Cumberland
County Queries
September - October, 1997
Looking for information on Angus RAY who arrived in Cumberland county
in the very early 1800s. He had three sons---John - Archibald & Neill.
Contact: John Ray
Posted: October 26, 1997
I am interested in the old German family name of PRIBBENOW. They have
been in this area for some time. Anyone with PRIBBENOWs in their family
lines, please contact me. 1880 to present day marriages, deaths, birth,
etc. Andrew, John, Augustus, Robert, Denise.
Contact: David A. Grierson
37799 Apache Rd., Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622
Posted: October 26, 1997
Researching the descendants of Julia M. CARR b. ca 1862 married to John
B. CULBRETH. They produced eight children - Maude, Annabell, Emmell, Gladys,
H. Marvin, Jarvis A., Myrtle, and Herman Paul. John and Julia lived in
Cumberland, Sampson and maybe in Duplin Co. Contact me if Julia is on your
research list.
Contact: David Culbreth
david_culbreth@prodigy.com
Posted: October 20, 1997
Looking for James A SMITH & wife Nancy A. BRYANT. James born about
1823 -Nancy 1826; living in Cumberland Co. N.C. in 1870.
Contact: ZoroB@aol.com
Posted: October 19, 1997
Christopher BUCHANAN (1789-1886) and his wife Isabella MACLEOD (1796-aft.1880),
both born in Cumberland Co. married in 1814 in Stewart Co. TN, where their
families had settled by 1810. Christopher's father was Scottish immigrant
John BUCHANAN; Isabella's was a Highlander, Malcolm MACLEOD -- and both
appear in the 1790 Cumberland Co. census as heads of households. Any one
with information on these early NC settlers is urged to contact me, and
I will gladly share any information I have.
Contact: Tom Buchanan Hesed1@aol.com
Posted: October 19, 1997
Seeking info on Amelia RIGIN b. abt 1790-1795 in Cumberland Co., NC.
Amelia's parents moved on to GA where she married John SMITH b. 1784 in
VA. They had 2 children; Daniel Jackson SMITH b. 1814 in Twiggs Co., GA
& William R. SMITH. Any info on Amelia's parents will be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Sandy De Taranto
sandy@pyramid.net
Posted: October 19, 1997
WILSON, WALLACE, MOORE living in Cumberland in the 1750's. Zaccheus
WILSON was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Contact: Ann Cooper & Errol Gay
eacgay@ibm.net
Posted: October 19, 1997
FAIRCLOTH, Mark (b.1810), wife Penelope (Pennie), two childern that
I know of are: William Mark, Fleet. The childern were born and raised in
Sampson Co., NC. They moved to Cumberland Co., NC by the time they were
married in the late 1850's because both childern are in the Cumberland
County Census of 1860, but Mark and Penelope aren't in Sampson or Cumberland
Co. Would like to find out what happened to them and who was Mark's father?
Contact: Keith Raynor
Posted: October 12, 1997
LEWIS
I am searching for any information on Elizabeth LEWIS, born 10 May 1820
in NC, her brother Joseph J. LEWIS born about 1826 in NC, or their father
Elvy LEWIS, who resided 1810 in Halifax County, 1820 in Hertford County
and 1830 in Halifax County, NC; on Elizabeth's father-in- law Henry KING,
born 1792 in NC, county unknown; on Necy LEWIS, born about 1810 in NC (
a Necy (or Nicy) LEWIS witnessed the will of Nathan KING, made in Cumberland
Co, NC, 19 Aug 1829, admitted to probate March Term 1834, recorded in Book
B of Wills, p.235), or Joseph THIGPEN, born about 1800 in NC. All of these
persons were in Barbour County, AL by 1850, in an area cut off into Bullock
County, AL in 1866.
Contact: William D. King
Posted: October 12, 1997
Searching for information regarding Richard and Mary ___ CREECH. Family
story is that they were killed by the Tories in 1775. Thought to have died
about June - July 1775 in Cumberland Co. This Richard CREECH is the brother
of my 2nd great grandfather Ezekiel CREECH, Sr.
Contact: Roy G. Creech
rgcreech@Ra.MsState.Edu
Posted: October 9, 1997
Alexander McRAE/MacRAE is listed in the 1790 census of Cumberland Co.
along with his daughter Christian. Listed in his will are his sons Malcolm,
Philip, and Daniel; along with his wife Isabella. I would like to know
how the other McRAEs listed in the census are related to his family: John
McRAE ( there are two Johns), Collin McRAE, Peggy McRAE, Farquhard McRAE
and the other Daniel. Who were Isabella's parents and the parents of Alexander?
Did Alexander have any other children? Contact: Sharon
Dennis BARTMESS@aol.com
Posted: October 7, 1997
Looking for information on the NIXON family. Charles Durant NIXON b.
22 Feb 1822 in SC, d. 13 Aug 1892 in Cumberland Co, NC. Parents were Lewis
A. NIXON b ca 1792 in NC, d. ca 1851 in Cumberland Co, NC and Elizabeth____
b. c 1794 in NC. Siblings were Elizabeth A. b ca 1824 m. Henry W. DEPO,
Robert W. b. ca 1828 m. Betsey A. JOHNSON, Lewis A. b. ca 1830 m. Harriett
JESUP and James L. b. ca 1834. Looking for maiden surname of Elizabeth
NIXON. Looking for parents of Lewis A. NIXON. His father is believed to
be Thomas NIXON of Cumberland Co, but is not confirmed. Thomas is known
to be the son of Henry NIXON of Wayne Co, NC.
Contact: Jennifer Bell
Posted: October 7, 1997
Searching for Daniel SHAW (19 Jan 1784, NC - 14 Oct 1850, Haywood, TN).
He married 21 Jan 1824 in Cumberland County, NC Sarah McNeill (4 Apr 1800
-18 Jan 1859). I can't find him in Cumberland Cty. so am trying adjoining
counties.
Contact: Carlton Currie
Posted: October 7, 1997
Searching for Louisa/Louvisa ROBESON (abt 1781- 1830/1839) who married
in 1798 John McNEILL (1776-aft 1800). John McNEILL was from Cumberland
County, NC so she had to be from the vicinity and I suspect she is related
to Col. Thos. Robeson for whom Robeson County is named.
Contact: Carlton Currie
Posted: October 7, 1997
BOWEN
Luke & Frances Farmer BOWEN. Luke lived in the township of Fayetteville,
NC, from apprx 1790 until his death on 12 Jan 1829 (Frances on and off,
when not teaching in Raleigh, until 1832). She lost everything in the fire
of 1831. He and three of his children are buried somewhere in the area.
In the 1815 tax list he has two lots of Green St and one stable on Mason
St. so burying him on a farm plot seems remote. The obit in the paper made
no mention of a burial. So where are he and the children buried? I've searched
the online lists. Is there a list of public cemeteries active in 1829?
Any info greatly appreciated.
Contact: Marcie F. Bowen-Astley
astley@erols.com
Posted: October 7, 1997
Murdock CAMPBELL (possibly the son of/or related to Allen CAMPBELL)
married Christian McNEILL (daughter of Neil McNEILL) in Cumberland County,
North Carolina on 12 Nov 1816. Need information on both families, including
siblings and other relatives.
Contact: Judy Andrews
Posted: September 29, 1997
Searching for further information on Neil McNEILL (born circa 1770 in
Jura, Argyllshire, Scotland and died 1 June 1858), who immigrated to North
Carolina in 1792. He later moved to Little River and then on to Cumberland
County. Wife was Sarah or Sallie Graham, married circa 1798. Known children
were Hector, Neill, Janet, Christian, Flora, Margaret and Alexander. Information
on antecedants and descendants wanted.
Contact: Judy Andrews
Posted: September 29, 1997
I am trying to find out more about these McDANIEL or McDONALD of Bladen
& Cumberland Co., NC. Father: James McDANIEL-w-Agnes Gray, sons: William
Gray(1765-1800)-w-Dicey, Absolom, Daniel, James, daughters: Margret, Mary,
Agnes. William Gray had children and somehow McDANIEL became McDONALD in
his children's generation. One of the childern was William Gray McDONALD.
I have some copies of their wills. I am willing to share all information
I have with anyone who can help.
Contact: Keith Raynor
Posted: September 29, 1997
I know that my great grandfather name was John Edward RAYNOR - wife
- Annabelle HAIR. According to records, his father was John S. RAYNER -
wife - Nancy. In the late 1800's they all lived around the 71st Township,
Cumberland Co., NC. Does anyone have any thing about John S. RAYNER or
his wife Nancy? Willing to share what I have.
Contact: Keith Raynor
Posted: September 29, 1997
Robert WILKINSON d c1790 Duplin Co; wf Elizabeth. Believe this is second
wife. William WILKINSON of Cumberland Co. was made guardian of John along
with Elizabeth (his mother). Was William, Robert's son from first marriage?
William m 1788 Duplin Co Betsy MOORE d/o John. BelieveWILKINSON family
connected to the above families.The CONNERLY's supposedly married sisters,
daughters of William WILKINSON. Looking for proof of relationship between
these 2 families.
Contact: Florence Moore
Posted: September 29, 1997
I need information on the family of John and Susanna HANCOCK. John was
born ca 1723 died ca 1771-1772. Susanna b ca 1727, d after 1783. Their
children were each born in Cumberland County: John b ca 1749, Robert b
ca 1751 m Elizabeth, d Moore Co. NC, Clement b. ca 1753, M Isabelle, d
1781 at Hays Station, SC., and William b ca 1756 m Patty. Any information
would greatly be appreciated.
Contact: Blanche Jernigan
Posted: September 29, 1997
I'm trying to find the burial place for Thomas Howard MASSEY (24 Dec
1791-20 Jun 1878) and his wife Mary (ELLIOTT) MASSEY (1796 SC - 20 Jun
1878). Thomas said to be son of John MASSEY on 1790 Cumberland Co census.
Thomas MASSEY owned land on which Massey Hill Baptist Church is built.
His son William Henry MASSEY and wife Holland (Powers) MASSEY are buried
there. I was told there were other graves on the site where the church
now stands. Whose were they? Where are they now? Any help with this dilemma
would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Elaine
McNeill Carr
Posted: September 19, 1997
Looking for information on Archibald and Elizabeth (?) HOLMES. Archibald
died leaving a will in 1797 in Cumberland naming his children: Archibald,
George, Jane, Peggy and Sarah. Believe Jane married Blackman CRUMPLER and
Sarah married Redman CRUMPLER. Any information appreciated.
Contact: Mary M. Harper
Posted: September 19, 1997
I am seeking info on Willis CARROLL from North Cumberland, Cumberland
Co., NC. He married in 1815 to Margaret ?? Willis moved his family to Barbour
Co., AL and he died in 1839 in Alabama. One of his sons - Henry Carroll
- served in the Civil War, but was taken prisoner and died at Camp Chase.Thank
you in advance for any help given.
Contact: Christy Woodham
Posted: September 19, 1997
I am looking for information on the family of Daniel BEARD who was born
in Scotland about 1732, immigrated to NC about 1780 and settled in the
Cedar Creek area of Cumberland County, NC. He had a son Neill BEARD that
married Edna FORT.
Contact: Ann Porter
Posted: September 19, 1997
Information requested on Neill WILKINSON, who resided in Cumberland
County, NC. I have a copy of a certificate wherein he was paid 5 pounds
2 shillings in July 1783 in the district of Wilmington and a copy of a
letter to Neill WILKINSON, JR. dated March 1821 from sons John, Duncan
and Daniel to Neil WILKINSON, Jr. releansing all claims to Neill WILKINSON
Sr. estate of Cumberland County.
Contact: Mike Wilkinson
Posted: September 16, 1997
Seeking information about my great-grandfather, William GARDNER, who
lived in last half of 19th century somewhere in the area between Eastover/Beard
and Fayetteville. At some point he left Fayetteville and moved to Waycross
Georgia. Thanks for any help!
Contact: Frank Howard
Posted: September 16, 1997
I am seeking information on Malcom McMILLAN born about 1775 and died
1837 in Boone County, Arkansas. He came from NC, moved to TN in 1805 and
then to Arkansas. He was married to Joannah JACOBS on 12-19-1803 at Cumberland
County, NC. I am especially interested in Malcom's exact birth place and
date, as well as his exact death date and place of burrial.
Contact: Amy McMillan Arnold
Posted: September 15, 1997
Seeking information on identity of Elizabeth UTLEY who married Thomas
Samuel BLAKE in Cumberland Co 7 June 1813. Would like to correspond with
anyone researching the UTLEY name in either Cumberland or Wake Co. NC.
Contact: Ruth J. Hary
Posted: September 3, 1997
Searching for info on Ben A. BAILEY. Wife Anna or Ann was born 1786
in NC, d. 8-17-1851. Their children: Mary married Christopher Hess; Amos
born 1815 in Kentucky, Allison born 1818 in Kentucky & Tilford born
2-9-1807 in Cumberland Co, NC. It appears that the family migrated from
NC to Kent between 1807 & 1815. Any further info on Ben A. & his
antecendents will be helpful.
Contact: Jerry Bailey gob1@mindspring.com
Posted: September 3, 1997
Researching the family of Godfrey STANSELL, b. 1799 NC, and Penelope
BARDEN, b. 1809 NC, the daughter of Arthur BARDEN, d. Sep 1843 in Wayne
Co. My connection to this family is through their son, William B. STANSELL,
b. abt 1838 NC. He married Penelope "Nellie" WOOD, b. abt 1856
probably in Cumberland Co. William and Nellie had moved to Berrien Co.,
GA by the time of the 1880 census, but their third child, "Belle,"
was born in NC just a few months before.
Contact: Brian Geiger
Posted: September 3, 1997
Wish to correspond with descendants of Mamie Lee GORDON REHU who lived
on Athens Ave, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, in the 1930s. Her father
was James Henry GORDON b 1844 Granville Co., NC, d 1915 unknown place.
Her grandparents were Calvin GORDON b 1816 NC, d c1900 ?KY?, m Rowan Frazier
1842 Granville Co., NC. Mamie REHU GORDON had 2 sisters, Mrs. C. T. FUTRELL
of Asheville, NC, and Mrs. F. D. TERRY, Atlanta, GA. Need help on this
GORDON line. Immigrant ancestor was Archibald GORDON and Caroline MASON
both from Scotland. They had 27 children, at least 22 boys. To date only
5 identified, John, James Harper, Howell, William, Allen. Will be glad
to share GORDON info.
Contact: Peggy McAndrew
Posted: September 3, 1997
I am looking for Stephen SENTER married Mary ?. I believe they
are the parents of Henry SENTER born 1760 Cumberland Co, NC, Married 1784
Rebecca AVANT born 1764 VA, Henry died Feb 27, 1832, Greene Co, TN. I need
any information about Henry's parents or family.
Contact: Marjorie Cumming
Posted: September 3, 1997
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