Inquiries 2003-2008
Inquiries 2008-2010

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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LOG CABINS Wednesday, 31 December 2008 Diane Franklin (dfrankl5@hotmail.com)
I recently relocated to North Carolina from New York.  As I explore this beautiful state, I see old log cabins, in various states of disrepair, usually in wooded areas, and seems to me they are at the edge of occupied lots.  How can I find some history on these buildings, or are they just old sheds?
FARRINGTON ROAD HOUSE Saturday, 20 December 2008 Philip Brubaker (philip@philipbrubaker.com)
I am researching a documentary project about an abandoned house in Chatham County and I am looking for photos of that house dating back to '40's.  Could you please point me in the direction where I might find visual records of Chatham County property?  The house is on Farrington Road and was considered to be a part of Apex back in the 60's. Any information would be helpful.
SCURLOCK Monday, 15 December 2008 James Baldwin (jkbaldwin@insightbb.com)
I have successfully traced my genealogy, on my mother's side, back to Lt James Scurlock, who apparently served in the 10th Regiment North Carolina and later in the 4th Regiment NC where he was promoted to Captain.  He later married Lydia Poor, and died, I believe, in Stokes Co., NC, although there is little consensus on this.  I am trying to determine, beyond all doubt, who James's father was.  Was it, as some believe, Maj. Mial Scurlock, who was a Major in the Chatham County Militia during the Revolutionary War, and later a Member of the General Assembly, Delegate to the Constitutional Congress, and Member of the Provincial Congress?  I found a web page that gave details of a meeting that took place in Chatham County, following the Revolutionary War, in which both James and Mial took part, but I am unable to locate the information now that I really need it.  I would appreciate it greatly if you could research this question for me and let me know the answer, hopefully providing links to sources with verifiable documents.  You see I am corresponding with another descendant of James, a would-be author, who insists that Mial is not his father, although she hasn't been able to find solid proof either way.  I have received confirmation from the DAR that they were, in fact, Revolutionary War Soldiers and have read that they were father and son, most notably in History of Families of Jackson County, Ohio, but I would appreciate confirmation from some organization closer to the source, since neither of them actually made it to Ohio.
CROW/STROUD Monday, 15 December 15, 2008 Baker Crow (baker.crow@regions.com)
I have been performing genealogy research on my family roots.  I found that two of my great great great great grandfathers once lived in Chatham County during the Revolutionary War, in fact both of them served in the NC militia.  Their names were James Crow and John Stroud.  I believe that James came from Sussex County, VA, and he died in Chatham County around 1795.  I have a copy of his will.  John Stroud came from PA, but he died in GA at the age of 105.  He not only fought in the Revolutionary War but also the French and Indian War.  He fought at the Battle of Quebec and the Plains of Abraham.  He had a brother Jacob that carried the mortally wounded Gen. Wolfe from the battlefield.  Stroudsburg, PA is named after his family.  I believe that both James and John lived in or near Hillsboro.  I was wondering if you have any information on these gentlemen that you could share?
DILLARD (DILLIARD) Tuesday, 2 December 2008 Lavenia Callaway-Griffin Koot (call_lv@frontiernet.net)
I am inquiring about the DILLARD (DILLIARD) Families of Chatham, N.C. 1700-1800.  I am will to pay a fee for any records that you may have; or can advise me where to obtain.  Primarily a NICHOLAS, WILLIAM, THOMAS or a ZACHARIAH are of interest to me at the present time.  Hopefully any NC records will lead me to some of their migration to Tennessee.  Others stayed.  Also, as a new member of the DAR, it would be nice to also connect to a Dillard Family Veteran.  At the present time, my veteran is Joshua Tillery, served in NC as well as his father Henry Tillery.   I am also seeking data on Henry Tillery.
 
call_lv@frontiernet.net (primary when home, do not know how it will work when we are away from home, (DSL))
back-up e-mail address are:  calllv@aol.com and calllv_case_koot@hotmail.com
MEADOW BROOK SCHOOL November 28, 2008 Joanne Mauney redhead75us@yahoo.com
I was wondering if you could give me any information on a school that was in Siler City called Meadow Brook School.  My mother says she went there as a child. We are having a family reunion, and would love to have info, pictures or anything you have regarding this school. My mothers name is Mattie Mae  Dorsett Siler.
BREWER November 28, 2008 Shirley blinky1939@att.net
I am researching GEORGE BREWER b. Va. d. bef. Nov1823 Chatham Co, NC - wife ? , only known child: JONES BREWER b. 1766-76 Va. married SARAH "SALLY" NORWOOD. b. 1774 NC.
COLE November 28, 2008 Erin Smith-Berge erinsmith@earthlink.net
I am looking for the grave site and church of Reverend Isaiah Cole who was born in 1775 in NC. He died after 6 May 1857 in Chatham County, NC. He was married to Nancy Lois WILSON (daughter of John WILSON and Eunice BROWDER) on 9 Sep 1805 in Orange County, NC. His father was William COLE who's land was situated at the current site of the Fearrington House Restaurant in northern Chatham County.
COAL GLEN MINING DISASTER November 28, 2008 Tyler G. Greene S000112526@mhc.edu
I am currently working on a research project about the Coal Glen Mining Disaster of 1925. The project will constitute my senior thesis for the undergraduate history program at Mars Hill College. I was hoping the CCHA could help me by directing me to sources the organization might hold. Do you have a special collection of sources regarding this event--or coal mining in Chatham County in general--that I would be able to view when I visit the area? What kind of research has been done by members of your organization, or other local historians? Any information you could pass along would be greatly appreciated, and I look forward to hearing from you and developing this project further.
HENRY November 28, 2008 Victoria A. Franklin grandmere1@embarqmail.com
Micajah & Rebecca Henry 1730-1790. Seeking any information, especially on Rebecca or her daughter Mary who married John Pitts, as I'm doing a maternal chart. I realize a pre-revolutionary war family might be difficult to find but if you have any suggestions on where I might start, it would be extremely helpful.
GILMORE November 28, 2008 Arnold Nelson arnold.nelson@doa.nc.gov
I am looking for a book "The Gilmore's of Chatham County" if any has a copy or any information where I could find one please let me know.
BYRD November 28, 2008 David Counts david.counts@comcast.net
I am searching for information about the Byrd family. In particular, Willis Byrd and his son Amos. They were part of the community in the mid 1800's and early 1900's. They seemed to have a connection with the Byrds Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church (also known as Birds Mission A.M.E. Zion Church). As a matter of fact, Willis and his wife are buried at the Church's cemetery. I tried to locate the cemetery, but was unable to find it. If you have any information about the Byrd family or the location of the church cemetery, please do not hesitate to contact me.
BURKE November 28, 2008 Patti Jordan bleedingskies666@yahoo.com
I am looking for a newspaper article or obituary for Samuel Burke of Siler City. He was the Chief of Police in the 40's. We're not all that sure. I am currently researching my grandmother Nannie Elizabeth Burke's family. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated.
POE November 28, 2008 Phyllis Benedict pabenedict@classicnet.net
I am trying to locate documented proof that Joseph Poe, born about 1785 Chatham county, was the son of David Poe (1758-1824) and his wife Elizabeth Morton (1760-1832). Joseph left Chatham after 1813. Can you help me?
HARLOW November 28, 2008 Ann Hull anubhull@innernet.net
I am from Franklin County Historical Society in Chambersburg, Pa. and am looking for a woman by the name of Ann Harlow who wrote to us in 1995. Her address at that time was 253 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro. A letter addressed to her was never answered nor returned to me. She had, in 1995, a manuscript written by Emma Ritner Roberts, who would have been her great aunt. Her grandmother would have been Emma's sister, Ella Ritner Harlow. I am interested in locating her and this manuscript. Any help you could give would be appreciated.
TAYLOR, TOOMER & GUNTER November 28, 2008 Lovenda Burnett lovendaburnett@verizon.net
I am looking for any resources that can provide information on the African-American population in the Cape Fear & Center Townships during mid to late 19th century. Surnames would include: TAYLOR, TOOMER & GUNTER.
RAY / WRAY November 28, 2008 Ross Smith rosssmith05@tx.rr.com
My ancestor was named George Ray or Wray. I know he was in Chatham co NC in the mid to late 1780's because he attended the New Hope Church or New Hope Baptist Church on or near Beaver Creek because he joined the Powelton Baptist Church in 1791 in Georgia and the church records say he transferred from that church. It was signed by an Elder Solomon Smith who preached at the New Hope Church in Chatham co NC. I can not find any records showing George Ray or Wray lived in Chatham County NC and apparently there are no church minutes from the 1780's. Would anyone be able to help me find a record showing George Ray lived in Chatham co NC?
JOHN THOMAS FIKE DEATH RECORD July 25, 2008 Neal E Rowe (nealerowe@juno.com)
I have a supplemental application hung up with the Sons of the American Revolution. It is for John Thomas Fyke the father of Malachi Fyke, both purchased land grants in 1780 in Chatham County North Carolina.
 
According to my records John died in Chatham County North Carolina 1788. This is the problem I had a typo and sent in the wrong date, I have since sent in a copy of a family tree on the Fyke's starting with John through a different son Nathan Buford Fike, which shows the 1788 death date. The SAR is now asking for proof of that date. Do you have either some cemetery records that would show the death date or Tax list that show the last time he paid taxes, that you would please forward to me.
JONES/CIVIL WAR July 25, 2008 Randy Jones (rancjones@bellsouth.net)
I am doing research on my great grandfather, Wiley Jones. All we know is he lived in Chatham County around the time of the Civil War, and was the right age to be drafted or to enlist. He was born in 1815, married to Ruth Headen, and had five children. He disappears during and after the war from any records we can find. His name is very common for that period and there are numerous Wiley Jones. Can you tell me what the regiments and troops that would have been made up from people from Chatham County and/or where there might be research I could use to find this out?
BILBREY FAMILY July 25, 2008 Julia Elmore (jmelmore@charter.net)
Is there any way that you could get me any information on Thomas Bilbrey, Isham, Johnny, or Lawrence Bilbrey? They would have resided in Chatham County at the onset of the Revolutionary War. Isham fought in the war. I would appreciate any info you could give me. The name might have been spelled Bilberry or Bilborough.
PERRY FAMILY HISTORY July 25, 2008 Debra Perry-McGowan (dmcgowan@email.pittcc.edu)
My family history dates back to William Perry who was born in 1753. Not sure when he came to NC or if born there. I have copies of land grants of relatives, genealogy charts, copy of information on church turned over to Turner Perry as one of the Church leaders circa 1820, and a bible that belonged to Hannah Kirk Perry, who was born in 1793 and is buried in Mt. Vernon cemetery, and have a lock of her hair. She was my great, great, great grandmother. I have a copy of the estate settlement of Turner Perry my 4th great grandfather, born around 1777. Chatham County great... grand parents include William Perry, Turner Perry, James Perry and wife Hannah Kirk, Nathaniel Madison (Oak Ridge Military Graduate and Civil War Officer), John Tilton Perry, then Josiah Rogers as great... grandparent, father of Mary A. Polly Rogers who married Turner, etc. I have copies of the censuses that give all information with slave info as well.
Debra Perry McGowan, Greenville, NC
AFRO-AMERICAN NAMES July 25, 2008 George Carlisle, Jr. (mdgrant@webtv.net)
 Afro-Americans with the names Dowdy, Snipes, Atwater, Lambert, Rives (Rieves, Reaves) families we may be related. Contact me at mdgrant@webtv.net or 314-249-8972.
BUSBY June 23, 2008 William Allen  wlallen@suddenlink.net
Please send me any information, or places I can get it, on my grand mother and great-grandfather. I believe they were born in Savannah. Grandmother: Marie Estelle Busby (B.D. 2/11/1894) Great-grandfather: Charles S. Busby (B.D. 1842- Approx)
BOLLING June 23, 2008 Damien Sohn, Ph.D riokach@gmail.com
I am looking for information about Patsy Bolling who was a teacher in your town in 1886-1892. Could you find any information about her? She graduated Modovia Academy before she became a teacher in your town. Do you know this school? If you find them could you please email them me or mail them to me at 9103 Galbreth Ct. Springfield, VA 22153?
RIVES June 23, 2008 Betty Wall Davis   davisab2@verizon.net
I am seeking information on the Rives Families, in particular my 4th great Grandfather William B. Rives b. 1804 in Chatham NC and died 1879 in Etowah, AL. His wife was Hannah Champion b 1814 in York, SC and died in 1866 and we show Cherokee, AL. We are making a vacation in your direction and would love to be able find the correct cemetery and any history that may be available about them. Since I am the youngest in the family and there is no one left that has recorded much information it is difficult trying also the find my Grandfather’s birthplace and the correct spelling of his name, Tomas Summerville Rives, believe nicknamed Summie b 12 Oct somewhere in Alabama, died in Texas which is where I am. Looking also to purchase the Relics of the Rives or maybe The Book of the Rives. This generation I am related to is nearly just skipped over.
HARBISON ESTATE June 23, 2008 Ryan Keefer Ford  ryanford@ysuhomes.com
I am marketing the new community that is located on the old Harbison Estate behind the Perry Harrison School off of River Forest Rd. Who could I speak with or find out more information about the history of the property?
KILIAN/KILLION June 23, 2008 April Smith   red_overworked_tinkerbell@yahoo.com
I am doing some ancestry research, and it says Michael Kilian or Killion. In 1772 his name appears in Orange County connection with an Estate Sale of Alexander Russell, Deceased. In 1777 he was appointed Constable of the Chatham District, Orange county, North Carolina. Two years later he was listed on a taxpayer roll. Then in 1781 he was killed in the Revolutionary War. Do you have more info on this?
NEAL June 5, 2008 Charlotte Hughes clhughes@embarqmail.com
I am researching an ancestor named Eliza Jane Neal (1838-1906) who married Ambrose Reinhardt in 1855. I know nothing about her family, but did find an Elizabeth J. Neal in the 1850 North Carolina census under her father John Neal. Do you have anything on the John Neal family that might indicate the possibility of my Eliza Jane Neal being from Chatham County? She died in Lincoln County, NC.
McIVERS June 5, 2008 Marvin Johnson mjohnson@intermodalsupport.com
I am helping a friend locate his family the “McIvers.” Through Ancestry.com I have them back to 1820 Matthew McIver, Upper Regiment, Chatham, NC.  Any help would be appreciated.
TEMPLES May 26, 2008 Audrey L. Ramsey - Florissant, Missouri al83rr@msn.com

I am searching for information for the Samuel Temples Family of Chatham County: Samuel Temples was born in 1732  and died in 1784 in Chatham County, he married Winnefred and apparently a second wife. Samuel Temples Jr. born about 1770 in Chatham County and died there between 1816-1818; he married Sarah who died about 1824. Children of Samuel and Sarah born in Chatham County: Mary, Patsy, Joab born abt.1792, Nancy born abt.1804, Sally born abt 1807, Samuel born abt.1808--Samuel was married to Rebecca (my great-great grandparents)

 
I would very much like to learn the maiden names of Winnefred, Sarah and especially Rebecca. I have been unable to find any information to research their family history.
TICK CREEK COMMUNITY May 26, 2008
Terah Crews Terah@unc.edu
I'm trying to locate information on a political commune/community that existed in Tick Creek during the early 70's.  I'm interested in locating any information I can about the community and if possible people who actually lived and participated in it's creation and operation.  The Southern Oral History Project is attempting to broaden our understanding of the civil rights movement beyond traditional timeframes and subjects.  I believe several important N.C. Civil Rights leaders spent some time with this community.
 
If you have any information regarding this community or reference to someone who might, I would greatly appreciate you passing that information along to me.  I can be reached by email or phone (evenings) and am available to come to Chatham county and meet in person. Thank you for your time and assistance.
McMASTERS May 26, 2008 Kathy Anne Coppola kcoppola@iuk.edu
I am a descendent (5th great-granddaughter) of Andrew McMasters who was a patriot and is buried with many more of my ancestors at the cemetery adjacent to the church which is surrounded by a cow pasture and not accessible by a road.  I was able to make a trip to see the church and cemetery in December of last year and it was in terrible shape.  I understand from my research there is considerable amount of history to the church and was wondering if there has ever been a consideration of possibly having it designated as a historical site?  A gentleman that lives in Liberty took me out to the church and told me that every few years the men’s association of his church and boy scouts have gone out to clear the brush and do minor repairs.  I have a file full of articles about the church that were written in the past and about the historical significance. If there were to be any interest I would be willing to assist even though I live out of state.  I am a genealogist and I am concerned that in years to come this important place will be nonexistent.
TISOR May 26, 2008 Gary A. Tisor garyehowe@gmail.com
Your county is festinating.  I really need to know more.  A distant Tisor cousin of mine, just informed me that his branch of our family settled in Chatham County around the 1770's'  I only then had known that my branch had settled around your area when they arrived from London in 1791.  I do not know the parents' given names.  I do know that they had served in Versailles, France probably for the Hungarian Crown.
 
They had removed back to England when the situation in France became hostile.  In 1791 the parents with 4 boys made it to North Carolina.  That winter or soon thereafter the parents died of disease.  Then the 3 older boys returned to England leaving the baby boy, Austin Tisor in the hands of a man named Poff.  Austin Tisor matured and learned the trade of hat making.
 
He married Susannah Wright and with her father Joseph Wright (a Congregational Minister) moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.  I have court records from that point on.  Susannah was from the family of the former Governor Wright of North Carolina. From that time on our Tisor family lived in Ohio.
 
Austin and Susannah begat Hiram Tisor who married Phoeby Greene, they begat Christopher C.Tisor who married Mary Jones, they begat Hubert R. Tisor who married Ethel E. Howe, they begat Darold D. Tisor who married Roma D. Arnold, they begat myself (Gary A. Tisor) born in Dayton, Ohio and who married Peggy M.A. Schneider aka.Roe, we begat Gary Allan Tisor II who married Karen Bentley, they begat Brandon A. Tisor and Austin B. Tisor who are now in their teens and live in California.  My wife and I also begat Christopher Randolph Tisor, they begat Audrey Tisor and Rachael Tisor and live in Colorado.
 
The other Tisor clan (claims also some Portuguese ancestry) relocated from Chatham County to Iowa around 1800 as pioneers.  There is still family in England, but they spell their name Tiza and became famous for their bottled soft drinks.
 
My mother's sister also married a descendant of Joseph Wright who carried the same name even.  He was born in Green County, Ohio just outside of Dayton, Ohio.
 
Another Reverend Wright who seems to be from the same line of Joseph Wright, was a United Brethren Bishop and had two sons and a daughter.  The boys were born in Dayton, Ohio.  They were Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright, the famous Wright Brothers.  These men were well aware of the air currents at Kitty Hawk because their family had come from North Carolina.
 
Still another Reverend Wright (Congregational pastor) seems to be from the same Joseph Wright line and married a Jones girl from my Mary Jones family.  They removed to Wisconsin and after having several kids, this Reverend skipped out on his wife.  Their son was also the famous Frank Lloyd Wright.
 
So it seems that you have quite a lineage of descendents that can trace back to Chatham County, North Carolina. I do not know just how much of this you already knew?  Many years ago I belonged to the Hamilton County Genealogical Society at Cincinnati, Ohio.  There I was admitted to membership as a "First Family" based on my court records of my ancestors,  Tisor and Wright families. Myself, I would like very much to know more about your county's history.  One of our Iowa Tisor kin tells me that there is a book printed titled The Tisors of Old Chatham County.  Do you know of this book?
TAYLOR / HARLOWE May 26, 2008 Ann Suparb anniesuparb@yahoo.com
I'm looking for any information, photos, or stories about Harlow Taylor (or William Harlowe) 1869-1923 who lived in Pittsboro, as well as his parents.  He and his wife were both deaf and had two daughters. Also, this is a longshot but I am seeking a black & white composition book in which Emily Taylor Brower Dixon wrote down many stories from her youth.  Sadly this book was lost and I am hoping it is out there somewhere, so please let me know if you have heard of it. (She was Harlow Taylor's daughter and lived in the yellow house in Pittsboro until 1993.) Any help would be much appreciated.
CHASON May 26, 2008 Cindy Scott cscott4@triad.rr.com
I am searching for the cemetery record for my GGGrandmother, Martha Jane Chason.  She was born Aug 1860 and died 10 April 1932 in Chatham County, I have her death certificate; but it doesn't tell which cemetery she is buried in or if someone is able to do an obituary lookup.  Her husband Jefferson A. Chason died 5 Mar 1907 and is buried in Robeson County.  Thank you any information would be greatly appreciated.
BROOKS & THOMAS May 26, 2008 Sara Robbins Hoffman july37@cox.net
I'd appreciate any assistance you may provide with the following inquiries or possibly point me in the right direction. James M. Brooks was b. abt. 1841 in Upper Regiment, Chatham Co, NC. He joined the 26th NC. I'm interested in learning the death date & burial place of Sergeant James M. Brooks.
 
Daniel B. Thomas was b. abt. 1841 in Upper Regiment, Chatham Co., NC He was a member of the 26th NC. Also interested in finding the death date & burial place of Private Daniel B. Thomas. The website for the 26th NC speaks of these men but posts no way to contact them for information.
SUSANNAH BEADLE May 26, 2008 Marie Peer peer@mindspring.com
I am searching for the maiden name of a Susannah born in Chatham County.  It is unusual for people who died when she did.  We are fortunate she did have one. Susannah ? married James Teague about 1809 or 1810. I assume that was in Chatham County.  He was the son of David Teague and Sarah McDonald. Do you have family Bible records?  Do you know what libraries might have family Bible records?  Maybe a Susannah is listed with a birth date of 30 Sep 1789. Just for interest, I've copied and pasted Susannah (?) Teague Beadle's obituary below:
 
Susannah's obituary:
 
Susan Beadle was born in Chatham County North Carolina on September 30. 1789.  She died in Somerville, Ohio, August 23, 1877.  She was married to James Teague when about 20 years old.  She moved to Butler County, Ohio in 1815 and located one-half mile south of Somerville, on the farm now known as the Beadle place, where she lived until a few years since.  Shortly after coming to Ohio, her husband died.  She afterward married John Beadle, who died in 1832, since which time she remained a widow.
 
When she with her husband emigrated to Butler County, it was a dense wilderness.  She endured the hardships and contended with the dangers of a pioneer life.  About 25 years ago she united with the M.E. Church and has ever shown by her walk that she was in Christ and He in her.  She reared a family of six children all of whom were present at her funeral to mourn their loss.  She had forty-nine grandchildren and sixty-five great-grandchildren ; remarkable record, and still more remarkable in that ninety-five of them are living.
 
This dear mother has been blind four years, in total darkness, and yet with a heart full of peace and joy that made her life light under the greatest affliction.  During her last sickness she showed the same patient spirit that has so plainly marked her life, even under the most trying circumstances.  She was ready and anxious to go to her Father's house.  Death had no sting for her.  May her loved ones all meet her in Heaven.  The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, in Somerville, on Saturday August 25, 1877, at 10 A.M.; Rev. J.S. Pumphrey conducting the sermon assisted by Rev. McClusky.  A very large congregations showed the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.
 
General Information:
 
Susannah ? married James Teague around 1809 most likely in Chatham or surrounding county, North Carolina. James Teague was born 12 Nov 1784, the son of David Teague and Sarah McDonald.  He died before 16 Jan 1816. I know this as their children are named in David Teague's will of about 1830.  This Teague Family resided a little northeast of Siler City; Teague's Mill is on land that was once David Teague's land. They had children:
Rebecca Teague bn 16 Sep 1811 in NC; married Wm Conarroe
Andrew Teague bn 12 Dec 1812 in NC m. Catharine Shaffer
James C. Teague bn 13 March 1816 in Warren Co Ohio
 
Susannah married John Beadle (He and his family came from New Jersey, not NC) 15 Nov 1819.  He died 10 Apr 1832. They had children:
Caroline Beadle bn 1820 m. David Potts
Oliver Beadle m. Mary Ann Oren
Oren Beadle bn 19 Jun 1824 m. Adaline Brown
 
Thank you for information about Bible records for Chatham County.
 
Marie Peer, P.O. Box 1021, Craig, CO 81626, 970-824-6785, peer@mindspring.com
EBENEZER CHURCH May 26, 2008 Lindsay Matson lpmatson@ncsu.edu
I am a graduate student at NC State researching and google mapping historic properties in North Carolina.  I was hoping to discover the location (or a rough estimate of the location) of the first Ebenezer Church.  The church I am interested in is not the one currently located on Jordan Lake, but rather a log structure constructed with notching that was demolished in the 1970s.  The church was a simple building with a wood and stone chimney and used by the congregation until they moved to the present Gothic Revival structure.  Was the first church located in the same area as the present one?
CAMPBELL May 26, 2008 Barbara Campbell Perry perry530@triad.rr.com
I have been trying to locate my family for a long time....they lived in Chatham County.....trying to find out when my great grandparents died....where they were buried....and if they owned property. My great grandparents were:
 
Joseph Duncan Campbell, born in 1849 in Chatham...don't know when he died.  He married Nelly A Self on (I believe) Nov 15, 1874.  I have two birth years for Nelly...1854 and 1860.  They had three children: Emily born in 1878, Daniel born in 1879, and my grandfather Robert born in 1880 in Bear Creek.  Believe Joseph and Nelly died between 1893 and 1900 when the census came out.  At the time of the census, my grandfather was raising all of his brothers and sisters.  The youngest was Ida...age 6 on the census.  She was born in Dec of 1892 or Dec of 1893.
 
My grandfather was Robert C or J Campbell.  He married Manie Taylor Self on January 25, 1899.  He was born on May 2, 1880 and died on April 4, 1960.  Grandmother was born October 3, 1877 and died June 12, 1960.  They lived in Silk Hope and were buried at Mount Vernon Methodist Church Cemetery.  They were cousins.
 
I have names and birthdays for my great great grandparents:  Daniel Campbell born in 1811....married to Elizabeth (Betsey) Emerson.  She was born in Dec. 1814 and died on October 4, 1873.  They were married on Oct 5, 1837.  Both of them were born in Chatham County and were married in Chatham County.  Elizabeth was also listed as dying in Chatham..  Their children were Ruth born about 1842 in Chatham, John born about 1846 in Chatham, and my great grandfather....Joseph Duncan Campbell born in 1849.  Do not know the names of Daniel's parents, but Elizabeth's parents were John Emerson and Mary A Freeman.
SMITH/WHINERY April 18, 2008 Linzey Carlson winsomeacresarts@netsync.net
I am looking for information on Isabell Smith. She was married to Robert Whinery. I don't have his birthdate, but he died 1809 in Chatham County, NC. I'd like her parents names and family history. Am wondering if there is any chance she may have been Native American? Robert's parents were Patrick and Sarah Noblitt Whinery.
GUM SPRINGS SCHOOL April 18, 2008 Wanda Crawley wan.crawley@hotmail.com
I am looking for information on GUM SPRINGS SCHOOL which was located on hwy 87 north of Pittsboro, about 4 miles from the intersection of Hwy 64 & 87. My father, born 2/1912, was a student there. I understand Mr. Charlie Lutterloh was a teacher. I am not sure of the year/years. I have a couple of old books that have Gum Springs School written inside. Please contact me if you have any information on this location. Thank you. Wanda E Crawley, 864-909-3675
PACE MILL PROPERTY April 18, 2008 Marianne Odom mhodom@earthlink.net
I am Marianne Harbison Odom. I grew up on the old Pace Mill property, currently being developed near Mt. Pleasant Church. I am a permanent resident of South Carolina now, near Charleston. Since my Dad died and my mom made the decision to sell the old home place, I have sorely felt the demolition of my old home and the sale of the property. That was the only home I ever knew. I have since become interested in the history of my home place and the county where I grew up. How might I read more about it? Are there books available? I appreciate your input, and I thank you for helping to preserve the history of the area. Sincerely, Marianne H. Odom, 409 Partridge Circle, Summerville, SC 29485
BRUMFITON April 18, 2008 Ernie Leonard ernieleonard@earthlink.net
Seeking location and information on a place named "BRUMFITON" located on the Northwest Branch of the Cape Fear River in 1759. On or near this place was a coal mine, which should place it in Chatham County. Thanks for your input.
HOBSON April 18, 2008 Terry Bohrman dbohrman@prodigy.net
I am researching my Hobson ancestors. According to what I have found, my 6g grandparents: George Hobson (b 1716, d 1797 Chatham Co.) and Hannah Elizabeth Kinnison Hobson (b abt 1718. d 1761 Chatham Co) were from your area. Do you have any records about this family? We would like to do some research. Can you suggest any places we should look? Thank you for any help you can give.
GRAVE SITE March 20, 2008 Ben Reece BenReece@allstate.com
I have purchased a lot to build a home on in Chatham County off Old Graham Rd. and believe there to possibly be a grave site on the lot. How can I be sure? Any information on who to contact or how to verify would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
COUNCIL, WOMBLE, BARKER & BROWN March 18, 2008 Sally Murray  sal.murray@comcast.net
I've been doing research on my husband's family for several years. I am interested in the Council, Womble, Barker & Brown surnames in Chatham/Wake Counties since the 1800's. Can you tell me how I can get more information and hopefully a photo of the following: Utley-Council House; Paschal Womble House.

Also, do you have any contacts researching any of these names that you can share. I have a lot of information on the Councils and Wombles, but not as much on the Barkers and Browns. All of these names were in Chatham/WhiteOak/Wake Counties particularly in Apex. Thanks so much.
MANLEY/MANLY March 16, 2008 Suzanne Turner turner@lsu.edu
I am seeking the personal papers and correspondence of John Haywood Manley (or Manly), son of Charles. Thank you.
BOHLING CHAIR CO. March 14, 2008 Marlys Thoms mrwthoms@brookings.net
We have just purchased four chairs that were made at the Bohling Chair Co. in Siler City, NC. Can you tell me anything about this company? When did it exist? And, when might these chairs have been produced? I would really appreciate any info you might have. Thank you.
BRAY March 8, 2008 Mark Buster mrkbuster@rtmc.net
I am looking for the location of Bray Cemetery located in Chatham County. I'm a volunteer for "Find a Grave" and I have a request for a family plot/ Henry Bray grave photo. Any assistance that you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you for your assistance.
BREWER March 5, 2008 Susan Brewer brewsue@aol.com
I'm interested in finding information about Wilson Brewer born in 1801 in Chatham Co. He is often confused with the Wilson Brewer born in 1809 whose parents are Thomas and Lucretia Brewer. I have not been able to find out who Wilson's parents were. Any help is appreciated.
BURNS March 5, 2008 Carolyn Allen carolynallen2@yahoo.com
Searching for parents of my ancestor Henry Burns born abt 1790 in NC (according to US census). He is in Alabama by about 1821 with wife Levitha (spelled many different ways) from Virginia. His first children are Laird and Hezekiah born after 1822.
COLE February 15, 2008 Arthur D. Hodgin, 2601 Northwest A St., Richmond, IN 47374-3809
My great grandfather, Edwin COLE was born 8 August 1835 in Chatham County. As a child in Greensfork, Wayne County, Indiana, he was called both Phoshee and Cole: in 1853 signed his marriage license Phoshee and signed his Civil War enlistment papers Cole, which became the family name. I would appreciate any information that might clarify the mystery of his surname.
EGGARTON/EGERTON/EDGERTON January 2008 Nancy Komlos nancy.komlos@comcast.net
I am searching for information on an Eggarton/Egerton/Edgerton family, daughter Sarah, born 1760, in Chatham County, NC, died 1845 in Bulloch County, GA, married John Tillman, born 1751 in Somerset County, Maryland, died 1829 in Bulloch County, GA. He was a son of John Stephen and Rosanna Tapper Tillman, and a revolutionary war soldier.
GRIFFITH January 2008  Pat Holland patlynnseb@aol.com
Re: The Genealogy of the Griffith Family of Napa County, California.
Quote Napa County Biographies: "Calvin Chesterfield Griffith, horticulturist, Napa County, who is one of the oldest pioneers of this place, having crossed the plains in 1845 with the new historical train that brought out the Hudsons, Yorks and many other well-known names in California, and that was the first train that brought wagons over the Sierra Nevadas." Calvin C. Griffith is my Great Great Grandfather and was born in Chatham County, North Carolina, March 1, 1828. His Father was James A. Griffith and his Mother was Elizabeth Rogers Griffith. Calvin's Grandfather was Mason Griffith. Calvin married Lydia Sensibaugh in St. Helena, Napa County, California in 1855. Both Lydia and Calvin with some of their children are buried in the St. Helena Cemetery. An excellent source on Calvin is "The Men of the California Bear Flag Revolt and Their Heritage", by Barbara R. Warner, 1996.
FOLK VICTORIAN HOUSE January 2008 Edward Smith  eddie_27514@yahoo.com
Seeking history of Folk Victorian House at 1780 McGhee Rd. I am trying to help a friend determine the history of the folk Victorian house formerly located at 1780 McGhee Rd (at Ferrington Point Road) in the Williams Township in the northeast corner of Chatham County. I hope to find someone with firsthand knowledge of this building and its history. My friend just moved it to her Alamance county property and she wants to preserve it as much as possible. She now thinks this building may have played a very significant role to the township and was used as a public/commercial building rather than a home. Upon closer inspection it appears the building was never built as a house, as most or the rooms had 2 or more doors with abundant porches and hallways. It may never have had a kitchen. A bath was installed on a porch around the 1950's-60's. This home was built around 1918 according to the grandson of Ernest R McKhee, the builder. It could be older in my opinion. A plat of the property done in 1925 shows stables, blacksmith shop, saw mill, tobacco barns, store and other houses in the immediate area. A number of roads intersected at this location. My friend heard someone say that a church was located across the road in the late 1700's. This house is a folk Victorian treasure. The two major rooms are six-sided with multicolored Victorian windows. There are 6 gables, each with different patterned shingles and vents. With so many roads intersecting at this building, with two significant sized stables nearby it tells me that this may have been built as a hotel, multiple stores, post office, community center, etc. We think this house has a story to tell. It is being restored next to the historic 1895 Holt grand Queen Ann Victorian overlooking the village of Haw River. Do you know who I can contact or what documentation I can look at to find out more on this buildings original purpose?
BROGTON January 2008 Carl Palmer carlhpal@hiwaay.net
Am looking for descendants of or information about John Brogton who was on the 1800 Hillsborough, Chatham County, NC Federal census.
RICHARDSON January 2008 Tom Adams tom@tomtexas.com
I would like to ask if anyone there has any record of the Richardson family from the early 1800s. Dorothy Richardson, the 3rd child of Fisher, was my great-great-grandmother. By 1811, they had moved to Wilson County, Tennessee. If someone there has any information on Fisher Richardson such as who his wife or parents were, I would really like to get this information. In addition, I plan to be in your area in April so if there was something to see there that was connected to the Richardsons, I would like to see it then.
Husband - Fisher Richardson
Wife
Children
1. Loyd Richardson - Male - Birth: 06 JUL 1799, Chatham, North Carolina - Death: 24 FEB 1881 Trenton, Gibson, Tennessee
2. Willis Ford Richardson - Male - Birth: 04 JUL 1801, Chatham, North Carolina - Death: 08 MAR 1868 , Anderson, Texas
3. Dorothy Richardson - Female - Birth: 04 JUN 1803, Chatham, North Carolina - Death: 1864 Of, , Anderson, Texas
4. Nancy Richardson - Female - Birth: 22 FEB 1805, Chatham, North Carolina
5. Elizabeth Brown Richardson - Female - Birth: 22 DEC 1806, Chatham, North Carolina
6. Malendra Richardson - Female - Birth: 01 MAR 1809, Chatham, North Carolina
7. Thursey Theresa Richardson - Female - Birth: 16 JAN 1811, Wilson, Tennessee - Death: 20 OCT 1875 , Butler, Kentucky - Burial: Githens Cemetery , Butler, Kentucky
8. Ledufcia Richardson - Female
PHILLIPS January 2008 Robert Phillips rephilli@hotmail.com
I was hoping you might be able to provide me the approximate location on a Google map near Goldston of the farm listed on my GGGGG granddaddy's deed? I have a link here. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/chatham/deeds/phillips81gdd.txt
Additionally, I am trying to find out any information on who Merrel Phillips' parent might have been. Merrel was born around 1803-1807, and in your county in 1850. However, I can not place him on any records prior to the 1850 census with absolute certainty. Would another Phillips family in the area be able to help?
HARDEN January 2008 E. E. Penwell  merlins58@msn.com
I am a descendant of Jonathan Harden (1738-1815) born in Orange County/Rutherford NC. I am searching for his gravesite in the Rutherford area and also name of wife and family information. 
BREAZEALE January 2008 Jeffrey Breazeale  usmcjbreazeale@yahoo.com
I'm researching my family history and have recently found that the monarch of my family Kennon Breazeale had land in Chatham County that was given to him after he married Haskey Griffin, as a dowery from his father in law. How would I go about finding the deed and marriage license from this event?
HOLDER January 2008 Peggy Fairchild fairchip1@insightbb.com
Do you have Bastardy Bonds from 1806-1809? I am looking for Levina Holder. She had a child b. July 24, 1809 and another about 1807. She was a well known "woman of ill-repute." The 1807 child was my gg grandfather. I would like to know if she named the father of these two children. I hope you can help me, or refer me to someone to assist me in my search.
MANLEY/MANLY January 2008 Suzanne Turner turner@lsu.edu
I am trying to find out where the personal papers and correspondence of John Haywood Manley (or Manly), son of Charles, are located.
BURK January 2008 Gene Phillips  e_phil3@bellsouth.net
I am a descendent of Millinner Burk of Chatham County who is listed in the 1790 census as the only Burk in Chatham County. Can anyone give me an idea where he or any of the Burk family (around 1800) might be buried?
RAMSEY January 2008 Charles Flink  chuck.flink@greenways.com
I am trying to locate the best source of information about the Ramsey Family that lived in Chatham County around the time of the Revolutionary War. Do you know of a good source of information about this family.
HUGHEY January 2008 Gloria D. Arnold  garnold9@cox.net
I am working on a genealogy of my family (the Hugheys). I'm really stuck on my great grandfather's parents. I know his name is James M. Hughey. He was born in North Carolina and as a lad came to Ga and settled in the Calhoun area. I am looking for his parents. His mother was b. in SC and his father NC. We found him once in Murray Co, Ga., with his mother named Sarah and 4 sisters. She was from SC and her husband from NC. James was born 1830 according to his grave stone. So I need to find a set of parents who had a son named James about 1830 in NC. Sarah was a widow in 1850 so her husband would have died in the 1840s. She can't be found in the 1860s so I think she may have died in the 1850s. I have been thru many lines of Hugheys and I know they must have been a branch somewhere but I'm stuck. I would appreciate any help you could provide me with. Sarah was born in 1805 so I think we would guess his father would be about the same age more or less.
JONES January 2008 Donald Wood donalddwood@gmail.com
I am searching for information about: WILLIS JONES, b Mar. 1835, Chatham, Co, NC; d. Madison Co, TN. WILLIS lived near Goldston's Post Office during 1860 US Census, with his mother SUSAN JONES. Civil War service: Co G, 26th NC Inf.; the "Chatham Boys."
AUSTIN January 2008 Tom Glendinning  goaglen@intrex.net
I am trying to reach Willa Austin, who may have knowledge of a cemetery off Eddie Perry Road.
McGEE 31 Jan 08 Virginia McGee
My family and I were so pleased that our great-grandfather's letters were published in the Chatham Historical Journal.  My visit to Pittsboro in 1988 was fifty years after my first and only other visit in 1938, when my aunt and I stayed with our cousin Margaret Horne in the old Hanks home. She was such a delightful person. As I remember, she operated a small lending library in her house. We were entertained with true Southern hospitality by several people who remembered the Texas relatives and by my cousin, George Brooks, and his family. I always enjoy receiving the newsletter and journal, and am happy that our letters are in a safe place and available to those who might find them interesting.

 

 

MOON November 20, 2007 Carol Mosher   cmosher@igc.org
Looking for parents of Joseph Moon,  b. 1786, "Beauforter" Chatham, N.C.
RIVES, REEVES, REAVES, RIEVES, COTTON, MARSH, SILER, GORDON October 19, 2007 Marcia Reeves msmarcia22@aol.com
I am a descendant of the Rives (aka Reeves, Reaves, Rieves), Cotten, Marsh, and possibly Siler and Gordon families of Chatham County.  I was wondering if you could direct me to any historical information specific to Chatham County about these families. A few of my relatives are. Archie "James Reaves/Rives", b.1897 mother: Isabelle "Bell Rives" (maiden: Marsh),  b.1864 father: Andrew  Reaves/Rives wife: Buelah (maiden: Cotton/Cotten), b. 1905, Archie & Buelah's children: James Paul (JP), Levander, Joe Lewis, Ella Mae "Betty", Archie's  father: Andrew Rives, b.1856, mother: Hannah (maiden:Gordon?) father: Fisher Rives(???)
Thank you!
BLAND October 16, 2007 Kelli Brizek kbrize@comcast.net 
I've emailed back and forth with someone from your area who was good enough to get a picture of a tombstone for me. I didn't save that wonderful person's name or email (I'm learning as I go here!) but I sure wish I would have because now I have another request!

Would someone PLEASE take a picture of some graves at Hank's Chapel Cemetery for me?  I'm looking for:
1. William "Buck" Bland 1787 - 1860
2. Elizabeth (last name is Lewis or McBain .I don't know) Bland 1797 - 1860

Also, would it be possible for you to email me the address/phone number to someone there at Hank's Chapel Cemetery?  I'd like to ask them if they will make copies of any records they may have. As I said to the other person who took the first photo. I will be happy to reimburse you for your gas, time, and trouble.
Thank you ever so much.
McVAY October 10, 2007 Virginia Aziz virginia_aziz@yahoo.com
We are researching the McVay family and have come across a brief item in a publication (possibly "McVay Family Quarterly" or "Valley Leaves") that reads as follows:
North Carolina
Deeds Chatham County
John and Nancy McVey his wife 16 Oct 1794 sold 151 acres to Hezekiah Laseter for 70 pounds.

We believe this might be our direct line and are specifically looking for any records that pertain to John and Nancy. We would appreciate any help you can give.  If you have any questions, please let me know.
ALSTON October 7, 2007 Tabitha Barnette tbarnette@peacebaptistchurch.org
I am trying to find a list of the slaves of Philip K. D. Alston (1811-1852) and his wife, Ann Harwell. Philip Alston left his estate to his wife. I am specifically looking for Cesar and Chesney Alston who may have been slaves of Philip and Ann. Cesar had a son named Cesar and a daughter named Mary (my g-grandmother). Mary married a free black Kearney or Carney Glover who worked on the plantation of Ann E. Alston after Philip died.
HENDRICK August 21, 2007 Vickie Benefield  daylo1@msn.com
Looking for information on Jesse Hendrick, listed as a drummer on the 23rd Sept.1772 Chatham Regimental Return under Captain Elisha Cain.   Jesse's eldest son was Elias Hendrick, who was married to Molly Whitehead.  I am seeking information on the father and mother of Jesse Hendrick.  If anyone has any information on Jesse Hendrick or Elias Hendrick, I would certainly appreciate it. Thank you!
NOBLETT July 19, 2007 Leo Noblett  noblett@optonline.net
I am seeking information regarding JOSEPH NOBLETT probably born about 1763, son of WILLIAM and CATHERINE (Whinnery) NOBLETT, who moved to Chatham County from PA in the 1700s. I am also interested in records of WILLIAM NOBLETT, born about 1785, son of JOSEPH NOBLETT and grandson of WILLIAM NOBLETT above. Any help or suggestions you can offer will be appreciated. Leo C. Noblett
 BASS July 30, 2007 Rodney R. Dietert  rrd1@cornell.edu
I am trying to find information on two brothers, Moses and Edward Bass who came to Chatham County about 1779-1781 from Dobbs County.  They then moved on to Surry County, NC about 1797.  Moses was married to Catharine? and Edward was married to Hannah Moon.  They seem to have lived and moved with Quaker families starting in Dobbs to Chatham then Surry.  They may have had state grants when first arriving in Chatham.  But Moses bought property in Chatham deeded from Thomas Dixon (member of the Cane
Creek Meeting House) in 1787 and sold it to Joseph Hickman in 1797 when they left for Surry County, NC.  I suspect Bass Mountain in Chatham may have been named for the 1780s-1797 family.
Any information concerning their period in Chatham County would be greatly appreciated. Rod Dietert
CRUTCHFIELD July 25, 2007 Jim E. Crutchfield   jecru2003@yahoo.com
I am desperately seeking the parentage of Francis P. Crutchfield who was born in Chatham County between 1794 and 1800.  He moved to Hancock County, Georgia and married Rebecca Griggs in December of
1824......Please help me solve this mystery.  Francis was my 2nd great-grandfather!
 Kindest Regards, Jim E. Crutchfield, 62 Manor Row, Macon, Georgia 31210-2168
BROOKS/MOURNING August 14, 2007 Keith Brooks Keith.Brooks@avivausa.com
I'm looking for any information someone might have regarding George W. Brooks and his offspring.  He was married 3 times.  First to Annie Clegg, then to Louise Mourning, and then to Fannie Mae Mourning. I'm especially interested to know if anyone knows anything about the Mourning family. Thanks for your help! 
HAYGOOD August 17, 2007    Robert M. Holland   hollab@earthlink.net
I am looking for any information on Benjamin Haygood.  He married Mary Ann Stewart on 24 Dec  1777 in Chatham County.  He also enlisted in 1775 and served as a private under Cpt. George Herndon and Wilcox in Gen. Folsom's brigade.  According to my records, that company was raised in Chatham County. Any information on him or his parents would be helpful.  Thank you.  Elizabeth Holland, 1146 Stormy Valley Rd., Las Vegas, NV  89123, (702)645-5655.
WARD August 18, 2007 R. Wayne Ward   marysstinson@yahoo.com  
I would appreciate any information about Thomas Ward, born 11-21-1796, died 12-7-1831,  married  (Elizabeth) Betsy Stinson, 9-18-1825.  Looking for information about his father & mother, his brothers &
sisters, when he came to Chatham, etc. Thank you.
DOWD July 3, 2007 Susan Sheeren   ssheeren@sbcglobal.net
I am trying to find the parents of Catherine Dowd, born 1765 in Chatham Co. She married Burwell Kendrick around 1782.  I think that Owen and Judith Dowd were her grandparents. If you have any keys to this, please contact me. Thank you, Susan Sheeren, 16111 Rudgewick Lane, Spring, Texas  77379-6668
BREWER June 30, 2007 John Dallas" jdallas@bellsouth.net
I am looking for someone who is researching the Brewer family in Chatham County. I am working on John Morris Brewer son of George J. Brewer and Mary Smith. John moved to Rockingham County and married Nannie Belton. He is buried at Beaver Island Church near Mayodan, North Carolina. Thanks for any help.
John T. Dallas, 3929 Ribbon Grass Terrace, Greensboro, N.C. 27405
SCHWARZ June 20, 2007 Beverly Wiggins jimerly@earthlink.net
CCHA would like any information about a Schwarz family in Chatham County 1890-1900.  We have documented a gravestone in Bynum, said to have been found in the 1970s at the trash dump at the corner of 15-501 and Bynum Road.  The following information is on the stone:

Little Louis Schwarz
b. 18 Nov 1897
d. 27 Jul 1898
Age 8 mos 9 days
infant daughter of Louis and K.B. Schwarz

CCHA would appreciate knowing more about the Schwarz family associated with this child.
GRIFFIN June 14, 2007 Patricia Smith, 1074 S. Fir St., Canby, OR 97013
Our main search is for John Griffin's wife, Chloe Bell. John Griffin was born in NC in 1760; his father or brother was named William. He married Chloe Bell in 1790. Their son John traveled west on the Oregon Trail in 1848.
OLDHAM/PHILLIPS/IVEY/
BEAL/CRUTCHFIELD/BURKE		 June 5, 2007 Adam Oldham  oldhamca@gmail.com
I am looking for any information on the history of the Oldhams.  I have my Oldham line solidly back to Marshal Oldham married to Rachel Burke (father: John Burke), but nothing before.  I know the Oldhams in the county have to be related somehow.  Also looking for any solid information on William Welsey Phillips that married an Alpha Beal who lived in the Sandy Branch Church area.  And on top of that, any information on Hasten Ivey (died in Civil War) who married Mary Ann Andrews and had children Nancy Caroline and Thomas Gaston Ivey.  And then any information on John Crutchfield who married Ruth Stout.  I would love to hear of any information and would be happy to share what I have.
BAGLEY/WEBSTER May 16, 2007 Margaret Jones  mjdar@centurytel.net
I am looking for information about Henry Bagley and his wife Elizabeth Webster and their family circa 1775-1810. Their daughter Bethany married John Rosson also of Chatham county.  Bethany and John moved to Tennessee with her brother Henry. Would like to know who John Rosson's father was. How were Henry Bagley Sr and Jr involved in the Revolutionary War?
BROWN/HARRINGTON April 21, 2007 Edgar Rives Taylor ertjr1@earthlink.net
I am still trying to confirm that Mary Annette Brown's fourth husband was a Harrington, perhaps Abner Harrington.  If so, when did she marry him? She was Robert Edwards Rives' second wife. After his death she married a Union officer and on her return to Chatham Co. married a Snipes. I have information on these two marriages but lack information on this fourth marriage, if there was was one. When did she die and where was she interred? Thanks for help.
BROOKS April 12, 2007
Betty Trosclair  bettytros@yahoo.com
I am seeking the names of the parents of my father, John Thomas Brooks, who was born in Chatham County on Dec. 16, 1881.
Thank you. Betty Trosclair, Kenner, LA
MISE April 8, 2007 F.P. Smith, Jr. Fpsmithjr@aol.com
John and Mary Mise lived on Bear Creek in Chatham County during the1780s. One child was Lucy who married a John Smith. Seeking any information on John and Mary Mise and their daughter Lucy.
LEDBETTER April 6, 2007 Helen Rawlin helenrawlin@comcast.net
I'm looking for any information about Ephriam and Wineford Ledbetter cited in the Court Session below.  Who were her parents?  Who did he marry?  Who were his children?  Where did they live?   Thank you.  

Court Session of Feb. 1797
Pg. 166 - Nov., 1797 
 " Ordered that EPHRIAM LEDBETTER, a child of WINEFORD LEDBETTER, be bound unto JAMES COPELAND Sr., untill he arrives to lawfull age, he being abut Seven years of age now. to learn the trade or occupations of a farmer." 
A bastardy citation says he is about nine years of age in 1797. 

MANLY March 28, 2007 Ken Young  mediafirst@nc.rr.com 
Looking for information on the Manly family that built a plantation called Oak Mount.  Also would like to know its location. Thanks.
STEWART March 6, 2007
Sue Dodson   MSDODSON1@aol.com  
I am a descendant of Capt. Charles Stewart, Chatham County N.C., Revolutionary War,  My line is as follows: Charles Stewart married Elizabeth, their daughter Happy married Joseph Fouchee, and their daugther Martha married Marmaduke Temple.  Their daughter Sally Adelaide married John Wesley Dodson, Jr. of Hillsborough, Orange County.  John and Sally are my great-grandparents.  I am looking for information on Charles Stewart. Thank you . 
HOWELL March 5, 2007 Warren Dixon fivehawkspress@aol.com
Does anyone know where Rednap Howell, Regulator poet, lived? He was a school teacher, supposedly lived in what is now Chatham County then moved to near Deep  River in Randolph.
RIVES  February 07, 2007 ANN HART  ahart@knology.net
 I recently found your online website and am interested in information regarding my Rives ancestors who lived in Chatham County, NC.
Any information is appreciated. Thank-you. Ann B. Hart 
WILCOX/MONTGOMERY January 24, 2007 Marilyn Seay   mmseay@webtv.net
Searching for information concerning the Wilcox and Montgomery family of Chatham County.    Deborah Montgomery married Gabriel Dubruts in 1792, they lived in Fayetteville, NC.   Deborah's Grandfather was Thomas Wilcox, died 1779 in PA
HARDIN January 29, 2007 James D. Hardin II,  lduffy@twave.net
John "Fighting Jack" Hardin (b. 1807) was the bare knuckles boxing champion in Rutherford County throughout his 20s. I am trying to find out about his father Edmund (b. c1761) from Orange (now Chatham) County, who married Martha Collins (b. c1763) between 1778 and 1788. I believe Edmund's father was either Jonathan (b. 1738) or Benjamin (b. 1740) Hardin.
BROOKS, RIVES January 27, 2007 Edgar Rives Taylor ertjr@earthlink.net
1070 Old Gate Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235-2741
Am seeking information on Nancy Brooks who married John Rives in Chatham Co., NC supposedly in 1811. Was her father Isaac Brooks? John Rives was a son of Thomas Henry Rives who brought his family from Virginia. Who was John Rives' first wife? Apparently he married in VA.
PATTERSON/HUGHES  January 23, 2007 Dalena J. Nichols  dalenajn@chouteautel.com
Searching for information on James Paterson/Patterson who lived in the Hillsborough District of Chatham County, NC,  according to the 1790 Census.  Did he have a son who married Jane Hughes about 1785?
Dalena Patterson Nichols, 446 SE 581 Trail, Locust Grove, OK 74352-7556
POE January 8, 2007   Patricia Perkins  caviness@yadtel.net
I am looking for information on the Poe family that lived in western Chatham Co., more specifically William Poe, Susannah Poe and John Poe.  Any information re. any Poe records that appear to be originating from western portion of Chatham Co. near Siler City, Bear Creek, Sandy Creek is greatly appreciated.
COOK January 7, 2007 Elizabeth Howell   bithowell@earthlink.net
I am looking for information on Hannah Cook born in Chatham Co. about 1830 who was the wife of my great-great-grandfather Fielding Morris and lived in Bingham Township Orange Co.
Elizabeth Morris Howell
SMITH/JONES January 4, 2007 Martin B. Tracy   mbtracy1963@earthlink.net
I am looking for information on Harriet N. Smith and Edward Earl Smith who may have come from Essex County, NJ to Chatham County, NC after 1822. Harriet Smith married Thomas Brooks Jones (1814-1845) who may have been born in North Carolina. There is evidence to suggest that they married 11 Mar 1836 in Chatham County. Two children were born in Chatham County: Cornelia Mayborn Jones (b. 6 Feb 1837) and Bourbon Jones (b. 25 Jun 1838). I am looking for documentation of this information.

Martin Booth Tracy, Murray, KY
FIELDS Nov. 21, 2006 Jane Pyle, history@chathamhistory.org
CCHA recently received a handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. R. M. Fields ("Aunt Duck") in Goldston, North Carolina, and is signed "Clara." The letter is postmarked 31 July 1929 from Florence, South Carolina. In it Clara refers to the recent death of her mother and refers also to Aunt Mary. The donor of the letter says he found it at a yard sale in Goldston. CCHA would greatly appreciate knowing more about the Fields family referred to in the letter.
BROOKS Nov. 13, 2006 Michelle L Slabaugh   michslab@cablelynx.com
I'm searching for parents of Joseph J D BROOKS b. 1802 in NC.  He married Sarah BURNS from Chatham Co.,  He is living in Carroll Co., TN by 1830 along with Archibald, Joab, & William who are about the same age so could be brothers.  There is a Thomas BROOKS age 50-59 in the 1830 census so he could be the father. 
 
My line of the family came to Arkansas in the 1850's.  The town of Brookland, Craighead Co., Ark was named after Joseph's son, Archibald T Brooks, who owned the land where the railroad came through. Thank you.
HILL November 8, 2006 Bob Hill   robert.hill23@epix.net
Looking for the parents of Isaac Hill born 1806 in Chatham N.C.
BREWER October 27, 2006  Shirley    Blinky@ev1.net
 Looking for information about my ancestor JONES BREWER born 1776 Va.  One wife is Sarah (Sallie) (Norwood?).  I know he and family are in Chatham in 1800 & 1810.  Not sure about other years.  Trying to figure out this Brewer line, parents, brothers & sisters, etc.
Thanks so much for your help,
HADLEY October 13, 2006 Perwo9@aol.com
 I am looking for information concerning the Hadley family history. Names include Jim or Jimmy (Sr. or Jr.), Mary Dark, any slave lists or records concerning the Hadley family.  My great-grandfather is the late Minter Hadley, husband of Roberta Cotton Hadley. 
NEAL September 25, 2006 Judy Mellinger jnmellinger@hotmail.com 
I'm looking for the parents of Wiley J. Neal (b.1827 - d.1905). He's buried in Pittsboro. Parents might be John T. and Martha A. Neal but I have no proof of connection. Any help appreciated! 
DURHAM August 31, 2006 Orpah Hamlett  ohamlett@bellsouth.net
I am trying to research the family tree of the Durham family. Would like to get information on Thomas Sidney Durham, Shelton Durham, and John Durham.  These people are from the l800 era.  Thank you.
POE & THOMASON August 27, 2006 George G Stradtman   gstradtman@juno.com
I am looking for information in regard to possible ties between the Poe and Thomason families, both of which migrated to Chatham County from Culpeper County (Virginia) in about 1775.  The first Poes in my line, documented to have been in Chatham County, are Jesse Poe (b. about 1768) and his mother Lucy.  I have no specifics about blood relationships with the Thomasons, but there is some evidence that ties did exist.
HURLEY August 09, 2006 Charles Hurley  churley@midsouth.rr.com
I would appreciate any information regarding Amos Hurley. I have his will and a listing for him serving in Capt. John Birdsong's Co. in the Revolutionary War. I believe he farmed near Deep River in Chatham County.

I am a direct decendent of Amos Hurley. I would like information regarding any battles Capt. Birdsong's Co. may have participated in, as well as where Amos Hurley and family are buried.

Thanks for any help.... Charles Hurley, Germantown, TN

GUIN August 09, 2006 Dave Guin mdguin@Adelphia.net

I am seeking information (first name and family) of a young man whose surname was Guin.  In about 1800 this Guin (Gwin) married Sarah Massey, the daughter of James Massey and Jane Poe, who was the daughter of Simon Poe of Chatham County, NC . James Massey died in 1818 in Chatham County, NC, leaving a will that named heirs which included his daughter Sarah Massey and his grandchildren, Jinny and Alfred Guin. Jinny Guin might have married a man named Harper.

 

After the death of the unknown first name Guin, Sarah married Joel Sugg and had three more children by this marriage. Joel Sugg left a will that named heirs which included his wife Sarah Massey and her children, Jinny and Alfred Guin. Sarah died in 1865 and is buried the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Randolph County, NC.

 

Any information about the unknown first name Guin and his father-in-law James Massey would  be greatly appreciated.

TILGHMAN 3 August 2006 Jane Pyle  history@chathamhistory.org
CCHA has been asked for information about an antique portrait of a young woman. Framed by Staton Bros. of Germantown, Pennsylvania, the portrait has this information on the back: "E. McM. Morton's copy of Anna Tilghman, sister of Dr. Henry McMurtrie". If you can connect any of these names with Chatham County, please let us hear from you.
SCURLOCK 3 August 2006 Sue Simpson, 985 Little Blue Creek Rd., McEwen, TN 37101-4226
Seeking information about William Scurlock, who served in both NC and SC militias during the Revolutionary War, 1777-1783. Married to Sarah Humphreys. Possibly born in Spotsylvania, VA; lived in Stokes Co., NC in 1790 and Jackson Co., Ohio in 1816.
TYSOR August 01, 2006 Betsy Myers  betsymyers.musicgirl@juno.com
I'm looking for information on the family of  Edwin L. Tysor, born in 1829, was a 2nd Lt. in the 48th N.C. Regiment Co. G. CSA. I'm looking also for information about his term as Sheriff
of Chatham County. Thank you. 
BREWER July 16, 2006   Mike Brewer   brewer_mike@bellsouth.net
My name is Mike Brewer / Commander of the Lt. Gen. D.H.Hill / Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp # 2106 in Mooresville, N.C.
I am trying to ascertain information on a cousin of mine: Stephen W. Brewer. Some of the information that I have so far, is: He was a Captain in the 26th. N.C.T. Co. E. He was also Sheriff of Chatham County from (?) 1870 to 1880. Can you help me find any more information about him and his family?
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
RAMSEY July 11, 2006 Marilyn Seay mmseay@webtv.net
Many of my ancestors lived and died in Chatham Ct. I can't find any info. about them. They played a big part in Chatham History. They were, John Ramsey, Matthew Ramsey  (captured by Fanning, Rev. War), Ambrose Ramsey, John Ambrose Ramsey  (who served from Moore Ct. in the House of Rep.), and Eliza Dubrutz Ramsey, and her 3 children.
There is a Ramsey Cemetery near Gulf and there was a Ramsey Lodge on Deep River  where Cornwallis stayed.
Can you help, Thanks.
SMITH June 23, 2006  Fred Smith   fpsmithjr@aol.com
Seeking information on Sanford Smith who was born in 1831/1832 in Chatham County. He was a son of Lewis Smith (b.1801) and had a twin brother, Nathan. Specifically interested in information regarding Lewis Smith.
WILLIAMS June 18, 2006 Tammy Phillips tammyaphillips@msn.com
I am looking for any information on the Williams family who lived in Bynum, NC. Effie Williams, born in 1918, was my grandmother. I am attempting to do my first family tree and am not having very much luck with getting information for it. Names of family members include John and Katie Williams (her parents) and Andrew Williams, Charles Williams, Carney Williams, Gurney Williams, Dewey Williams and Louise Williams who are all brothers and sisters.
 
I can be contacted at 919-542-4876 or 919-215-5052 or emailed at tammyaphillips@msn.com.
 Thank you. Tammy Phillips   
RAMSEY June 18, 2006 Marilyn Seay mmseay@webtv.net
Any info. for Eliza DuBrutz Ramsey, died in 1824, b. in Chatham County. Married John Ambrose Ramsey, b.1788--d.Oct. 1821. A daughter, Maria Lousia Ramsey, m. E.B. Drake. She was my GG Grandmother. Thanks!
WILKINSON June 10, 2006 Virginia Dewey gindigger@aol.com
My GGG Grandfather John Wilkinson came from Ireland and settled in the portion of Orange County, that became Chatham County in 1771. He married Margaret McGume. John's plantation was 237 acres, located on Love's and Bloody Creeks. John died before May 1788 in Chatham County, and Margaret died about 1792, Chatham County.
 
I am looking for family pictures, journals, news paper articles, and any family members that may still live in this area. I would greatly appreciate any information.
 
 Virginia Dewey (Poplar Grove, IL)
SPIVEY/WALKER June 04, 2006 Christine  poppy0206@earthlink.net  
I am inquiring about Henry Spivey who married Nancy Walker of Chatham  Co. about 1860.  I am also inquiring about Tandy Walker, who I believe to be son of Nancy.
Thank you kindly, Christine
MOODY May 28, 2006 Deason Hunt deasonh2@netzero.com
I am an ancestor of William Moody (born in the 1740's, died December 1818 in Randolph County) I am trying to find the descendants of two of William's children, Benjamin who died ca 1854 in Chatham County, and William who possibly (or likely??) died in Chatham County ca 1830-1840. Possibly Arcade Moody was the widow of William. A third son, Riley (married Mary Thomason), had a son Joel Moody, who married Gilly Moody in the early 19th century in Chatham County. In the 1850 census of Guilford County, both Joel and Gilly list their birth place as Chatham County, North Carolina.   I appreciate any help that anyone might be able to provide.

Deason Hunt, 402 Evening Shadows Trail, Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6322, 903-769-0792
HARDIN May 20, 2006 bbm34@prodigy.net
I am looking for descendants of Wilkey Hardin who was in the Chatham Co area from 1840 or earlier to the 1930s.  Descendant families are the following: Robert Shieldes, Charles Hardin, Fleta/Lacy Hardin, Wm Lawton Hardin, Novie/Robert McDonald, Mossie/Phil Pritchard, Patrick Law Hardin, Robert James Hardin (1929), Mary/Frank Holliday, Lane Harden (1915), and Mary Andre/Andres.  These are all descendant families of the Wilkey Hardin   and I would appreciate any help in locating them or their descendants.
DARK April 30, 2006 Joanne James JoanneRoxie@msn.com
I am looking for descendents of Frank and Polly (Mary Milliken) Dark, who lived in Chatham County, Baldwin Township, from 1870 to 1920.   I am also 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.
Joanne Small James, 301-248-6758, 9109 Ridgewood Drive, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
ATWATER/SNIPES April 30, 2006 Madeleine Grant MDgrant@webtv.net
Payne Snipes  was born 1882 in Lambsville NC. near Chatham/Orange Co.  He married Lela Lambert from Gulf, NC.  Can anyone tell me anything about Tempy Atwater and Samuel Snipes, his parents?  Thank you so very much.
HILLIARD April 2006 Linda G. Boone LindaGBoone@aol.com
I'm looking for a Allan Hilliard who married Margaret? He had a son named James Daniel who married Margaret Melissa Ward. 
CAMPBELL April 4, 2006 Barbara Campbell Perry perry530@netpath.net
Duncan Campbell, b. c1849, married Nellie Self, b. c1854, on November 15, 1874 in Chatham County. They both died some time between 1894 and 1900. Their children were Emily, b. c1878; Daniel, b. c1879; Robert Colon, b. 2 May 1880; Mattie, b. 1882; Charles Gibbons; John; Rufus, b. 1892; and Ida, b. 1893. Robert Colon lived in Bear Creek Township, was married to Mattie Taylor Self in 1899, and died April 4, 1960. I am looking for more information on Duncan Campbell. 
PETTY  April 7, 2006 Susan T. Block   sblock@ec.rr.com
I’m interested in knowing more about my Petty ancestors. My grandmother, Flossie Stone Hill (1890-1984) was the child of Joel Stone and Addie Petty Brooks. One of nine surviving children, she grew up in Mount Vernon Springs. Other than knowing that her mother was a Petty, I am in the Dark (another Chatham County name she mentioned many times) about her branch of the Petty family. I know the Brooks lineage because of Ida Brooks Kellam’s book. Could you give me any info on the Petty's?
THRAILKILL/HARRIS March 3, 2006 Nancy Lea Harris Carroll carrolls3@cox.net  
The two families I am researching are Thrailkill and Harris, with connections to Burns, Minter, May, Norwood, Hamlet, and Wortham. If anyone is doing this research, I would be interested in contacting them.
HARRINGTON 18 February 2006 Missy Lehman mlehman@peoplepc.com
Am looking for info on Andrew Harrington b March 27,1804 in Chatham County.  Parents were Abner and Nancy Brown.  Andrew married Mary ?,   in ? and had 8 children.  Andrew ended up in Texas with several of his children.   My question is why,  when most of the family stayed in N.C.
STUDIVAN/STUDYVIN 16 February 2006 Nancy Kay Studyvin Warren  nancykay@cableone.net
I am currently working on my ggg-grandfather John Studivan who fought in the Rev. War then married Sarah 'Sallie' Bourn and they moved to NC with the Quakers although they weren't Quaker themselves.  By ca 1813 they returned to VA shortly then went on to Ohio where their son Stephen Studyvin married a Quaker girl Asenth Pearson.
 
Any assistance I might get from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Nancy Studyvin Warren, Joplin, MO
HENRY 22 January 06 Larry J. Henry   lhenry1@nvbell.net 
I'm researching George and Anne (or Ann) Henry approx. 1750-1790.  They had one son (that I know of), Thomas, who left a will circa 1776.  George is mentioned frequently in the court minutes of this time period.  Neither George nor Thomas appear in the 1790 or 1800 census but a grandson of George appears in the 1810 census. The families owned land in the Bear Creek area. I would like to contact anyone also searching this line of Henry's. 
CARPENTER/PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY 4 January 06 Nadine Clayton  nadine@claytonassoc.com
I'm trying to get information about Pleasant Hill Academy where my great great grandmother made a sampler in 1841.  Is the school still standing?  Are there records of students at the Academy for any given year?  Her name was Sarah C Carpenter.  Our family knows little about her other than the sampler.  Thank you for any assistance you may give. 
Nadine Clayton
Polson, MT  59860
  
   

 

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.
 
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
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, Sr. (1770-1839), moved to Whitley County, Ky, his son Jacob O., Jr. (1809-1903), his son Virgil "Perry" Siler (1849-1914). We would appericate any info about any of the above. Thank you.
CRAVEN 5 Aug 2002 Betty Craven Lipe bjlipe@earthlink.net
The CSA records states that Timothy Brooks Craven was born in Chatham Co., census states Feb. 1832. Can anyone help me establish a family that he was born into. 2nd marriage license states his parents were Peter & Mary Craven. .....Which Peter & Mary??? Help!!!! I'm desperate.
WEBSTER 4 Aug 2002 Jerry nitrap@mindspring.com
Webster of Chatham County, born 1804, married to Fanny (Frances) Jones, born 1807. They had a son named Robert B. Webster, born abt. 1842, who married Margaret Merritt on 1/24/67. Other children Hariett, Olivia, Galletin, Manda, Manerva, Permelia, Elizabeth. There was a girl named Artelia living with them who does not seem to be their natural child; but she referred to James and Fanny as her parents and went by the name Webster. Artelia married Benjamin Franklin Partin in 1865. Anyone have info or clues about gg-grandma Artelia?
BARBEE 19 Jun 2002 Lisa LaJoie Gardner lisapat42@hotmail.com
This is not very old, but my grandfather, Carl W. Barbee, was a preacher @ the Methodist Church in Pittsboro in the late 60's, and I have great memories of visiting he and my grandmother, Gladys, for a few great summers. I am looking to correspond w/anyone who is still there who remembers them.
GALLOWAY 9 May 2002 David Galloway NOVELTYIDEA@webtv.net
I am desperately searching to find my Surname's roots. So far I have traced it back to a Mathew Justice Galloway who appears to have been married in Chatham Co., N.C. in 1812. I would like to be able to find out about his father, grand-father, etc., as well as his wife.
SNIPES, PINCKNEY 2 May 2002 Frances Cate Thomas frcate76@yahoo.com
Looking for information on William Snipes (d.1787) and his wife Sarah Pinckney (maiden name) (d. 1791), who lived in Chatham county and were the parents of John Manley Snipes.
SLADE 26 Apr 2002 John Slade jslade@ec.rr.com
I am looking for anything you would have on William Thomas Slade. He was on the [USS.RICH.DE.695]. He was in the navy in WWII. He was from Chatham Co. Born 1923.
HART 21 Apr 2002 Gary Hart Sammons Gswscbf@aol.com
My cousin, Richard Hart, and I are trying to do some research regarding two of our ancestors who resided in Chatham County during the time of the Revolutionary War. They were brothers by the names of Thomas and Seth Hart. We understand that Thomas was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War. Would you be able to help us in any way? In attempting to access something regarding them from the Daughters of the American Revolution on the Internet, I didn't have any success in locating anything related to Chatham County.
MATTHEWS 9 Apr 2002 Larry Matthews TheBlackIsle@twlakes.net
Please, I am looking for information on Laurance (Lawrence) Matthews who is listed in the 1790 Census of Chatham Co., NC. There is a possibility that this is my 4th great grandfather, father of James Matthews who married Sarah Stewart in Washington Co., TN and then moved to Overton Co TN
DESERN 5 Apr 2002 Elizabeth Moye bethmoye@aol.com
I have many ancestors who lived in Chatham County whom I have been tracing but am also interested in pursuing a family legend/scandal. According to family lore, my great-grandmother and great-uncle had a sibling who was murdered and thrown in the mill pond. My great-uncle, Calvin Desern, ran a lumber mill in Chatham and had a sister, Nora. Their mother was Annah J. Brown. What local newspapers might have carried this story? This child would have been born in the 1860's or early 1870's.
NELSON, COX 4 Apr 2002 Cathy Cox Straley dustyrds@airmail.net
Looking for the Nelsons and Coxes that were followers of Baptist minister Joseph Murphy, who had mid-1700's churches at Deep River, Little River & Yadkin/Shallow Ford. These Nelsons probably included John, Sarah, Elizabeth Ann and Caroline Matilda Nelson, who were also kin to the Bartons. John Cox (b:1787, VA) later married Sarah Nelson (b:1808, NC). Your help is greatly needed & appreciated!
ELLIS 29 Mar 2002 Donna Ellis Crow donna97383@aol.com
41345 Stayton-Scio Rd., Stayton, OR 97383
I am looking for the family of my great great great grandfather, Nathan G. Ellis of Chatham County, NC. It is my understanding that they lived around a place called Merry Oaks, NC, near Durham. The information I have is: 1850 Chatham County, NC census states Allen Ellis, age 70; Theney, age 60; Allen Ellis, age 27; Nancy Herndon, age 20; Nathanal/Nathan, age 2; Ann E., age 5/12. In the Chatham County, NC digital library in the New Elam Christian Church Cemetery, I found A.G. Ellis born 1861, died 1934 and Julia Ellis born 1875, died 1971. It is my understading that A.G. Ellis and Nathan were brothers. Nathan's son, Wiley (Wyly), my great great Grandfather, died in July 1943 in Clay County, AR. I would love to hear from any family or from anyone who might know anything about this family.
ARMISTEAD 21 Mar 2002 John Armistead JArmist911@aol.com
Among the Cemeteries that were moved because of B. Everett Jordan Lake area was an Armstead cemetery with fifteen graves. It was supposedly moved to Gum Springs Baptist Church. I am seeking the families of Westwood Armistead, d 1848, and/or his brother Alexander Carver Armistead, d. 1822 in Chatham Co.
PARKER 19 Mar 2002 Betty Kirkland betty@netpathway.com
Need information on Richard Parker. Chatham County Deed, dated Jan. 20, 1775, says: "...Richard Parker and Ann, his wife." Another dated 1784: "...to John Hogan of Orange County" 280 acres on both sides of New Hope. Part of a tract granted to Richard Parker 1755. Signed by Richard Parker and Ann Parker. Also need information on Lewis Parker, son of Richard, listed in 1790 census of Chatham County with 1 male adult, 4 males under 16 and 2 females. Was Lewis' wife Sarah Hatley? Richard believed to have been in Orange/Chatham as early as 1772. Belonged to Baptist Church. Will exchange information
RUTHERFORD 9 Mar 2002 Debbie Byrd bluemoon42@msn.com
I am writing a family history of Colonel Robert Rutherford for one of his direct descendants. As I am unable to visit the county until this summer, I am hoping that someone will have information about when the colonel and his family lived there. He was in the Chatham County militia in 1775 and also served as a representative in the First Provincial Congress in 1775. He lived in Chatham County from approximately 1768 to 1780. I would like to know where he lived, how many acres he owned, what he did for a living, and the birth dates of any of his children who were born there. I would also like to know if a Chatham County history book has been written including genealogic information. If anyone is researching the Rutherfords, I am happy to share information. Thank you.
WELDON, ANDREWS 25 Feb 2002 Mary Elizabeth Collins tarheal@gte.net
I am looking for info regarding 1st 3 marriages of Thomas Weldon Andrews. He was born May 2, 1861/62. He is buried at Oakley Baptist Church Cemetery with his 4th wife, Mary Ava Maness Andrews. His parents were Thomas Meredith & Margaret Andrews. Thomas Meredith Andrews died in Goldston during the Civil War. Thomas Weldon Andrews is on the 1870 & 1880 census with his grandparents Thomas & Mary Dowd. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
HAMLET 21 Feb 2002 Betsy BetsyYellowRose@aol.com
I'm searching for the Julia ? who married James Hamlet. I found in the 1800 census William Hamlet, 1830 census Jalai Hamlet, 1840 Julia Hamlet, 1850 Sydney S. & James Hamlet. Later, I've learned James & Julia had 6 children. I would like to know the spouses & if their relationships. Thank you for any info.
JOHNSON 19 Feb 2002 Janie Johnson jljneenee@hotmail.com
I am researching Tarleton Johnson who resided in Chatham county. He was born around 1813 and died around 1879. Tarleton had four wives and about 17 children. His wives names were Susan Andrews, Nancy Campbell, Elizabeth Susan Beal, and my ancestor, Eliza Ann Burk(e). Tarleton and Eliza's children were John (Botts), James Walter, Daniel Henry, Carrie, Luella, Adilade (Addie), and my ancestor, Talton Jr. Some of the other children were Joseph (Sheriff of Pittsboro), William, Josephine, Nancy, Susan, Sion, Thomas Munroe. I am searching for Tarleton's parents' name, but any information would be helpful and would assist in my search. Thanks for any info.
MINTER 3 Feb 2002 Patrick shish@ont.com
I'm trying to find some information on the Minter family of Chatham County, N.C. I know they owned a plantation there from the 1700's until the mid 1800's. I think it was called Chatham Plantation. I know that there was a Minter Cemetary there and was wondering if it is still there. Thanks.
BOLLING, HORTON 27 Jan 2002 Greg Horton Ghorton2002@aol.com
I am a descendant of the Tapley Bolling (1790-1877) and William G. Horton (1812-1888) families, and would like any information anyone has on them.
MOSELEY 15 Jan 2002 Terry Henson Hen22tex3@cs.com
Do you have a list of companies or men that were mustered in for service during the Revolutionary War? I am looking for Henry Moseley who served in a company of mounted men under Thomas Cook from 1780 to 1783. He lived in Chatham County, NC during this period. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
PARRISH 9 Jan 2002 Beverly Portillo zooriffic@earthlink.net
I received the latest issue of the CCHA Newsletter and am interested in the mention, under Association Highlights of 2001 - Museum, of the acquisition of "three mantels from the Parrish farmhouse...". My Chatham ancestors were Parrishes. Duncan F. Parrish was my great uncle and his brother, Marcus Edward Parrish, my great grandfather. As far as I know, Duncan lived the majority of his life in Chatham until his death in 1902. Would this farmhouse be connected to my Parrish family?
WILLIAMS 7 Jan 2002 Adrian Williams awilli15@sprintspectrum.com
I would like information regarding my Williams family and collateral lines (Barbee, Kelly, Upchurch, Poe, Jenkins). I am also very interested in any information regarding G. J. Williams and his tenure as sheriff. I have heard an unconfirmed rumor that he performed the last legal hanging in Chatham Co. and would like to validate this.
MARLEY 22 Dec 2001 Linda Garrett missd55@aol.com
I'm seeking information on Alexander Marley who died in 1845 and is the father of Jesse Marley born in 1812 or 1813. Alexander married Jane York around 1800.
BROOKS 19 Dec 2001 Patricia R. Coleman coleman@cuer.laneta.apc.org
4307 F-5 N. Tenth, #24-141, McAllen, TX 78504
I am descended from early settlers John Brooks, Timothy Terrell, Isaac Brooks, John Joseph Brooks, and his daughter, Velina, who married Allen W. Jones. I'm especially interested in finding out who Jones's parents were. Jones was a merchant at Carbonton in the 1850s and may have lived in Moore County
REAVES 18 Dec 2001 Edgar Taylor ertjr@earthlink.net
1070 Old Gate Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235-2741
Seley Reaves made a will in Chatham Co. on March 26, 1805 which was probated in November. She signed it as Seley Reaves. In the will she only names her brother Labin Smart. The LDS web site indicates a Labin Smart in Frankiln Co., NC. Witnesses to her will were Thomas Bell, Ulsey Smart, Polly Boon. Apparently she was the wife of one of the Rives family but I have not been able to ascertain who. Please contact me if anyone has information on Seley.
SMALL N/A Ms. Joanne Small James joanneroxie@aol.com
I would like to correspond with anyone who remembers my grandmother, Rev. Mrs. Roxie Small. I remember her involvement in the Horton High PTA and running for office in Chatham. She was also involved in many social changes for blacks in the county. If I could be directed to any newspaper articles or bits of family information, I would be so grateful.
GILLEY, BEAL N/A Cathy Raymond kco@gwi.net
I am looking for some kind of record of the marriage of James Franklin Gilley and Della Ann Beal. I do not know the year they were married. It was both their second marriage. I do know they had a son Lonnie Gilley born in 1904. If anyone would look them up for me I would greatly appreciate it.
RIGSBY N/A Carol Rigsbee windyknl@gte.net
I have for some time now been working on the family line of Luke Rigsby, born in the early 1700's. I still have many gaps in my search and would like to talk with others who may be able to help. I am willing to share what I have found so far with others. The Rigsby line began in the Williams District, located mainly around the Lystra Church area. My father-in-law ran the Rigsbee Brothers Lumber business for many years in Chatham Co. before Jordan Lake
HADLEY N/A Daniel Goehring Goehring@columbusacademy.org
My 6th great grandparents were Joshua Hadley and Patience Brown. I'm interested in all Joshua's descendents (including those from his first wife Mary Roland, etc.), as well as descendents from his sisters Ruth who married Thomas Lindley, and Hannah who married Thomas Dixon. I'm particulary interested in military service (Regulator movement, Rev. War, through "Civil War") of descendents and related families/friends
FOSTER N/A Peggy Rudd McAndrew jpmcand@swva.net
Would like to correspond with anyone who may have any information on the Alfred H. Foster family. He was b c1833 and d 1865 Richmond, VA. He was in Co. E 26th NC Inf, enlisting at Cartersville. He may have been married to a Mary Mullins. Children were John Jackson Foster b 1859 and Mattie b 1862. Most of this family lived in and around the Siler City area, some near Liberty, some between Bear Creek and BonLee
PEOPLES N/A CCHA history@chathamhistory.org
Who was June Peoples? A photograph recently donated to the Association identifies a boy who might be five or six years old as June Peoples. The photo appears to be a school and dress looks like turn-of-the century fashion. The county history identifies a June Peoples as assistant marshal of the celebration for the coming of the railroad to Pittsboro in 1887.
COLE N/A Henry Cole hcole@icomnet.com
I am looking for descendents named Cole--probably named William or Green or Henry as first names with surname Cole. These people are believed to have come from this area (Chatham). Any information will be appreciated. I live in Craven County near Dover. Thank you very much.
MAZY N/A Kris Mazy kris@mazys.com
P.O. Box 733, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
I am searching for information on the Mazy family. They lived in Chatham County from abt 1780 until abt 1840's. If you have any information, photos, stories, records, etc., it would be greatly appreciated. Alexander Spencer Mazy Sr., B: abt 1780 in Chatham Co., NC, M: Mary Pate. They had 5 children: Alexander Spencer Mazy Jr., John Mazy, Nancy Mazy, Parthenia Mazy, Lovina Mazy. Thanks.
LOWRY N/A Belitta Crum
Rt. 6, Box 16650, Louisa, KY 41230
I am seeking information about Simons Lowry, who lived in Chatham County about 1860
SCURLOCK N/A Helen D. Hall
1936 Fir, Pampa, TX 79065
I have been told that a painting of one of my ancestors, Mial Scurlock, is hanging in the Historical Association Building. It is doubtful that I will have a chance to make a trip to North Carolina to see this painting. If there is such a painting, it would be nice to see it or have a picture of it. [Paintings or photographs in the county courthouse are of William Pitt the Elder, John Randolph Lane, and Abraham Rencher. If anyone knows of a likeness of Mial Scurlock, we'd like to know, too.]
PETTY, CLARK N/A Duane McKenzie
421 N. Morningside Ave., Litchfield, MN 55355
My ancestors were John Petty, born 1807 and Delilah May Clark, b. 1819, both in either Chatham or Orange Co. They married in 1834 and moved to Indiana in 1840 and Minnesota in 1865, where John died in 1877 and Delilah in 1912. Delilah's parents were John Clark and Rebecca Pearson, and she was said to be related to George Rogers Clark and William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. I would like to correspond with others interested in these families. Also, what county is Gen. Edwards originally from in North Carolina? I thought there was an Edwards family in Chatham County.
COX N/A Wanda Haines
P.O. Box 369, Noble, OK 73068
I am seeking some tangible evidence regarding Martha Cox, b 1761 in Chatham County. Parents were Solomon Cox and Naomi Hussey.
SHERIDAN N/A Frances Stein
9066 Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412-1560
My ancestors in Chatham County are James Madison Sheridan (killed in the Civil War) and his wife Affia Hazeltine Stone and their four daughters, one of which was my great-grandmother, Martha Frances Sheridan, who married William Russell Ashworth and moved to Asheboro. James's parents were George and Mary, and Affia's mother was Mary Teague. I would like to know more.
HOWELL N/A James Phillips jwphillip@ameritech.net
I would like to document a relationship between Miller Howell, born in Chatham County 1 November 1808, and Davis (possibly Labourne) Howell, born in North Carolina about 1788 or 1789. Descendents of both men settled in or near Morgan Co., Indiana, but the Davis Howell line moved west to Idaho and Washington.
WADDELL N/A L. Norman Waddell Jr. a003648@attglobal.net
My great grandfather is said to have been paroled at the end of the Civil War at St Lawrence (my spelling) North Carolina. I have determined that such a post office existed in Chatham County in 1853. The GGG's name was Robert W. Waddell, and he was a private in Fitzhugh Lee's Cavalry. Do you know the location of St Lawrence or have any further information on this man? Thank You.
ASHMORE N/A Buck Lickemloco@aol.com
I am asking for help regarding James Ashmore. There were apparently two James Ashmores, whose wives were both named Elizabeth. One was married to Elizabeth Balch. I have collected information on Ashmore in Chatham, pre-Chatham Orange, and Mecklenburg counties and in St. Paul's Parish, Georgia, in the time period 1767 - 1785. I am most interested in information that might include James's sons John and/or Walter.
LEWIS, CLENDENEN N/A Ramona Kennedy duchess@corridor.net
1617 Mockingbird Dr, San Marcos, Texas, 78666
I have researched my family to John Jackson Lewis and Nancy Clendenen or other spelling. JJL's father was John Lewis born c. 1790 in NC and Cynthia Baldwin born c.1794. Both JJL and Nancy were born in NC in Chatham Co. and Alamance Co. (both counties at the time were Orange Co.). I am interested in knowing where the Lewis family came from, and who Nancy Clendenen's parents were
CHRISTIAN N/A Sandy Fletcher sandyfletcher@aol.com
798 Buena Vista #4, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
I am seeking info regarding John Christian who married Mary Wilson. The family is listed in the 1800 and 1810 census for Chatham County. They moved to Tennessee in 1818. Any information would be appreciated. I would be glad to forward my entire gedcom file for the Christians.
BOYD, WOMACK N/A George E. Newton
3308 Gailford Place, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Please advise if you have files or family histories on the Boyd and Womack families of Chatham County.
HICKS, WELCH, BRAY, LAMBERT N/A Jocelyn Brabham Barrett jbarrett@asheboro.com
1937 Scaley Bark Lane, Asheboro, NC 27203
I am researching the Hicks, Welch, Bray, and Lambert families. Do you know others working in these same families in the Chatham Co. area?

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General History Inquiries

McGEE 31 Jan 08 Virginia McGee
My family and I were so pleased that our great-grandfather's letters were published in the Chatham Historical Journal.  My visit to Pittsboro in 1988 was fifty years after my first and only other visit in 1938, when my aunt and I stayed with our cousin Margaret Horne in the old Hanks home. She was such a delightful person. As I remember, she operated a small lending library in her house. We were entertained with true Southern hospitality by several people who remembered the Texas relatives and by my cousin, George Brooks, and his family. I always enjoy receiving the newsletter and journal, and am happy that our letters are in a safe place and available to those who might find them interesting.
BONLEE BANK & TRUST 28 Sept 05 Deanna Jones deanna.jones@ncmail.net
We are looking for any information anyone has about Bonlee Bank & Trust of 1916 or People's Bank & Trust in Bonlee beginning in 1917.
NEW HOPE VALLEY 29 Apr 05  Bob Crowley    nhvry@mindspring.com 
I am in the process of writing a book covering the history of the New Hope Valley from 1890 onwards, specifically centering around the Durham & South Carolina Railroad.  I am seeking ANY information from anyone having lived in the communities of Seaforth and Farrington, or anywhere else along the valley, regarding day-to-day life, businesses, industry, farming, lumbering, and of course, the Durham & South Carolina Railroad.  This information may take the form of personal interviews, family papers, letters, and especially photographs (regardless of quality).  Please contact me at nhvry@mindspring.com if you have any information at all.
est Regards, Bob Crowley
 R.T.Crowley - Curator of History, NC Railroad Museum
                              East Carolina Chapter, NRHS  
                New Hope Valley Railway          North Carolina Railroad Museum
                5121 Daisey Street                   Post Office Box 40
                Bonsal, NC  27562-9009            New Hill, NC  27562
                 Tel:     +1-919-303-0334 - Home
                          +1-919-362-5416 - Railroad Office
                Cell:    +1-919-349-3557
                Web:  www.nhvry.org
HISTORIC CHURCHES 21 Jan 05  Herman Brannen  steelart@pinehurst.net  
I am attempting to get information on historic churches of Chatham County. My ultimate goal is a tour of historic churches. I have been told that Rives Chapel is the oldest church in the county and Meroney United Methodist may be the second oldest. I would appreciate any information I could get on the subject. You can contact me by email, steelart@pinehurst.net, or by phone at 919-742-4799.
Thank you, Herman Brannen
MERRY OAKS POST OFFICE 09 Sept 2004 Jim Massey lilyfarm@mindspring.com  
I am seeking information and photographs of the Merry Oaks Post office and its postmasters. The building has recently been moved to Haywood and renovation of the building is to be started soon. Any help will be appreciated. Jim Massey
128 SPRINGDALE DR 20 Jun 2003 Richard Benjamin Rsteed320@aol.com
Is there any history to the house or land around 128 Springdale Drive? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
RANCHO TERRA 18 Jun 2003 Adam Gorod adamgorod@ctnc.org
I am conducting historical research on a piece of property in north central Chatham County near the Haw River that was at one time part of a cattle ranch called Rancho Terra. The ranch was originally constructed in the early to late 1950s by a group of entrepreneurial dentists from UNC-Chapel Hill. The ranch proved unsuccessful, and the property was subsequently subdivided. Some of the land was bought by a Ms. Josephine St-Jean. If you know where I can find out any additional information about Rancho Terra or Ms. Josephine St.-Jean, it would be a great assistance if you could pass that information onto me. Or if you are aware of anyone who would have knowledge of that area of Chatham County in the 1950s who I could talk to either by phone or in person, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
KIMBOLTON 16 Apr 2003 Branson Kimball sharetheroad@earthlink.net
Looking for more information of the old community of Kimbolton. It's on a railroad map circa 1915 but was not serviced by rail. The small community was located near Silk Hope and roughly halfway between Siler City and Pittsboro. Who founded it and when? Thank you in advance.
RESOURCE 12 Apr 2003 CCHA history@chathamhistory.org
Steve Brooks has transcribed a series of articles by Judge Walter Siler that were published in the Chatham Record in the 1930s. Entitled The Early History of Chatham County, the articles contain a wealth of detail about people and places in the county, detail that was used in the writing of Chatham County 1771-1971. Copies of Mr. Brooks's transcription have been placed in the Pittsboro and Wren (Siler City) Memorial Libraries and may be read online using the above link or via the Chatham County GenWeb page. Inquiry may be made to sbrooks4@nc.rr.com for an e-mail copy, which runs to about 70 pages. CCHA thanks Mr. Brooks for his work in preparing this transcription and making it available for public reading.
KILNS? 6 Jan 2003 Connie McAdams cveemac@juno.com
We have found a curious collection of 15-20 rock piles, up to 15 feet long and 3 feet high, roughly oval in shape, on Roberson Creek about 1.5 miles southwest of Pittsboro. We hypothesize that these are rubble from or collapsed brick kilns used to make bricks for the courthouse. We would like to hear from someone with information about these mysterious formations.
PHOTOGRAPHS N/A CCHA history@chathamhistory.org
The Chatham County Historical Association is in the process of enlarging our collection of historical photographs of Chatham County. If you have any photographs showing events in Chatham County, we would like to see them. The older the better. We would appreciate a donation of old photographs, but if you wish to keep the photographs, we have the capacity to copy and digitize them, then return the originals to you. The photographs would be used for displays in the museum and libraries, publication in the Chatham Historical Journal, promotions with cooperating agencies and businesses, and on this web site.
EXLINE HOUSE N/A Sean Mills sinbadcleo@hotmail.com
I am trying to find some pictures of the Exline-Bolton House, or the Exline House, or Hotel--it had a bunch of names. It used to be where the First Citizens Bank is now. It was built in the 1830's. Half of it was destroyed and the other half was moved over near Cole Park Plaza. I grew up in that part and would like to know what the rest of the house looked like. If you know anything, please email me.

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