Certificate #597; Book 10

Name: THIGPEN, Alfred Jackson
Born: April 24, 1928
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Martha Spencer; Address: (deceased)
Father: Alfred Thigpen; Negro; born 1906 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Dessie Farrow; Negro; born 1905 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit of personal knowledge supporting date of birth, birthplace, and parentage.
• School record supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
• Insurance policy supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: June 26, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 26, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #542; Book 10

Name: THOMAS, JR., George Murray
Born: Dec. 6, 1927
Sex: Male
Birthplace: New Holland, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Thomas Mann; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: George Murray Thomas; white; born 1904 in Beaufort, Carteret Co., NC
Mother: Lillian Simpson; white; born 1908 in Beaufort, Carteret Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, and parentage.
• Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Dec. 1, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 1, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 01/17/2000 in Carteret Co." written across this certificate

Certificate #6; Book 13; Vol. 1

Name: THOMAS, Lillian Clayton
Born: Jan. 30, 1890
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hettie O'Neal; Address: (deceased)
Father: William Charles Thomas; white; born 1857 in Elizabeth City, NC
Mother: Eliza Tolson Gaskill; white; born 1866 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Marriage record supporting the date of birth and parentage.
• Insurance policy supporting the date of birth, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 16, 1950 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 28, 1950 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #440; Book 10

Name: THOMPSON, Harrell Jones
Born: Jan. 31, 1887
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Maranda Neal; Address: (deceased)
Father: Robert J. Thompson; white; born 1861 in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Mary Alice Sadler; white; born 1860 in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, and parentage.
• Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 9, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 9, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #163; Book 10

Name: THOMPSON, William George
Born: June 28, 1883
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Robert Thompson; white; born 1862 in Middletown, NC
Mother: Alice Sadler; white; born 1860 in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Birth certificate of Eugene Curtis Thompson, child of William George Thompson, supports birth date and birthplace.
• Birth certificate of George Norman Thompson, child of William George Thompson, supports birth date and birthplace.
• Birth certificate of Mary Earnistean Thompson, child of William George Thompson, supports birth date and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: June 19, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #207; Book 10

Name: TOLSON, Chester Clayton
Born: Jan. 3, 1898
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Mrs. Mary J. Garrish; Address: Ocracoke, NC
Father: Daniel S. Tolson; white; born 1867 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Sabra Swindell Howard; white; born 1870 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• This is an exact copy of Chester Clayton Tolson's birth as recorded in family Bible of parents who are still living.

Date Evidence was taken: May 5, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 8, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #210; Book 10

Name: TOLSON, Kenneth Malcolm
Born: Nov. 27, 1899
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hettie O'Neal; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Daniel S. Tolson; white; born 1867 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Sabra S. Howard; white; born 1870 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• License to Chief Engineer of Steam Vessels supporting date of birth and birthplace.
• Insurance policy issued by Prudential Insurance Co. of America supporting date of birth, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: April 16, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 20, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #381; Book 10

Name: TOLSON, Murray
Born: Feb. 25, 1885
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hettie O'Neal; Address: (deceased)
Father: Thomas Tolson; white; born 1856 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Fannie McWilliams; white; born 1859 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office disclosing the age and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: March 25, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 25, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #417; Book 10

Name: TOLSON, Rosa
Born: Feb. 7, 1893
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~~~
Father: Thomas Tolson; white; born 1856 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Nellie Williams; white; born 1872 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated May 24, 1943 disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office disclosing the age and parentage.
• Birth certificate of applicants child appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting the age and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: June 12, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 12, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #209; Book 10

Name: TOLSON, William Ira
Born: Sept. 4, 1907
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Mrs. Mary Jane Garrish; Address: Ocracoke, NC
Father: Daniel Sylvester Tolson; white; born Feb. 4, 1867 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Sabra Swindell Howard; white; born July 21, 1870 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• The birth is properly recorded in the family Bible and it is well preserved in mother's home
• It was recorded 34 years ago.
• Father & mother both living and testify this to be true facts.

Date Evidence was taken: April 16, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 21, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #674; Book 10

Name: TOOLEY, Jefferson Davis
Born: Apr. 3, 1900
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: John Warren Tooley; white; born 1865 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Mary Caroline Davis; white; born 1875 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
• Insurance policy issued March 1, 1935 supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 19, 1946 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 22, 1946 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #474; Book 10

Name: TOPPING, Charles
Born: March 14, 1896
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Tom Topping; Negro; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Lucy Lovit; Negro; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] disclosing the date of birth, place of birth, parentage.
• Letter from metropolitan Life Insurance Co. disclosing the age and birthplace.
• Birth certificate of applicants child.

Date Evidence was taken: Dec. 31, 1943 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Deputy Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 31, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #577; Book 10

Name: TOPPING, Henry Israel
Born: Sept. 21, 1927
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: William Henry Topping; Negro; born 1908 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Rose Blount; Negro; born 1909 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] disclosing the date of birth, place of birth, parentage.
• Family Bible record supporting the bate of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 3, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 3, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #113; Book 10

Name: TOPPING, James
Born: Sept. 26, 1900
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Francis Selby; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: James D. Topping; Colored; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Zoradia Selby; Colored; born 1870 in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage
• Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage

Date Evidence was taken: Mar. 7, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Mar. 12, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Name: TOPPING, Jerlean
Born: Oct. 3, 1920
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Delama Topping; dark; born in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Florence W. Wilson Topping; dark; born in Swan Quarter, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 25 day of Aug. 1960 given before Newhall? Ivory, Notary Public.
/signed/ Jerlean Topping

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Florence Wilson Topping of Swan Quarter, mother of applicant, who states Jerlean Topping was born at Swan Quarter on Oct. 3, 1920 to Delama Topping and Florence Wilson.
• Hyde Co. marriage record dated Jan. 3, 1942 which states Jerlean Topping was the daughter of Delama Topping and Florence Wilson and was age 21 when this marriage occurred.
• Sept. 16, 1942 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child which state Jerlean Topping was born in Swan Quarter and was age 21 at the time of this birth.

Date Evidence was examined: Oct. 6, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 11, 1961 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Additional Information: "Name on marriage record was as Geraldine, but I know that Jerlean Topping is the same as Geraldine Topping."

Note: "Deceased 12/14/94" is written across this certificate

Name: TUNNELL, Isabelle Estelle
Born: July 23, 1911
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Alexander Beckwith Tunnell; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Ethel Bateman; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 3 day of July 1963 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Isabelle T. Spencer

Abstract of Evidence:

• July 3, 1963 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Ethel B. Tunnell of Elizabeth City, NC, mother of applicant, who states Isabelle Tunnell was born July 23, 1911 at Lake Landing to A.B. Tunnell and Ethel Bateman.
• Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Ethel B. Tunnell of 807 Penn. Ave, Elizabeth City, NC which states Isabelle Tunnell was born July 23, 1911 to Ethel B. Tunnell [no father mentioned].
• May 8, 1935 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child, Marian K. Spencer, which states Isabelle Tunnell was age 23 and born at Lake Landing, NC.

Date Evidence was examined: July 31, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 1, 1963 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #54; Book 10

Name: TUNNELL, Linwood Jones
Born: March 9, 1919
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: T.C. [Thomas Carson] Tunnell; white; born 1894 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Albertina Harris; white; born 1893 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage
• Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage
• Batismal record supporting date of birth, residence, etc.
• Insurance policy supporting birth date, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 8, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 27, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #190; Book 10

Name: TUNNELL, Sheila Bell
Born: July 9, 1890
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.A. Mann; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Robert Henry Tunnell; white; born 1860 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Zudie Jones; white; born 1871 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

• Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.
• Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: April 29, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 5, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics