Harriet was married to Goldman Bryson BANKS 1891 Madison Co. I have only found one record that shows who Harriet's father was and it only says "Bob" MANEY. Does anyone have information on the MANEY family? Thank you, Lesa Gosnell |
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PALMER, DOCKERY |
September 19, 2004 PALMER, DOCKERY Looking for ancestors of John Wesley PALMER Sr. and information about the mother of his wife, Ellender"Nellie" DOCKERY. Here's what we found so far: John Wesley PALMER Sr. (b: abt 1800 in VA; died 1845 in NC) married Ellender "Nellie" DOCKERY (b: 1807 in Caldwell Co., NC; died 1870 in Cherokee Co., NC) abt 1825 in Buncombe Co., NC. Ellender was the daughter of James William DOCKERY Sr. and Nancy UNK. These ancestors lived in "Big Sandy Mush" in Buncombe County, NC. Following the early death of John Wesley Palmer Sr., Ellender moved with her children (she had seven in the household when her husband died) to the Hanging Dog area (near Murphy, NC) of Cherokee County, NC. She reportedly lived near her brothers and never remarried. Here are the questions that are still unanswered: 1. Who were the parents/ siblings/ ancestors of John Wesley PALMER SR.? 2. Was John Wesley PALMER related in any way to Jesse PALMER, who also resided in the Big Sandy Mush area at that time? 3. Is John Wesley PALMER, SR. connected to George PALMER of VA, who fought in the Revolutionary War? 4. When/how/why and with whom did John Wesley PALMER, Sr. migrate from VA to Buncombe Co., NC? 5. How was John Wesley PALMER SR. involved in the Big Sandy Mush community (marriage record, census information, occupation, land acquisition/sale, religious affiliation, jury service, will....etc.)? 6. What is the maiden name of Nancy, the wife of James William DOCKERY, father of Ellender "Nellie" DOCKERY? Thank you so much for helping us with our family's ancestry search! Jean Darnall |
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HAYES/ HAYS/ HAYSE/ HASE |
August 27, 2004 HAYES/ HAYS/ HAYSE/ HASE Searching for descendants of Buncombe County, NC HAYES families known to have lived in this county as early as 1800 - 1930. Thanks! Susan Hayes |
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WELCH |
August 20, 2004 I am looking for William WELCH that is on the 1800 census for Buncombe Co NC . I am also looking for his wife Martha. I would love to know her last name; she was Cherokee and they were married in 1800, his fathers name was Walter WELCH b 1752 mother unknown but according to family legend and oral history she was also Cherokee both ladies were full blood. William was born in 1778 in NC and was probably 1/2 cherokee . If you have any info I would really appreciate any help. thanks so much - this William and Martha were my ggggrandparents. Kathy Herrington |
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STIRLING ROSS |
July 16, 2004 STIRLING, ROSS My great-grandmother, Lilian STIRLING, and her sister Edith, were (according to the family bible) born at 41 Deney Street, North Asheville, NC in 1894 and 1896. The closest street I can find on mapquest.com is Dunn Street in Asheville. Does anyone know if there used to be a Deney Street? Lilian & Edith's sister Alice was born in 1889 in New York, so they would not have arrived in Asheville prior to 1890, and another sister was born in 1901 in Kentucky, so they were in Asheville for not more than 10 years. The story is that the reason the Stirling family was in Asheville was because some of the mother's family (her name being Elizabeth ROSS) were there already. Elizabeth ROSS (Lilian & Edith's mother) was born in County Armagh in Northern Ireland. I know very little about her family (despite repeated efforts) but her parents were Thomas and Sarah, and it's quite possible Elizabeth had a brother named Thomas. Are there any city directories from the mid-1890s that would show the Stirling family, and possibly also show a Ross family living nearby? Other resources from that era that would show the Stirling family (the father's name being Alexander or Andrew)? Thanks for any and all advice! Chris Shearer Cooper |
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ROBERTS CODY DeWEESE INGLE |
July 19, 2004 I am researching ROBERTS line from Buncombe Co NC. Robert ROBERTS and Nancy CODY. Children: (1) Robert Gaines ROBERTS b.1795 d.1840 m. Mary "Polly" DeWEESE (Their child Melinda ROBERTS b.1820 m. Robert Levi INGLE b. 1820) (2) Alfred Burton ROBERTS (3) Levisa ROBERTS (4) Shelton ROBERTS (5) Job ROBERTS (6) William ROBERTS (7) Pearce ROBERTS (8)Augustus ROBERTS Jeanne DODD DARK |
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GREENFIELD |
July 16, 2004 I am searching for any information on Nathaniel or Mathias GREENFIELD listed in the 1800 census of Buncombe county. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cindy Greenfield Graham |
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BURNETT/ BURNETTE ISRAEL |
July 8, 2004 I am looking for information on Mary S BURNETT/ BURNETTE b 1856, NC and married Edward Wexler ISRAEL on 3 Mar 1875, Buncombe Co, NC. I have information on the Israel family but I am trying to find Mary's parents. I know their were some Burnett families living in the same area of Asheville, Buncombe Co on the 1880 census it shows William T BURNETT living beside my Edward Wexler Israel and wife Mary S BURNETT. It also shows William's mother living with him. Does anyone know if this William was Mary's brother and maybe Martha was both their Mother????? Any thing will be greatly appreciated. Lela Gosnell |
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DAVIS KEENER |
July 2, 2004 Looking for any help in finding information on my DAVIS family from the Sandy Mush and Crabtree area of western NC. All I have so far is a John Lewis DAVIS (died 1-22-1910) married to Emmer KEENER (died 12-22-1928) with a son Jesse Abraham Davis (11/27/1873-11/13/1958). John Lewis DAVIS also had children Sally, Marion, Henry and Will DAVIS. Appreciate any help or leads you can give, thanks Butch Clark |
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LUNSFORD WHEELER KESTERSON HUFF |
July 2, 2004 I am seeking for someone with knowledge of or kinship to Melvina LUNSFORD. Melvina, born abt. 1879, was a daughter of Louisa E. WHEELER. Louisa's parents were Thomas Ray and Clarida Riddle WHEELER. In the 1880 Buncombe County census, there is James and Clarenda KESTERSON in this same household is their daughter, Anderson HUFF, 18 and her daughter Melvina, age 1. Could Anderson HUFF have been the husband of Louisa and could Melvina possibly be a HUFF ????daughter???? We do know that Louisa, mother of Melvina, married a KESTERSON after she and her first husband Thomas Ray WHEELER divorced. In the estate papers of Louisa WHEELER , we find the name Melvina LUNSFORD. Vernell Wheeler Shuford |
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DILDINE |
June 29, 2004 I am researching Jonathan DILDINE. He is my ggggg-grandfather. In the Buncombe Co NC Court Minutes, July 1795 session reads, A deed from James Medcalf, to Jonathan DILDINE, for 200 acres of land was acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered. Jonathan was a Rev War Vet who joined in Rutherford Co, NC. He rejoined in Union SC. Then he came to Buncombe Co NC. He went to Cocke Co TN when he left Buncombe Co. Because the 1790/1800/1810 and part of 1820 TN census was lost, I have no record of his children being in his household. We have other documents to tie them together. Can anyone tell me if there are any more records available on him other than this Thanks Peggy DILLDINE GUNTER |
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LANE STRETT |
June 29, 2004 Govenor Strett Lane - Oregon - 1859. According to our records, General Joseph LANE was the first governor of the territory of Oregon. Sondley's History of Buncombe County, North Carolina says he was born in Beaverdam December 14, 1801. He was the son of J. LANE. Who was this John Lane? We have found a JohnLANE on the Buncombe County 1800 Census. In the family are one male 26- 45 years of age, one female 16- 26 years of age, and one male 0 - 10 years of age. We know that John LANE married Elizabeth STRETT. Buncombe County land records show a North Carolina state land grant for 300 acres in Hominey for John LANE. A John LANE purchased 100 acres on Newfound Creek. A researcher has told us that the governor's name was Strett LANE. Is Joseph and Strett LANE the same person? L.M. Duffy, 802 14th Ave NE, Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 435-9699 |
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CARRIGAN RANDOLPH |
June 15, 2004 Am searching for parents/family of Hiram CARRIGAN b ca 1813 NC perhaps in the area around Cabarrus Co. He went to Al where he m Elmina Frances RANDOLPH in 1835 but after 1850 they were in Lincoln Co TN where they remained. He always noted on Census records that his parents were both born in Ireland. Children's names were Joseph G, William R, Cyrus H, Susan A, Eliza Ann and Josephine. Would like to share with other researchers. Jo Baskerville |
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ROLLER |
June 15, 2004 My grandfather William ( Bill ) ROLLER was a worker on the Beaver Lake construction project. I have no photos of him and would like to find old photos and names associated with the Beaver Lake construction project on the very outside chance I can find a reference to him. Dates are rather vague, but the best guess I have is somewhere between 1925 and 1928. Thanks Dean Roller |
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BRACKETT ROBERTS OWENSBY GREEN(E) STEVENSON CLINTON GIBSON MYERS |
June 8, 2004 BRACKETT / ROBERTS: I am trying to find ancestors fo the following people from around Buncombe, Burke, Henderson, and surrounding areas. Please help. Parents are Celia OWENSBY BRACKETT GREEN(E) married one I know John BRACKETT and had Robert (Hulda STEVENSON), Quincy BRACKETT, James CLINTON, Thomas BRACKETT (Sallie GIBSON), Margaret BRACKETT ROBERTS MYERS married Jim ROBERTS and Frank MYERS, Emma BRACKETT married Dreanna and Chestine? Celia possibly had two more children that I know of from one of the kid's death record at the funeral home. They were Joe GREEN and a girl Arvel GREEN and I don't know the father's name. I really need to find this. Also searching Green(e) and Roberts from same area and surrounding area. Any info I would love to search and share what I have. Please contact me by e-mail. Thank you, CECE MYERS |
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CALHOUN TILLMAN |
May 23, 2004 Wallace CALHOUN lived in Tatnall Co.in the 1930's married Elmira TILLMAN a half Black Cherokee woman and was disowned, disinherited by his white family, both died in a car wreck with their son and daughter-in-law. I'm their great granddaughter and looking for my ancestors and white family Deliasha Hester |
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EDWARDS GREENWOOD |
May 27, 2004 I am looking for information on Rev. William Louis EDWARDS (05/29/1880 - 1954) family close to Barnardsville, NC, also his spouse Ollie Mae GREENWOOD. their children are: Gladys EDWARDS (07/10/1910 -8/22/1992), Mary Agnes EDWARDS (01/16/1907 - 5/24/1990), Lillian Beatrice EDWARDS (02/08/1913 - 1/03/1990), Phyllis EDWARDS (7/10/1910 - 8/21/1980), John Judson EDWARDS (11/19/1918 - 3/04/1960), Harv EDWARDS - no dates. Neal Lee Whitaker |
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WHITAKER |
May 27, 2004 I am looking for information on the WHITAKER family from Barnardsville, NC. They came from Rowan County also. Names of interest...Joshua WHITAKER, Sam WHITAKER, Lee WHITAKER Neal Lee Whitaker |
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GENTRY |
May 26, 2004 I am desperately trying to find any information on the location of the "Old GENTRY Homestead". The information I have indicates that John N. GENTRY and his wife, Sarah are buried there along with other GENTRY family members. Apparently, the homestead was located in Big Ivy, Buncombe County. I would like to visit the cemetery and take pictures of it as well as the land if at all possible. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. Debbie Ray |
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FREEMAN |
May 25, 2004 FREEMAN: I am looking for information about James Freeman b. abt. 1735 in Buncombe Co. m. Mary "Polly" Moore and later settled in Whitley Co., KY. I believe that I may be descended from him through his son Aaron b. abt 1765 , married Elizabeth Comstock. Does anyone have information on this family? James Freeman |
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PHILLIPS/ PHILIPS |
May 20, 2004 I am looking for information about the children of Adam PHILLIPS/ PHILIPS and Hannah PHILLIPS. I have some information about them but I need some kind of information that would confirm what I have found in the PHILLIPS Paper's by John Wesley PHILLIPS who wrote an article that appeared in the History of Bumcombe County in 1981. Thank you for any assistance. Terry L. McKee |
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MARTIN BOYD |
April 13, 2004 I am looking for any information on James M. MARTIN. Information from Family Bible: Birth: Dec 20, 1854, died Dec. 6, 1912. Married to Harriet BOYD born Feb. 25, 1853 died Aug. 28th, 1943. They were married in 1870, location unknown. I believe they both died in Leicester, Buncombe County, NC and are buried in Turkey Creek cemetery. Jackie DeHart Cunningham |
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DEAVER HAMBY BURCHFIELD |
April 13, 2004 Searching for parents of Wm. John DEAVER b. ca 1778 MD, d. ca 1809 TN or NC. and his bro. Thos. DEAVER b. ca 1780 MD, d. aft 1815 Cades Cove., TN. Based on a Wm. HAMBY will, Wm. John DEAVER prob. m. HAMBY'S dau., but I don't have her given name. William HAMBY is Am Rev veteran VA Line, b. Jan. 04, 1743/44 Baltimore, MD & d. ca 1840 Cades Cove, TN. He willed goods to the children of both Wm. John & Thomas DEAVER & he named the children. Prob. Wm. John DEAVER & the dau. of Wm. HAMBY m. ca 1794 & had the following children: Wm. H. DEAVER 6/30/1795 (Is the H for HAMBY?); Polly DEAVER; Samuel DEAVER; John DEAVER 3/10/1798; Joseph DEAVER; Thos. Shepherd DEAVER 2/23/180; Mary "Nancy" DEAVER; Reuben DEAVER 1808. Then Wm. John DEAVER d. ca 1809 & bro. Thos. m. the widow ca 1810; children: Reuben Keith DEAVER; Harvey B. DEAVER; Susannah DEAVER. Their father could be Reuben DEAVER, s/o Wm. R. DEAVER b. ca 1737 MD (Am Rev, VA Line) & Susannah BURCHFIELD. They lived in Buncombe/Haywood Co., NC. Son Reuben would be b. ca 1756, prob. in MD. Do you know something about him & do you think this could be right? Joan Deaver |
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ANDERSON |
April 13, 2004 Looking for info on Horatio ANDERSON born abt 1804 in Buncombe County. Married Elizabeth ? abt 1822. Moved his family to Jackson County Alabama abt 1831. Looking for info on his lineage. Jim Anderson |
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REYNOLDS ROLAND SUTTLES WALKER NOLAND CARVER PONDER BROWN |
April 11, 2004 REYNOLDS, ROLAND James Green Reynolds 1821 NC and Mary Frisbee/Frisby. Looking for James Green Reynolds b. 1821 and Susan Roland b. 1822. Dr. James Green Reynolds married Susan Roland. Children: Delmer married Nola ?; Bertha married Martin SUTTLES?; Lula married NOLAND; Carl B. married Ella C. WALKER; Elmer M. married Bertha Almine CARVER; George married Jessie T.; Zora married O. L. PONDER. Dr. James Green Reynolds married # 2 wife Martha (Mattie) BROWN. Children: J.V. Reynolds. Any info appreciated. Linda |
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LEDFORD & MARION BURLESON Cemeteries |
April 4, 2004 I am seeking to find 2 cemeteries in Buncombe County, Big Ivy Township. They are LEDFORD and the Marion BURLESON Cemeteries. I am wanting pictures of Jesse and Mary BURLESON's graves and his brother Marion BURLESON. Can anyone help!!!! Allison Gray |
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HUGHEY |
April 4, 2004 I am researching the following line in Buncombe or Rowan County - HUGHEY. I believe I can prove the line back to a George G. HUGHEY born about 1813-14 and he would have been the son of James HUGHEY born about 1777. I would appreciate any help anyone could share with me. Mikki Lines Grube |
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CUNNINGHAM DAVIDSON MERRILL PATTON WOLFE |
April 1, 2004 CUNNINGHAM, DAVIDSON, MERRILL, PATTON, WOLFE - Looking for new and willing to share what info I have on my Buncombe County ancestors. Most of the information I have is relative to the Davidsons and Pattons. Jim Gray |
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HENSLEY HOWARD WILD BARNETT WILSON |
March 30, 2004 HENSLEY/HOWARD: seeking info. on James HENSLEY b.1776 Albemarle Co, Va. m. Martha May HOWARD b. 1795 d. Clay Co, Ky. 1841. Children b in Buncombe Co: William D b. 1792 d. 1856, Thomas b.1794 d.1850, James Jr b. 1796 d. 1859 Clay Co, Ky, Mary b. 1798 m Henry WILD d. 1858, Joseph b. 1799 d. 1858, Nancy 1802 m Edward BARNETT d. 1864, John b. 1803 Shelby Co, Ky.(?) d. 1882 Sullivan Co, Mo, Aaron b. 1804 d. 1874, Benjamin b.1806 d. 1853, Charles b. 1807 d. 1847, Margaret b.1808 m (1)WILSON (2) WILD d, 1869, Matilda b. 1809 m Samuel HENSLEY d. 1888, Jessie b. 1810. Bruce Hensley |
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Haywood Buncombe Tax Books |
March 26, 2004 Want to purchase tax books for Haywood or Buncombe County .. the years 1800-1840..can anyone help. Penny Payne |
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LOFTIS DENTON |
March 18, 2004 LOFTIS/DENTON Looking for anyone with info on Virginia Jane "Jenny" Loftis, born 5/7/1833 in Buncombe County, NC. She married Jeremiah "Jerry" Lee Denton on1/26/1850 in Surry County, NC. They moved to Rhea County, TN. They are my GGGrandparents. Thank you, Tracy Hart |
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HEMPHILL MORRIS |
March 16, 2004 MORRIS HEMPHILL Looking for info on parents of Thomas C MORRIS b1805 d 1880 Bartow Co GA h/o Mary M. HEMPHILL and James Hardy MORRIS. b 1807 d 1871 Fannin Co. GA h/o Rebecca R. HEMPHILL. Father may have been a William MORRIS Jr. Patrick Morris |
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GWIN/ GWINN/ GUIN |
March 16, 2004 GWIN (GWINN, GUIN) family was in Buncombe Co NC ca 1800-1818. Said next to have gone to Cocke Co TN. What divides Old Buncombe Co of the early 1800s from TN? How far is Big Pigeon River from border? Thanks Larry Donohue Seattle, WA |
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CLEMENTS- MARLOW Cemetery NESBITT'S CHAPEL |
February 12, 2004 Can anyone give me directions how how to get to the CLEMENTS-MARLOW CEMETERY and/or Nesbitt's NESBITT'S CHAPEL? Hope Creasman |
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LAUDER |
January 29, 2004 I would like to find out information on a Lula LAUDER that was born in Buncombe County in either the late 1800's or early 1900's. She is my great grand-mother. Who was her father and mother ? Was she Native American? Chris Bailey |
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SHERRILL HYDE BARNES LEATHERWOOD BECK CABLE CHAMBERS |
January 27, 2004 SHERRILL, HYDE, BARNES, LEATHERWOOD, BECK, CABLE, CHAMBERS Searching for any descendants of John Aaron HYDE (B.1747), Benjamin HYDE (B.1772), EDWARD LEATHERWOOD (B.1754), SHERRILLs from Sherrill's Ford, James BARNES (B.1811), John (B.1777) & Samuel BECK( B.1806), any CABLE'S & CHAMBERS Debbie Spencer |
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COBB |
January 25, 2004 Looking for any information on James D. COBB and his family. Who his parents were, siblings, who he married any thing would be appreciated. Thank You Donna White |
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STEPP WILLIAMSON |
January 23, 2004 I am trying to contact Sue STEPP. Last email was bbm34@prodigy.net. I have more info on WILLIAMSON and STEPP families and am trying to verify it. Thanks. Richard Powers |
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RABUN (RAYBURN) HENRY |
January 23, 2004 RABUN (RAYBURN) Trying to locate Hodge RABUN's burial site. It's listed as Old Cemetery on the HENRY Place near Hominy (or Harmony) Baptist Church in Buncombe County. He's my ggggrandfather. Any info would be helpful. Lynn Green |
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BOOK: "This Was My Valley" BURNETT |
January 14, 2004 Wanted!!! BOOK. Title: "This Was My Valley". Author: Fred M. BURNETT He wrote this book in 1960 in the Asheville, Black Mountain area. Appreciate any info where I can find a copy. Thanks. Nancy Drinnen |
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HUFFMAN |
January 4, 2004 I am desperately trying to locate HUFFMAN relatives. My father was WILLIAM HILLARD HUFFMAN, born in Massilon, Ohio, in 1893. His father was a Train Conductor for some railroad in Ohio. He had a younger brother, HAROLD HUFFMAN, who was a Merchant Seaman. My dad was stationed in Hawaii in 1919. He married my mom, Marie Manoa Waiki, and never left the islands. He never spoke of his family. He died in 1983 here on O'ahu. I would very much like to know who my grandparents were and if he had any other siblings. Mahalo! Karen Ann Kuulani Huffman Gonsalves |
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