Cumberland
County Queries
September - October, 1998
My great great grandparents were John DAVIS b. 1789 and Sarah BLUE b.
1790 in Sampson County, NC. Married December 1813 in Cumberland County,
NC and lived there until 1833 when they moved their family of 8 children
to Early County, GA. I am desperately seeking any information about the
parents of John DAVIS. Please help if you have anything to share.
Contact: Iva Davis Rutledge
Billiva@aol.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Searching for the relation to Hardy JOHNSON (RS) who lived in Cumberland
County shortly after the Rev.War and then moved to Georgia. Any information
on the family will be appreciated.
Contact: Paul Wright w1937@mindspring.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
I am searching for information regarding Bethana STONE who married William
WADE in Cumberland Co NC in April of 1877. Thanks for your help.
Contact: Trisha trishahen@earthlink.net
Posted: October 18, 1998
Looking for information on a John RAY who shows up in Cumberland Co
in 1767. Looking for a Liza (Lisa, Lissa, Lizza, Eliza) RAY, whose descendents
live in Ashe Co. NC and in Johnson Co. TN. The family legend says she was
a widow with 7 sons who came from Ireland, landing in Wilmington, NC, before
the Revolutionary War. Three or four of her sons died in the War. I am
trying to find facts. Thank you for your help.
Contact: Carole Goff caroleg@mepinc.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Seeking information on Thomas and Susannah BRANTON family listed in
1790 Census, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co. NC. Estate papers indicate Thomas
died prior to April 15, 1795. Specifically desire to know descendants -
at least two sons and a daughter from census. All help appreciated.
Contact: Richard Branton
sbranton@silicon.net
Posted: October 18, 1998
David HOLT b.1806 NC married Nancy Rebecca McNEILL b.1810 NC Dec.7,1822
Cumberland Co. NC
Contact: F Holden fholden@magick.net
Posted: October 18, 1998
I'm trying to find out the immigration date and name of the ship on
which Neill and Marion "Sarah" (McDOUGALL) McNEILL emigrated
from the Isle of Jura Scotland ca 1819 to Cumberland Co NC with their two
daughters Isabella and Margaret. They had four additional children: Roderick
D, twins John Duncan and Jannet, and Anna. Can anyone help?
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
Posted: October 18, 1998
Thomas James JORDAN was a confectioner in Fayetteville Cumberland Co
NC in 1834 according to John Oates book "The Story of Fayetteville."
He did not appear in 1850 Fayetteville census. Does anyone know his age,
parents, siblings or what happened to him? He was bondsman in marriage
of Malcom McLEAN to Ann Taylor SNOW 1826 in Cumberland Co. What was his
connection to the SNOW family. Was he the father of Ann SNOW's son Thomas
James JORDAN b 1835 Fayetteville? Thanks for any help.
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Ann S SNOW b 1816 prob Fayetteville Cumberland Co, daughter of Absolom/Flora (McPHAIL) SNOW, d 1895 Fayetteville Cumberland Co, buried Cross Creek Cemetery #1 beside her only child, Thomas James JORDAN, who was b 25 Dec 1835 in Fayetteville.
Is she the same as Diannah SNOW, found in Hay Street Methodist Church
records around 1840. The Hay Street Church is in the center of old Fayetteville.
Did she have any siblings?
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Looking for death date & burial location of Absolom SNOW b ca 1787
SC, d 1850-54. He married Flora McPHAIL 12 May 1811 Cumberland Co. Is anyone
else researching this family? Thanks
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Who were parents & siblings of Flora McPHAIL b ca 1784 NC married
Absolom SNOW 12 May 1811 in Cumberland Co? They had at least one daughter,
Ann, b 1816, possibly one named Sarah. Also looking for death date. She
was in 1850 Fayetteville census, not 1860. Any help appreciated.
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Who were parents and siblings of Mary ELLIOTT b ca 1796 SC, married
12 Jan 1817 Thomas Howard MASSEY? Moses ELLIOT was bondsman for daughter
Ann's marriage. Was he Mary's brother? cousin? Also looking for verification
of her death date of 20 Jun 1878 in Fayetteville Cumberland Co NC and location
of her grave. Any help appreciated.
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Who were parents & siblings of Malcom BLACK b ca 1826 Scotland d
08 Oct 1888 Caldwell, Burleson Co TX, married Jannet McNEILL d/o Neill
& "Sarah" (McDOUGALL) McNEILL 24 Apr 1849 in Cumberland Co
NC. Their children: J (male), Jane, David, Hiram, Archibald and Nannie
(by wife #2, Katy).
Contact: Elaine McNeill Carr
HDSN46A@prodigy.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Was Lillie WARREN, SSN 240-78-3924, who died at Wade, Cumberland Co.,
NC, the daughter of Walt TAYLOR and Laura PROUGH, who were married in Champaign,
Co., IL in 1887? Willing to exchange more details upon response to this
query.
Contact: John & Audrey
McCall jamccall@lakeozarks.net
Posted: October 18, 1998
I am searching for information on the family of Nicholas ROBINSON of
Cumberland county NC. What was his wife's name? Who were his parents? He
died about 1830. Contact: Carol Bayley
BayleyCD@aol.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
Looking for information on Lloyd Astor AMMONS. Born October 17, 1915.
He may have been a constable at one time.Thank you.
Contact: Renee Ammons MYERS
meener@earthlink.net
Posted: October 18, 1998
Frank B. CALHOUN was born in Hope Mills, NC in 1894 or so. Father was
Robert Calhoun born around 1873 and mother was Harriet Henderson born around
1873 in Hope Mills, NC also. Frank was my grandfather, he had numerous
brothers - James, Earl, Robert, Duncan. Any information leading to a clue
would be most interesting.
Contact: Patrick Dennehy
UtOhRutRo@aol.com
Posted: October 18, 1998
HOOTEN, Seburn born mid 1700s. The only information I have been able
to find on Seburn is actually on his brother Elijah. Elijah's application
for pension is dated April 1832 at the age of 81. He was born in Cumberland
Co., NC, and volunteered in 1779. He was under the command of General Caswell,
and joined General Gates on the Deep River at a place called Cox's Settlement.
Elijah was wounded at "Guilford" and taken home a cripple for
life. After the war, he moved to Virginia and later to Scottsville, KY,
and later to Warren Co., Tenn. and applied for a pension in white Co.,
TN. By posting info on Elijah, I'm hoping someone researching this family
will contact me. I believe Seburn's name might actually have been Robert.
Contact: Kathy katcay@earthlink.net
Posted: October 10, 1998
Randolph LAWSON was in Cumberland Co. in 1773. He was in Revolutionary
War. Applied for pension in Ill. Any information will be appreciated.
Contact: T.W.TWineberg@aol.com
Posted: October 10, 1998
I am seeking information on Edmund F. LILLY of Montgomery County, NC
who married Catherine SHAW in Cumberland County, NC 27 March, 1828. I think
they had at least two sons: Edmund J. LILLY and Henry LILLY. Edmund J.
LILLY and Henry LILLY both spent time in Sampson County, NC in the 1870s.
My interest in this family is because my ancestress, Susan HARRIS of Wayne
County, NC married a LILLY between 1833 and 1836. They had one daughter.
Her name was Catherine LILLY. She was born in 1837. Mr. LILLY apparently
died before 1840 or either he and Susan divorced. I would like to correspond
with anyone who is interested in the LILLY families which settled in the
Cumberland/Sampson/Wayne areas.
Contact: David H. Francis
preacher@esn.net
Posted: October 10, 1998
Robert Preston LETT B. est 1891 Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC. m. Virginia Isabel Buie 1911 in Fayetteville, NC. Thomas E. or Jefferson LETT M. Minnie Buie Sep 28 1879, Cumberland County, NC. Thomas's father is unknown but he married 3 times. One of the first two had Green LETT, West/Wesley LETT and Walter LETT. The final had Thomas LETT, Mary LETT and Levinia LETT.
Also concerned with the family was a Gertrude LETT who married John
PATE and died in Canton, Ohio in 1934. This union had at least one son.
They may be related to A. J. LETT of North Carolina
Contact: Kevin T. Lett
ktlett@MAILA.WM.EDU
Posted: October 10, 1998
Robert STEPHENS was born in Cumberland County around 1755. He married
Sarah BEAN. Their son John STEPHENS was born abt 1785 in Montgomery County,
North Carolina. I believe Robert STEPHENS' father to be John STEPHENS b.
abt 1700 in Craven County, North Carolina. Does anyone have any information
on this family?
Contact: Randall L. Hughes
rlhughes@mindspring.com
Posted: October 10, 1998
Trying to confirm information regarding Jacob Rogers, who bought land
Aug 1761 from Jacob and Mary BARNS. This land was 110a on the river bank
to dividing line between Barns and John Phillips. Trying to confirm children
as we think we are descended from him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Contact: Sue Hughes
auntsh@worldnet.att.net
Posted: October 10, 1998
I am looking for information on Ranatus or possibly Renatus DOWNING
and wife Pheriby or Ferriby. Their names have shown up spelled both ways.
They were in Cumberland County in 1778 and had sons named Samuel, Micajah
and George. Any help will be appreciated.
Contact: Jim Downing pgitampa@aol.com
Posted: October 5, 1998
The Dancy's go back to the 1800's in the archives living around the
Cross Creek area, Murchison Road. My great grandfather was Willie Dancy,
my grandfather was Charlie Dancy, and my great grandmother was Albertha
Mc Dowell Dancy. I have more info.
Contact: Doris Howard, dho9@aol.com
Posted: October 5, 1998
My great grandfather, Duncan Shaw came to Natchez, MS from Cumberland
County, NC about 1800. I am attempting to establish his history and that
of his family during his tenure in North Carolina and prior to that time.
Any help you can give me will be appreciated.
Contact: Norman E. Shaw 2008
Glenwood Circle, Corsicana, TX 75110
Posted: October 5, 1998
I am searchin for information regarding William WADE born approx. 1814,
married to Bethana STONE on April 25,1844 in Cumberland County, NC. There
are estate records on William WADE in 1894 in Cumbereland Co that
I do not have access to at this time. William and Bethana had a son Alvin
Benjamin .Thanks for any help.
Contact: Patricia Henderson
London
Posted: October 5, 1998
I am looking for information on Ranatus DOWNING and wife, Pheriby. They
were in Cumberland County in 1778. They had children named Martha, Samuel,
Micajah and George. Any help will be appreciated.
Contact: Jim Downing pgitampa@aol.com
Posted: October 5, 1998
(Elder) James WILSON b 8 Sep 1807 Sampson Co NC d 1896 Wake Co NC m
19 Jan 1821 Cumberland Co NC Charity O'QUINN d bef 1850 NC. Children: a)
Edwin / Edmond H. b) Allen D. c) Martin V. d) Henry e) James L. f) Rebecca
Jane g)George S. h) Willis J. Does anyone recognize this family?
Contact: cyberbev@earthling.net
Posted: October 5, 1998
Hugh Franklin GLOVER b 3 Apr 1856 Cumberland Co NC d 18 Dec 1939 Johnston
CO NC m 28 Jan 1875 Cumberland Co NC Jane Ellender NORRIS b 29 Dec 1853
Cumberland Co NC d 5 Jan 1932 Johnston Co NC. Children: a) Amanda Catherine
b) Mackie Jane c) William d) John Calvin e) Nettie f) Mary L. g) Lessie
Ann h) Fannie i) Lula M. Any information would be appreciated.
Contact: cyberbev@earthling.net
Posted: October 5, 1998
Looking for information on Hugh and Angelina (Barnes) JOHNSON. They
were married Sept. 9,1842 in Cumberland, County, NC. They had 14 children.
My g- grandfather was Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON married Effie GODWIN Feb.16,1879.
Contact: Norman Johnson
Mudnut2@aol.com
Posted: October 5, 1998
My great-grandparents were Finnie DAVIS & John WHITE. I never knew
my great-grandpaw but I remember going to grandmaw's funeral. I also have
great-grandparents on the otherside of the family. Jennie Lee WHITE, PETERSON,
TAYLOR she was the daughter of Winfield WHITE J.R & Addie Martin WHITE.
Any connections?
Contact: Steve McFarland
buttermilk@tellico.net
Posted: October 5, 1998
Searching for Information on Lauchlin COLQUHOUN who came to NC from
Scotland and purchased land in 1792. It is suspected that he may have had
two brothers, Malcolm and Duncan. Lauchlin had a son Archibald COLQUHOUN
b. May 30, 1788, (possibly Scotland), d. September 12, 1851, who married
in Cumberland Co. NC to Flora Elizabeth RAY b. September 9, 1799, d. May
18, 1870. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated and I will gladly
share any info. I have. Thank you.
Contact: Alynda Ponder Alynda224@aol.com
Posted: September 4, 1998
Looking for any information on the family of Mariah HAGERMAN, (1775-1847).
Mariah married Hiram Wilson in Cumberland County in 1798 and the family
migrated to Marshall County, Tennessee.
Contact: Aubrey C. Doggett
acdoggett@aol.com 2417-B Potomac Dr. Houston, TX 77057
Posted: September 4, 1998
Jacob FRANKS and wife Flora bought land in Cumberland County North Carolina
in 1774 and 1777. Jacob was granted land in 1779 as a result of military
service. Also, Martin FRANK appears in 1756 in a court case as recorded
in "Abstracts of Minutes of the Court Pleas and Quarter Sessions of
Cumberland County, Vol. 1, 1755-1779". Jacob later shows up in Wake
County North Carolina. Would like to correspond with anyone working on
FRANKS or RICHARDSON in Cumberland or Wake Counties. I believe one of Jacob's
children was Peter FRANKS who mar. Elizabeth RICHARDSON in Wake County
in 1780. I have been working on this puzzle for years and have accumulated
much FRANKS info I can share.
Contact: Randy Franks
rfranks@cyberhighway.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
There was a Daniel C. WELKER who served with Co. "D" 2nd Bn.
Local Defense Cumberland Co NC CSA. Any one have information of this person?
Thanks.
Contact: Gary Welker gwelker@HiWAAY.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
My great- great-great grandfather was Dugal McPHAIL, born @ 1797 in
Cumberland County. I am looking for clues/information.
Contact: Jrmcphail@aol.com
Posted: September 3, 1998
Charles WALKER, who always styled himself "the Carpenter"
when buying or selling land, was born on 9 May 1698 in Prince George County,
Maryland. It is said that he died after 1772 in Cumberland County, North
Carolina. Does anyone have info about him?
Contact: Arnold Taylor astaylor@fuse.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
William TAMS immigrated to North Carolina from Burslem, England 1820.
He married Mary Brownlow PURVIANCE of Fayetteville in 1824. One child,
William Henry TAMS was born to them. I am seeking the place where William
TAMS and his wife are buried and the dates of their deaths. Any information
will be most appreciated. Thank you.
Contact: Mary Sias.mrs2ii@yahoo.com
Posted: September 3, 1998
Buried in the McMillan Presbyterian Church cemetary is a Angus Graham
BAIN (no dates). It simply states that he was with Co. I, 51 NC INF., CSA.
I have no other info but he does not appear on the 51st roster of NC Confederate
Companies. Any information is appreciated.
Contact: Gary L. Bain Sr.
baing@doacs.state.fl.us
Posted: September 3, 1998
There was a black ALVIS family listed on the 1840 Cumberland Co Census.
Who was Ester ALVIS and where did they come from and where did they go?
Contact: james goad jimgoad@hpe.infi.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
Need information of Elizabeth M. (Betty) WRIGHT, dau of John Thames
WRIGHT and Eliza STEVENS, b 3 Mar 1842, Cumberland County, d 3 Sep 1925,
buried Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, m John Evans
"Bunt" HAIR 28 Nov l872, Cedar Creek Township. He b 25 Jul l850
d 25 Apr 1919, Cedar Creek Township.
Contact: Ed eldavis@concentric.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
I am interested in Alexander McLENNAN, born in NC, ca. 1796. His wife,
Ann, b. ca 1800 was also born in NC. They are listed with their family
in the 1850 Cumberland County census. Their son, James Alan McLENNAN, b.
8 Jun 1839, in Cross Creek is my gggrandfather. Any information about this
family would be appreciated.
Contact: Jeanne Holland cobo@primenet.com
Posted: September 3, 1998
William Hiram Nunnery was born in Fayetteville, N.C. on 11/26/1909.
His father was Murde McKennon Nunnery & Mother was Florence Fort Nunnery.
I would appreciate any information. Thank You.
Contact: Sharon Nunnery Phillips
msp1@bellsouth.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
I am looking for decendant of William Henry KING and wife Carrie Bulla
KING, M.D. & S.W. KING and son John H. KING, born Sept. 21, 1871, died
Sept. 6, 1902, Henry & Flora KING and son Michael W. KING and wife
Sarah Margret KING, Oscar Benjamin KING author of "Our King Family",
Flora A. KING, Martha KING, Captian Nathan KING, James A. KING, Henry Haywood
KING, George T. KING, Julia C. KING, Michael D. KING, Julia C. married
William McFarlin, Thomas D. & Anne KING and son William T. KING, one
Nathan KING married Della BUIE, also the famous William Rufus deVane KING,
and many of the relatives of mine reside in the "KING family cemetary"
in Cumberland County, and almost all of these came out of Carvers Creek
Township in Cumberland County, NC if you know anything about any of these
people, or are also a decendant please email me at: Darryn9059
Contact: Julie epitaph@worldnet.att.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
Does anyone know anything about the history or the roots of the Ochiltrees?
It can be spelled Ochiltree or Ocheltree, with a "e" or a "i
in it.
Contact: James L. Ochiltree
jimoch@netnitco.net
Posted: September 3, 1998
