Index to Surnames, Queries, and Researchers

THOMPSON posted by Redding Thompson on Thursday, July 2, 1998

Searching for parents and grandparents of Tarlton Thompson, born Sept. 8 1804 near Goldsboro NC, died Jan 10,1872 in Beaufort County NC.

DICKINSON, POPE posted by Marie Harvey on Sunday, July 5, 1998

DICKINSON, Benjamin is said to have been b. Wayne Co.NC in 1772. Married #3 wife, Mary POPE, also b. NC, county not known. He moved to Arkansas by 1843 where at least one son, David K/., was born. Would like any information on the Dickinson family. Willing to share what I have from David onward. Thanks in advance. Marie

MORRIS, SMITH posted by Florence Frazier on Sunday, July 5, 1998

Am looking for more info. on Benjamin Morris and Lydia Smith Morris married 2-4-1778 in Wayne Co. They had children Samuel b 2-5-1779, William b 10-13-1781, Leah Jane b 8-8-1786 and Joshua b 6-19-1789 in Wayne Co. Benjamin was born in Stokes Co. (I have no date) and died in Randolph Co 7-25-1808 or possibly enroute to Ohio with his family. They were practicing Quakers.

CAPPS, DUNN, HINSON, JONES, KING, LEWIS, POTTS posted by M Weiss on Saturday, July 11, 1998

I am looking for information on Matthew Mile Jones, Senior and Junior. Also Potts, Capps, Hinson and Lewis Lines.... Thanks

WILLIAMS, WOLFE posted by Kevin Williams on Sunday, July 12, 1998

Looking for Descendants of Seborn and Louisa WOLFE. According to the 1880 Wayne Co, NC Census, they had the following children: S.J. WOLFE - Male, 58 - Died Wayne Co, NC in 1906 Louisa WOLFE - Female, 45 Stephen WOLFE - Male, 21 - Married Mollie Williams on 27 SEPT 1880 Udolphus WOLFE - Male, 20 Elizabeth WOLFE - Female, 17 Nathan WOLFE - Male, 16 - Florence WOLFE - Male, 12 Floyd WOLFE - Male, 12 Any information would be appreciated. Kevin

MARTIN, WILLIAMS posted by Kevin Williams on Sunday, July 12, 1998

Looking for descendants of Waitman and Edith Martin of Wayne Co, NC. According to the 1860 Wayne Co, NC census, they had the following children: Waitman G. MARTIN - Male, 50 Edith MARTIN - Female, 40 Ervin MARTIN - Male, 21 Willis MARTIN - Male, 15 - Married Sarah WILLIAMS on 17 Oct 1872 Penelope MARTIN - Male, 16 Henderson MARTIN - Male, 9 George MARTIN - Male, 8 Josiah MARTIN - Male, 7 Abram MARTIN - Male, 2 Waitman MARTIN - Male, 4/12 Any information would be appreciated. Kevin

BASS, HERRING posted by Al Bass on Monday, July 13, 1998

JETHRO BASS, born 1836. Co. C, 2nd Regt. NCST. Died Jun 3, 1865 as prisoner in Brooklyn NY. Wife Debbie, died after 1907 in Wayne Co. ??? Any Children ??? Jethro's parents were Jonathan and Sarah Bass. His siblings were Elizabeth 1836/1865; Penny, b. 1842; Jesse, b. 1845, John, b. 1852; Reddick, 1849/1923. Reddick married Martha Herring in 1866 and had two children, Mary S., b. 1879 and Etta C., b. 1881. ???? anything on decendents or anticendents ??

COTTEN, HAYES posted by marcella cameron aldridge on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Who was mother of Margaret Anley Hayes born Wayne Co. 1813 died 1896 Laurens Co., Ga. father was John HAYES who had 22 children by two wives. First wife was Milly ________. Margaret Anley HAYES married three times: l. John "Jack" Cotton 2. Jonathan Lee 3. an Anderson.

SHERARD, SHERRARD, SHERRER, SHERROD posted by Tom Sherard on Saturday, July 18, 1998

Looking for immigrant ancestor for SHERARD/SHEROD/SHERROD'S who lived in Wayne County. The early known ancestor lived in Isle of Wight, Va and sometimes used the name Sherrer. Any help deeply appreciated.

CANADY, KENNEDY posted by Lin Van Buren on Sunday, July 19, 1998

Seek any information about Private Jefferson CANNADY, who was born c1842 in Rockingham Co NC but who was residing in Wayne Co NC on 7 May 1862 when at age 20 years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was assigned to Company H of the 45th Regiment of North Carolina troops. He fought in and survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Did he have CANNADY or KENNEDY kinspeople in Wayne Co NC? Thank you. Lin Van Buren

CANADY, KENNEDY posted by Lin Van Buren on Sunday, July 19, 1998

Seek any information about Private Jefferson CANNADY, who was born c1842 in Rockingham Co NC but who was residing in Wayne Co NC on 7 May 1862 when at age 20 years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was assigned to Company H of the 45th Regiment of North Carolina troops. He fought in and survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Did he have CANNADY or KENNEDY kinspeople in Wayne Co NC? Thank you. Lin Van Buren

HEDGPETH posted by Nancy Jane Ramsey Norris on Thursday, July 23, 1998

HEDGPETH, Wiley W. and Judge William (brothers) who could have been born or lived in Wayne County. Moved to Giles and Lincoln Counties, TN 1830's possibly and on to Christian Co., MO 1840's & 1850. Looking for family and parents.

SANDERS, SHERRARD, YELVERTON posted by M. Yelverton on Sunday, July 26, 1998

SANDERS/SHERRARD/YELVERTON: Seeking parents of Bryant Yelverton, b. cir 1780-90, m. about 1810, Penelope Sherrard, b. 1794, dau of Robert & Elizabeth Sanders Sherrard. Is Bryant from line of Hardy Yelverton of Wayne Co? Any info on these families is appreciated.

posted by Jeri Gallus on Monday, August 3, 1998

Looking for information on Julius W. RAYNOR/RAYNER born in Wayne Co. about 1876. He was my Great Grandfather. Any help is appreciated.

HENDERSON, MUSGRAVE, SIMMONS posted by lisa y. henderson on Monday, August 3, 1998

looking for descendants of alfred and polly musgrave. alfred (b. 1853), a preacher, was the son of penny simmons and haywood musgrave. alfred and polly's known children: daniel (1884), susan (1886), jesse (1888), yancey (1892), junie (1896), and charles (1902). yancey married annie e. "dollie" simmons, daughter of hillery b. and ann elizabeth henderson simmons.

ARMWOOD, DIGGS, GUESS, HENDERSON, SMITH, WARD posted by lisa y. henderson on Monday, August 3, 1998

looking for descendants of isham and nancy henderson smith. isham (b. ca. 1857) was the son of tabitha smith and peter ward. nancy (b. 1865) was the daughter of james and louisa armwood henderson. isham and nancy smith's children: annie (1883), oscar (1884), furney (1886), ernest (1888), elouise (1890), johnnie (1892), mary (1894), jimmie (1896), willie (1899), effie may (1905), and bessie lee (1911). nancy later married patrick diggs. annie smith married james guess, an undertaker in goldsboro.

DAIL posted by Jay Dale on Wednesday, August 5, 1998

I trying to find genealogy information specifically for Seven Springs North Carolina. Is Seven Springs in Wayne County? I am a descendant of Thomas Dail (Dale) of Duplin County. His childred later resided in Seven Springs. I'm trying to find Thomas Dail's parents, and also find history and general information on Seven Springs.

LEWIS posted by Ron Lewis on Wednesday, August 5, 1998

Trying to locate the existance of Jordan Lewis b. 1764 in NC (unknown). Found in Bulloch Co. GA. in 1790, two sons, Wiley b. 1790 and Stephen b. 1797. Tax records indicate he came from NC. Jordan died March 15,1838 in Mobile, AL. I am at a dead end.

BRADBURY, CORBETT posted by Keri McKenzie on Saturday, August 8, 1998

William Turner BRADBURY b. 1824 (Goldsboro , NC, USA) d. 22 Jan 1902 Newton, Jasper, IL, USA m. Susie CORBETT (d. 1871, Jackson Co., IN, USA) Known Children: John, (Ed), George, (unk. dau.), Thomas, Sarah (m. McVEY), Fannie (m. VILES Help with birth, family and parents' information greatly appreciated. I am a descendant. Would love to hear from others. Thanks! Keri McKenzie 3550 West Amazon Drive #3, Eugene, OR USA

BROGDEN, THOMPSON posted by David Francis on Saturday, August 8, 1998

I am seeking information on Richard E. Brogden who married Mary Jane Thompson in June, 1882 in Duplin County. They were married until 1895 when Mary died. Richard then married Sallie Cobb in 1896. I would like information on the children of Richard and Mary Brogden. They had five children together.

THOMPSON posted by Deborah T Dial on Thursday, August 13, 1998

I am looking for my ggggranfather's parents and siblings. Henry Franklin Thompson, b. 20 June 1821. He was from Wayne (Johnston ) County. He married Nancy Ann Ward b. 25 Jun 1826. I don't know when he left Wayne County, I have information on his descendents, but, I am running into a wall on his parents. Email welcome.

FORT, FULGHUM, HINES, SHERARD, SHERRARD, SHERROD posted by Alan Hines on Thursday, August 20, 1998

I would appreciate hearing from Wayne Co., Pitt Co., or Dobbs Co. Hines family researchers. I am looking for parents of James HINES b. 1774 in Old Dobbs. He and his wife Sally Sherard Hines left Wayne Co. for Hardeman Co. TN abt. 1829.

SPIVEY, TOLER posted by gail hopkins on Thursday, August 20, 1998

Grey SPIVEY dau. Sarah Spivey married Curtis Franklin TOLER,1896 Johnston Co. She lived in Wayne Co., died 1958. Trying to find her father, Grey Spivey.

GARDNER, GARNER, PARISH, PARRISH, WILLIAMSON posted by Bobbie Williamson-Dabbs Ledbetter on Saturday, August 22, 1998

Does anyone have any information on William WILLIAMSON - will dated 1767, old Craven Co., South Carolina, Prince Fredericks Parish, & wife, Mary ___?___? Will witnessed by John Gess, William Smith & Gideon Parish/Parrish. William Williamson owned land in Kingstree & on Black River, S.C. (present day Williamsburg Co.). He also owned land that fell on Bear Creek in old Johnston Co., North Carolina (presently it divides Wayne, Lenoir, etc. Cos.) William Williamson & Mary had a number of sons, William, John Benjamin, Thomas, & James (my ancestor. James Williamson died in 1797, Darlington Co. or Dist., S.C. His wife was Sarah ____?____. My lineage goes through his son, Stephen, although he had several, i.e. Benjamin, Jason, Needham, & Henry Augustus. Stephen Williamson d. 1839 Darlington Co., S.C.,; md. Sarah Gardner, dau. of Joshua Gardner. Their son, Needham (my ggrandfather) died 18 Dec. 1854, S.C.; md. Ann Broach, dau. of Abner Broach & Anne Muldrew. Next is my grandfather, Needham W. Williamson, who md. Sarah (Sally) Jane ?Coleman or Taylor? (1st marriage to Albert Poston). Needham W. Williamson d. 1912. My father was Thomas Washington Williamson, son of above, and Eva Mildred Dabbs. I would like to buy any books that show Wayne County Court or land records. Does anyone know where I might obtain these books? Thanks for any help at all. Sincerely, Bobbie Williamson-Dabbs Ledbetter

ALBRITTON, JONES, SUMMERLIN posted by W. Alan Jones on Thursday, August 27, 1998

Searching for parents of Mary Anne JONES and William Randolph Jones. William Randolph Jones was born in 1814. Mary Anne was born in 1811 and later married Matthew ALBRITTON. They had twin boys John Thomas Albritton and Jesse Tignor Albritton. John Thomas Albritton became a rather famous Baptist minister in Eastern NC. Mary Anne and Matthew also had a daughter Frances (Fannie) who married Oliver SUMMERLIN. Mary Anne Jones Albritton was a member of the Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church for 57 years. Mary Anne Jones Albritton is buried at Maplewood Cemetary in Calipso. Who were her parents?

HARRIS posted by David Francis on Sunday, August 30, 1998

I am seeking information on John Harris who recieved land from Samuel Herring in Wayne County, NC in 1819. He divided his land by will among his seven daughters: Penelope, Elizabeth, Nancy, Rachel, Sally, Susan, and Edith.

CAISON, EZZELL posted by Chris Bryant on Sunday, August 30, 1998

Looking for information on Joseph Albert CAISON and his wife, Sally EZZELL (she may have been from a neighboring county). They had two children. Bessie Davis Caison (b. 7 Nov 1905, d. Feb 1975) and Albert Caison.

POTTER posted by Chris Bryant on Sunday, August 30, 1998

Looking for information on Thomas Jefferson POTTER. Married unk. and had five children. Herman Chelsey Potter (b. 13 Aug 1904, d. Mar 1967 in Elizabeth City) Ira Potter (possibly b. 11 Nov 1898, d. May 1966) George Potter, Hebert Potter, Pearl Potter.

RAIFORD, REVELL, REVELS posted by Gloria Holback on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

Where and what is the connection between the REVELL and the RAIFORD families? My ancestor was named Raiford REVELL/ REVELS. No doubt he was named for a hero or a relative. Many thanks, Gloria

ELLIS posted by Serelda A. Leek on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

I'm trying to find the relatives of Ben Grady ELLIS. Was born in Goldsboro around 1919 or 1920.Birth city is not positive. E-mail address is sleek@acronet.net Thank You

MILES, RAYNER, RAYNOR posted by Jeri Gallus on Wednesday, September 2, 1998

I am looking for more information on Julian W. RAYNOR/RAYNER. He was born about 1876. He married Julia MILES of Halifax, NC. They had my Grandfather Nelson C. Raynor/Rayner September 11, 1921. They lived in Rocky Mount, NC at the time of Nelson's birth, and their occupation was a farmer. Julian was 45 and Julia was 21 when Nelson was born. Any help on this family would be appreciated.

AYCOCK, BARDEN, NEWSOME, SIMS, WILKINSON posted by Gerry Hill on Thursday, September 3, 1998

Jesse AYCOCK Born 1743 Prince George Co. Va. died Jul. 1823 Nahunta,Wayne,NC now Freemont He married according to material found: three times Elizabeth Wilkinson Piety Barden Mrs. Patience Ann Sims Newsome He had children by #1 and #2. By Piety, son Ephriam born 1786 Dobbs Co. NC married Edith Ann..had Polly, Elisha, Ervin, Elizabeth, unknown male, Elias died between 1850-60 Randolph Co. Ga. Will share on Jesse's Family. also UQRA39B@prodigy.com GerryInGa@juno.com

HOWELL posted by Bonnie Gay on Saturday, September 12, 1998

I am looking for Nancy Ann Howell in Wayne County. Born about 1847 or 1848. She was living in the Georgetown, S. C. area in 1860 with a Spinster, probably her teacher. I know nothing of her family. She later married James R. Williams of S. C. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Bonnie W. Gay

BASS, BRAFFORD, BYRD, HATCH, RHODES posted by Tom King on Sunday, September 13, 1998

Searching for info on Christopher Columbus Byrd who married (I believe) Zilphia Brafford in 1853. She was from Grantham Store, and they lived around there after they were married. Also would very much like to find Zilphia's family.

BRANTHAM, CROCKER, DAVIS, HARMAN, JOHNSON posted by Jcarle on Sunday, September 13, 1998

Thomas F. BRANTHAM -- Born abt 1850. Possibly from Tennessee and moved to Wayne County around the 1860's. Thomas married Polly CROCKER. Thomas and Polly had a son Thomas Faro who married Eliza Jane JOHNSON (daughter of Nathan JOHNSON and Sarah Elizabeth DAVIS) Ivy Johnson -- Born abt 1815 in Wayne County. He married Rachel HARMAN daughter of William and Martha Harman. Any additional information on any of these families would much be appreciated.

GRANT, WHITMAN posted by Helen Ennis Williams on Sunday, September 13, 1998

Looking for info. on any Whitmans from Wayne Co., Mt.Olive area. My grandmother was Mary Jane Whitman b.27Oct 1918 d, Aug 1974. I beleive her father's name was Charlie Whitman. I do not know what her mother's name was. She married Wilbert Harrison Grant from Newton Grove, Sampson Co., NC.

BUNN, RYALS, WILSON posted by Jackie Prescott on Tuesday, September 15, 1998

Mariah Jane (Janie) BUNN b.21 July 1892 Wayne Co., NC d. 1957 Fayettville, NC. I am her grandaughter. I am looking for info on her parents Levi Bunn and Georganna WILSON, Wayne Co., NC. Mariah Janie Bunn married Carlie Harvey (Hervey) RYALS.

CURLEE, KEEN posted by Rose Parks on Tuesday, September 15, 1998

John KEEN and wife Elizabeth CURLEE Keen were either living in Wayne Co. or visiting near Goldsboro when John died in 1803, so states the Laurens (Georgia) County History. Does anyone have any information on this family. I have a good bit of information to share but can't find their parents or siblings. All mail answered.

WIGGS posted by Bob Eubanks on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

Wiggs, Alexander Jackson, born 2 April 1799, in Wayne County, NC. married Matara Wagner. He moved to Pike County, IN around 1820, His father was Henry Wiggs. I would appreciate any information on this family. Bob Eubanks, Leesburg, FL

CARMACK, HEATH, KENT, PRIVATT, THOMPSON, WADE posted by Beau Rhodes on Thursday, September 17, 1998

Searching for WADE/CARMACK cousins and info on the following Wade family: Robert Wade lived in Wayne and Craven Co's NC. He married Nancy THOMPSON. I am aware of 3 children. 1)Robert Seymour Wade b. 2Oct1866 2)Mary Francis Wade b. 19Jan1874 3)Florence Wade b. 2Apr1875 in Mount Olive,Wayne Co NC or Seven Springs area of NC. She died 28Nov1945 in Grantham, Wayne Co. NC. She married John Daniel Carmack. They had 3 children 1)Bettie Myrtle Carmack 2)Mattie Bell Carmack 3)Thelma Dell Carmack. This Robert wade is hard to find. Please send any info you have about this family to beaurhodes@email.msn.com Thanks Beau Rhodes

RAINER, WALLACE posted by marion w tyler on Tuesday, September 29, 1998

I am seeking information on the following persons: Anna Rainer who is my great great grandmother, born in Mount Olive, Wayne County, North Carolina; and her son born October 5, 1880, named Wilbert Wallace.

BUSICK, SAULS posted by Ardath Buckaway on Tuesday, September 29, 1998

Looking for Sauls families who were living in Wayne Co. in 1790. Some may have gone to Orange Co. Catherine Sauls married Gabriel P. Busick in Orange Co. in 1806. I am looking for her parents and siblings. Later they moved to Orange Co. IN. where both died. Any help would be appreciated.

BOYET, BOYETT, BOYETTE, BOYTE, SASSER posted by Bill Boulineau on Wednesday, September 30, 1998

I am looking for the parents of Sabra Sasser, married James Boyet 1760, Dobbs Co., NC.

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