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THOMPSON, Daniel – (d. 1867)

Sudden Death — A student from Trinity College, Mr. Daniel THOMPSON, son of Mr. Franklin THOMPSON, of Onslow County, died suddenly in this city on Sunday last.  He was on his way home, was taken sick suddenly at Hillsborough, was taken from the cars at Raleigh, conveyed by Dr. SMITH to the military hospital, and carefully and kindly cared for until he died. 

Regret is expressed, and justly, that some one did not send him to a hotel, but he had every attention from Dr. SMITH.  His case was apoplexy.  We have these facts from Mr. LEACH, of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, who took an interest in the young man and assisted in his burial. 

Source:  The Weekly North Carolina Standard (Raleigh, NC). 25 December 1867.  Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

FOY, James H. – (d. 1898)

Kinston Free Press: Mr. James H. FOY, of Richlands, Onslow county, died on Monday, November 28th, in the 78th year of his age.  He left three living children.  

Mr. FOY was once a prominent politician in Onslow county, having been elected to the legislature several times.  He was a strong democrat, Peace to his ashes. 

Source:  The Semi-Weekly Messenger (Wilmington, NC). 13 December 1898.  Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

Cookbook from Swansboro Methodist Church

While browsing the Internet Archive tonight I came across this recently added item – a cookbook from the Women’s Society of Christian Service published in 1968.

cookbook-imageThe beginning pages of the cookbook includes a handwritten recipe for Rum Cake, and a brief history of the church.  The Swansboro Methodist Church was founded March 1, 1871 and the first congregation included about 15 local families. Worship was held in the old Brick Store and in a house owned by Richard Webb.

Check it out for some interesting reading. If you end up making something from the book, be sure to let me know!

Note: If you are unable to see the book embedded in this post, you can access the book online here.

 

NICHOLSON, Sadie Barry – (d. 1883)

Departed this life on the morning of Dec. 14th, Mrs. Sadie Barry NICHOLSON, wife of Dr. NICHOLSON of Richlands.  This happy couple were married last January, and after a few months of devoted life, the young wife is snatched away, and the Doctor is brought to experience the loss of a second wife while quite a young man. Truly the Lord’s ways are past finding out.  He has the sincere sympathy of many friends and relatives.


Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3. 

Thomas Jarman Cemetery

The following is a complete listing of the tombstones in the Thomas Jarman Cemetery in Onslow County, NC.

Located at the intersection of State Roads #1301 (Richlands Loop Rd) and #1300 (Barbee Road) in the field and enclosed in a chain link fence.

Surveyed by Martha Hodnet; Ann Davis; and Ervin, Patrick and Logan Morton May 2011.  Click on each name to view a picture of the tombstone.

Contributed by Leven Morton (lemorton@att.net) in July 2013. 


 

 

Onslow County Cemetery Transcriptions – Book Indexes

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In 1989,  James Michael Whaley published a 12-volume set of Onslow County cemetery transcriptions covering the Richlands, Southwest, and Stump Sound communities.   Below are lists of the more than 6,200 names included in the books.

See the book indexes for further information:  Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | Volume 9 | Volume 10 | Volume 11 | Volume 12 


Select a letter to see lists organized by last name

  A |B | C | D | E | F | G | H – I | J | K | L | M | N – O | PR |  S |  T – U | V – Z

These are a great resource to have and you may find someone you’re looking for.   You can check for a library that owns them.  If you have questions, please contact us.  Copyright the New Hanover County Public Library and used on this site with their permission.


Index posted online by Taneya Koonce.

Photo credit:  Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.  Photo by Louis Shackleton.

Onslow County Confederate Soldier Burials

nc_csaburialsThe NCGenWeb has a new database online – the result of a project of the North Carolina Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. You can read more background about the database on the NCGenWeb blog.

For those with Onslow county research interests, you may be interested in the list of burials from Onslow county specifically here.   Happy hunting!