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CCHA prints requests for historical and genealogical information in our newsletter and online. 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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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
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!
SCURLOCK 06 November 05 Sandi  Brewster-walker  sbrewsterw@att.biz  
I would like to know if anyone has information about the slaves owned by Mial Scurlock?   Thank you.
BREWER 19 October 05  Marigold Hogan  marigoldhogan@comcast.net
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.
CAVINESS 9 October 05 Connie Pace  btristen52@sbcglobal.net 
I am looking for a connection to Mathew Caviness of Chatham Co., NC.
Connie Pace, 525 Santos St., Abilene, TX. 79605
ASHMORE 9 October 05 Teresa A. Cozart Teresa.Cozart@st.tn.us 
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
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  
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.
THRAIKILL 9 October 05 Sharon Kisor mailto:genduch@sbcglobal.net  
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,
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 
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.
HOWE 9 September 05 Betty Kluttz bettykluttz@mindspring.com
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
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

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.
Thank you.

BURNETT 23 May 05 Alallierose@aol.com 
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.
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   
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. 
ROGERS 30 Apr 05 Teri Rogers    rerah@bellsouth.net  

I am looking for information (parents, etc.) of George W. Rogers born in Chatham County around 1780. Thanks for any information you can provide.
Teri Rogers

BURK(E) 27 Apr 05    Don   dtimberg@charter.net
I am seeking relatives of John W Burke who was born in Chatham County about 1804. He later moved to Guilford.
Don
SNIPES 20 Apr 05 Mary Snipes    mj.snipes@verizon.net

I am looking for Elam Snipes ( 1890) 

MISE 16 Apr 05 Fred Smith   fpsmithjr@aol.com
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.
MEDLEY 05 Apr 05   Rhonda  rjgoldfuss@msn.com
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.
SMITH 06 Apr 05 Laverne Bunting Hayes  twotwotwo@webtv.net

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   
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. 
FARRELL 8 Mar 05 Robert Farrell   farrell.rs@sbcglobal.net    
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
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  
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
ANDREWS/HERNDON 5 Jan 2005 Patricia Nickols Patricia.Nickols@advest.com
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.
JEAN/GEAN 1 Dec 2004 Renee Newman  drnewman6r@peoplepc.com    
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 . 
SMITH 23 Oct 2004 Fred Smith   Fpsmithjr@aol.com
Seeking information on parents, wives and children of William Smith, Sr. and William Smith, Jr. who resided in Chatham County during early 1800s.
SMITH 10 Sept 2004 Fred Smith   Fpsmithjr@aol.com
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.
McLEOD 09 Aug 2004 Alexander McLeod ACMCL@aol.com
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
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.
CUMMINS 04 Aug 2004 Julia Allison mailto:julia@the-allisons.us
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
SELLARS 18 July, 2004 BERTHA HERNDON  hern123@prodigy.net
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.
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
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.
 
M
y 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
BASS 21 May, 2004 Kenneth R. Bass Jr   usafvet@comcast.net
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
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.
ELLINGTON 11 May 2004 C. Whyte Ellington  ellington@earthlink.net
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
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
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
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
FARRELL 17 Jan 2004  Charles Plambeck  plambeckfamily@hotmail.com
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,
PEERY 17 Jan 2004 David Peery dpeery@kc.rr.com
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

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,