Inquiries 2009-2013
Inquiries 2003-2008

CCHA prints requests for historical and genealogical information on our website. Inquiries may be submitted to history@chathamhistory.org (please use the text Inquiries Page in the Subject line) or the post office box. We only post Chatham County, NC related inquiries, and they should be brief and precise.

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WICKER	Apr 23, 2013	Carolyn Miller carolyn629@gmail.com
I am seeking the birth record and/or obituary of Ralph Raphael Wicker, son of Velna Wicker from Siler City. Can anyone help me figure out where to look? Thank you in advance for your assistance! Carolyn Stopinski Miller

DODD	Apr 21, 2013	Sue Ramger  sueramger@charter.net
My name is Sue Ramger and I am looking for information about my great-grandfather. His name was James C. Dodd. He was born in Chatham County in October 10, 1820. I’m really looking for his parents. I sure that they had to be in Chatham County at the time of his birth. They were born in Virginia. I will appreciate any help that I can receive. He lived in Cabarrus County and I’ve looked in Cabarrus County Courthouse for deeds or wills, but only found his name in the 1850 census. He died in Monroe County, TN October 3, 1890.

WHITEHEAD	Apr 21, 2013	Bluffdwlr@aol.com
I am looking for the father of Josiah Whitehead. I am hoping to prove the father was in the Revolutionary War.

HORTON	Apr 15, 2013	Luke Pender lukepender@hotmail.com
I am searching for parents of Zaney Horton, 1804-1882. She is buried at Bells Baptist Church and was married to Joel Horton (1796-?). Her children were Sara (married Willis Richard Markham), Jessie H (married Mary Jane Wilson), and Mary Emeline (married Sidney Eubanks who are also buried at Bells). What info I have points to her being a Poe before marriage, but I cannot find any type of confirmation on that.

LEWIS	Mar 27, 2013	Doris Mitchell  celticgermandori@yahoo.com
Looking for information leading to the discovery of the parents of Harbert (Herbert) Lewis who lived in Chatham county early 1800s. He applied for a Rev. War pension in Chatham county. His wife was Charlotte Batte. One known son was Williamson Vaughn Lewis. Thank you in advance.

MITCHELL	Mar 27, 2013	Doris Mitchell celticgermandori@yahoo.com
Looking for information on a John Mitchell born circa 1750 in Ireland. Lived in Chatham county and probably died there. Date of death is unknown. He did serve in the Revolutionary War. His sons Warren and Howell are found there in 1815 (tax list) He probably had a son named John Jr. May be spelled as Mitchel. In particular, I am looking for the name of his spouse and other children, (and other family history as well). Many thanks for your help.

WILKINSON	Mar 18, 2013	Carol Wilkinson aglit@aol.com
I am searching for information on the John & Margaret Wilkinson family that resided in the area of Loves & Bloody Creeks area of Chatham, County (Originally Orange County). John passed 1787 but had 10 children including Solomon Wilkinson married to Alice Ratcliff. And a story or book by Benjamin Dixon "Our Family". If anyone has any information please contact me. Thank you.

HAYES/DODD	17 January 2013	Kelly Hayes Genova stlcards79@hotmail.com
John Sidney Hayes is my Great Great Grandfather and he published a family history in 1914. I am specifically interested in finding out more information about his father, Henry Ruffin Hayes and the family of Henry's wife, Eliza Frances Dodd. I believe they were married in your county in 1829. Thank you.

LINDSEY	8 January 2013	Paige Lindsey Smith    paigelindsey@bellsouth.net
Am looking for any and all info on a John L.[?] Lindsey born ca.1764. Married in that county I believe, but no idea to whom. Probably related to the Copeland family. John probably left Chatham Co. in the 18-teens.

HARDIN	17 December 2012	James D. Hardin II, P.O. Box 945, AJ-1593, Marienville, PA 16239-0945
I am seeking the name of the father of Edmund Hardin, present in Orange County in the 1760s, who married Martha Collins, born c1763 in Lincoln Co., daughter of Samuel Collins. Thank you.

McMINIS/McMANUS	18 November 2012	Darlene Steele jaracari410@hotmail.com
I am trying to find Eli's McMinis/McManus wife's first and last name. I am researching that line for genealogy purpose. Eli was born in Randolph Co. N.C. in 1760. He lived in Chatham Co. N.C. for many years before moving to Blount Co. TN. I have found his children's names. Eli's parents were: Lawrence and Catherine McManus also living in Chatham. Eli bought acres of land in Chatham and donated a few acres to a church. I have searched for my gg grandmother's parents for 10 + years. I believe Rutha was related to this particular line. Thank you for any information as it would be truly appreciated.

GOLDSTON	6 November 2012	Marvin Pegeuse marvin.peguese@gmail.com
I'm currently working on a family genealogy and would like to document a possible connection between Ephraim Goldston Sr. (born abut 1805), his son Ephraim Goldston Jr. (born about 1845), and any other relatives and William Goldston (d.1808), Sarah Rosser Goldston (d. 1821), or George Washington Goldston (d. 1863). Ephram, 74, mulatto, is listed in the 1880 census, along with his son Ephram, 21, and grandchildren, in Hickory Mountain Township, Chatham County.

PICKARD	October 16, 2012	Tom & Jackie Moore 2tommoore@embarqmail.com
I am trying to document a connection between my great great-grandfather Jesse Pickard and his parents Henry and Nancy Petty Pickard. They were from Chatham County. Henry and Nancy moved to Highland Green Township Indiana. Henry born about 1788, died about 1850. Nancy about 1794 died by 1840. Their son Jesse went to Tennessee and lived and died in Smith County. (Nov 25, 1818 to Nov 18, 1894. Married Elizabeth Melinda Crowell.(Born about 1831.)

26TH NC REGIMENT	October 11, 2012	Eric Lindblade ericlindblade@gmail.com
I am currently working on a regimental history of the 26th North Carolina. I have researched the files at the Chatham Community Library but was wondering if any of your members might know of more letters, diaries, of photos/paintings that pertain to the 26th North Carolina. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated and of course full credit would be given for usage in the book.

PENDERGRASS/SPIVEY	October 9, 2012	Martha Lumpkin   marthalumpkin7@gmail.com
I am looking for family history on the Pendergrass, Spivey, and Tharington  families in Chatham County. My Grandfather was William Mc.Kinley Pendergrass, and my Grandmother's name was Rebecca Spivey and her Mother's Maiden name was Tharington. I hope you can help me with my search about  my family. I know my Mother was raised close to "the river." I suppose  it may have been Haw River, but she spoke of "Bynum." Thanks for any help you may be able to give me.

PALMER	September 4, 2012	Anna Beth McNabb abmtexan@gmail.com
Do you have any idea where John Joseph Palmer, b. 1805, d. after 1860, married in 1827 to Eliza McQueen, 1807-1864 might be buried? I need to prove location/place of death, birth, marriage - any suggestions you can provide would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you, Anna Beth McNabb, Registrar, Haalifax Convention NSDAR, 704-342-9400

PITTSBORO	12 August 2012	Adrienne Morea aim_mail@att.net
I am looking for images of the Pittsboro area in the 1850s and 1860s. Do you have any photographs or drawings of Pittsboro during this time period? I am especially interested in finding an image of Chatham ounty's previous courthouse (about 1843-1881). Thank you, Adrienne Morea

CLARK	July 25, 2012	Bill Clark BClark@ccmhb.net
We are trying to identify the parents of William and Burgess Clark. They had an older half-brother by the name of Captain Joseph Johnson. Burgess enlisted in 1777 at the age of 14 (in Chatham County) and became a substitute for Morgan Minter.

ROCKY RIVER MILLS	June 28,  2012	JG  jgservicez@gmail.com
I'm interested in the origin / history of the 2 grist mill sites that are located along the Rocky River at Woods Mill Bend. They are on the property off of Pleasant Hill Church Rd., that was, at one time in the 1980's, designated "Recompense Retreat". There is also a house on the property that was supposedly built in the1870's. At some point, a very large tree next to the house fell, and a large stone /rock with some writing on it was turned up....a headstone possibly? Any info regarding the history of this property / area of the Rocky River would be appreciated.

POE	June 26, 2012	Patricia Perkins pcaviness@live.com
In a letter to Gov. Martin dated 27 Jun 1782, Judge John Williams describes a troubling court session in which seven men were capitally convicted, including a Samuel Poe, for burglary. The letter is transcribed in http://docsouth.unc.edu/csr/index.html/document/csr16-0150 . I am trying to see if it is possible to find out which Poe family Samuel was from, especially in light of the confusion over his presumed father William, to which I referred in my inquiry of 23 May 2012. I would appreciate exchanging details and discussing the possibilities with a Poe researcher. Thank you.

RAMSEY	February 2, 2012	Joe Ramsey  JRAMSEY005@satx.rr.com
I am trying to determine when and how the three Ramsey brothers got to Chatham county sometime prior to 1776.

HUGHES	June 14, 2012	Patricia Hughes Jones   pjones1959@comcast.net
I am a ggg granddaughter of Evan E. (b. ca. 1765) & Hannah HUGHES of Chatham Co., NC. Some of their children were: Polly, Joseph J., Evan E., Sally, Winifred. There was a Spencer HUGHS in Chatham Co., NC, married Celia KELLY 1857 in that county. Who were Spencer's parents? Thanks.

POE, William	May 23, 2012	Patricia Perkins - pcaviness@live.com
I am trying to sort out the different William Poes in Chatham Co. in the late 1700's. I would appreciate any help in untangling the William Poes and finding records particularly for two of them: the William who married Elizabeth Bray and the William who left a widow Susannah. Thank you, Pat Perkins.

FRASIER, Richard G.	May 29, 2012	Thomas Frasier, TMF24556@aol.com
I'm trying find the birthplace and parents of Richard G. Frasier. He is buried in the St Marks Cemetery in Gulf. According to his tombstone his DOB is 11/5/1816 and DOD is 2/16/1888. He was also a Mason. He married Mary Jane Watson and had 7 children that I'm aware of. He is my 2nd great grandfather and any information will be greatly appreciated. Thomas Frasier

THRIFT, Pinkney N.	May 1, 2012	Candace Conradt  candace.conradt@sbcglobal.net
I am researching for info regarding a paternal 2nd greatgrandmother; her name is Sinai or Sina Smith (1825-1879) who married Pinkney N Thrift in 1843 in Chatham Co NC. They migrated to Randolph Co. Missouri with their children after 1850 as they are in MO in the 1860 Census. How do I find info re her parents, her exact date of birth etc.?  I am not finding her on Ancestry.com. Thank you for any guidance you may offer. Candace Conradt

DEATON	January 6, 2012	Timothy Taylor historiantim@yahoo.com
I am looking for William Deaton died in Cane Creek, Chatham, NC in 1781, and his wife Sarah Jackson, died in Cane Creek, Chatham, NC 1790. I do not know which cemetery they are buried in. Any other information would be great. Contact me at historiantim@yahoo.com . Thank you.

HAY(E)S	February 5, 2012	Gary Shanklin  kytish@hotmail.com
I am researching Joseph Hay(e)s who according to census lived in Chatham Co NC in 1790 and 1800. He moved to Christian County KY before the 1810 census. He and his son were there in 1820 but Joseph Sr. is not in the 1830 census. There is a Stephen Hayes on the same census with Joseph in 1830. Stephen was on the 1810 and 1820 census for Chatham NC. Any help to connect these folks would be appreciated. I understand from Gen Forum postings that Joseph Junior was best friends with Oliver Dark but there is some disconnect to the parentage. Thanks, Gary Shanklin

BEAL	March 17, 2012	Laura L. Wood  lwood37599@aol.com
I am looking for information on Joseph Beal, born abt 1815 in Moore's County, NC. He married Elizabeth Moore. They had several children (Mettie, Milley & Susan Cordelia) but I am most interested in the daughter named Madeline (Mettie or Meddie) born around 1865. Somewhere between 1870 and 1880 they went to Arkansas. Thanks, Laura Andrews-Wood

WOLFE  OR KIVETT	May 5, 2012	Vicki Kendall vikendall1@gmail.com
Looking for proof of parentage for Mary Polly Wolfe, who married Peter Kivett (III).  Believe she was born in Chatham Co., NC, about 1804-9. Thanks. Vicki Rees Kendall

POE	March 24, 2012	Mimi Beckes MBeckes@ibml.com
I am looking for information about the following ancestors of Chatham County: 1) Capt. Stephen Poe (Son of Simon Poe, Sr - died 1773, brother to Lt.Simon Poe, Jr) 2) Stephen's son William Poe (died 1800 - leaving 7 children orphaned) 3) William's oldest son Hasten Poe (possibly a Major in War of 1812) - born 1782, d 1850 (Not the Hasten, son of Jesse and Betsy Hackney Poe who is buried at Gum Springs Baptist) 4) Hasten's son Oran Stedman Poe (1829-1901) m Francis Smith Rives and is buried in Pittsboro Presbyterian Church cemetery.  OS Poe was my GGGrandfather. Thank you for any help with the missing pieces.  Mimi Beckes,  Lexington, Ky

MORGAN	March 29, 2012	Morgan, Mark A.  Mark.Morgan@oneok.com
My name is Mark Morgan and I am a direct decendant of Charles MORGAN. Here is what I know from some geneology websites. Birth: in Orange or Chatham County North Carolina - year unknown Death: 1787 in Chatham, North Carolina 1. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jlhemphill&id=I23116#s1 Note: The will of Charles Morgan, dated l2 November l787 can be found on the Chatham County probate microfilm #1689221 at the Family History Center. Any info such as burial place, or a photo of his headstone or even his ancestors would be much appreciated.  Thank you.  Mark Morgan,

CLAPP & SILER	April 18, 2011	Frank P. Powell   frankppowell@epbfi.com
I am wondering if you can refer me to a local "historian" familiar with the Clapp and Siler families. I am looking for pictures of the parents of Otway Clapp (1864-1954, Love's Creek cemetery) and Euterpe Siler. Any help contacting the right person would be very much appreciated.

BURKES	January 11, 2012	Gene Phillips  e_phil3@bellsouth.net
My name is Eugene Phillips, and I live in Georgetown, KY. My fourth great grandfather was Milliner Burke (1749) an early settler of  Chatham County. I descended from Milliner's son, John Henry Burke. My great great grandmother was Frances Ward, also of Chatham County. I believe that Milliner was a Mason, and I am certain that John Henry and several of his  sons were Masons. John Henry was born in 1785 and lived until 1867. My great great grandfather, Joseph C. Burke, and his brother Robert D. Burke, are buried near Siler City. Both of their grave stones have Masonic symbols. Frances Ward was the wife of Joseph C. Burke, and she moved the family to Alabama after Joseph died in 1842. I wonder if the Masonic Lodge in Pittsboro, or another local lodge, might have records of my ancestors' involvement and if they might be willing to share any general information that might remain. I have a number of relatives who make frequent research visits to Chatham County and would visit any location where historic records might be kept.  I would appreciate any information you might provide regarding this particular research.

PETTY/COLBURN	June 6, 2011	Pamela Smith   ppasmith@comcast.net
Greetings from Duxbury, Massachusetts! I am compiling our family history and genealogy as a wedding gift and it brings me to the Petty Family in Chatham County. I am looking for records for : birth: Elizabeth Petty 1799/1800.  I am not certain who her parents are? Marriage : Bride : Elizabeth Petty   Groom: John Revel Colburn married 1822/23 in Chatham Co. I appreciate ANY help or guidance! Thanks, Pam Smith

BASS	October 4, 2011	Ken Bass usafvet1@comcast.net
My gggrandfather (James C. Bass), claims to have been born in Chatham County, NC. One of the witnesses on his Civil War Pension Application was Thomas Morgan, child of Charles Morgan from Chatham. Thomas claims to have visited my gggrandfather while he was serving in the Confederate Army. My question is; Was there a Confederate Camp in or near Chatham County during the Civil War? Regards, Kenneth R. Bass

HILL	December 20, 2011	Charles Hill   charles.hill21@frontier.com
I am trying to find records on Abner Hill B 1716 Isle of Wight, VA, D 1788 Chatham County, NC (Married Sarah Mathias). Any records, particularly related to his death, (will, church/burial records, marriage records or land records) Contact me at charles.hill21@frontier.com  Thanks, Charles Hill

MOYLE	July 2, 2011	Cissy Terry  terrycissy@gmail.com
I am looking for information on Samuel Moyle (1840-1864) who married Marinda Gilmore maybe daughter of John Gilmore. Where they are buried and how did they die. Both died in 1864. His name is spelled Samuel Moile in the marriage records, but that is wrong.

PACE'S MILL	December 6, 2011	Richard Ellington     rke@email.unc.edu
My grandfather was a miller/farmer at Pace's Mill until he died in 1919 and my father was born there in 1904. This mill was located about 3 miles upriver from the current dam and bridge at Bynum. The mill, and the steel bridge close by, were both destroyed in a 1924 tornado that ran down the river valley. I have been looking for a photo of the mill without success. Can someone help me locate any photos? I will gladly pay for either a photo or a digital image.

CLARK	September 22, 2011	Bill Clark   BClark@ccmhb.net
We are having a difficult time trying to find the parents of William and Burgess Clark, 1763-1851, from Chatham County, NC. They had an older half brother by the name of Captain Joseph Johnson. Can you help, please? [Submit a new inquiry to ask for the complete file of this inquiry.]

FEARRINGTON	September 30, 2011	John F. Benton  jfbcoun@aol.com
I have been compiling information on my great-great grandfather, John Jackson Fearrington. My records show that he was born in 1822 in Chatham County when his father, John Farrington, was around the rather astounding age of eighty-nine. Any additional information or clarification would be much appreciated. Also, I have been trying to find the location of the Fearrington home place in Chatham County. I am aware of Fearrington Village, but it is my understanding that this was the Cole family home place for many years. My great-grandmother's (Annie Fearrington Milliken) brother, Edwin, married Adelaide Cole, which I believe is the Fearrington connection to the Cole property. Thank-you and best wishes, John Fearrington Benton, Charlotte, NC.

HURST	November 19, 2011	Leslie S. Hall   hallf@cfw.com
I am currently researching a Reverend William Thomas Hurst and would very much like to obtain a copy of his obituary. Rev. Hurst (Willie) was a Baptist minister (graduate of Wake Forest) and the founder of a school called the Manndale Institute in Alamance County. He died in Pittsboro 30 May 1960 and is buried at Mt. Olive church. The issue of the Chatham Record that might have published an obituary is missing from the microfilm file. I am seeking a copy of any obituary that someone might have saved. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Leslie S. Hall, 206 Windermere Drive, Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-5402 hallf@cfw.com

WHITEHEAD	October 4, 2011	Bluffdwlr@aol.com
I am looking for the father of Josiah Whitehead born about 1749 died in 1809.  He was married to Mary  Murphy.  Thanks for your help.

HOLADAY & QUAKENBUSH	September 27, 2011	JoAnn Scantlen atol44@sbcglobal.net
I'm looking for a marriage record for Henry Holaday and Sarah Quackenbush in 1783. You can reply to atol44@sbcglobal.net .  Thank you.

HEADEN/HANNER	July 31, 2011	Alex Hanner bekahboo714@gmail.com
I am researching Dorcai Headen and Oran Alston Hanner.  My name is Alex Hanner and I am very interested in my family history as Chatham County really intrigues me. Any information or links would be very much appreciated!

COPELAND	August 12, 2011	Susan Frenzel sbfrenzel@gmail.com
Seeking genealogical proof for birth, marriage, death and names of children for: Nicholas Copeland b. 1732 Essex Co., VA and died 20 Sept 1773 in Chatham Co., NC, m. Dorothy Ripley d. 1795 Chatham Co., NC.  He did receive a Granville Land Grant in Chatham Co. in 1761. Also seeking someone who is a descendant of Nicholas Copeland. Thank you.

MORRIS	August 29, 2011	Ross Smith rsmith6670@msn.com
John H Morris was born in 1818 in NC. He married Jane Coggin or Coggins who was born about 1824 in Chatham Co NC. They married in the early 1840s based on the year of birth of their first child and lived in the Gulf NC area. They were listed in the 1850 Chatham Co NC census, in the 1852 Moore Co NC tax list and in the 1860 Moore Co NC census in the area of Moore Co that became Lee Co NC. They lived just across the county line in the Buffalo P O area of what is now Lee Co NC. They were back in Chatham Co NC in the 1870 and the 1880 census. I am trying to find who the parents were of John H Morris born in 1818 and died in 1908 and buried at the Grace Chapel Christian Church Cemetery in Tramway NC just south of Sanford NC. Any help is appreciated.

NEAL/NEIL	August 29, 2011	Ross Smith rsmith6670@msn.com
Sallie Neal or Neil was born about 1804 in Chatham Co NC and Lydia Neal was born in 1809 in Chatham Co NC. They both married Oldhams in Chatham Co NC. I am trying to find who the parents were of Sallie Neil and Lydia Neal. Is anyone researching the Neals or Neils of Chatham Co NC that could help? Thanks.

WATER POWERED MILL	July 27, 2011	D.Jernigan dwj041745@gmail.com
I am interested in purchasing and restoring an old water powered mill. I would appreciate anyone's assistance in locating one.  Thank you.

BROOKS	July 10, 2011	Jo Gilliland gilley@wat.midco.net
Looking for a connection between the John Brooks family from Chatham Co. Local Indian tribes.

DURHAM	March 3, 2011	Richard Ellington rke@email.unc.edu
I am looking for someone to do family history research in Chatham. Is there someone who specializes in the Durham family?

SCURLOCK	May 18, 2011	Brooklyn Choice  beforeusleep@aol.com
I am trying to find the last slave owners of Simon Scurlock born about 1798 and Siatra Davis born about the same year. Also any information/photo's of the Scurlocks of Chaham County, NC. Thank You.

MUDLICK SCHOOL	May 8, 2011	Hal Robinson   hrobster@triad.rr.com
I am looking for information on the one room schoolhouse in northern Chatham county called "Mudlick School". I would really love to see a picture of it. Any one willing to share information may contact HalRobinson at hrobster@triad.rr.com . (If anyone knows about this school please also send information to history@chathamhistory.org .  It is believed that the school was on Mudlick Trail that turns off of Tom Stevens Rd. An article was in the Chatham Record some years ago about this school.  A copy of that would be helpful too. Thanks. CCHA)

HARRIS	July 24, 2011	Jim and Bev Wiggins jimerly@embarqmail.com
I am looking for information about W. S. Harris, who represented Chatham County as a NC State Senator for the 1860 -1861 legislative term.  I do not know what the "W. S." stands for, and I cannot find Mr. Harris in the 1860 census for Chatham.  Any clues will be appreciated.

HOLT, JOHNSTON, FOUSHEE, POE, GILMORE	May 4, 2011	Sybilene Gilmore Lanzone  sybilene@lanzone.net
I am searching for my family connection to the Holt, Johnston, Foushee, Poe, and Gilmore's of North Carolina. My Great-grandfather was Ivy Moore Gilmore (Ivey or I.M.).  He was married to Elizabeth (Ella). My Great-great-grandfather was Stephen Gilmore and his father was John Gilmore. Thank you for any help you may have.

BOYS SCHOOL	March 7, 2011	Gayle Sterken gaylesterken@yahoo.com
I am looking for any information on a private boys' school located in Siler City during the mid to late 1800's.  My great-great-grandparents had a boarding home for the boys that attended this school and I'm interested in learning as much as possible.  Their names were Sarah Hornaday and George William Coble.  They had a large family....some of the names of their children:  Mae, Ivy, Emma, Jenny, Minter.  Any help would be most appreciated.  Gayle M. Sterken 281-830-3868

MOYLE/MOILE	July 2, 2011	Cissy Terry terrycissy@gmail.com
I am looking for information on Samuel Moyle(1840-1864) who married Marinda Gilmore maybe daughter of John Gilmore. Where they are buried and how did they die? Both died in 1864. His name is spelled Samuel Moile in the marriage records, but that is wrong. Thanks.

BEAL	March 16, 2011	Mary Yarber mkybr@sbcglobal.net
Looking for a paper trail connecting Benjamin Beal to his son Micajah. Micajah was born in Chatham County in 1795 and died in Giles County, Tennessee, in 1830. His wife was Honor Malinda Leonard. Benjamin and wife, Nancy Taylor, died in Greene County, Missouri, in 1844. Would appreciate any help in linking Micajah to his family.

HOBBS	January 1, 2011	Jud Scott   treeconsultant@vineandbranch.biz
I am looking for information on James Marron Hobbs who married Harriet Thompson in 1847. I attach a family file for your review. According to his obit he had three brothers and three sisters. Do you know anything about this family?

MURRAY	May 26, 2011	Randy  andyam@roadrunner.com
My great, great grandfather, Jesse Alan Murray, was born in Chatham County, North Carolina on August 8, 1811.   I have been unsuccessful in locating information on his father and other ancestors.    I'd appreciateany information anyone has.

PHILLIPS	January 24, 2011	Tim Phillips tim.phillips@dirxion.com
I am looking for the parents of a relative named Richard Phillips, born in Chatham, North Carolina around 1801.  He later married Mary E. Carter and moved in the 1840's to Arkansas. Their children were:    - Paralee Phillips 1839 ?    - Alexander Phillips 1843 ?    - Francis M Phillips  1845 ?    - Matthew F Phillips  1846 ?    - William H. Phillips   1846 ?    - Mary D Phillips  1849 ?    - Hannah J Phillips 1850 ? Any help would be appreciated.

DAVIS	January 23, 2011	Mary Thomas  marymthomas@triad.rr.com
I am looking for parents of Martha (?) Caroline Davis who was born in Chatham County between 1855 and 1869. Caroline (Callie) married William H. Brown, also of Chatham County. Mary Davis is listed on Caroline’s death certificate as her mother. On Mary Davis’s death certificate, Arrine Hicks is listed as Mary’s mother. I am looking for Caroline’s father and Mary Davis’s father and spouse. After 1887 and after her husband’s death, Caroline operated a boarding house, Central Falls, NC. Also, I can’t find Caroline in the 1900 census. Please help.

SELLERS	July 17, 2011	Elizabeth Fortune ebfortune@gmail.com
I am looking for any information on my 5th great grandmother, *Jemima Sellers* (1757 - 1827).   She married Gasper Gallman in Edgefield, SC about 1775 and died there is 1827.   I have in family notes that Jemima was born in Chatham County, NC around 1757.  I have no other information for her or her parents. If anyone has information on the Sellers name in Chatham County during the early to mid 1700s, I would be most grateful for the assistance. Thank you.

EDWARDS & PHILLIPS	April 27, 2011	Bonnie Headley lass20001@msn.com
I am looking for the parents of Nancy Edwards b. July 8, 1802. She married Lewis Phillips, Jr. on Feb. 3, 1831, at her fathers home.

COTTEN/COTTON	April 9, 2011	Sue Lazara Sue@lazara.org
I seek information on the family of Richard Cotten (Cotton) and/or Carney Cotton who lived in Chatham County in the 1830s.  I believe Richard Carney Cotton served in the House of Commons for several terms during the 1830s and I'd like to know more about his political leanings, family businesses, personal life, related families, etc. Thank you.

SMITH	February 26, 2011	Heather   heather.agustin@yahoo.com
I am searching for information on William F. Smith, b.1819, d. 1900’s. He married Mary Polly Brewer in 1848, b. May 1831, d. 1904. I have no information on who either set of parents in a family Bible. They had several children.

BINGHAM	October 19, 2010	Katina McBride mcbridepchs@aim.com
I am looking for the names of the slaves owned by 1. Mary Holmes and Maria Holmes (they were the daughters of the 21st governor of North Carolina Gabriel Holmes and they both owned or taught at a school) 2. Amy Bingham who died after 1850 and owned a school in the 1840 in Chatham County 3. Rev. William Bingham who died in 1826 and his son William James Bingham who took over the school after the death of his father. I have been told that they owned my ancestors.

JOHNSON	July 13, 2010	Chuck Stone  cdstone3@comcast.net
I am looking for information on the mother of Bethunia Perkins Johnson. She is mentioned in her Grandfather Lemuel Smith's will, but there is nothing to indicate which of Lemuel Smith and Bethunia Perkins daughters is her mother. I believe her father was the Joab Johnson that is mentioned as buying land from Lemuel Smith. This fact was also mentioned in the will.

SCURLOCK	February 20, 2010	J Moon   vj.moon@yahoo.com
I am trying to find out how Addison Scurlock from North Carolina, the famous Washigton D.C. black photographer, may be related to the white Scurlocks of Chatham County, North Carolina.Thank you, Vicky

JORDAN/CARNEY FAMILY	March 2, 2010	Linda Vela   cinderbear0808@yahoo.com
I am looking for any information regarding William Lane Jordan, 1851-1924 and Sarah A. Carney, 1860-1924

BULLARD	March 15, 2010	Cy Ledford cledford63@carolina.rr.com
I am researching the family of Thomas Bullard. Thomas is said to have be born in Chatham County in 1815. He later moved to Campbell County Georgia. I have traces his family from that point forward.  Information would be greatly appreciated.

BRAY	February 27, 2010	Georgia Cavanaugh georgiac@cccomm.net
There is information on One World Tree that suggest that Thomas Bray and Lydia Smith (or Henderson) Bray may have married as early as 1805 in  Chatham Co. He would have been 16 or 17 at that time, and she would have been 14 years old. Does anyone have further information on this family that would help place Winifred and Edmund as two older children, born about 1810 and 1812 and later children born from 1814-1827 in Chatham and the youngest born in 1830 in Henderson, TN.

UTLEY	November 12, 2010	fowlrman@aol.com
My inquiry is for Jacob W. Utley, who was born on Jan. 20, 1893 in Chatham, N.C. to Burwell Jacob Utley and Elvira Azilee (Thompson) Utley. Jake served as an enlisted pilot aboard the USS Enterprise during WW II. His siblings included: William Thompson Utley, Edwin Emery Utley, Maud M. Utley, Robert Wade Utley (my grandfather), Mary V. Utley, James Buchanan Utley. Specifically, I'm wondering if the local press ran his obituary after he died on May 10, 1962 in San Diego, Calif. at the age of 69.

McMASTERS	November 21, 2010	Kaye  McMasters Klukow kmklukow@wctatel.net
I am looking for information on James McMasters (married to Susanna Cann) that died in Chatham County in 1792, was a Methodist minister. He was associated with the Rocky River Methodist Church and the old McMasters Cemetery in the northwestern part of Chatham County. My direct line includes his son, William McMasters (born in 1755 in Chatham County) and his grandson, David (born 1784 in Randolph County). Thank you. Kaye , P.O. Box 327, Conger MN 56020 or kmklukow@wctatel.net

SULLIVAN	November 19, 2010	Brenda Johnson   bdwj_57@hotmail.com
Can you please tell me what the population of Chatham County was in the year of 1793? I am researching my gr-gr-gr-grandfather, Cornelius Sullivan. He was born in Chatham County on November 8, 1793. I am trying to determine if he and one John C. Sullivan could be one in the same. I find bible records of a John C. Sullivan born on the same day to Owen (Oen) Sullivan and Margaret Hewlett. I am thinking this could be him. He married Mary Ann Gunter and they moved to Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1818. I have not been able to find a marriage bond or anything on them. What are the chances of two Sullivan's being born in the came county on the same day in that year?

CHICKEN BRIDGE	October 23, 2010	Ruth Ann Rooks  rrooks@nlx.com
Do you have any archive photos of the jack o'lanterns on Chicken Bridge in the 80s? I would especially like to have photos taken at night, during the years when the railings were decked with jack o'lanterns. It's still my favorite Halloween memory.

KIRK	October 20, 2010	Scott A. Kirk elvis4994@aol.com
I am interested in the JOSEPH KIRK family. He received a Granville Land Grants in October 1760 for 375 acres along Kirk's Creek and the Haw River.

BOLING CHAIR CO.	September 21, 2010	Jill Strain Momnchains@aol.com
I have a Boling Chair Company Rocking Chair with the card stapled under the seat. It is pattern 291, Finish - Salem Maple. Do you have any other information about this chair, such as when it was manufactured? Thank you.  Jill Strain, 304/724-1004, West Virginia

STRAUGHAN	October 15, 2010	Michele Hensley  michelehensley50@yahoo.com
Seeking any information available on birth family of Candace Straughan,  presumably born in North Carolina around 1820, who married Thomas Workman, Jr., on 10 December 1842 in Chatham County, NC. Last entry found was on 1870 U.S. Federal Census in Chatham County, NC. Other variations of last name are Straughn, Strawn, Straighn, Strange, Strane, etc.

McDUFFEE	August 24, 2010	McDuffee, Jackie  Jackie.Mcduffee@fsis.usda.gov
Do you have any information on the McDuffee family that lived in Chatham county N.C. in 1788? I can trace my heritage back to George Niel McDuffee born in 1788 in this county. Thanks: Jackie McDuffee, 8745 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette, TN. 37083

WILLIAMS	July 13, 2010	Jim Brain  jbrain@verizon.net
I am looking for any information regarding George Washington Williams b.1780 in Chatham Co. s/o James Williams. His son was George Washington Williams b. 1823 in Granville Co. Any info would be most appreciated. Jim Brain, Glendora, CA

BREWER	July 13, 2010	Susan Brewer    sbrewer@tempeschools.org
I was wondering if I could get some information concerning the Brewer Family. My ancestor's name was Wilson Brewer and he was born in 1801. I am looking for information about his parents. Any information would be helpful. Thank You, Susan Brewer

OLD CARTER MILL	August 19, 2010	L. H. Moffett  lhmoffett@att.net
I have an ancestor, Samuel Carter, who settled in Orange/Chatham abt 1763 and built a mill about 1765 on Rocky River. History states that the mill was in operation until about 1945 and was torn down prior to 1959. Would you have a history of this mill and could you tell me the location of where this mill was? Are there by chance any pictures of the mill?

McGHEE	August 23, 2010	Nancy Finley  nancyhfk@gmail.com
I am researching my MCGEE family in N.C. I am from DAVID MCGEE, SR.'s son, DAVID MCGEE, JR., and his wife, MARY COOK, who moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I have a great deal of information on my MCGEE family in Alabama. I am trying to locate MCGEE family in N.C. I've heard Chatham Co. N.C., is a great place to begin. Thank you, Nancy H. Finley, Dublin, California, USA

PEARCE, BLAIR FAMILIES	November 29, 2010	J. Pyle pyb@earthlink.net
CCHA has received a collection of old photographs with various members of the WILLIAM WADE PEARCE (1890-1965) family from Albright Township, with other family names of Blair, Hinshaw, Thompson, and Fox. We are looking for descendants who could help identify some of the unnamed individuals from photos taken about 1911.

McDUFFEE	August 24, 2010	Jackie McDuffee jmcduffe@nctc.com
Do you have any information on the McDuffee family that lived in Chatham county N.C. in 1788. I can trace my heritage back to George Niel McDuffee born in 1788 in this county. If you do please send the info to jmcduffe@nctc.com .  Thanks: Jackie McDuffee, 8745 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette, TN.  37083

BREWER LINDSEY	August 17, 2010	Ronald Ferrall   ronferrall@hotmail.com
I am looking for any information about Delilah Hodgson Brewer Lindsey. She was born around 1760 and died about 1810 in Chatham County, North Carolina.  She married Peter Brewer and then in 1783 she married James Lindsey in Chatham County.  Any information as to her birth and death dates and where she is buried would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

FORE/MOORE	August 13, 2010	Annette Tallant  nett@cox.net
I am looking for information on my grandfather JAMES WILLIAM FORE, born July 28, 1877, in MOORE COUNTY.  His parents were WILLIAM HENRY FORE and ELIZA FORE (maiden name MOORE).  Any information would be appreciated. Annette Louise (Fore) Tallant.

ELLINGTON	May 10, 2010	Anna Louise Fulks   alfulks@earthlink.net
I am looking for the names of the parents of Woodard Hampton Ellington, born March 12, 1809, in Chatham County, NC.  He died 27 June 1876 in Chatham County, NC.   Woodard was my great grandfather.  He was married to Gracey Bland on 28 November 1833.  I would appreciate any information on Gracey Bland as well, i.e. her parents and where they were born.  I have a copy of the marriage bonds for Woodward H. Ellington to Gracey Bland as well as that of his marriage to Mary Jane Caudle on 15 May 1848.  Any information that you might have would be appreciated.    Thank you very much. Anna Louise (Ellington) Fulks

BOLING	May 17, 2010	Ella Conner cmella04@roadrunner.com
I am looking for information on ROBERT and ELLA BOLING who lived in Cape Fear Township, Chatham County, North Carolina in 1930. They had six children then: Jessie, Bessie, Nellie, Clinton, Robert, Jr. and Eugene.  They rented their home and Robert was a railroad laborer. Robert and Ella are my paternal grandparents and  I would appreciate any information you may be willing to share.  Thank you.

JOHNSON	May 4, 2010	Loy Devine  Loyandpat@aol.com
It is believed that Hansel Johnson was born in Chatham County within a few years before or after 1815. He spent most of his adult life around Gold Hill, NC.  At times he was  in Rowan County and at other times he was in Cabarrus County, just across the county line.  He married Sarah (Sally) Earnhardt in Rowan county in 1844. She was born in 1825.  Any information regarding Hansel and  other members of his family will be greatly appreciated.

TEMPLES	April 27, 2010	John H. Temple, Harwell, Georgia  jhet1968@hartcom.net
Looking for information on, and descendant of, Benjamin Temples who is shown as head of household in 1790 Chatham, NC, US census. Census indicates 4 males under 16, 2 males over 16, and 2 females.

THOMAS	February 8, 2010	Thomas Glascock Tag27408@aol.com
Looking from information about Frances Thomas' family that included sons Daniel Boone, John Kelly and Nathaniel Aycock Thomas who all three enlisted on May 28, 1861 in Co E 26th Infantry NC Troops - CSA. They all show living together in the 1850 Census in Chatham County, NC. Other children were shown as Ambrose, Mary, Sally and Amanada. Would like to know who the husband of Frances was and the parents of both of them.  My wife's great-grandaunt was the wife of Daniel Boone Thomas. Thank you. Thomas Glascock, Greensboro, NC

BEAL, WHITT, PENNINGTON	March 31, 2010	Connie Bradshaw billardc@comcast.net
I am trying to find any information/documents I can about some ancestors that were from Moore and/or Chatham County. 1)     Jones Beal. Born: about 1835, died: before 1892. Married: between 1860 and 1872 to Sarah Whitt. Found an 1880 US Census record which shows children Ida, Richard, Jacob and an unknown child.  Am also pretty sure he was the father of Walter Budd Beal (born: 8/30/1874 in Moore, died: 7/31/1964 in Moore) As far as I can tell, Jones Beal was not related to all the Beals that have been documented by Donald Rielly other than his daughter, Ida married David B. Beal who was the grandfather was Elisha H. Beal and father was John Beal. If there is another relationship, I'd like to know. 2)     Sarah (Emma?) Whitt. Born: about 1850, died: after 1898.  Married Jones Beal (see #1). Were her parents Robert Whitt and Elizabeth Johnson?  Any information on them? Robert Whitt: born about 1820.  Elizabeth (Bettie) Johnson: born about 1827 3)     Elizabeth Pennington. Born: 1829 in Chatham, died: between 1880 and 1881. Married: James Cooper 7/26/1853 in Chatham. Would like to know her parents. Thanks for any help you can provide.

TERRY	February 3, 2010	Bill Terry   weterry@bellsouth.net
LOW-COUNTRY S.C. Terry Line. I would like any information that could connect ancestors to my GGG Grandfather, George W. Terry, b. about 1801, m. Sarah W., b. about 1804 (both are listed in the 1850 Census in Williamsburg County, SC).  Their children were: William Denison Terry, b. 1821; Elizabeth Terry, b. 1833; and George Washington Terry, b. 1840.  This George Washington Terry m. in 1865 to Nancy Lloyd Flowers, b. March 1838. They were listed in the  1880 Census from Williamsburg County, SC in the Andrews Township.  Their children were: William J. Terry; George L. Terry; Benjamin C. Terry; Agnes E. Terry; and Lemuel Presley  Terry.  Does anyone know who the parents/grandparents of George W. Terry were?  What was his wife's full name?  Did they migrate to SC from another state?  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

HILL & TOOMER	January 21, 2010	Susan T. Block sblock@ec.rr.com
I'm writing a book about the Kidder family of Wilmington, NC, and am interested in knowing more about Thomas H. Hill and Mary Toomer. Their daughter, Florence Hill Kidder, born 6/28/1851, is a key person in the Kidder history. I'd love to know more about her parents and her education. Thank you, Susan Taylor Block  (910-762-2979)

RAGLAND	January 20, 2010	Kenneth Waddell  kwazz309@yahoo.com
Seeking any information on Ragland family history; particularly, the birth of twins (George and Georgia Ragland) born in Chatham Count, city unknown on March 16,1898. Parents unknown. Georgia, my grandmother later married Frank Waddell from Scotland County, North Carolina. Together, they raised a family in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

MISS CHATHAM COUNTY	January 12, 2010	Barker, Kristina   kbarker@aaa-alliedgroup.com
Please contact me if you have any information about past Miss Chatham County pageant winners.  We are looking for the year 1926.  Thank you, Kristina Barker

RAMSEY	October 28, 2009	Joe Ramsey   JRAMSEY005@satx.rr.com
I have traced our family history to three brothers, Ambrose, John and Matthew Ramsey who lived in and were active in Chatham County during the Revolutionary war period. I am trying to determine when and how they got to North Carolina. Can you point me to any sources that might be of help? Thank you for your help

ROGERS	August 7, 2009	Gerry Hill   gerryhill@bellsouth.net
Tobias Rogers (1755 - Halifax -1845 Chatham): married #1 Mason with children Tobias, Matilda "Pinky" (Mrs. Amos Avan), Sion, Demetria (Mrs. Simmons); married #2 Sarah Herndon, 11 more children. Would like to know more about other children.

AVEN	August 7, 2009	Gerry Hill   gerryhill@bellsouth.net
Amos born 1775 , Allen and Abner Aven are listed in guardianship bonds in Nash. Amos is next found in Chatham 1810-where he married Matilda "Pinky" Rogers dtr of Tobias Rogers & Mason. They were the children of Thomas & Rebecca Stevens. I would like to exchange.

McCLENAHAN	October 25, 2009	Gary Waddey  gwaddey@comcast.net
Am looking for a family history on the McClenahan family. My ultimate interest resides in the mother of Dr. Spence McClenahan, Judith Waddey, daughter of Spence Waddey.  Does a photo of Dr. Spence McClenahan exist? I know he was in the legislature and was involved in the Navigation Company. Thanks for any help. Gary Waddey, Nashville, TN.

McIVER	August 14, 2009	angela campbell acampbell7@maine.rr.com
Pursuing McIver @ 98 Fayetteville Road, Gulf N.C. Any Information on the descendents of John McIver Jr. I am a Mciver descendent and am interested in any information re: McIver history.

STRAUGHAN	November 17, 2009	Fred Springer    fredspringer@earthlink.net
I am looking for information on Stephen Straughan born 1757 and living in Chatham County, North Carolina by 1771 when he was a member of the Independence Lodge. He was married to Frances Ferguson and they had a son, Presley George Straughan born in 1801. Any information or documents which you may have on the Straughans or the Fergusons would be appreciated.

SMITH	December 27, 2009	lcombs@kc.rr.com
I am looking for Abner Smith and Seth Smith. They may possibly be brothers. Seth Smith is buried in Hughes Cemetery, Cainsville, MO.

WILKEY/WILKIE	October 31, 2009	Keith and Nancy Wilkie the.wilkies@verizon.net
I am looking for the records/date and/or cause of the death of Charles Wilkie of Chatham County in or before 1809. I have copies of his estate inventory and estate sale list dated 12/6/1809 and 12/7/1809 and confirmation of his wife's name and details as she apparently died before Charles, both leaving young orphans Tobias and Horace Wilkey.

GATTIS	December 20, 2009	Frank Gattis  gattisfb@aol.com
I am searching for information on the family of my great grandmother Bettie J. Burnett Gattis. She was born in 1835 or 1836 and died in 1891 in Chatham  County. She married Thomas Wesley Gattis in 1856. They lived for a short while  in Orange County but moved to Chatham in 1870's. She is buried in Mt. Pleasant  Methodist Church cemetery. Believe (but not positive) that her father could be  John Fearrington Burnett. Any information on the Burnett family history would be  appreciated. Thanks very much for any information you can provide. Frank Gattis

CAVINESS	December 13, 2009	Patricia Perkins cavine@att.net
I am looking for any information regarding Richard Caviness.  He first appears on the 1800 census for Chatham Co NC.  Prior to this he is reported to have been in the Mecklenburg Co, VA, area, with other Cavinesses who also migrated about 1799 to Chatham Co.  Richard is found on the census for 1800 with wife and known children William,  John, Joab, Cretia and Polly or Mary. He lived in the neighborhood near Siler City near the Randolph Co line.  I would love to just find any record of anything like deeds he may have witnessed or church he may have attended. One of his sons William married Mary Vestal (Polly) Joab married Elizabeth Mann. Mary or Polly either married or had children by a Thornsburgh or similar spelling. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Pat Perkins

OLDHAM	November 25, 2009	Belinda Pruett belindap@ncmodulars.com
I am trying to locate information on my great grandfather George Dewey Oldham and my great grandmother Nottie or Notie Hilliard Oldham. My grandfather, one of their children, was Lee Purvis "Jimmy" Oldham married to Mildred Johnson Oldham. Thank you. Belinda Pruett

SCALES	November 28, 2009	wf9150@gmail.com
I am looking for information on my great-great-grandmother. Her name was Nancy Samuel Scales. Please contact me at wf9150@gmail.com  with any information.Thanks

BOLIN/BOLEN/BOLLING	November 19, 2009	Susan Sloan   jandssloan@mindspring.com
I am researching the Bolin/Bolen/Bolling family of Chatham & Moore Counties and am interested in Kesiah/Kisiah Bolin who appears as a head of household on the 1840 census of Chatham County, NC.  In 1850 she is on the Moore County census.  Thanks so much for the information.  I'm looking forward to solving my Bolin mystery. Susan Sloan, Fayetteville, GA

SAVAGE	October 7, 2009	AliceJones@aol.com
Interested in locating information on the Children of Graham Lane Savage and his wife Mattie from Chatham County.  Their children were Willie Ruth Savage (1920) (Thomas), Gaylon Broughton Savage, and Bradford Lane Savage (1921).

DOANE/WHINERY	September 24, 2009	Glynice Pomykal   gpomykal@comcast.net
I'm trying to locate information about Sarah Whinery/Whenery b 21 Sep 1789 Chatham Co, NC , married 19 Sep 1806 in Chatham Co, NC. and d. 1858 Tennessee.  She married Jesse Doane b 3 Dec 1782 at Cane Creek, NC and d. 7 Dec 1836 Rocky Valley, TN.  Thank you.

NALL	July 15, 2009	Carol Veio cveio@sbcglobal.net
I'm trying to locate information about one of my ancestors. Major John NALL who died in the Revolutionary War Battle at Cane Creek, Lindley Mills, Chatham, NC September 14, 1781.  John was married to Martha "Patsy" GLASS. I appreciate any input you may have.  Thank you.

HARMAN	July 12, 2009	PARTRIDGES gomer1@optonline.net
Am looking for information on Zachariah Harman - regulator movement, location of homestead, burial, etc.

HEADEN	July11, 2009	Rebekah Ricardo  bekahboo714@gmail.com
I'm researching Dorcas/Darkess Headen born abt. 1846, who was a slave freed in 1865.  She was freed and walked down the road to the J. George Hanner House, where she lived as a housekeeper for many years. We are trying to determine which Headen plantation she might have worked at before 1865 and maybe even determine who her mother or father were. We're interested in any information about Headen families and plantations that anyone can provide. Thanks very much.

DILLARD-PETTY	June 22, 2009	Margaret Raymond arpkl@westnet.com.au
I am searching for information on my ancestors Osbourne/Auzborn Dillard, son of Wm Dillard of Chatham Co, NC, and John Petty, father of Nancy Petty who md. Osbourne Dillard. I have been told that there were several marriages between the Dillards and Petty families.  John Petty md. Martha Saunders, and are the parents of Nancy Petty.  They lived in Chatham Co., NC until just after the American Rev. at which time the lot of them up and moved to Smith Co. TN. I will appreciate any info to guide me in the right direction. Respectfully, Margaret

WILLIAMS	May 23, 2009	Robert A. Williams ncsailor62@gmail.com
I am trying to begin a genealogical record for my family, Williams, who have resided in Chatham County.  My grandfather, Russell Avery Williams, was mayor of Siler City.  His father, Robert Avery Williams was born in Chatham county, I believe, on 16 Feb. 1873.  However I have not been able to ascertain who his parents were.  I was once told by my grandfather that there were 3 brothers who immigrated from Wales.  One of the brothers settled in NC.  I believe it is from that brother that our family eventually moved into Chatham county.  Any assistance in this would be greatly appreciated. Robert Avery Williams II

TEAGUE REUNION	May 28, 2009	Steve Teague   Steve.Teague@salemcorp.com
We will be having a national Teague Reunion in Alamance Co. this year on June 26th and 27th.  We would love for all of our cousins in Chatham co. to be involved.  Could this notice be posted on your board?  I want to get the word out to all of the Teagues.  Teagues will be coming in from throughout the country.  Please have anyone interested contact me at 800-877-2536 ext. 203. Thank you so much. Steve Teague

GLASS	May 8, 2009	Howard Olds umhto@hotmail.com
I am looking on any information about a Johnson Glass b. VA. about 1780, m. Sarah.  He had a son named Thompson b. 1802, daughter Mary or Nancy Jane b. 1804.  Found in the 1810 census.  On same page in 1810 census, is a Joab Glass.  I assume Joab and Johnson were brothers.  There were a couple of other Glass families in Chatham at this time, so I am trying to connect Johnson with Joab and other families.  Can anyone help??  Thanks,  Howard Olds

MERRY OAKS	April 16, 2009	Ron Jones   ron@rijones.com
I recently inherited what remains of Merry Oaks - the house that was once the Merry Oaks Hotel, the Merry Oaks Post Office, the Yates-Thomas General Store and what I believe was at one time the Train Station. I am beginning a project to gather anecdotal information and would be interested in talking with anyone whose family lived in the area in the first half of the 1900's. Ron Jones

RIGGSBEE	March 4, 2009	Dan Johnson danj@integratedmortgage.net
Recently I ran across a large photo of my great-grandfather, Atlas J. Riggsbee, and would like to learn more about him.  I think he was born in the late 1850s and died in 1928.  He was 22 years older than my great-grandmother, Leah Riggsbee, who died many years later.  I have found a Atlas J. Riggsbee that is too old for him, but could have been his father.  In addition, I saw a listing for an Evander J. Riggsbee who died in 1939 and was the son of Atlas J. and Sarah Bennett Riggsbee.  I don't know if my great-grandfather was married before he married  my great-grandmother, Leah.  I appreciate you assistance.

RIGGSBEE/RIGSBY	March 2, 2009	Marcy Cook   CCOOK20@triad.rr.com
I am beginning to research my grandmother's heritage there in Chatham. Her family name was Riggsbee or Rigsby leading back to early 1700's with the Scottish born James Rigsby married to Wilmoth Oldham. Descendants were son Luke Rigsbey, married to Elizabeth Edwards; their son John E. Riggsbee (1787) married to Phoebe Stone; their son Andrew Jack Riggsbee (1830) married to Mary E. Cheek; to their son Arthur Riggsbee (1881) married to Sarah Savage. These are my great-grandparents who had several children and a daughter Doris Oliver Riggsbee born in Morrisville (my grandmother). Please share any information of land holdings or history of Doctor Arthur Riggsbee who was a horse and buggy physician who made many housecalls in the area there surrounding. I would love to get some details of where to start my visits and documentary logs there. Thanks so much!  -Marcy Cook

HANCOCK CATTLE	February 24, 2009	Karen Hart   karen_hart@earthlink.net
I have several ranching/catch dog magazines interested in the Hancock cattle. It has been thought that there were no wild cattle in NC.  I remember hearing that "? Hancock" owned a lot of Chatham County after the depression because people couldn't afford the taxes and they made him buy the land in order to harvest the timber.  He turned cattle loose in the cut-overs  that were renowned for being wild and crazy when sold through the stockyards. I would like to know more and verify the accuracy of what I have heard.

RAMSEY	February 6, 2009	Tamie Ramsey tr1768@att.com
I am searching for history on the Ramsey Family in Chatham county, NC. So far, I have found cemetery info for Richard Ramsey and Addie Viola Ramsey. These are known relatives of mine and I would like more info on the stump preaching done by Richard Ramsey around 1800. Thanks, Tamie Ramsey

EVANS	February 11, 2009	Daniel Castajeda dandorlauery@sbcglobal.net
I am looking for any information on my EVANS family line.  My 3x great grandfather, James Ramsey EVANS was born November 16, 1816 in Chatham, NC.  I believe his father and mother were Peter and Sarah Evans.  Any information on my family would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.   Dorothy

POE	January 25, 2009	David Reese dreese@kih.net
I am seeking information about Capt Stephen Poe who died in 1773 while serving in NC Militia with his brother Lt Simon Poe and possibly his brother Major James Poe. I believe there is a will that shows his wife Hannah as executor along with a couple of other gentlemen who adopted his children. I would very much like to know if there is evidence that he died while in service to the revolutionary army that was being formed prior to the Revolutionary War of 1775 to 1783.   These Poe brothers are my uncles as they are brothers of Sarah Poe my several times great grandmother. Thank you for your assistance. David Reese, Hazard, Kentucky

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