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Request for Assistance From the NC Department of Cultural Resources LTC (ret.) Sion H. Harrington III, Military Collection Archivist of the Dept. of Cultural Resources is requesting assistance in compiling a roster of North Carolinians who served in Confederate Naval Service, such naval records being less complete than Army records. To contact Harrington, his email is sion.Harrington@ncmail.net; phone: 919.807.7314. A copy of his request as a PDF file is available HERE. |
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Genealogical Inquiries
| SEYMORE/SEYMOUR | 22 December 05 | Renee Newman drnewman6@yahoo.com |
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I am looking for information on the
Seymore/Seymour
family who were in Chatham (Orange) as early as 1768.
Thomas Seymore had several children
including Solomon, Mourning,
and William. According to information in a pension
application he had others. In 1768 three boys from (then) Orange County
were hanged in Wilmington. They were
Richard and Thomas Seamore,
and Noel
Williams alias Braswell. Thomas Seymore owned
property near Henry Braswell
and Burwell Williams . We
have only located a few deeds for this family. My thanks to a reader
who saw an earlier post, and helped out tremendously!
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| SCURLOCK | 06 November 05 | Sandi Brewster-walker sbrewsterw@att.biz |
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I would like to know if anyone has information about the slaves owned by
Mial Scurlock? Thank you.
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| BREWER | 19 October 05 | Marigold Hogan marigoldhogan@comcast.net |
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BREWER, SARAH/SALLY
Looking for her parents. She was born about 1788 in Chatham, and married
Joel HENDERSON,
Dec. 27th. 1808. They later moved to Illinois by way of Kentucky.
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| CAVINESS | 9 October 05 | Connie Pace btristen52@sbcglobal.net |
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I am looking for a connection to
Mathew Caviness of
Chatham Co., NC.
Connie Pace, 525 Santos St., Abilene, TX. 79605
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| ASHMORE | 9 October 05 | Teresa A. Cozart Teresa.Cozart@st.tn.us |
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I am looking for information on the
James Ashmore that
was married to Elizabeth
Balch. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Teresa
Ashmore Cozart
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| KEMP | 9 October 05 | Karen Shallenbergh Karen.Shallenberg@BellSouth.com |
| Do you have any information on one of my ancestors, Richard Kemp? He was a resident of Chatham, County and his will is dated September 11, 1789. His wife was named Susannah Wallace (I think). I am particularly interested in finding out about his parents and their names. Any help at all would be appreciated. I will be happy to purchase any copies of anything you may find. Thanks, Karen Shallenberg 205-969-1549 | ||
| GATTIS | 9 October 05 | Adrienne Berg adrienneberg@bellsouth.net |
| I'm looking into the history of the old Gattis house in Baldwin Township, and would love to collect personal recollections and/or photos of the house. If you or someone you know have a connection to the house, I would welcome the chance to speak with you. Thank you. | ||
| FLEMING LYNCH | 9 October 05 | Richard A. Lynch, Jr. ssl1@ev1.net |
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Hello, I am searching for my grandmother's granddad. As
a young child she would tell me stories of how he was a sheriff at one time in Chatham County. Her name was
Dorthy Fleming Lynch. I
think the Flemings were married to the
Shouse. If there is
any information I really appreciate it. Thank you.
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| THRAIKILL | 9 October 05 | Sharon Kisor mailto:genduch@sbcglobal.net |
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I 'm trying to find information
on a William Thrailkill
who was in Hillsborough, Chatham County in 1800 (per the census). In
1798, he sold some property to a
James Riggan.
William's wife was Sarah.
They were married in England about 1763 and then ran away to America.
Their children were Joseph,
Jesse, William, John, Levi, James, Elizabeth, Winnie, Mary, Letitia
all born in NC. Joseph
died about 1788 and left a small son,
Jonathan, who I
believe was living with
William
in 1800. I also am trying to find out any info on
Joseph who might have
been married to a woman with the last name of
Pullum/Pullium/Pullin.
This surname might have been from a previous marriage.
Joseph was born about
1762. Thank you,
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| WILLIAMS | 22 September 05 | Anne Gometz a_gometz@hotmail.com |
| I am looking for information on Isaiah WILLIAMS, b. ca. 1800, and his wife Jane LEWIS (also known as Jenny), b. ca. 1804. Isaiah died around 1887 according to an administrator's notice in the paper, but I've been unable to locate any estate records. I have names for 8 children, born between 1825 and 1850, but very little other information on them. I would be pleased to exchange information with anyone else working on this family. | ||
| CURTIS & MARLEY | 11 September 05 | Elaine Curtis Connell mikeconnell@mindspring.com |
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I am a descendant of Samuel
Curtis Esq. b. 1791 d. 1859 and buried in Alamance County, NC
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church cemetery. I would like any information on
a Robert Curtis
who in 1820 had land on Rocky River, and/or information on
John Marley and his
wife Susannah Teague
who had received land from
Benjamin Marley on Rocky River. I believe the Marley family
may be related to the Curtis family. Any information on these families
or anyone who is studying these families would be appreciated. I live
now in Raleigh NC. Thank you.
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| HOWE | 9 September 05 | Betty Kluttz bettykluttz@mindspring.com |
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Am seeking information on Noah
Howe, a stone cutter, and his family who were in Cape Fear
Township and Haywood from about 1864 until about 1900.
Also researching Noah Howe's wife Isabella Hinsley born in Chatham County, the daughter of William Hinsley and Lucy. Noah's children were: John Calvin, James Walter, Henry Edward, Peter, and Kate. All born in Chatham County. | ||
| BOWEN | 5 September 05 | Carol Weston Ecwma@aol.com |
| I am seeking information on the Bowen/Jordan farm in the Siler City area of Chatham county, NC. My great great great grandfather, William Bowen and his wife Apphia owned it. My great great grandfather was Joseph Jackson Bowen who moved to Missouri about 1860-61. Any information you can provide, would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| DORSETT | 5 September 05 | leeangies3@comcast.net |
| Looking for any information on Dorsett family of Hickory Mountain township. | ||
| STINSON | 8 August 05 |
Wayne Stinson stinsonwr@aol.com
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| I am seeking information on Frederick Stinson. Born prior to 1800. He is probably the son of Joshua Stinson (1773). Joshua Stinson is probably the son of Aaron (1735). Any information about Burdit Stinson(17--), or Enos Stinson will be appreciated. | ||
| ANDERSON | 22 June 05 | Russell Tyler redmon1937@yahoo.com |
| My people were Free Blacks that moved to Vigo County, Indiana, from Chatham County NC in the 1840s. My great great grandmother's and grandfather's names were Louis Anderson and Mary Green Anderson. Does anyone have any information about them? | ||
| DEAN & PILKINGTON | 15 June 05 | J. Dean jimmydeanpa@gmail.com |
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Anyone having any info on the
Orin Dean/Patty Pilkington
family, please e-mail me. The old homestead was near New Salem Church.
The last living relative was
Clarence Dean of Pittsboro. | ||
| BURNETT | 23 May 05 | Alallierose@aol.com |
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I'm interested in information on
Elisha Burnett, b. abt. 1783 in Chatham Co. He
was the son of Daniel
Burnett and
Elizabeth Fearington. He was a soldier or
sailor in the War of 1812 and fought at the battle of Plattsburgh, NY
where he met his future wife,
Susan Louise Hammond. He and his family moved to Kentucky
between 1842 and 1845. Thank you.
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| ROGERS | 22 May 05 | Gayle Cohen jcohen@inet-direct.com |
| I am inquiring about Tobias Rogers of Chatham County. Tobias (Bias) Rogers b. 1755 in Halifax Co., but was in Chatham Co. by 1775. He was listed in the 1798 will of Sion Rogers as being a brother to Sion. Does anyone know the connection to the other Rogers (i.e., Jacob, Isham, Josiah.) all from Chatham County? Tobias Rogers death was in 1845 and his children and grandchildren listed as heirs were Gilly Scott (possibly a grandchild), Candis Perry (P. Dicas husband), Delila Patrick (Gilliam husband), Amos Rogers, Polly Rogers heirs (she must be deceased), Jacob Rogers heirs (must be deceased). He also had a widow Sarah Rogers. | ||
| BOLING | 8 May 05 | Ella Boling Conner gregnella@verizon.net |
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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.
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| ROGERS | 30 Apr 05 | Teri Rogers rerah@bellsouth.net |
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I am looking for
information (parents, etc.) of
George W. Rogers born in Chatham County around 1780.
Thanks for any information you can provide. | ||
| BURK(E) | 27 Apr 05 | Don dtimberg@charter.net |
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I am seeking relatives of
John W Burke who
was born in Chatham County about 1804. He later moved to Guilford.
Don
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| SNIPES | 20 Apr 05 | Mary Snipes mj.snipes@verizon.net |
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I am looking for Elam Snipes ( 1890) | ||
| MISE | 16 Apr 05 | Fred Smith fpsmithjr@aol.com |
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Seeking information concerning
John and Mary Mise who lived on Bear Creek in Chatham County
in 1780s. A daughter,
Lucy, married
John Smith and their children included
William, Ambrose and Isaac
Smith.
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| MEDLEY | 05 Apr 05 | Rhonda rjgoldfuss@msn.com |
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I am researching Callie
Elizabeth Stanley Medley, born October 6, 1918. She married
Robert
Cockerham Medley and had four sons. She was known to have worked
at Chatham Manufacturing Company, possibly
Chatham Mills. She also worked at Dan River Mills. We don't have any
idea of her whereabouts or whether she has passed on or not. If anyone
has any information regarding
Callie Elizabeth Stanley Medley,
please contact me at
rjgoldfuss@msn.com. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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| SMITH | 06 Apr 05 | Laverne Bunting Hayes twotwotwo@webtv.net |
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I am trying to find information on Michael Smith b. 1800 in Chatham Co. He married Mary Ann Richardson in Randolph Co. NC, in 1828. He is buried in Asheboro City Cem. I do not know WHEN, but between birth and 1828 he went to Randolph Co. Thanks! Laverne Bunting Hayes, 8601 Glen Shadow Ln., Charlotte NC 28212 | ||
| FARRELLO'BRYAN/O'BRYANT /BRYAN/BRYANT |
27 Mar 05 | Janice O'Bryan Byington GenePool@qwest.net |
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Thomas
O'Bryan was
born abt 1766 in Chatham Co., NC, and married abt 1788 to
Sylvanis(a)
Francis Copeland (dau of James Copeland and
Elizabeth
Martha Johnson both born in VA, buried in Chatham, NC). The
following known children were said to have been born in Chatham, NC:
James Turner, Reddick, Allen,
John David, Jordon, Celia, Nancy, Rebecca, Polly, Sylvany, and Frances. This
family left NC aft 1808. Could be the
O'Bryan
surname had a different spelling in NC. We are stumped and would
appreciate any leads.
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| FARRELL | 8 Mar 05 | Robert Farrell farrell.rs@sbcglobal.net |
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I am searching for the parents of my great grandfather,
George Farrell, who was
born in New Hope Township, Chatham County in 1845. Robert Farrell, Houston, TX | ||
| HEADEN | 21 Feb 05 | Pam Schmidt pam_schmidt@comcast.net |
| I am searching for parents of Ann Maria(h) Headen, b. 12/10/1809 in Chatham Co, NC; d. 8/6/1858 in Henry Co. TN. Father thought to be a John Headen, however, a Thomas S. Headen signed her marriage bond to Robert D. Freeland, 10/21/1823 in Maury Co. TN. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| ASHCRAFT/ASHCROFT | 24 Jan 05 | Vicki Rounsavall mrounsavall@crg.org |
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I am seeking information concerning my ancestor
John Ashcraft/Ashcroft
who lived in Orange and Chatham counties in North Carolina between
1770-1790. John Ashcraft/John Ashcroft owned land on Haw River by December of 1778. He is also listed on page 80 of the Chatham County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1774-1779 according to the US Gen Web site. Please let me know what information that you locate and the cost of receiving copies at your earliest convenience. Thanks in advance. Vicki Rounsavall 1949 Juneway Terrace Fayetteville, AR 72703 | ||
| POE, CAVINESS, BRAY | 21 Jan 2005 |
Patricia Caviness Perkins
caviness@conninc.com
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Searching for some documentation re. the
Poe family.
William Poe lived
on Loves Creek and Brush Creek area, married to an Elizabeth Bray daughter
of Henry Bray. I
believe a John
Poe who is found on Bear Creek was his brother. I need
information on who these two descend from how they are connected. I
believe that these men born circa 1735 probably in Va . I believe that
the area of Chatham (Orange ) that these men migrated to, and lived
while in Chatham co from was very near the Randolph Co. line . I
believe that William Poe
who married Elizabeth Bray
was the Brother of John
(who may have been married to a
Miles )
and I believe that one of these either
William and
Elizabeth
or John
fathered my ancestor also called
William Poe.
This William died
in 1799, leaving a widow
Susannah
and a bunch of children including my g g g grandfather
John W. Poe. Any
help with this family, i.e. records or any information is greatly
appreciated . Would like to tie these folks together.
Patricia Caviness Perkins
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| ANDREWS/HERNDON | 5 Jan 2005 | Patricia Nickols Patricia.Nickols@advest.com |
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I am interested in
Everett
Andrews and his wife who was
Flossie
Herndon before their marriage. They owned a farm in Chatham
County and lived there from about 1900 to 1950. Thank you for your
help.
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| JEAN/GEAN | 1 Dec 2004 | Renee Newman drnewman6r@peoplepc.com |
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Searching for information on the
Jean/Gean family of
Chatham County from 1780's through 1850's. There were three
Jean
children orphaned in Chatham County 1790,
William, John, and Mary. What
we haven't been able to find is who their father was. It was either a
David Jean died in Chatham 1787 or
Jesse Jean (his brother) died in
Chatham 1790 or 1791. Mothers would have been
Sarah "Sallie" Jean, or
Mourning Jean. Would appreciate any help on this .
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| SMITH | 23 Oct 2004 | Fred Smith Fpsmithjr@aol.com |
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Seeking information on parents,
wives and children of William
Smith, Sr. and
William Smith, Jr. who resided in Chatham County during early
1800s.
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| SMITH | 10 Sept 2004 | Fred Smith Fpsmithjr@aol.com |
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Lewis Smith (b.1801 in North Carolina), wife
Nancy, purchased 160 acres of land on Indian Creek,
Chatham County, in 1830 from a
William Smith, Jr. He lived in Chatham County until his death ca.
1872.
Seeking information on parents
and siblings of Lewis Smith.
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| McLEOD | 09 Aug 2004 | Alexander McLeod ACMCL@aol.com |
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I am attempting to make contact with a distant cousin,
Martin
Clifton McLeod, Jr. When I compiled our family genealogy
40 years ago, he was living in Pittsboro. I am unable to locate
him there now. If anyone can
provide me with information concerning his current
location, I would be most appreciative. He was born June 16, 1933
and at the time of the earlier work he was not listed as married.
Thank you very much.
Alexander C. McLeod
PO Box 50451 Nashville, TN 37205-0451 | ||
| DARK | 08 Aug 2004 | JOANNE SMALL JAMES JoanneRoxie@msn.com |
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I am looking for information on my GRANDMOTHER, REVEREND ROXIE DARK SMALL (DAUGHTER
of JOHN ALSTON and ELIZA SHANE DARK),
who was born in Chatham County in about 1898. She married
John "Arie" Small. She
maintained a Home for the Elderly and Infirmed for
many many years, was
the first African-American to run for a seat on the Board of
Education and
was elected Mother of the Year in June 1960 by the
NAACP.
A daughter of a former slave, she worked vigorously promoting
the agricultural extension program in Chatham County, pastored
Belmont and Blacknall AME Zion churches during the 1960's, and served
as president of the Horton High School PTA for 16 years. I have
information starting with 1900 Census. Thank you for any help you
can give me.
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| CUMMINS | 04 Aug 2004 | Julia Allison mailto:julia@the-allisons.us |
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I am looking for information on
Daniel Cummins who
lived in Chatham County though unsure if born there or when moved there.
He died in the county in 1819. He left a wife
Dorothy
"Dolly" (Copeland) Cummins and eight children.
Richard, William, John, Sarah,
Elizabeth, Nancy, Martha, and Esther. In 1830 all but
Martha and
William moved to Henry County, Indiana.
Martha remained in
Chatham County, and it is unknown what became of
William. I have been
unable to discover much about
Daniel and would
appreciateany leads. Thanks, Julia
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| SELLARS | 18 July, 2004 | BERTHA HERNDON hern123@prodigy.net |
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I am looking for information on my relative
George Sellars
(son of Thomas and Margaret
Sellars), who was born in Chatham County in about 1853. He
married Rebecca Cotton.
Maintained farm in Baldwin township. A former slave, he was said to be a
soil tester for the agricultural extension program. Member of Mt. Zion
Baptist church in Chatham County. Served as chairman of the Buck
Mountain Education Committee. I have information starting with 1880
Census. Thank you for any help you can give me.
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| MATTHEWS | 17 July, 2004 | Jemr49@aol.com |
| I recently discovered that my great, great, great, great grandfather Claiborne Matthews was born and died in Chatham County, North Carolina. The records I came across said he was born around 1732. If anyone having historical information on the Matthews family could send it to me I would appreciate it. Thank you. | ||
| SILER | 15 June, 2004 | Wesley Leach apolanthar@earthlink.net |
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Good Day,
I'm looking for information on the history of the
Siler
family as it pertains to Chatham County and Siler City. My Great Great
Grandfather was
Adam A.
Siler, murdered Dec. 23 1892. Would appreciate any links,
articles, or other contacts concerning my family.
My genealogy back to Adam Siler is as follows: Glenn Wade Leach Sr., my father, married Grace Armenta Thompson, daughter of George Wesley Thompson and Sarah Elsie Siler, daughter of Plesant Henry Siler Sr. and Araminta Arabella Fox. Adam Siler was the son of Adam A. Siler.
Thanks, Wesley Leach
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| BASS | 21 May, 2004 | Kenneth R. Bass Jr usafvet@comcast.net |
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My grandfather James C.
Bass was in the confederate army. He lists
Chatham County as his place of birth on his pension application. He
married Dorothy
Morgan daughter of Charles Morgan
of Chatham County, and later Dorothy's sister Martha Morgan. (Martha
originally married a Workman). James C. Bass
lists his birth as 24 Jan 1832. I haven't been able to confirm it as of
yet, but I think his father was Arron Bass who lived in
Chatham around that time. Any help you could give me would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Kenneth R. Bass, Jr. | ||
| HART | 21 May, 2004 | Ed Koep EdKoep@aol.com |
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I am looking for
any information on the branch of Hart families that HENRY HART, born 1878 in
GULF, CHATHAM COUNTY, would have come from. He is listed in 1880
census as living with grandmother Alpha, Nettie (could be
Elizabeth and
mother), Evergreen
(could be Mary), and
Henry. Since there
was no census record for 1890 I lost track of them. The only Alpha I can find in any
Chatham County records is related to the Braffords and I don't know
if that is her. There seem to be no men mentioned.
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| ELLINGTON | 11 May 2004 | C. Whyte Ellington ellington@earthlink.net |
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Need any information on Judith McC. Ellington who was listed in the
1860 Census as a hotel keeper. Her brother was Spence McClenahan of Chatham County. Her
children: John McClenahan Ellington,
Samuel J. Ellington, James B. Ellington and Arabella
Ellington. | ||
| WILLETT | 17 Mar 2004 | William B. Pugh, Jr., 226 Martha Street SE, Live Oak, FL 32064 |
| I would like to get any information you can find on Joshua C. WILLETT and his wife, Mahala Gilbert. They were married about 1830 and left soon after that for Georgia. I would like to know who their parents and brothers and sisters were. Thanks. | ||
| RICHARDSON | 10 Mar 2004 | Mary Walker maggiesl@robsoncom.net |
| I am interested in obtaining information on the parents and siblings of Quainton RICHARDSON. He was born in Chatham Co in 1814 and married Suson Brewer about 1839. They later moved to Howell Co, MO where he died in 1882. There are two or three possible families that he may belong to but I have been unable to find any definite connection. If anyone knows or has heard this name, would you kindly contact me? Thank you. | ||
| COPELAND & SEAHARN | 19 Feb 2004 | Mrs. John Townsend Lannom lannnom@fuse.net |
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Looking for information on the family of
JOSEPH COPELAND, II born 1728 in Chatham Cty., NC and his wife
SARAH SEAHARN. I would like to find Joseph's exact birth
date and their exact marriage date. I would also like to find any
grant/deeds records associated with Joseph Copeland, II. If any of
the above requests are found, I need to know the sources, please, so
I can obtain copies. Thank you, Mrs. John Townsend Lannom |
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| UPCHURCH | 24 Feb 2004 | Will Cahill wbsjej@austin.rr.com |
| I am searching for info on my great, great grandfather. His name was HENDERSON UPCHURCH (b. 12/5/1812) in Chatham Co. and died in Texas on 10/17/1892. Thanks for your help. | ||
| DIXON | 19 Feb 2004 | Jean Dixon Neese robtinpayette@webtv.net |
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I am searching for information regarding JOHN DIXON b. 1813, and
wife SCINIA SILER b. 1809 or 1811. They were listed in 1850 CHATHAM
CO census with 7 children. Can't find them anywhere before or
after 1850.. Thanks. JEANIE DIXON NEESE |
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| FARRELL | 17 Jan 2004 | Charles Plambeck plambeckfamily@hotmail.com |
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Do you have any information about my ancestor Dr. Francis Farrell?
He lived in near Hank's Chapel sometime around 1790 to 1820. The
only information I have about him is (1) certain land transactions
(2) knowledge that he was buried near Hank's Chapel (3) membership
in a now defunct Masonic lodge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and regards, |
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| PEERY | 17 Jan 2004 | David Peery dpeery@kc.rr.com |
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I have heard my great grandfather was
a private in the Company of Capt. Jeduthlan Harper in the Chatham
County, NC, Militia. Do you have any info on this militia?
Thanks, David Peery |
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| JOHNSON | 25 Sep 2003 | Steve Avent savent@mindspring.com |
| I'm looking for the parents of James Monroe Johnson (1859-1927). He was married to Eunice Buckner (1866-1897). Both were from Chatham Co. and are buried at Mt. Olive Church in Chatham Co. (He died in Burlington). Her parents were Manly Buckner (b. 1841) and Rebecca. They had children Henry Franklin Johnson and Thomas Johnson. That's all I know. This has been a brick wall for going on 10 years, and any leads would be gratefully appreciated. | ||
| CARTER | 9 Aug 2003 | William Jefferies wjefferies@comcast.net |
| I am looking for any information on Andy Carter who died around June 23, 1924 at the age of 42. He as buried at Gees Grove, Siler City. The attending physician was Ronald Gyles M.D., This information comes from his death certificate. He was a black male I am trying to confirm if this Andy Carter is my grandmother's brother and if his parents are my great-grandparents. I am interested in the names of his parents and brothers and sisters. Any help would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| REYNOLDS | 7 Jun 2003 | Phoenix3567@juno.com |
| I am looking for information about Bertha Reynolds whose last residence was Pittsboro, NC. She died 12/2/1973. Thank you. | ||
| MIMS | 9 Sep 2003 | Bazil Mathes MathesB@stcsc.edu |
| Seeking information (birth/death, parents, siblings, children, etc) on "Donnie" Mims, b. abt. 1863 in Chatham Co. Married Josephine Stephens b.about 1865 in Chatham Co. I know of one child, from this marriage - Flossie Mims b.22 October, 1888; d. 11 October 1954. "Donnie" is possibly William Adonius Mims, son of Jame Henderson Mims. Thank you. | ||
| BROOKS | 23 Sep 2003 | Sidney Kratochvil sidneyandgary@hotmail.com |
| Looking for any information (parents & siblings) on Margaret Brooks, b. 1856 and d. 1903, Chatham. She married James C. Bray of Chatham, and she had a sister Flossie, born 1887. My grandfather James Benton Bray, born 1881 in Chatham, was in business for a time with a cousin named Thomas W. Brooks, born 1885. | ||
| SCYPEART (CYPERT) | 21 Aug 2003 | Raymond Hayes rlh6152@yahoo.com |
| My ancestor Robert Scypeart (Cypert) on 5/1/1776 enlisted in the Revolutionary War at Chatham Courthouse. He served as a Sergeant in the command of Lt. John Madearis, in Captain James Emmet's company of Col. Jetro Sumner's Regiment of North Carolina Militia. I'd like to find information on him. Thanks. | ||
| BASS | 29 Jun 2003 | Ken Bass usafvet@comcast.net |
| I am looking for any information that anyone might have on James C. Bass b. 24 Jan 1831 in Chatham County, NC. He fought in the civil war and was the founding minister of Lone Oak Christian Church in Johnson City, TN. He married Dorothy L. Morgan 27 June 1865, she was born about 1865. He then married her sister Martha Morgan about 1885, and she was born about 1836 in NC. James died 4 Jun 1924 in Johnson City, TN and is burried at the Monte Vista cemetery in Johnson City, TN. He had 8 children: William Henry Bass, James S. Bass, Charlotte Francis "Fannie" Bass, Ashbury Franklin Longstreet Bass, Samuel G. Bass, Thomas T. Bass, Edgar B. Bass b. 1884, d. PA 1912-1920? (specifically interested in Edgar) Any help would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| COOK | 21 Jun 2003 | Terisa Edwards tntquilter@earthlink.net |
| John Jackson Cook, b. about 1827, married (Mary?) Elizabeth Cook. He may be buried at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Also, I would like information on children who I believe stayed in the area: George W. Cook, b. about 1851; William H. Cook, b. September 1854; and John Gaston Cook, b. about 1856. | ||
| MIMS | 14 Jun 2003 | Patricia Miller Wallin GWallin113@aol.com |
| I am related to David Mims who served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Elisha Cain's Company and who moved to Tatnall County, GA after the war. I am trying to determine if he is the father of David Mims, Jr. (who was born in Chatham County, NC). Anything you can do to assist me would be greatly appreciated. If there is any cost involved, please let me know and I will be quick to respond. | ||
| HACKNEY | 14 Jun 2003 | Lacy Ballard lballardjr@carolina.rr.com |
| I am trying to locate a copy of a paper Hackney and Allied Families by Nancy Bruns (genealogical chart). Editions are listed as 1982 and 1987. Chart involved the descendents of John Joe Hackney. | ||
| PERRY, JONES | 26 May 2003 | Nancy Jones Dotsicle5@cs.com |
| I am looking for any descendants of Hadley, Chatham Co., Perry families. If you are one of them, then we are related. I have traced a large number of these ancestors, starting with William, and have ended by finding cousins still there in 1930. I'd love to hear from "new cousins" and add to my family tree. Also looking for info on Calvin Sneed Baker Jones, who was born in 1822 and died 1866; we can not find where or how he died. He was on the committee to purchase land for Browns Chapel church, but is not buried there. He was my GGgrandfather. | ||
| JEFFERSON | 6 May 2003 | Anne Nichols Poole bodyhunterap@webtv.net |
| I am a descendent of President Thomas Jefferson's family through his paternal uncle Field Jefferson. We are trying to find out more of our family history about this line and also help in the search for the father of Sally Hemings children! One of my ancestral cousins was a first cousin to T.J. and died in Chatham County. Her name was Phoebe Jefferson. Are there any records anywhere there that might show information about her? I would love to be able to locate any potential present day relatives of hers and talk with them about the family. I live in Durham so I am close by and can certainly come to Chatham if I need to! | ||
| SANDERS | 15 Apr 2003 | Ed Sanders ed@sandersweb.net www.sandersweb.net |
| I am looking for information on the William Sanders family of Chatham County: William Sanders (married to Agnes or Agatha?), birth about 1740, death July 1790 in Chatham County, North Carolina (assumed buried in Chatham). I am interested in his sons James, Joseph, and Jesse Sanders (who was born around 1775 and later moved to Moore County, NC). The family lived on Roberson Creek in Chatham County. | ||
| COTTON | 11 Mar 2003 | RMangum@nyc.rr.com |
| I am currently doing genealogy work on ancestors from Baldwin, Chatham County, North Carolina. I believe from the 1880 Census, Mathew and Ann Cotton, African-Americans lived in Baldwin. Yet I am having difficulty with the 1870 Census. What was Baldwin during the 1870's? Any information or guidance will be appreciated. Thank you. | ||
| FOX | 6 Mar 2003 | brittfam@aol.com |
| Looking for any information - birth/marriage/death/CSA service - for William Anderson Fox, married to Elizabeth Cooper, circa 1840s. One of their children was my great-grandfather, Daniel Henry Fox. Hoping to eventually go to the Pittsboro Library to use the census records myself as soon as it stops snowing (!!) but would appreciate any info anyone might have. Thanks in advance. | ||
| POE & DOAN | 18 Feb 2003 | Evelyn Harper Jackson oldfolks2@epowerc.net |
| Would you please direct me to someone who can do a look-up for a very early marriage record? Jeremiah Poe married Hannah Doan between 1800-1805 in your county. She was from a Quaker family but whether not this was a Quaker marriage we do not know. Later the couple moved to OH and then to Washington County, IN. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. | ||
| HEADEN | 28 Jan 2003 | Tracy Hanner hanner@ncat.edu |
| I'm a descendant of a slave by the name of Dorcas Headen. She was listed in the census of 1880 at the age of 33. She was freed from near Bennett, North Carolina and settled with Oran Alston Hanner, a Confederate soldier. I desire to know more about her. What household was she born in? Where did she come from? Were her relatives bought in up the Cape Fear River area? | ||
| TAYLOR | 24 Jan 3003 |
Bonnie Vargo (919) 542-0436, Pittsboro, NC |
| Anyone with information about George Lucas Taylor (1872 - 1955), please contact me. | ||
| WEST | 27 Dec 2002 | Will West orval.west@jaber.af.mil |
| Seeking information on Thomas West, Sr. The only information that I have about him is that he was probably born in Virginia around 1718, but he died in 1808 in Chatham County, North Carolina. I at least need to know his father's name. Any information would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| HORTON | 3 Dec 2002 |
Greg Coco P.O. Box 400, Bendersville, PA 17306 |
| Lt. James W. Horton of Grove, NC, served in the 49th and 15th NC Infantry regiments, returning there after Appomattox in 1865. According to his Confederate pension application, Lt. Horton was still living in Grove in June 1901. I am a park ranger at the Gettysburg National Military Park and hope that you could assist me in finding photographs, letters, or other documents pertaining to the lieutenant or his family. This material will be used in a summer program and an article. | ||
| BRYANT | 27 Nov 2002 | Chuck Bryan chuck@pmsi-pbds.com |
| I am researching my 4th GreatGrandfather, A. Jacob Bryant, who was born in Chatham Co., NC somewhere around 1779. He lived there until about 1810-1814 when he moved to Georgia, and then to Tennessee by 1820. He died between 1860-1863 in Lawrence, TN. He married a Nancy ? around 1800, and they had 11 children including Absolom, John E., Willis O., Thomas, Silas M., Allen Hill, and James W. He was a Baptist Preacher, as was his son John. His son Silas was the Postmaster in West Point, TN from 9 April 1861 to 22 September 1866 when the post office closed. Any help in his history or ancestry would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| BARKER | 24 Nov 2002 | Ned Lewis wnlew@bellsouth.net |
| Do you have any information on the history of Thomas Andrew Barker and his family/descendents? If so, is it available on line? I am a product of that genealogical line and am interested in any information pertaining to that family. Thanks for any help. | ||
| PYLANT | 17 Nov 2002 | J. Gallagher gallagherj@cafes.net |
| I am looking for proof of any kind of service rendered by Robert Pylant during the Revolutionary War. I know he was not in military service. Therefore, I am looking for civil service or patriotic service such as a county or town officer, justice of the peace, juror, name on petition that recognized new government or otherwise demonstrated loyalty to American independence from England. | ||
| HENDERSON | 17 Nov 2002 | Robin Henderson robinhenderson@spriintmail.com |
| Searching for the parents of "Polly" Henderson. Believe she and James Henderson married in Chatham Co. ca 1809 and then migrated to Orange Co. Indiana in 1815. Their children Margaret 1810, John 1812 and Wm 1813 were all born in NC. The only clues to her name is an 1830 deed naming James and Polly Henderson and then in a history listing her name as Mary. She may have been Quaker as they joined the Quaker migration to Orange Co. Other (non Quaker) North Carolinians who migrated to IN at the same time were the Millis', Elrods, Busicks, and Noblitts. The Quakers included Lindleys, Coxes, Chathams, Lees, etc. They were all from Chatham or surrounding counties. James was born in Greenville SC in 1788, so that may be close to the birth date of "Polly" Mary. James was the grandson of Argalus Hercules and Molly Clark, and John and Elizabeth Brashear all of Chatham Co. Any help/leads would be appreciated. | ||
| WARD | 16 Nov 2002 | D. Ryan drryan@bellsouth.net |
| Who were the parents of Nancy Ward (b 1785 NC; d. ca 1859 in La.)? She mar. William Thompson (ca 1785-1816), s/o Balaam Thompson and Olive Melton of Chatham Co., NC. Who were the parents of Hannah McSwane/McSwain, 2nd wife of Balaam Thompson? Who were the parents of Susannah Andrews, who mar. 1 June 1778 in Chatham Co., John Thompson (1744-1811)? Was John mar. more than once; if so, to whom? | ||
| PHILLIPS | 19 Oct 2002 | Debbie J. Absher dabsher@scbma.com |
| Looking for any info on George and Lydia Phillips born in Chatham Co. Son was Jesse Lane Phillips. Jesse was born in 1895 and died in 1975. George was born between 1924 and 1926 Bear Creek Chatham Co. Any info would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| ELLIS | 15 Sep 2002 | Janelle Warden jmwwardn@bellsouth.net |
| Anne Ellis married to Philip Mulkey: Marriage: ABT 1750, (Probably) Chatham County, North Carolina. Philip and Anne moved to Washington Co., NC later TN. | ||
| SMITH | 8 Sep 2002 | cilewis55@aol.com |
| Am searching for any information on Conrad Smith who was married to Elizabeth McDaniel. They had a son Daniel who was born in Chatham County NC about 1809. They departed NC for Ohio approximately 1811. | ||
| MOSELEY | 5 Sep 2002 | D. J. Harrell hoh@netzon.net |
| Robert Moseley came to Chatham Co., NC about 1779. In your surname file, do you have a file on the Moseley family, originally from Henrico Co VA | ||
| RECORD | 23 Aug 2002 | Frances Hook Jernigan Melrose50@aol.com |
| I am searching for proof that John Record who died in Orange County, NC in 1769 (in what would now be Chatham County) was the son of Jonathan Record, b. Hingham, MA, 1681/2 and Mary Wilbore. Jonathan died in Little Compton, Rhode Island in 1742 and names son John whose whereabouts are unknown. John's son David was a resident of Chatham County. He and his wife Mary divorced in 1803 in Chatham. They had two daughters, Comfort who married Josiah Siler and Mary (Polly). | ||
| SANDERS | 9 Aug 2002 |
Wanda Sanders Dean
cdean5@carolina.rr.com P.O. Box 7, Rockingham, N.C., 28380 |
| I am looking for any info about Jesse Sanders, who lived in Chatham Co. sometime between 1780-1800. He moved to Moore Co., N.C. around 1810. Thanks for any help! | ||
| SILER | 6 Aug 2002 | Brenda Mason brenm@eastky.net |
| We are looking for decendents of Plikard D. Siler (1718-1784) of Siler City and son, Jacob O. Siler, | ||