Seeking help in identifing the family of J___D. Joyner and Martha Langston. Their son, my grandfather, John William Joyner, was born in Wake County in 1860. He may have had a relative or brother named Magnus, and another brother named James. John William Joyner moved to Dinwiddie County Virginia as a young man, and died in 1899 leaving no information on his North Carolina relatives. Nothing is known of this family before or after 1860, but J __ D. and Martha were probably born ca 1830. Thanks for your help. Joe Joyner
Looking for any info on: Bryant LANE h/o Louise Lane d/o Freeman & Mariah COLEY of Wayne County and Bryant & Louise Coley Lane'S daughter Nancy Lane who married Barna BAKER Anything would be helpful.
PEACOCK, RAIFORD AND TAYLOR FAMILIES I am interested in information pertaining to Samuel Peacock, b. abt 1670, d. abt 1740, and his wife Mary Taylor. Also information on their son John Peacock abt 1710 - 1781 and his wife Patience Raiford. and their daughter Sara who lived in Georgia. Any information will be greatly appreciated. S. Redick
Does anyone know anything about the Hamilton family of Wayne County, Dobbs County? Have children listed for Guy and Annie Hamilton but no dates of children Barnabas, Sarah, Duncan, Hardin, Edith, Unity, Darkiss and John have him being born 1779. Guy Hamilton is beleived to have died in 1791 any help would be thankful. My e-mail is mwhite@wvi.com
Seeking information on the Belfast Plantation in Wayne County, NC. This was the ancestral home to the Sherards who resided there from the late 1600's to the middle 1850's.
I am looking for information on the Peacock family from Fremont, in Wayne Co. My grandmother is Elizabeth Peacock, her married name was Waksmulski. She had 7 siblings, Burden, Alfred, Jane, Margaret, Betsy, Adelee, and possibly a set of twin sisters that died in infancy. My grandmother was born 11/21/08 and passed on 11/11/92. I would appreciate ANY information on this family. I can be emailed at cuteliz575@aol.com
I just discovered your Wayne Co, NC website so hope there are still PATE/HOWELL researchers out there. I am researching PATE ancestors with roots in WAyne Co, NC. I recognize some of our family in the 1880 Wayne Co, Stoney Creek census as William and Smithy PATE with three children at that time. These are my husband's grgrandparents. Ten years earlier (1870) the census shows PATE/HOWELL in the same hh. Am trying to find out if our Smithy was a HOWELL. Would like to exchange data. Ruby Price
Seeking information on Nathan COLTON. I believe he left Wayne Co., NC in the 1820's bound for Crawford Co., IL in 1820's. He married Mary Polly HOATES (or HOUTES) in Crawford Co., IL in 1828. He may have traveled with the COX family and may be connected to the HAND and NEWLIN families who are later connected in Crawford Co., IL. Any information on any Colton family members would be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for Hamilton's of Wayne County. I know that Guy and Ann Hamilton lived there with their nine children. Barnabas, Sarah, Duncan, Hardin(or Bardin) Unity, Edith Darkis Nancy and John. per will of Guy's dated 1790 recorded Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. What happened to all the children and who did they marry? I only know of my ancestor John. And looks like Barnabas stayed in Wayne County as he keeps showing up on Census
I am looking for information on William Thomas KEYS/KEYES who received a land grant in Wayne County, NC around 1760. I have yet to find a database on-line that lists such transactions. Can anyone out there help me? KEYS/KEYES immigrated (again) to Nova Scotia in 1784. I am trying to make the link back to Scotland/Ireland, but need to cover his years in NC first. Any help would be appreciated.
i am looking for information on benjamin trevathan born about 1822 in wayne co. he married first sally williams of wayne co. then marzanie bass of wayne co then black creek area. any information would help.
I am searching for a John H. Crawford who was living in Wayne Co. in 1860 with his wife Patience 28, a son John W. 3, another son Charles D. 10 months. Also there is possibly another son living with a Robert Perkins, same county,James H. Crawford, maybe serving an apprenticeship. Any info would be appreciated.
I'm interested in Allen King, found in the 1800 census of Wayne co., NC. He is possibly the father of Bardin Finley King, Axim King, and several other brothers.If he moved to Dallas Co, ALA, around 1820 or soon before , he may be the right Allen. Also anything about a C. B. King, born 1820's NC.
Searching for descendants of William Dickson Pearsall and Mary Ann Outlaw. The 1870 census of Wayne Co, NC, Indian Springs Twp, reflects: W. D. Pearsall, Age 30, M, W; Mary A. Pearsall, Age 33, F, W; James E. Pearsall, Age 12, M, W; Hepsey E. Pearsall, Age 10, F, W; Norman Pearsall, Age 8, M, W; Dickson Pearsall, Age 4, M, W; and Sue S. Pearsall, Age 2, F, W. The 1880 census reflects them as residing in Grantham Twp. A family genealogy "Whitfield, Bryan, Smith and Related Families", reflects that William Dickson Pearsall md 1st Mary Ann Outlaw and that he married 2nd on 29 Apr 1956, Sara Marie Whitfield. A letter dated Feb 20, 1933, from one E. H. Pearsall, residing in Princeton, NC, states that William Dickson Pearsall married 29 Apr 1856, Mary Anne Outlaw. The letter also states that Mary Anne Outlaw died 11 May 1912. One James E. Pearsall and Louphemia Cogdell were married June 15, 1884. Seeking descendants of these families. Did William Dickson Pearsall m! arry Mary Anne Outlaw or Sara Maria Whitfield? Who were the parents of Louphemia Cogdell? Will share.
I am searching for any information on the Sollis family. Abraham Sollis, Luke, William. They were in Wayne county area before 1830's and moved with the Reasons family to Tennessee, Gibson Co area. I am looking for the wife of Abraham, and the father of William M Sollis. It is thought that Abraham married an Indian woman. Any information can be of help. Thanks Ann
Could someone tell me if there is a Brogden Township in Wayne Co. NC.? I am looking for a Harris Stanly who married a Sarah Howell at Brogden Township Wayne Co. NC.26 March 1874. They were married by T.W. Brogden, Esq. Where is Brogden Township located in referrence to Mt. Olive or Dudley or whatever. Thank you for any help you may send.
Hi, Does anyone have any info on the Jones, Herring, Peacock, or Nelson families of Wayne Co. N.C? I need info on William Henry Jones born 1825 in Va. He married Mery Lila (Herring) Peacock a widow, b. 1823 Sampson Co. N.C. She had two children by Peacock. Virginia & Ann Pennsylvania b. 1840 & 1842. William Henry Jones & Mery Lila (Herring) Peacock's children were James Alexander born 1846 married 1 Sarah Ann William Garner and 2 Sarah (Sallie) Nelson daughter of William B. Nelson and Nancy ? .;;;; Augustus b. 1848;;;;Leander b. 1850. Anything at all anyone can tell me about these people would be geatly appreciated. Thanks, Elaine Campbell ecampbel@tampabay.rr.com
Secking info on descendants of Thomas Daniels (1865-1918) who is buried in the Trent FWB Church Cemetery at Merrtitt, NC. His son, Earlie R. Daniels, lived in the Goldsboro area. His wife was librarian there in the city. I think they had a son named Earl.
Looking for info on ggggg grandma NANCY HERRING. Married to Jonathon Keathley Sr. about 1777(?). Had the following children: Jonathon Keathley Jr. Charity Keathley Annie Keathley Richard Keathley 01 Jan 1787- married Polly Branch John Keathley 1790 Mark Keathley 1794 married Elizabeth Pipkin Calvin Keathley Daniel Keathley 1800 married Luhamia Pipkin. Any info appreciated and have documents and history to share!
I am in search of any information about Michael Grant, on the 1790 and 1800, Wayne Co census. Especially his daughter Nancy Grant c1790. I am trying to place his daughter Nancy going to Green Co, NC having a child, John Jackson Grant. Since Green Co is a burned Co, only so many records can be found. I would like to thank anyone for any information on this family.
I seek any information on Woodard Cook, born in Wayne Co. 1875 or 1888 and who in 1830 lived in the Captain Daniel district. He and his wife Temperance deeded some property to the Methodist Episcopal church in 1831. I am very interested in any information on this man (couple) especially if they had children, if so names? Are there church records? I found no estate records for this man, nor a will. Thanks for any help!
Looking for the parents of Harris King and Cullen King. They may have lived in Wayne County, NC around 1810. A search engine turned up a post listing these names, but it is no longer on line.
Need information on family of Aaron Pernell Faircloth of Wayne County. Aaron Faircloth's parents were: David Andrew Webster Faircloth (b-6/25/1865;d 9/24/1947) and Malissa Greene Williams (b-11/20/1883, d-2/15/1964) His full sister was: Myrtle (Mertie) Faircloth and full brother was Dixie Webster Faircloth. His half brother was Almond Faircloth (b 11/6/1889) and half sister was Mollie Faircloth (b 8/27/2894) Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
I am looking for information on the ancestors of Matilda Jernigan who married Joseph Benton in 1871. I believe her parents were Lewis Jernigan (1790-1851) and Elizabeth Daniels (1804-1864). Anyone else have these folks in their line?
STANLY-STANLEY family of Wayne County NC. and early Sampson County NC. Harris Stanly m. Matilda Hall ca. 1835-1845. Listed in the following Census of Wayne County NC. 1850 - 1860 - 1870 Living in Wayne Co. NC- 1840 Census living Sampson Co. NC - 1850 Census living Sampson Co. NC. - 1860 Census living Buck Swamp District Wayne Co. NC Mt. Olive Post Office - 1870 Census living Brogden Township Wayne Co. NC. My query is: Who was Harris Stanly's father and mother. Is the HARRIS Stanly-Stanley as listed in the Carolina Messenger - Newspaper of Wayne County NC. dated 2 April, 1874 who married Sarah Howell 26 March 1874 the same as the one listed above who was first married to Matilda A. Hall? Also do you know if he is listed on the Census records of Wayne Co. NC. for 1880. Thank you for information you might share with me. Westa Talton Morris 4/29/2000 NNVA Mawpar
Seeking any imformation on the following found in the Wayne Co. NC 1800 census: pg. 852 - James MANLY, Henry MANLY, Aron MANLY. ~~~~ found in the Wayne Co. NC 1820 census: pg. 475 - Furnifold MANLY, ... pg 477 - Elcana MANDLY, James MANDLY, Aaron MANDLY, Sary MANDLY. ~~~~ found in the Wayne Co. NC 1830 census: pg. 527 - James MANLY and Furnefold MANLY. ~~~~Please e-mail: marcas@centurytel.net
I am looking for information on Ara Edmond Bradshaw born September 9, 1872 and married Amy Ann Grantham (born August 10, 1877) in Wayne Co., NC on October 18, 1896. Does anybody have information on this family? Thanks, Margaret
I'm trying to find the parents of Sterling William Exum, b 1806 in NC. He married Ailsa (Alcey) Atkinson, also b in NC, around 1830. Does anyone know who the children of William Exum who appeared in the 1810 and 1820 Wayne County census? Any other leads or suggestions in finding this man's parents? Thanks.
Looking for information on the parents and siblings of Joshua Copeland (b abt 1728 d abt 1807) who married Susannah Pike (1752-1815). Trying to find the documented linkage to the Copeland's of Nansemond/Isle of Wight. Children included Mary, Susannah, Leah, John, and Miriam. Copeland family migrated with other Quaker families (primarily Modlin/Mauldin family) to Indiana in 1805-07 timeframe. Thanks, Ken Copeland (5th great-grandson)
Looking for William Arnold and wife Caroline Jurden.They had a daughter Amaryllis Arnold.Believed to have lived in Goldsboro.Daughter married Alexander Hopkins in Montgomery County.
Looking for info on Nehemiah Tolar(Toler). He is listed in the 1786 & 1790 Wayne Co., NC census. There are also Robert, Thomas, John and Stephen Tolar listed. Anybody out there researching this branch? Thanks.
i am looking for any information on nancy bush and morgan ipock. these are my great great grand parents any information would be appreciated. jon morris
I am looking for any information on Addie Elizabeth Snipes. She may have been born in Johnston Co NC ca. 1884. She died 8-28-1953, Wayne Co NC. She married Matthew Grey Mitchell 12-19-1899 in Fork Township in Wayne Co. I think her father may have been William A. Snipes Jr; mother unknown. In need of any information about her.
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