Old Guilford County NCGenWeb Queries
Queries Posted from July 1996 through June 1998
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name.
THORNBROUGH/SIMMONS/MARTIN/WILSON
THORNBROUGH, Wilson b.10 May 1819, Guilford, NC. Married 1st Martha Ann MARTIN, 9 July 1845 in TN, They has one son, William Thomas THORNBROUGH b 13 Nov 1846. 2nd marriage to Tempi Ann SIMMONS abt 1850. They had 2 sons, James Alton THORNBROUGH b. 22 Feb 1852 in TN, and Francis Marion THORNBROUGH b. 26 Jan 1858 in KY. James Alton THORNBROUGH is my gr-grandfather. I believe Wilsons parents are Rachel WILSON and William THORNBROUGH, but have been unable to prove this. Would appreciate any help. I will be glad to exchange information. Lynn Bass June 1998
McADOO
I am searching for the parents of William McADOO, b.1767. He and his
children: Evans, Joseph, Samuel, Ann, and Alfred migrated from
Guilford Co. NC to Henry Co., TN, in 1823. His son Joseph McADOO
married Celia PALMER abt 1828 in Henry Co., TN. I would be happy to
exchange information with anyone researching these names.
Shirley Bengston Mar 1997
STRICKLAND/YOUNG/PACE
Jacob and Pricilla STRICKLAND left Guilford Co. N. Car. for Georgia
in 1787, where they are listed in Franklin Co. Georgiadeeds with his
brother Solomon STRICKLAND. Jacob died in Franklin Co. Georgia
in 1804, his wife Pricilla remarried a YOUNG and died in 1825.
I am searching for information about Solomon STRICKLAND's wife Amy
PACE who is listed as daughter of Thomas PACE of Northampton Co. N.
Car. but also listed as being born in 1743 in Guilford Co. N. Car.
daughter of William PACE born in Ireland. I need to clear up the
family oral history from the Jacob STRICKLAND line that tells of
Amy's father being William PACE and the Solomon STRICKLAND direct
line saying she was the daughter of Thomas PACE.
Leatha Betts May 1998
BRASHEAR/BRASHEARS/BOSSHEARS/NELSON/DOWELL/HUNT
Seeking information on Nathan BRASHEAR (S): son of Asa BRASHEARS and
Jemima NELSON BRASHEARS; grandson of robert Cager BRASHEARS and
Charity DOWEL BRASHEARS; birth 1789-1800?; married Priscilla HUNT on
9-23-1819 in Guilford Co. NC; Nathan "Brasher" appears on the 1820
Guilford Co. census with his wife; no children at this time;
According to Dr. Norman Parks in his book on the history of
BRASSUR/BRASHEARS/BOSHEARS family, Nathan moved from Guilford Co. to
Campbell Co. in East Tenn. where the family name BOSHEARS is used. I
am seeking vitrification of this information. If it is true, Nathan
is my ggg grandfather. Any information on Nathan BRASHEAR (S)
BOSHEARS or Priscilla HUNT would be greatly appreciated and
other information cheerfully exchanged. Thank you.
Kevin Boshears
Dec 1997
BURNS/NELSON
I seek information about John BURNS (b. 10 Feb 1753, Baltimore Co.
MD, d. 9 July 1837, Bedford Co. TN), his wife Isabella NELSON (d. 20
March 1824, Bedford Co. TN), and their parents. John and
Isabella lived in Guilford Co. and Rockingham Co. NC prior to 1807.
Isabella was a daughter of Robert NELSON (d. 1793, Rockingham Co. NC)
and Alice ______ of Rockingham Co. John BURNS served in the
Revolutionary War in Guilford Co. under a
Capt. John NELSON (relationship to Isabella unknown, but Capt.
NELSON's troops convened or disbanded at the home of Robert NELSON).
William Burns May
1998
WAGGAMAN
I am seeking information on Andrew WAGGAMAN (father) born June 10,
1779 and Andrew WAGGAMAN (son) born 1801, I believe in Guilford Co.
NC.
David Cattell May
1998
CHILCUTT (other spellings below)
I am researching my family name,CHILCUTT, and am looking for a place
once granted to John CHILCUTT in Guilford Co. NC. As of yet I
can not seem to locate where it would have been. Information comes
from a will. CHILCUTT has been spelled CHILLCUTT, CHILCOTT, SHILCUTT,
SILKETT, SILKOTT and a few other variations Possiblities CHILCOAT,
CHILCOTE , CHILCATE. Any clues?
David Chilcutt May 1998
LANE, OZMENT
Looking for information on Owen LANE who is found on the 1800 and
1810 census for Guilford County, NC. He appears to be
associated with several OZMENT families. His rev. war pension
record says that he was born 1755 in Caroline Co, MD, and afterwards
came to Guilford Co, NC. Who was he married to? Who were
his children? Did he have a daughter Nancy Ann LANE, b. ca
1801, NC, who married Alfred OZMENT in 1823 in Davidson Co, TN?
Other
LANEs in the same area are: Jonathan, William, John, Reuben,
Jesse. Anyone recognize these
names? Eleanor Colson
Oct 1998
COMPTON
Looking for clues to the parents of Larkin COMPTON, born 1796 in NC.
Data indicates he may be the grandson of Ebenizeer COMPTON of
Rockingham Co. NC (he is in 1790 census). Also, James COMPTON
(b. 1793), wife Francis and Thomas COMPTON, possible sons of
Ebenizeer
John L. Compton
Nov 1997
MCKIMMEY
MCKIMMEY, Gideon and his wife Charity were Nicholites, and moved to
Guilford Co, where they joined the quakers ca 1800. He wrote his will
on Aug 10, 1809 in Guilford Co, and is referred to as Gideon MCKEMMA.
1810 census for Guilford lists Charity MCKINNEY family. Ch: Mary, m
-- HARDIN; Elizabeth, m -- BISHOP; William, m poss Betsy Ann
HARBISON; Shadrack, m poss Susanna HICKS; James, m poss Martha
SPENCER; and my Gideon, Jr., m Catherine HUBBARD on Mar 9, 1830.
Larry P. Cornwell
Feb 1997 7725 Halcyon Forest Trail Montgomery AL
36117-3483
UPTON / MURRAY ~ Aug 1996
Wish to correspond with anyone researching James L. UPTON
(1790-1870), who married Lydia (Liddy) MURRAY 25 Mar 1813 in Orange Co., NC.
[uncertain if these are in the part of Orange that became Guilford].
Mary L. Deyle, R. R. 1, Box 48, Princeton, IN 47670
DICKS/HINSHAW/WHITE
William R.DICKS b.1830 NC, married Il, Elizabeth Eunice WHITE, 1856
d. Adams Co. Ia. 1901. According to census records his parents were
also born NC. I do not have the names of his parents or siblings( if
any). The first names of some of his 10 children also appear to be
named after members of his family. The DICKS surname is
very common in Guilford Co. NC in HINSHAW and other records of ca.
1800-1840. I can not document directly his relationship to his
parents. (Surname is also in Randolph and Orange Co. NC) I need to
make a connection to this family in Guilford Co.
Sam Dicks Mar 1998
DUFF
Searching for more information on ABRAM DUFF, whose will was dated
06MAR1781 in Guilford Co., NC. He lists a wife named Mary, his father
SAMUEL, and brothers JAMES, WILLIAM, SAMUEL, JOHN and ROBERT. Does
anyone know more about his father, Samuel? Are all of these Duffs
from the same DUFF family as in Washington Co., VA? This will of
Abram DUFF also has been listed as being in Rowan Co., NC to the best
of my knowledge.
McDOWELL
Joseph McDOWELL, of Guilford Co., Salisbury Dist., NC is listed on
the 1790 census with 1 free white male over 16 (himself); 2 free
white males under age 16; and 3 free white females. Joseph died in
1797. He was married twice, but names are not known. His will, dated
3APR1797, mentions his wife, but not by name, to whom he leaves her
bed and bed chest, wearing clothes, one-third of the land and
one-half of the "mantian house" with his daughter Mary, and wearing
apparel and Bible. Issue:
1. MARY McDOWELL
2. JOSEPH McDOWELL,JR. - married MARTHA WHITE
3. ELIZABETH McDOWELL - married ? DUFF
4. HANNAH McDOWELL - married ELIJAH FERGUSON in Washington Co., VA,
24SEP1789.
5. JAMES McDOWELL - half-brother to Joseph
6. JOHN McDOWELL - deceased in 1797.
In order to separate the identity of this Joseph McDowell from the
more well known Joseph McDowell of western NC, this Joseph has been
referred to as "The Lost Joseph." In records from the Buffalo
Presbyterian Church of Guilford Co., NC, it indicates that this
Joseph McDowell came to Guilford Co., NC from PA in 1774. Can anyone
help me identify more information on this Joseph, Sr. and also, can
anyone tell me the first name of the DUFF who married Elizabeth
McDowell? This has been a real road block for us and would appreciate
any information which anyone could provide! Thank you!
Marlyn J. Duff Jun 1997
PEGRAM
I am searching for any information on Pegram family of Guilford,
Stokes, Rockingham and Forsythe Co., N.C. I have a webpage dedicated
to tracing my Pegram family and all decendents of Daniel Pegram (1720
-1777). Two sons and one grandson of the original Daniel Pegram
(Daniel Pegram, Edward Pegram & John Pegram) settled in Guilford
Co. about 1795 and 1/4 of all living members of the family are still
in the area. If anyone has information to share, please visit my
Pegram website http://pawpaw.patch.net. If you have information to
post concerning any related line, I would be happy to post
online.
Nola Duffy Mar 1997
ARMFIELD/EDWARDS
Researching the surnames ARMFIELD & EDWARDS, mid 1700's-1830.
They were Quakers who came from Guilford Co 1750. Those in my direct
line removed to Indiana Ca 1830.
Pamela Farmer-Scott
Jan 1998
PHIBBS / HOLLOWAY
I am looking for information on the parents of Martha Holloway who
married John PHIBBS 11 May 1819 in Guilford Co. NC. She was born ca
1798 and died in 1864 in Washington Co. VA. She and her family lived
for a time in Carroll Co. VA.
Rachel Grace Jun 1997
HAMILTON/GRAY/BROWN
Eleazar HAMILTON (circa 1746-1793) married Mary GRAY (dates unknown),
probably in Guilford Co. NC probably in early 1770's. They moved to
what is now Middle Tennessee where he died in 1793, leaving her widow
with three young children. Eleazar was the son of George HAMILTON and
Frances BROWN, Scotch-Irish immigrants who settled in Guilford
Co. in 1740's. Mary GRAY was perhaps the daughter of Alexander GRAY
and Elizabeth (surname unknown). Reportedly Alexander GRAY Jr.
married a daughter of George and Frances HAMILTON, a sister of
Eleazar. I have lots of information on Eleazar & Mary's
descendants, and some on their ancestors. I am interested in
corresponding with anyone with interest in this family.
Pete Hamilton
Dec 1997
HERRALL/HERROLD
Searching for information cncerning Hugh HERRALL, b. abt 1740,
Frederick Co Va. Orphaned when his father, also named Hugh HERRALL,
died in 1743. Custody of orphans Hugh and Jane HARRALL was awarded to
William Davis. William Davis is listed in the 1755 census of Rowan
Co. NC. Need any information which might indicate that this was the
William Davis who had custody of the orphaned HERRALL children. I am
descended from a Hugh HERRALL who lived in Burke Co. in 1800
but I have been unable to trace his movements from Virginia. I
believe the orphaned Hugh HERRALL may have been brought to Guilford
Co., NC as early as 1752 when Jonathan HERROLD moved there from
northern Va. Any clue will be greatly appreciated and I will share
information with those researching these names.
Garnett Hearl Jan
1998
CHRISTOPHER
Daniel Christopher b. 1760-1770 in NC, & his son, William Nicholson Christopher,
b. 5 Mar. 1799 in Guilford, NC. Daniel's mother was a Sarah or Sallie Boone
married to a John Christopher.
Sharon Christopher Hiner
DILLON/MORRIS
Searching for information about JOSHUA DILLON, who married ANN
MORRIS, November 21, 1815 in Salisbury District of Guilford County,
North Carolina. They had a son JAMES EATON DILLON, abt.
1816. Any information would be deeply appreciated.
THANKS!
Judy Hosto Jul
1998
GILBERT/STRICKLAND/YOUNG/CUMMINS/CUMMINGS
I am researching the following families: GILBERT, STRICKLAND, and
YOUNG. My ancestor was William GILBERT, born in either 1753 or 1758
in either Va. or NC. He married Tamar STRICKLAND who was born in 1768
to Jacob STRICKLAND 11 and Priscilla (YOUNG) STRICKLAND, I believe in
Guilford Co. NC . They married in 1785. I have been told that William
GILBERT's parents were and Edward and Mary (?) GILBERT, born around
1720 and 1725. William had a brother, John (who married a Mary
STRICKLAND- a sister to Tamar), and a sister named Elizabeth who
married a CUMMINS OR CUMMINGS. I have no proof that Edward and Mary
are his parents, but if so, where did they come from originally? Any
help will be greatly appreciated.
Sue Howard Apr 1998
SHOEMAKER / WITT
Looking for any information on CHRISTIAN SHOEMAKER, born 1779 in
Guilford, NC. He married ROSANNA WITT who was born 1786. Don't know
where she was born or when or where they were married. They ended up
in IN and IL. Would be very grateful for any info and/or guidance on
either one of them. Have lots of Illinois Shoemaker info and will be
happy to exchange.
Carolyn Carter
Johnson Mar 1997
KELLY/MOON
John Kelly/Hannah Moon: 1786, Guilford Co., NC I am seeking
information on the John Kelly who married Hannah Moon, circa 1786 in
Guilford Co., NC. Her father Richard Moon lived on Moons Creek about 8
miles west of the Guilford Co. Courthouse from 1762 until 1788
when they moved to Wilkes Co.,GA. Richard Moon`s neighbors were Simon
Moon, Jacob Hunt, Isaac Hunt, and Joel Sanders.This area was in Rowan
Co., NC until 1770. Does anyone know of Churches in this area where I
might find a marriage record? Richard Moon was a Quaker but was
disowned in 1748 by the Hopewell (VA) MM. Two of Richards children
were married in the New Garden MM,Guilford Co., NC in 1781 and 1782
but there is no marriage record there for Hannah Moon. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
KELLY
Could someone please give me the location of the CROSS ROADS CHURCH
:GUILFORD CO., NC circa 1790 and a few facts about its
history. I saw a letter in the minutes of a Hancock co.,Ga. Church in
1792 from John Tatum, Minister of the Cross Roads Church,
Guilford Co.,N.C. This John Tatum was later a neighbor in
Hancock Co.,Ga of the John Kelly I am researching.
KELLY/BELTON/ONEALL
I am seeking the names of the children (if
any) of John KELLY Sr., b. 1758, SC d. 10/20/1817, Newberry Co. SC.
John is buried in the Quaker Cemetery near Bush River. He is buried
next ot his mother Hanna BELTON KELLY (1737-1820). His father Samuel
KELLY Sr. who settled in the Bush River area in 1762. John's
wife was named Hannah according to the book "Quaker Families of SC
and Georgia" but I can not find their marriage in Bush River records
by Hinshaw. On 6/24/1809, New Garden monthly meeting (Guilford
Co.,NC), John and Hanna KELLY of Bush River, SC were received
in membership on minutes from New Garden Quarterly Meeting. Were they
relocating from Bush River SC to New Garden, NC? In John KELLY Sr's
LW&T, 11/25/1816 he left his whole estate to his mother Hanna to
distribute as she saw fit. He appointed his nephew, John B.
ONEALL and friend John Oneall Executors. John KELLY mentioned
no spouse or children. In Hannah KELLY's LW&T, 11/22/1817 she
mentions no children of deceased son John KELLY Sr. In the book
"Newberry Co, SC" by George Summer Sr., he mentions in connection
with Hannah Kelly's will: "children of a deceased son, John KELLY".
Can anyone out there shed some light on whether or not John and
Hannah KELLY had children?
Raymond A. Kelly
Jr. Oct 1998
SWAIN/MACY
I would like to correspond with descendants of Joseph SWAIN b.
9-5-1756 Nantucker Island d. 5-1829 Guilford Co. N.C. married Jedidah
MACY b. 11-12-1759 Nantucker Island d. 1833 Guilford Co. N.C. Their
children : 1. William b. 10-8-1781, my line 2. Jethro b. 9-15-1783,
3. Silvanus b. 11-12-1785, 4. Elizabeth b. 12-16-1787, 5. Thomas b.
1-6-1790, 6.Anna b. 1-30-1793, 7. Mary b. 4-16-1795, 8. Lydia b.
3-6-1797, 9. Sarah b. 9-7-1799, 10. Joseph Jr. b. 12-19-1802. All of
the children were born in Guilford Co. N.C. Thanks!
I would like to correspond with anyone researching the surnames SWAIN or MACY in Guilford County. I especially want to hear from descendants of Nathaniel SWAIN. Thank you! Jeff Kemp Feb 1997
PILKINGTON
I am looking for information on the PILKINGTON'S OF Guilford County,
NC. There were several family members living there in the very early
1800's. I am mainly interested in William PILKINGTON, found in the
1800-1820 US census and Nicanor PILKINGTON, James PILKINGTON, Jesse
PILKINGTON, and all others PILKINGTONS in the county. Nicanor
PILKINGTON is believed to be the father of William and he in turn was
the father of NICANOR PILKINGTON b. 1802,who move first to Giles
County, TN and married Lucinda MOORE and they moved to Webster
County, MO where Nicanor died in 1859. His father William may have
been born in Henry County, VA or in Guilford County, NC. We would
like to know the names of the wives of the senior Nicanor PILKINGTON,
and his son William, plus where they were buried and any birth
records that might exisit. Anyone research this line should contact
either myself at ckenter838@aol.com or my cousin at
judyswan@csulb.edu. We appreicate any help in locating information on
this line of PILKINGTON'S.
Cheryl Kenter Apr 1997
SCOTT / MARTIN
Seeking information about Isabella (Sarah) SCOTT who married John
MARTIN. Their first son, born in NC c. 1779 was James Scott MARTIN.
John and Isabella moved to Logan County, KY in approximately 1780
where they remained with their family until about 1817 when they
traveled on to IL. Their other children included Jane, William
Harvey, Samuel, Rezin Charles, James Frost, Euphamy, and Phillip W.
MARTIN. Might have been connected to James SCOTT who married Lidia
MARTIN on 26 Nov 1759 in Rowan County, NC.
Jan Lowe Dec 1996
MAYNOR
MAYNOR. Searching for relatives of ANGUS EDGAR MAYNOR (my
Grandfather)who was born June 6, 1877 in Moore/Chatham County, NC.
His parents were William Judson and Mary Ann Phillips MAYNOR. Angus
was a barber and was last seen in Greensboro, NC in 1927. He was
rumored (years later) to be in a nursing home in or around the
Ashville area in the early 1960s and to have worked at the Gates City
Barber Shop in Greensboro in the early 1940s. Also searching for
information about his brother, Cornealius J. MAYNOR (also a barber -
born 8-17-1869 in Moore/Chatham County, NC) who was married to Hassie
Short Fields (born in 1872 in Moore County). Angus and his wife (they
were divorced in 1933--6 years after he disappeared) often visited a
STOKES family who made buggies in the Hendersonville area during the
1920s.
Sandra Lunsford Dec 1996
EDMISTON / GILSTON
Searching for parents and siblings for Samuel EDMISTON (b. about
1785) who married Jane GILSTON in 1805 in Orange County. Children
are: David Gilston EDMISTON (b. 1807, d. 1837), Mary Melissa Edmiston
(b. 1813), Sarah A. Edmiston (b. 1815), James Mortimer Edmiston (b.
1816), Elizabeth Artelia Edmiston (b. 1819), Henry Piquard Edmiston
(b. ?), John Edmiston (b. ?), Margaret Lucinda Edmiston (b.?, died
1843), and Parmelia Ann Edmiston (b. ?). These daughters married into
these family names FINLEY, WALKER, JENNINGS, THOMAS. The family was a
member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church 1821-1843. In 1843 the
family moved to Harrison County, Missouri. Any help would be
appreciated. Thank you.
Charla Manica Sep 1996
HARDEN/HARDIN/DEAN
John Harden b 1787 NC
m Bethena Dean and they had six children born in Guilford
Co before they left about 1837 to move to Wayne Co
Ind. I would love to connect with other Harden/Hardin
researchers from this area.
My GGG Grandfather, John HARDEN b. 1794 NC m. Bethany DEAN b. 1805.
their children were born in Guilford Co. NC. as follows: Annice b.
1822, Amos b. 1825, John Colvin b. 1 Feb. 1824, Amstean b.
1835, David b. 1835, Bethany Jane b 1836, Lewis b. 1841 in Wayne
Indiana. In 1837 they removed to Wayne Co. Indiana then in 1854
removed to Boone Co. Iowa. Have info on all the above, am looking for
information on John's parents.
Mary Aug 1998
MONTGOMERY/CASEY/ALMOND/HIATT/STURMAN
Trying to find the parents of Samuel MONTGOMERY b. abt 1782 in N.C.
m. Mary CASEY, who reportedly b. NC, Samue and Mary reportedly died
in Hendricks Co. In. . Have yet to confirm. Any information would be
appreciated. Samuel and Mary are my ggggrandparents. They has 7 known
children.
Anna m. Harris ALMOND
David, reportedly died in Hendricks Co. In.
James m. Elizabeth and reporteldly died in Hendricks co In.
Tyra d. in Matton Coles Co., Ill
William b. 12/12/1799 Guilford Co N.C. m. Sarah HIATT 2/10/1830 in
Guilford Co., moved to Randolph Co. IN adn d. 10/21/1892.
Robert b. abt 1810, m. Elizabeth HIATT 11/18/1835, Grayson Va.
George b. 22/1812 in NC, m. Nancy STURMAN 3/13/1834 in Grayson, Va
and d. 10/27/1903 in Hendricks Co In.
Carlos D.
Montgomery Aug 1997
SUMNER / BEALS
I'm looking for info on my g-g-g-g-grandparents, Phoebe BEALS Canaday
and Robert SUMNER. She was b. in 1720/23 in Chester, PA and d. 1805
in Surry Co., NC and m. Robert on Sept. 26, 1746. He was b. in VA and
died in Guilford Co. in 1777. Any information on them would be
greatly appreciated, especially the SUMNER family. Thanks!
Mari Nielsen Feb 1997
MICHAEL
John Bernard Michel, b. 1748, son, David Michael, b. 1792 son, Barney
Michael, b. 1820 lived in Alamance Co. They were members at a Guilford Co.
church named Freidens Lutheran Church & buried there. Younger Barney
killed during Civil war at Gordonsville, Va. Barney Michael lived in Guilford county at time of his
drafting into Civil war. Please view
website.
Dan Michael Patterson
Jul 1998
GIBSON/RICHARDSON
I am searching for information on Gideon Richardson who married
Elizabeth N. Gibson 13 Aug 1831 in Guilford Co. I have all the info I need
on Elizabeth's lineage but nothing on Gideons'. If any one has information on
Gideon Richardson please email me. Thank you very much.
Dot Port Jun
1998
REED/REID
Looking for information on William REED/REID b. 1770-1778, and any
other REED/REIDs living in Guilford Co. prior to 1880. Thanks.
Stan Reid Dec
1997
RICHARDSON
John (nmn) RICHARDSON, my great grandfather, was born near Hillsboro,
Orange Co. NC 27May1819. The RICHARDSON family was reportedly in the
stagecoach business. The only record I have of John in NC comes from
the minutes of the Eagle Lodge in Hillsboro. He joined the Masons 5
Dec1842 and was " initiated an Entered Apprentice (as it was a case
of an emergency) ". On 10 Dec1842 he " petitioned to be passed to the
degree of Fellow Craft ". This was passed. A lodge of Master Masons
was then opened and he petitioned to be raised to Master Mason. This
too was passed. He became a Master Mason in two meetings five days
apart. He did not attend any more meetings until 10 April 1843 at
which time he stated he was " going to the Western Country and wanted
a certificate showing he was an honourable and Regular member of the
lodge ". On motion it was unanimously granted to him. He went to
Jonesboro, TN and worked for the firm of John H. BLAIR,a stagecoach
line. On 4 July 1846, John married Elizabeth Susannah ELLIS of Church
Hill, TN. Hawkins County. Their first home was in Russellville,
Jefferson County TN. Elizabeth's father, John E. ELLIS, had operated
a stage stopover in Church Hill and was a successful land owner. I
have some information on John and Elizabeth and on the ELLIS family.
I have fully documented John and Elizabeth's children. Around 1851
John and Elizabeth moved to the ELLIS homeplace in Church Hill. They
bought out many of Elizabeth's siblings and accumulated several
hundred acres. Elizabeth died 6 June 1899 and John 22 Mar 1909. They
gave land in Church Hill for an Academy also to be used as a Masonic
Hall. John continued as a Mason and was said to Tennessee's oldest
when he died. John and Elizabeth could read and write. All four adult
children were well educated for the times . All were land owners and
successful. Their grandchildren included lawyer, missionary, naval
officer and successful business men. This family of RICHARDSONS are
reputed to be descendents of Patrick HENRY and to maintain an
awareness of the relationship every generation has had a son named
Henry. My problem is I have been unable to find even the given names
of John's parents. The 1900 census gives his father's birthplace as
Maryland and his mother's as NC. I feel John had considerable
influence within the Eagle Lodge. I searched the minutes from before
his birth and did not find a RICHARDSON. ( I am aware of the various
spellings ) Names of those in attendance for all three meetings which
John attended are: James M. PALMER, C. S. COOLEY, H. BOSHAMER, John
COOLEY, R. F. PLEASANTS, Pride JONES, Allen PARKS, R. H. LEE, James
PARKS. Those signing his dement, beside some above, were; John BERRY
and W. W. BROWN. We have the original. I feel John must have been
related to some person listed. I would make a nice contribution to
any society or person who could give me an answer. Charles Ray
Richardson, 3732 Eakley Ct., Raleigh, NC 27606
Charles R.
Richardson Feb 1997
MCMICHAEL/MOODY/MCMURREY/KENNEDY
Researching the family of Archibald MCMICHAEL living in Guilford
County in the late 1700's.Archibald McMICHAEL died 1818, wife Charity
died 1827-1829. Lived in Guilford Co as early as 1770. Children married into
these families: MCMURRAY,KENNEDY,HULGAN,SHAW,ELY. Children: Thomas m.1801 Nancy MOODY; Margaret m. WIlliam
MCMURREY; Nancy m. Samuel KENNEDY; Charity m. John KENNEDY; William
MCMICHAEL m. Rhoda______.
David
Streets June 1998
BRASHEARS
I am interested in knowing about member of the BRASHEARS family
who were among the early settlers of Guilford Co who established the Old
Buffalo Church. Also, what is the denomination of the church? Thanks
for any help or suggestion.
Virgene Jul 1998
NICKS/ANDERSON
George NICKS m. Jean ANDERSON in Guilford Co., NC 26 Mar 1793.
They were in the 1800 Census for Guilford Co but by 1820 were in
Hickman Co., TN. I need the parents of Jean ANDERSON and is she
related to the ANDERSON's
who were in the Mercer Colony (Navarro Co., TX) about 1846 (such as
Dr.William Nicks ANDERSON or Thomas Mitchell ANDERSON). These
ANDERSON's were in Guilford Co, NC; Hickman Co., TN before coming to
Texas.
Gerald D.
Watkins Aug 1998
LOWRY
Seeking information regarding a Jasper Levi LOWRY, supposedly born in
Guilford Co. in 1791, son of John or Robert LOWRY, who was supposedly
from Maryland. Jasper subsequently moved to Bledsoe Co. Tn. (in 1830
census) and then on to Dekalb Co. Al.(in 1840 census). Would like to
correspond with others doing LOWRY family research in this area.
Thanks
J.Watson Feb 1998
TROXLER/OAKES/TROXLER/CASE/PARRISH/TATUM
Daniel TROXLER married Elizabeth R. OAKES September 13, 1856
in Guilford County, NC. Is this Daniel (same as) son of Barnett
TROXLER? Daniel and Elizabeth's daughter, Millie Ann
TROXLER married Wm J. LAND and they also had a daughter, Nancy
TROXLER. Would like contact with anyone who has TROXLERs in
Guilford County.
Wm J. LAND was born Jan 18, 1852 in Guilford Co. NC. He was the son of Miranda LAND and Polina CASE. Wm. J. married Millie Anne TROXLER Dec. 18, 1878 in Guilford Co. NC Any info appreciated.
Miranda/Merandy LAND b. 1826-1830 in Guilford Co. NC married Polina CASE, dau of Ezekiel CASE and Charlotte PARRISH, on Feb. 27, 1850 in Guilford Co. NC. Their children: William J., Ezekeil A., Nathan, N.V. , Frankie (f) , and Leitha. They lived in Stokesdale, near Oak Ridge. Seeking the parents, siblings, and descendants of Meranda LAND
My husband's ancestor, Ann TATUM married Issac OAKES 25 Jan or Jun 1831 in Stokes Co, NC. This was Isaac's 2nd marriage. They lived in Guilford Co., NC. Isaac donated the land for Elm Grove Church, where they are buried. Does anyone know of An TATUM?TATEM's parents or siblings? all posted by P. Wells in 1997 and 1998
ANDREWS, IDDINGS, RUSSELL, JOHNSON, McCOY, WHITE, ELLIS,
EDWARDS, CHIPMAN
Carolus WHITE and Margareta Van Culen's daughter Ann WHITE, b. late
1750s, early 1760s, d. ca 1790-1800, marr. Thomas Andrews (b. ca
1760-65, d. 1846-50) and their children and their descendants lived
in Chatham and Guilford Counties. The children of this couple were:
1. John Andrews, b. 2 Aug 1785, d. 2 Nov 1853, m. Nancy Marsh and
their children m. Meshach F. C. IDDINGS, Timothy RUSSELL, Tarleton
JOHNSON, Pascal McCOY, Josiah James WHITE; 2. Margaret ANDREWS, b. ca
1792, d. after 1850 census, married David EDWARDS (b. 1790-1800, d.
1849-50 and one of their daughters married a WALKER and lived in
Guilford Co.; 3. Susannah ANDREWS, b. ?, d. prior to 1850, m. Thomas
EDWARDS, lived in Guilford Co. and their son appears to have been the
Joseph EDWARDS, b. ca 1806 who married Polly (perhaps PETTIFORD) and
lived in Guilford Co. I have much information on this line and would
like to share it with descendants.
Seeking information on my ancestors in Guilford Co., NC. Paris Chipman got land there by 1784. It appears that he had sons John M. Chipman and Paris Chipman, Jr. John Chipman (his will written 21 Jan 1830, probated Feb 1835) and his wife Molly had children including a son Stephen M. Chipman who was married to Martha (perhaps Gray). Stephen M. Chipman died in the 1840s and his land was sold and estate settled about 1855. His wife Martha and their children Harriet J. Chipman, John G. Chipman, Andrew G. Chipman, and Mary L. Chipman moved to Independence Co., Arkansas by 1855. I am a descendant through Harriet J. Chipman who married Israel Folsom Dawson who was born in Sampson Co., NC, but who also moved to Arkansas in the 1850s. The early Chipman family members were Quakers and four of them are buried at the Deep River Friends Cemetery. I would like to share and receive information on this family. David E. White Oct 1996
WINCHESTER/WITTY
A third cousin of mine and myself may be the authories on the
Winchester family of Guilford Co and Rockingham Co, NC Thomas
Winchester deeded an acre of land from his south east corner of
his 200 acre farm to the Haw River Regular Baptist in 1784. You may
know this present day church as the Hillsdale Primative Baptist
Church just south of the Rockingham Co Line. Thank you very much.
Warren Winchester
Sep 1998
YEATS/YATES/TAPP
I am looking for information on Jethro YEATS, son of William
YEATS/YATES and Mary TAPP. Jethro was born abt. 1775/76, and
evidently lived most of his life in either Wake Co, or Guilford Co.
NC. He was supposedly appointed guardian of his brother's children in
Guilford Co. He moved to Middle Tn. in 1834, and was killed in a
gunpowder explosion in Oct 1851. Would appreciate any information on
this subject, since he was my ggg grandfather.
Gail Yates Feb 1998
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