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March - April 2000
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Thank you, Myrtle Bridges Cumberland County NCGenWeb CoordinatorREDDING
In 1800, a Francis REDDING is in Cumberland County. I am interested in any information about this and other Reddings in the county. Exact location, census details, etc. Thank you. Sam Redding Posted April 30, 2000
MCMILLAN
Neil MCMILLAN, b. 10 March1795, N.C., m. 1816 Cumberland Co., N.C. to Agatha or Sarah Agatha FORD. His Mother's name was Catharine. Need his Fathers name and Mothers maiden name or names of Siblings. Would also like documentation of marriage which was performed by Maj. Little, J.P. Thank You. Jackie McMillan Caton Posted April 18, 2000
FORD / MCMILLAN
FORD/MCMILLAN.. . Searching for information on siblings or parents of Sarah Agatha FORD, b. 15 Sept. 1798 in North Carolina. Agatha or Sarah Agatha FORD m. 04 July 1816 in Cumberland Co., N.C. to Neil MCMILLAN. Need information on her siblings or parents. Would also like documentation of the marriage. Thank you. Jackie McMillan Caton Posted April 18, 2000
ROYSE / BAKER
My Grandmother, Lucretia Lang ROYSE, was born on 12 May 1926 in Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina to Frank Elmer ROYSE and Lucretia Douglas BAKER. I am looking for any information on my Grandmother or her parents. Joshua Griffen Posted April 14, 2000
HALL / BRAMBLE / TOLAR
I am searching for any information I can find on the family of Elbridge H. HALL who was married to Martha Jennette BRAMBLE on September 25, 1849. There was a marriage bond in Cumberland County. The bondsman was William Jasper TOLAR and a witness who was J. McLaurin. Please - If there is anyone out there who can help me with this roadblock please do so. Thank you, Jane Bradbury Posted April 5, 2000
GOODMAN / GARRETT
Searching GOODMAN family in Cumberland Co. for Eliza Goodman born 1810, married Edward GARRETT about 1828 Thank you, Joy Jenson Posted April 4, 2000
STONE / CONNER
Looking for Stone Family, Robeson and Cumberland County.
Neil Archie b. 12/26/1868 d. 10/18/1943
Martha Ellen b. 9/4/1881 d. 6/23/1968
Wife of Neil Was Conner JJ'FormeDDWDoctorDoval Conner, Great Grandfather...Died 1930-1940 ?
Thank you, Mary Stone Manshack Posted April 4, 2000
NEWBY
Greetings from Texas, I'm looking for any information regarding the surname NEWBY. The earliest date and name I have is Samuel F. Newby born in North Carolina in 1801 (Perhaps Cumberland County). Any help is much appreciated. Thank you, Michelle Newby Lancaster Corporate & Securities Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P. 1700 Pacific, Ste 4100 Dallas, Texas 75201 (214) 969-2899 fax: (214) 969-4343 Posted April 4, 2000
CAMPBELL / MANN
I am searching for the parents and siblings of William Larkin CAMPBELL, b. 15 April, 1804 in NC, d. 17 Aug.1888 in GA. He married an Alley(Allie) MANN in Cumberland Co., NC on 25 Nov. 1827. Alley was b. 2 Jan. 1809, d. 17 Oct. 1836. Wm.Larkin and Alley had 5 children; Martha Ann Richardson Campbell, b. 7 Oct. 1828 William Winfield Campbell, b. 9 Jan. 1831, d. 20 June 1836 Elizabeth Catherine Campbell, b 2 June 1832 Jonathan Mann Campbell, b. 24 Feb, 1835, d. 28 August 1835 and Zachariah Mann Campbell, b. 16 Oct. 1836, d. 12 July 1837. Wm.Larkin Campbell moved to GA. remarried and had another 10 children. If these families or names should be familiar to anyone, I would appreciate any info. or suggestions for further searches. Thank you, Joan T. Posted April 3, 2000
MELVIN
I am trying to find information about my grandparents, Alexander Shepard MELVIN and Sarah Marian Louisa MELVIN. My mother, Mary Susan MELVIN, was born to them in Cumberland Co. on August 27, 1896. She had brothers, Ancil, Alton, Herbert and Randall and sisters Irene and Cordelia. If anyone has information on the above or any informations on their living children please contact me. Joan Meekins Pennini Posted April 3, 2000
McMILLAN / FORD
Looking for parents and siblings of:
Neill McMILLAN - b. abt 1795 in Cumberland (or Robeson) Co, NC (Mother's name was Catherine)
Agatha FORD - b. abt 1798 in Cumberland (or Robeson) Co, NC
Married: 04 July 1816 by Major Little, Justice of the Peace in Cumberland (or Robeson) Co. NC. Need documentation for marriage. E. J. Dorow Posted April 1, 2000
BURNEY
I am researching my biological family. My birth-mom's name is Nora L. Burney. There were 8 of us who were adopted. I do have her current address should any of my biological siblings search for her or me. My biological name was Martha Ruth Burney. Thanks!
Debi F. Doss(Leanna) Posted April 1, 2000
COLQUHOUN
I research the line of Lauchlin Colquhoun, who appeared as one of the six Colquhoun heads of family in the 1790 census out of Cumberland County. I have collected quite a few documents related to him and his family, their land holdings, marriages, etc. In addition, I have information including the genealogies of Malcolm Colquhoun, Archibald Colquhoun and John Colquhoun who were also listed as heads of family in the same census. Will be glad to share or hear from others researching the same lines. I do not have a webpage, but can be reached by email at Dee Calhoun Posted April 1, 2000
LOCKERMAN/LOCKAMY / WILSON / DUDLEY
I am researching the family of John LOCKERMAN, sometimes spelled LOCKAMY, who owned land in Cumberland Co. before 1840. He was born abt. 1810 and married Rebecca WILSON in Cumberland Co. 12 Jan 1831. She is the daughter of Matthew WILSON and Zadie (DUDLEY, not sure). Matthew is the son of John WILSON. All of the above mentioned moved to Dooly or Houston Co., GA around 1840. Also looking for information on Aaron LOCKERMAN, LOCKAMY from Cumberland Co., ca. 1830's. Will appreciate anything. Peggy S. Ratliff Posted April 1, 2000
SMITH / CROSS
I am looking for information on Elizabeth SMITH, b. abt. 1890 who married Edward CROSS, 11 Nov 1809 in Cumberland Co. They show up in Houston Co., GA in the 1820's. Peggy S. Ratliff Posted April 1, 2000
I understand there is a "Little Rockfish MINUTES OF THE SESSION (1700s)". Is this for sale? If not where can I find a copy? Regards, Bill Monroe Posted March 29, 2000
HICKS / MEDLOCK
Has anyone ever heard of a Martha HICKS who supposedly lived in the Fayettetown/Fayetteville area around the time of 1809? She is mentioned as a plaintiff in a suit against George MEDLOCK (Anson, Richmond & Cumberland late 1780s). I would like to know who she was and why she sued and if she won! Sure would appreciate any help anyone could give me. Thank you very much. Mary Jean Zimmerman Posted March 28, 2000
PHELPS
I am searching for the family of my GGG grandmother Rebecca ?, married Jordan PHELPS. She was born about 1805 and the 1860 census said she was born in Fayetteville, N.C. I am searching Cumberland Co. for the Phelps family hoping to find a clue as to her maiden name. (a marriage record) She was living in Savannah, Ga. on the 1840,1850 and 1860 census, a widow already. Thanks for any help. Pat Vause Posted March 27, 2000
FAULKNER
I know there were FAULKNER from Cumberland county. My reason for posting the query is in hopes that someone connected to the Faulkners in your county might recognize a connection to my Faulkner line. I am looking for any information on FAULKNERs who lived in southwest VA (Wythe/Scott Co's) between 1790 and 1850. A David Falkner (and spouse Celia Grizzle) along with David's sister Mary Falkner (and spouse William Grizzle) moved to IN from Scott Co. VA c.1835. David Falkner had 21 children by two wives. After Celia died in 1856, David married Mary Clark in 1857 in IN. He and his family eventually settled in Brown Co. TX c.1881.
If you are descended from, know who David's parents were, or have other ancestral information on this family I would love to hear from you. Please email Laban West Posted March 26, 2000
MAXWELL / McPHAIL
I'm searching for the gravesites of Thomas MAXWELL (1765-1827) and his wife Mary McPHAIL (1760-1820). They moved from Sampson County to Cumberland County 9 April 1812. Thanks. Jack Max Posted March 24, 2000
RAY
Im looking for any relatives of John Ray b. 12-28-1808 in Virginia,married Nancy Prather of South Carolina. He was in Cumberland County for a while. Jerry Ray Posted March 21, 2000
JORDON / SNOW / McPHAIL / MASSEY / ELLIOTT
Thomas James JORDAN (1835-1896) was b Fayetteville Cumberland Co to Ann SNOW d/o Absolom SNOW/Flora McPHAIL. No father known. I suspect his father was Thomas James JORDAN, an adult in Fayetteville at the time of his birth. The older Thomas JORDAN had close ties to the SNOW family, being bondsman to Charles N JONES 1837 marr to Sarah SNOW.
The younger Thomas JORDAN marr 1857 in Fayetteville Baptist Church Ann Elliott MASSEY (1837-1901), d/o Thomas Howard MASSEY/Mary ELLIOTT.
Was the older Thomas JORDAN related to Dillon, Charles and Isabella JORDAN? If so, how? These three siblings moved south around 1838, Dillon and Charles went to Pensacola FL. A Thomas James JORDAN d 1848 and is buried Pensacola. Could he be the adult who was in Fayetteville 1830's. Any help greatly appreciated. Will exchange information with kin. Elaine in DE Posted March 19, 2000
WEST / BARROT/BARRETT / WILLIAMS
I am trying to find information on Richard A. WEST, born in Cumberland County about 1829. His father was Levi West and his mother was Elizabeth BARROT/BARRETT. Richard married Charity Elizabeth T. WILLIAMS on 9/16/1851 in Cumberland County. The trail ends there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Lucille West Posted March 19, 2000
GRAHAM
I am interested in any information about Alexander GRAHAM born in Knapdale, Argylshire Scotland 1737 and his wife, Mary McCormack born in Knapdale Argylshire Scotland 1745 as well as any of their children:Isabella(1761); John(1762); Daniel(1763); Duncan(1777); Sarah(1779; Margaret; Flora; Christian; Mary Polly(1787); Archibald(1791); Neill(1789); Alexander(1804). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Charlotte Graham Posted March 16, 2000
THOMPSON
Can anyone add information about a Malcolm THOMPSON listed in 1800 Fed Cen of Cumberland co, NC as head of a household of 2m (26-45); 2m (16-26); 2f (16-26)?
On 6 Dec 1819, a Malcolm Thompson, who might have been one of the younger males in the family above, established in Limestone co, AL a Power of Attorney for a John Thompson to administer his affairs in Cumberland co, NC. (Limestone co, AL-Deed Bk 1, pg. 30)
This same Malcolm Thompson died before 17 Feb 1853 in Franklin co, AL. Thanks! Judi Welch-Schmidt, Magalia CA. Posted March 16, 2000
ARMSTRONG / KING / MOORE
Looking for information on William ARMSTRONG, b. 18 Jan. 1784, Cumberland Co., NC d. 9 Dec. 1854 or 64, Henry Co., Alabama, m. Mary Ann KING on 30 Mar. 1815, Cumberland Co., NC. They had 6 children, Thomas Jackson, Jeannette, George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Augustus Marion, Farquhard Campbell. Three of the boys died in The War for Southern Independence. Mary Ann was the daughter of Henry and Barbara MOORE KING of Cumberland Co. Any help would be appreciated. I have information of the KINGs but little on the ARMSTRONGs. Richter Posted March 16, 2000
McLEMORE
Do you know if there is a list of "Oaths of Allegiance", or something like it, that was recorded after the Civil War in Cumberland Co. I have found similar records in GA. Supposedly, my Reden McLEMORE of Cumberland Co. (1850, 60, & 70 Census) fought in the Civil War and I can't find him listed anywhere! I'm wondering if a list as I mentioned above exists for Cumberland Co, and maybe I could find him on it. I'm wondering if he used a formal name and Reden was a nick name as I have seen it spelled at least 3 ways. Thanks! Teri Posted March 12, 2000
DAVIS
I'm very excited bacause I finally got some information on my DAVIS line in Cumberland County through the Bible and Family Records of Bladen County, NC, Vol. 5, page 27.
1. Does anyone know a Mrs. Howard Isaacs of Fayetteville? She is or was the owner of the DAVIS BIBLE. I'd like to contact her or her family.
2. Would very much like to hear from anyone who is researching the DAVIS surname in Cumberland and Bladen Counties and wants to know more about this DAVIS BIBLE or has information on GATLIN, b. 1802 NC, b, 1810, GA, CALVIN, b. 1805 NC, LEWIS b. abt. 1778 NC, MARY (possibly GATLIN) abt. 1778 NC, GEORGE W., b. 1825 NC and EFFIE MCQUEEN DAVIS, b. 1828 NC. Thanks so much. Please contact Patty Coleman in Mexico Posted March 10, 2000
HAWLEY/HANLEY/HARLEY
I have a receipt or payment voucher from my great-great-grandfather to a SAMUEL (?), Middle initial could be T, J, or I, HAWLEY or HANLEY or even HARLEY who was apparently a tanner in Fayetteville in 1840. The document is dated April 15, 1840 and is for shoemaking supplies, including leather, thread, bristles and some other things I have yet to decipher. Does anyone know of a tanner or other supplier of shoemaking materials in Fayetteville at this time with the name of HAWLEY, HANLEY, or HARLEY or something similar? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I'll be glad to send a copy of this receipt or payment voucher. (I'm not absolutely sure which.) Thanks so much. Please contact Margaret Overton Posted March 10, 2000
AVENT
Peter AVENT lived in Cumberland County in and before 1777. His wife was Amy who died about 1776/7. I am looking for any information about Peter Avent or any Avent's. Thank You. Please contact Sharon Grant Posted March 3, 2000
WORD / PRESLEY
I am looking for any information about my great-great-great-grandparents Lovely WORD and Hosea PRESLEY. I have been told there were some Words living in Cumberland County in the late 1700's and early 1800's so I am hoping to connect her to someone. She was born Aug 16, 1802. I have no idea who her parents were. I've wondered if Lovely could be a nickname. I don't know if Lovely & Hosea married in NC or somewhere else. They had most of their children in AL before coming to Sabine Parish, LA. Hosea died before 1850 and Lovely died Nov 24, 1866 and is buried here in Natchitoches Parish, LA. Any help or ideas about them would be greatly appreciated. Please contact William Wester Posted March 1, 2000
McLERAN
Does anyone know of any materials regarding the First Preesbyterian Church in Fayetteville, NC? My ancestor, Duncan McLERAN, was an active member of this church and I am searching for any info regarding the church or its membership? Can you help? Please contact Jo Grasso Denver, Colorado Posted March 1, 2000
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