ALLISON
James Richard ALLISON
3/8/97
Researching my branch of the ALLISON family; specifically one Benjamin Byrd Allison, supposedly born in London, England in 1825, lived in Georgia until the outbreak of the Civil War, settled in Madison or Haywood County and had a large family. His grandson was my grandfather, named James Dolphus Allison, 1886-1961, who lived most of his life in McDowell County.

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AYERS/AYRES
Deone Crecelius
7/5/97
Would like to exchange information with anyone researching or having information on the AYERS/AYRES families in McDowell County. Some of these families are descendants of Rev. James W. AYERS/AYRES and Emily Laws-AYERS/AYRES from Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

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BAILEY
Delia Furrer
4/17/97
Looking for any information regarding the siblings-parents of: James Isaac BAILEY who married Martha VAUGHAN?VAUGHN on February 17, 1845 in McDowell County.

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BARNES
Steve Zedney
1/10/97
Would like to correspond with anyone having knowledge of Deaf John BARNES' descendents. Am particularly interested in his son Brinsley BARNES and his grandson Solomon BARNES. Would like to know Solomon's birth date. Willing to share. Thanks! Steve Zedney

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BARRIER
Nancy Childers Terry
9/23/1997
Searching for family names Elam BARRIER and Dela Mae Clark BARRIER, Ben TAYLOR (Cherokee Indian), Jim CHILDERS, Martha WISE OR WISEMAN CHILDERS. The family lived in McDowell County, Jonas Mountain, Nebo, NC. Please contact with any information regarding these families.

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BENFIELD
Sharon Sustar
3/7/97
Tracing the BENFIELD/CLINE families of Caldwell Co., NC. This family began in Lincoln Co., NC in the 1780's. William BENFIELD b. Apr 1830 (son of Daniel BENFIELD & Elizabeth PITTS)md Sarah CLINE (May 1827) on @1853. Looking for info on 3 of their 8 children.
1. Pinkney Asbury BENFIELD B. 1853 md 5 March 1874 to Mary C. UNDERDOWN. Had issue of: Adolphus A. BENFIELD b. 1876 Caldwell Co., NC; William H. BENFIELD b. 1870 Caldwell Co., NC
2. Andrew J. BENFIELD b. 1867 Caldwell Co., NC md 8 April 1886 to Martha J. "Mattie" UNDERDOWN. Had issue of: Cora E. BENFIELD b. August 1891 Caldwell Co., NC; Tildon L. BENFIELD b.September 1896 Caldwell Co., NC; Beulah Rose Ann BENFIELD b. 21 August 1898 Caldwell Co., NC.
3. Emely E. BENFIELD b. 1871 md 26 June 1892 Milus P. PHILLIPS, one of her daughters was said to have also done the family history. Tracing the BENFIELD/MORROW families of Caldwell Co., NC.
1. Jemima BENFIELD B. 1828 in Lincoln Co., NC md 18 Feb 1851 in McDowell Co., NC Daniel MORROW b. @1824. In 1880 Caldwell Co., NC Census, she is widowed, living with her mother, Elizabeth BENFIELD b. 1807 with her 2 children: Meary Jane MORROW b. 1861 and Wilbern MORROW b. 1862. 2. Elizabeth BENFIELD b. 1831 in Lincoln Co., NC md 8 Nov 1858 in McDowell Co., NC Nathan MORROW b. @1827. Found in 1870 Caldwell Co., NC Census #49/60 as a widow with Will 11 yrs old and Emma 8 yrs old. Looking for more info on the families of the BENFIELD girls.

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BIRD
J.C.Murray
1/10/97
Info. of ancestry and family of Benjamin BIRD of Wayne, Rowan, and Burke cos., NC.

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BOONE
Jeanie Nelson
10/10/1997
Looking for information on an Elendor Nellie Mcmahan Boone who may have lived with a Swooford or Shuford family possibly found on l870 census Also a James E Boone who was her husband living with another family. James E Boones father is Jeremiah Boone James e Boone was born abt l832 in Burke county. His child was Mary E Boone Robert nelson Boone Martha Boone and Trissie Malissa Boone we are not sure what happen to these 2 they were living in seperate homes. Jeanie

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BRIGHT
Kay H. Roberds
8/8/97
Seeking information on the parents of James BRIGHT b 17 Oct 1778 and d Jan 1865 and Dinah JOHNSON BRIGHT b. ca 1771/75. They were born in Virginia moved after 1800 to the area of Sugar Hill that is now in McDowell Co. Children William m. Elizabeth REEL, Mary, James French m. Jinney STUMON, John m Carolina C.?, James, Johnson, Aaron m. Mary GRANT.

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BRIGHT, JESSE
Gail White
10/6/1997
Am looking for any info on Jesse BRIGHT b:1783 in Virginia. Moved to Sugar Hill area of McDowell County after 1800's. Owned land also in Sugar Hill. Married Margaret Amy. Children of this marriage: John Harvey, Merritt B., Harvey S., may be more.

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BRIGHT, JESSE
Gail White
9/22/1997
BRIGHT,Jesse--Would like to share info on Bright family in McDowell/Burke Co. Father was John BRIGHT. Received land grant of 150 acres in Burke/McDowell Co., in 1793. Sons are John, Jr b: ca 1789/1793-d: ca 1/11/1864., Jesse, Daniel, b: ca 1794, Jesse's b: ca 1785, James.

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BUCHANAN
Carolyn L. Parker
9/6/97
I am looking for any information on Jacob BUCHANAN b. 26 July 1847 d. 4 September 1928 in Ledger NC. Jacob married Nancy Susan PITMAN who was born 14 August 1848 and died in Ledger. I believe that Jacob's father was Joseph Leonard (?) BUCHANAN. I have been told by family interview that Jacob was born in McDowell Co, NC. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have this gap in my information and if I can connect Jacob BUCHANAN as the son of Joseph L. BUCHANAN, I will be able to pull a lot of info together.

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BURNETT
Roy Waycaster
7/6/97
I am looking for any informatio on Margaret Burnett who probably lived near Bryson City around 1870. She apparently moved from Bryson City to Sevier County Tennessee in 1870. Any information on Margaret or the Burnett family would be greatly appreciated. Also any information relating to the Waycaster family who lived near Bryson City in 1870. Elijah Waycaster and his family lived there around 1870. Elijah's family consisted of Cole, George, Mary Jane, Abraham, Nancy, Susan, William, Jasper Allen and Patrick

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BURNETT
Jim Hollifield
6/5/97
PHILIP BURNETT- Looking for information leading to ancestors of Phillip Burnett, born in Buncombe County about 1812, died in McDowell County 1900-1910, believed to be the son of Frederick Burnett & Margaret Null of Buncombe County. Philip appears to be the father of Cyrus E. Burnett & the grandfather of Emiline (Emily/"Dommie"). It is believed that Philip migrated from Buncombe to Yancey County. Philip Burnett was the g-grandfather of Elliott Grayson Hollifield.

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CARSON
W A Bil Brasington
7/8/97
Peter Carson is reputed to have 3 brothers, Enoch who moved to Alabama and Elshia and Prime who moved to SC. He married Rachel COX who was born 3 Sep 1765. There daughter was MargaretCox Carson who married John Neal, a son of Samuel Jasper Neal. I am trying to find out who Peter's father is and whether his line was McDowell or Rutherford County. The Carson House can not place him.

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CAUSBY
Wanda Rabb
1/12/97
Would like to exchange information with anyone researching the CAUSBY surname in Burke/McDowell Counties, N.C. David CAUSBY and wife Catherine or Sarah? b ca 1802 had the following children: Robert b ca 1830 Cynthia b ca 1832 Joseph N. b ca 1840 Margaret b ca 1842 Thomas b ca 1843 Tennessee b ca 1848 David b ca 1852 John b ca 1856 Joseph N. CAUSBY married Elizabeth MORRISON Jan 29, 1861. They had the following children: Thomas b ca 1860, John E. b ca 1861, Catherine b ca 1865, Pinkney Andrew b Sept 10, 1867 Joseph N. CAUSBY married Rebecca A. ? and they had the following children: Julius E. Frances J. b ca 1872 David Edward b ca 1875 Julius E. CAUSBY moved his family to Cleveland County in late 1800's. Would like any CAUSBY information or information on Elizabeth MORRISON. Also need to know Rebecca's maiden name. It might have been SPARKS or SHUFORD.

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CHAPMAN, PETER
Marilyn Wallace
10/8/1997
I would like information on Peter CHAPMAN and Mary GADDY who were married 9/29/1877 in McDowell Co. Peter's parents are Robert and Elizabeth CHAPMAN and Mary's parents are James and Dicy GADDY. Years ago I was at a small family cemetary where Peter and Mary were buried and would like to locate that cemetary as it was on their farmstead. Also need more info on Robert and Elizabeth CHAPMAN

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CLAY
Lois Perkins
5/3/97
Looking for any information on John Jake CLAY and wife Abigal PADGETT CLAY. They are listed on the 1860 McDowell census and are found in the tax records in 1857. I found them in Washington County, Tenn. in the 1850 census. He is listed as a blacksmith.

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COE, WILLIAM
Lizabeth E. Lewis
8/31/1997
I'm looking for information on my great-greatgrand father. His name is "William COE." My grandmother took me to a tiny family cemetary in Marion and showed me where he was buried. All I can remember is the grave stone having an indian head carved on it. the only other thing I know about him is he was married to a PROCTOR and had a daughter named Mattie Cora Edna "PROCTOR" COE`b.1896,d.1920 in Marion,NC., who is my grandmother's mother, Lela Elizabeth Presley b.15 Oct 1916, in Marion.

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CONDRY
Norman Davis
9/7/97
Would like to hear from anyone that can give me any information on the following family. Nov. 23, 1920, McDowell County, N.C. S.A. Fortune applied for a marriage license for WILEY CONDRY of Old Fort, NC, age 22 years, s/o W.G. Condry and Florence Condry, both living, residence of Old Fort, NC and ANNIE DAVIS of Old Fort, NC, age 21 years, d/o Jasper Davis and Mrs Jasper Davis, father living, mother dead, residence Old Fort.

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COOKE
Roberta Cooke Schmidt
8/20/1997
My grandfather was Charles COOKE, born in Marion, NC, April 1898, died 1967. His brother was Marion M. COOKE, born Oct 1891, died June 8, 1941. I'm interested in knowing if our backround is English, Scottish, or Irish.

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COOKE, SAMUEL
Roberta Cooke Schmidt
9/10/1997
Looking for information about my ggranfather SAMUEL M. COOKE, born Mar 28, 1867, died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co. May 27, 1936. His obituary lists his 3 sons were living in Winston-Salem at the time: E.L. COOKE (Elbert), M.M. COOKE (Marion) born Oct 1891, died June 8, 1941, C.C. COOKE (Charles-my grandfather) born in Marion, NC His other son S.W. COOKE (Warren), was living in High Point, Guilford Co, NC at the time. His 2 daughters were Ruth ETHRIDGE, of Washington D.C. and Ethel KENNERLY of Arlington, VA. Samuel COOKE's brother was listed, CALVIN A. COOKE, living in Clover, SC. Samuel's marriage license, lists his parents as Aaron and Caroline COOK/E of Burke County, NC.

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DAVIS
Norman Davis
1/10/97
Would like to exchange research with anyone that has information on any Davis Family from Burke County from 1700's to the present time. I have alot of research on those that lived in Old Burke Co. Now present day McDowell Co.

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DICKSON
Tamara Leavell
3/30/97
I am looking for any information regarding the DICKSON surname relating to McDowell County in NC.

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ENGLAND, THOMAS
Charles England sr
9/26/1997
I am looking for any thing on thomas a ENGLAND, B Feb 23, 1876; D Sept 10 1929; M to lizzie WILSON. I think his father may be William R. England B Feb 2, 1846 & D oct 18, 1920.

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ERWIN, JAMES ROBERT
02/21/98
Ed Erwin
My ggrandfather James Robert ERWIN, b. 15Jan1853, in McDowell County, m. Nancy Cathey, died in Haywood Co. 1922.  His father was James ERWIN but we do not which James ERWIN.  James Erwin married twice and had children of both marriages.   He enlisted (verbal account of my ggrandfather) as older man in Civil War,  probably Homeguard Duty, and died during the Civil War.  His second marriage was before the War.   Children of first marriage were 1)James ERWIN(Jr?) unknown dates except that he visited the family in 1885 then entered a home for Confederate Vets in Raleigh abt 1900 and last letter was said to be abt 1905.  2) Capt. John ERWIN dates unknown, enlisted 7July 1862 in Mecklenburg Co, last led regiment 31Mar1865 at Chamberlain Run VA, came to Haywood Co. in 1867, went to Tenn 1883 and unknown since.  3)James Robert ERWIN b.15Jan1853 McDowell Co(my ggrandfather), mother died when he was infant, raised by step-mother, had half-sister that visited in 1885, youngster and unschooled during the Civil War, brought to Haywood Co. by older brother Captain John ERWIN in 1867 at age 14yrs.  When he obtained his marriage license,  he listed his mother as "Elizabeth" but we do not know if he listed his real or step-mother.   There are many James ERWINs that I have seen and have info on some of them and some are said to descend from Matthew ERWIN.  Several of these have been ruled out for one reason or another but I would appreciate any help.  I think this family was in Burke and then their location became McDowell in 1841 so the older brothers may hav been born in Burke.

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FISHER
Dianne Amos-Fields
5/7/97
LAURA DALE FISHER, wife of COLLETT FISHER. Looking for information on LAURA DALE FISHER, daughter of JOHN HENRY and EMALINE BRYSON DALE. Laura is my maternal great aunt. Laura's sisters/brother were Lilly LANE, SUZANNE DALE,JOSEPH MILLS DALE, and ARDIE ANN DALE HOUK, wife of LAWSON GURLY HOUK, was my grandmother. My father is the late Walter Amos and my mother is Grace Houk Amos. Laura is buried at Marion, McDowell Co.

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Danny Brown
1/17/97
I've been looking for the parents of Lucinda Flinn for 10 years now. The only record I have found of her was in 1858, when she married Jessee Hollyfield in Madison Co., NC. Jessee grew up in McDowell co., and I think Lucinda might have been the daughter of a Noah Flinn who lived there in the 1850s. I can't find very many records on him either.

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FOX, DERMAN ALEXANDER
Researcher
11/6/97
Does anyone have information on the following families who lived in McDowell Co from at least 1920 on: Derman Alexander FOX and wife Oma Mae MILLER Jasper Etheridge DUNCAN and wife Docia Ellen WEBB Robert Clingman WEBB and wife Ethel ALLEN (first wife died 1920-Margaret Magnolia HYATT) William Thomas DUNCAN and wife Dame Katheryn HELTON.

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FRIZELL/FRIZSELL
Cindy Nugent
I am trying to find some information on my family that came from North Carolina. My great great grandparent's names were Thomas and Polly Frizell or Frizsell. I know they lived in McDowell County. There were two brothers named Thomas and Albert who fought in the Civil War. I am trying to find out about a Jane Frizell who owned 200 acreas in the same area.

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FRADY
Alan Riddle
3/17/97
Polk County Querry I am searching for all data about these two persons: Thomas Bruce Frady and Eva Elizabeth Brown.

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GIBBS
Jean Gibbs
1/26/1998
I am looking for information on a William Caleb GIBBS, b. 1864 d. 1934 from the Bridgewater area of McDowell County. He married Elizabeth Wise. Any information as to who or where he descended would be appreciated. I have information that his father may have been Joshua GIBBS and Joshua may have been a twin. Joshua was married to Sophrania Conley but I do not know where they lived. Elizabeth GIBBS said she did not know where her husband came from but that one day he came across the mountain riding a horse.

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GILLIAM, CHARLES
Dean Gilliam Huddleston
10/3/1997
GILLIAM, CHARLES - What happened to this family? Charles GILLIAM b. abt 1804 Burke Co.,NC, This area later became Mcdowell Co. where he appeared in 1850 census. Charles md. Mary abt.1829 in NC. Children were: 1.William GILLIAM b. abt 1830 2. Rosa A. GILLIAM b. abt. 1832 3. Alfred GILLIAM b. abt 1834 4.Minerva GILLIAM b. abt 1836 5. Grayson GILLIAM b. abt 1838 6. Sophronia GILLIAM b. abt 1841 7. James J. GILLIAM b. abt 1845. All children b. NC. Disappeared from census after 1850.

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GILLIAM
Dean Gilliam Huddleston
8/5/97
GILLIAM / SMITH - Charles GILLIAM came to NC with his guardian,Minyard HARRIS abt. 1772. He md. a Sarah Ann SMITH who was born in North Carolina. Since Charles, Harris, and Minyard GILLIAM lived with their guardian in the Burke, Rutherford, McDowell and Buncombe Co area Charles may have married in the area. Need info on the parents of Sarah Ann SMITH or a marriage date.

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GLADDEN
Sefton Stewart
8/23/1997
I am interested in finding out as much information as possible about the Jenkins and Gladden Family in Graham County. More specifically information on the relatives of: Jake Francis GLADDEN Born 5/18/17 (Graham County) - Died 7/17/81 He was buried in Marion, McDowell County, NC and his wife: Clema JENKINS Born 6/10/1914 (Graham County) - Died 2/26/94. She was buried with Jake in Marion at Nix Creek Church I know their imediate family but would like to go back further. Just to help here is a list of them. Jake's Family: Father: Zachary Taylor Gladden; Mother: Emma Crisp; Siblings: Thomas, Betty, Hall, Pat, Julie, Clell, Bill, Hugh.
Clema's Family: Father: John C. Jenkins; Mother: Modina Crisp; Siblings: Johnathan, Wilburn, Troy, Lloyd, Bernice, Claude, Hattie, R.B., Elverene, and an infant that died at birth

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GLASS
Stevie Leigh Jones
6/23/97
Looking for information about Jane GLASS, b.abt1830; d.abt1906. Jane married William J. SETTLEMIRE/SETTLEMYRE on Jan 10, 1847 in McDowell Co. Willaim was b.20 May 1819; d.27 May 1895 in McDowell Co.

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GODFREY
Mary Lou Reed
1/11/97
I am helping a blind friend research his family. He is searching for information on Rev. John Godfrey b 1798 Burk/McDowell co's. Also Anna Hicks b 1867. m Alfred Godfrey. She had several children who were placed up for adoption. James Hicks b abt 1849 m Jemima Menerva Dale she was daughter of Henry Dale and Elizabeth Poteat. James Wilson killed in Civil War d NY 1865. He was captured in May 1865. He had one child Laura Wilson b 12/9/1862 d McDowell Co. Mar 20, 1944. You can email me and I will forward info to him, or you may write Godfrey, 741 Carlyle Place, Nashville, TN 37211.

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GORTNEY, WILLIAM SLOAN
Belinda Hudec
10/5/1997
I am looking for information on a William Sloan Gortney b. 1806 married Hiley (Highley, or Mahala) Schumacher b.1810. In 1850 he was living in Ashe Co. with family but later moved through Watasua Co, McDowell county and the Yancey Co. Some older children stayed behind. I would like information on parents of William or Hiley and any information on them or their kids. One boy was named David b 1849 0r 45. He married a Minerva Renfro b.1850

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GREER
David Greer
9/2/97
William Roscoe GREER, b. January 29, 1880 Marion, North Carolina, McDowell County. Parents were both killed and he was adopted by the family friends (Rhudy).

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HALL, MATTIE
Jean Gibbs
1/26/98
I am searching for information regarding Mattie HALL believed to have lived in McDowell County. Her children as I have been told are: Ica HALL (who married John Smith) b. ?, d. 8-22-61 in Rutherford Co., Colfax TWP. Her death certificate says her mother was Mattie HALL, father unknown. My grandfather, James Adrian HALL, b. 4 Apr 1885, d. 19 Dec 1951, m. Mary Tuccoa Garrison is also believed to be a son of Mattie's. Other children were Maggie HALL Willis of McDowell Co., May HALL, Sam HALL and Mamie HALL Sparks. I am a direct descendant of the HALLs and would very much like to know more about my ancestors. My grandfather was taken in by Isaac Virgil Stroud, (1862-1939) and Nancy Rebecca Elliott, (1874-1928) and therefore took the Stroud name.

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HARRIS, GILES
Ginger Mann
9/24/97
Giles HARRIS, son of Lewis, married Lucinda BALLEW. She was born 1806 and her parents may have been Joseph BALLEW and Milley LAVENDER. Is this true?

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HARRIS
Ginger Mann
9/24/1997 Minyard HARRIS and wife, Sarah JOHNSON, had a son, Lewis HARRIS (b. Va., d. 1845 in NC), who married Sarah _____ (b. Va. d. 1856 in NC).

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HARRIS/HARRISS, MINYARD
Dean Gilliam Huddleston
7/31/97
Would like info on Minyard HARRIS who was in the 1900 Caldwell census.He was born 1876. His given name and many of my GILLIAM line come from a Minyard/Mainard HARRIS b. 1742 in Va, came to Burke County,NC. He was guardian to 4 GILLIAM children. Gilliam, Charles, Harris and Martha. I know where the boys were. What happened to Martha? I believe HARRISS descendants are still in Caldwell Co. As late as 1900 census a Minyard Harriss was still there. I sure would like to meet them. Our families were very closely related.. Does anyone know his parents? Are there descendants still in Caldwell County. First Minyard HARRIS was guadian of my GGG grandfather Charles Gilliam b. ca 1765 in Charlotte Co.,VA. There are many marriages between these families.

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HARVELL
Lee Harvell
2/8/98
Sarah NANNEY(b. Oct 6, 1827, Rutherford/McDowell Cos, NC) and William Richard HARVELL(b. Aug 27, 1824, Rutherford/McDowell Cos, NC)were my GGGPs. He died of wounds he received at the Battle of Seven Pines in June 1862. Sarah NANNEY, his wife reportedly succumbed to 'a broken heart' on Jan 4, 1863 probably in McDowell/Rutherford, Cos. Their seven children(Joseph Parker; James M.; Samuel Kelsey Rankin; CatherineIsabel; Susan Elmira; Martha Jane; & William Lee) were split-up & scattered. My line continued through Joseph Parker Harvell(1849-1918}. He was raised by the family of William KENNERLY in Iredell Co. Not sure where his siblings were raised or by whom. Family history says home county was Rutherford, but William Richard HARVELL &/or Sarah NANNEY could have been from or resided in McDowell Co.

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HENSLEY, CALVIN LYCURGUS
Researcher
2/19/98
Searching for information on CALVIN LYCURGUS HENSLEY, his parents, siblings, etc. Have a military record that says he was born in McDowell County, NC on June 7, 1829 (the county was not formed until after that time) and died in 1910, probably in Tennessee. In 1850 he married DICY EVALINE DALE. They lived in both Monroe and Polk Counties in Tn.

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HILL, FRANCES MATILDA
Alva Duke
8/29/97
I am looking for any information on the parents of Frances Matilda HILL. Frances married Marcus Lafayette BROWN on December 12, 1880 in Henderson County. I have no date of birth for her but she died on September 16, 1919. Her parents were William HILL and Mary BROWN.

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HIPPS
Patty Hipps
3/1/97
Searching for Hipps. In many records I have founded Hips, Hipp. I have a George Hipps M. Nancy Elizabeth ? From Burke Co., N.C. They had three sons:
1. Nathan Marion Hipps M.Caroline C. Smith daug. of James Madison Smith & Mary Polly Denton, Nathan & Caroline had 5 Children who branch off into these Families: Mace, Queen, Denton, Smith , Brittain, & Murray Families.
2. John W. Hipps M. 1. Harriet Justice (Justus) 9-childern, 2. Sarah Carswell (no children ) Who branch off into these Families : Roberison, Carswell, Smith, Botts, Chapman, Benton, Walker.
3. James A. Hipps M. Phoebe Denton (No Childern)
I can find other Hipps in the N.C. Counties but know connection still searching. If anyone has information contact me. I will be happy to share what I have.

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HOLLIFIELD, BYNUM
Sonia Haga
9/28/1997
Bynum HOLLIFIELD b c 1848 based on census records, married Maria _?_. Their children were: Mary b1866, Sarah b1868, William Gaston b1870, Charles b1874, James b1875, Ruthie b1877, Phillip b1879. All children were born in McDowell Co. William Gaston HOLLIFIELD married Dolly MCKINNEY and their children were born in Mitchell Co.: Chesley Daniel b1894, Lillie b1896, Charlie b1898(all I have so far). Chesley married Ida Octavia MILLS, daughter of John Henry MILLS and Maggie BRYSON. I don't know where the MILLS or MCKINNEYS orginated from. I have been told of a possible adoption of Bynum by the HOLLIFIELD family and that he was originally a MCCALL. I don't know the accuracy of this statement.

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HUSKINS
R.C. Huskins
1/24/97
Seeking information on HUSKINS family from Mc Dowell Co. Per 1860 census Rosanah HUSKINS born 1821 Mc Dowell Co., Children; John C. HUSKINS 1840 DOB est., Joseph H.HUSKINS June 28 1846 (both born in Mc Dowell Co., both served in NC 2nd Cav. 19th State Troops Co. A during the Civil War) sister Caroline HUSKINS est 1843 Gilmer Co. Ga, brother James HUSKINS est 1853. The family lived in Cherokee Co,NC in 1860, the father is not listed on the census and his name is unknown.

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INGRAM
Tim Ingram
7/25/97
Query: According to family tradition my g-g-grandfather Jackson (Sam) Ingram was buried at Nebo, NC between 1914 and 1919. Does anyone have knowledge of cemeteries in this area?

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JONES
Jim Jones
8/9/97
We have early ancesters who both died in Buncombe County , NC (they may have been born in SC.) Jesse Jones (d-Feb. 10 1845) and his wife Elisebeth (d-Nov. 15,1850.) We have information on most of the children and spouses (1)James and his wife Darcus Powers (2) Lucyan and John Owen (3) Martha Jones (4) Francis Jones (5) Henry Jackson Jones and his wife Rachel E. Wilson (6) Margaret Jones (7) Rebeca Jones 8) Catherine Jones

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KANIPE/CANIPE/KNEIP/KNIPE/KNIP
Lee Kanipe
1/24/97
Researching the KANIPE/CANIPE family. Christian KNEIP/KNIPE, Sr. arrivedin Philadelphia from Germany in Sept 1749 and moved to Rowan Co NC prior to 1790. Christian KNIPE, Jr. (b.~1770) settled in Lincoln Co NC in 1794 on 176 acres of land approximately 10 miles West of Lincolnton along Indian Creek. His children were Adam, Jacob, Henry, Christian III, and Elizabeth. Have found descendants of this family in many counties in Western North Carolina including Catawba, Burke, Cleveland, Buncombe, McDowell, and Rutherford Counties. Other common variations of the name spelling have been found in NC including KNIP, KNEIP, etc. I seek additional information on this family and I am willing to exchange information with others interested in this family.

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LAKEY
Jo Ann F. Surratt
8/7/97
Seeking burial site of Nicholas Powers LAKEY who died in 1914 in Avery County. He married Rachel CUTHBERTSON in Burke County. Their son Weightsill LAKEY is buried in Avery County.

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LAWIN
NORMAN DAVIS
4/1/97
Would like to hear from anyone that could give me some more information on the following family that lived at Montford Cove in 1880.1880 cencus, McDowell Co., NC:
ISRAEL LAWIN age 61; JANE LAWIN age 41; JOHN LAWIN age 21; EMILY LAWIN age 24; VANCE LAWIN age 20; WILLIAM LAWIN age 14; JANE NANEY age 16, step daughter; MARION DAVIS age 16, Grand Son

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LONG
KENNETH SCISLAW
6/4/97
LONG. JAMES LONG "of Burke Co" died in McDowall in 1842 leaving a will naming wife Delilah. No children mentioned but believe them to be Peter, James Jr., Levi, and William Henry. All but William moved to Union/Fannin GA after his death. Is this James related to PETER LONG of Buncomb/Macon? Are they both the same Peter and James of Carbarrus 1800/1810 census?

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MASHBURN/WASHBURN
Clint Edwards
5/2/97
Would like to exchange information with anyone researching or having information on the MASHBURN and/or WASHBURN families who were in McDowell County in the 1800's. Some of these families were also in Burke, Madison and Yancey Counties.

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McCLOUD
Margaret Hougland
3/5/97
Seeking ancestors and descendants of Isham/Isom McCLOUD b. abt 1817, NC; m. on 17 Apr 1833, Wilkes Co. NC to Mary "Polly" Fair b. abt 1820, ?TN. Have been told that his family was from the McDowell Co.NC area. They moved to Johnson Co. TN in about 1836 and they appear in TN census from 1840-1860.

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McCOY, GEORGE
June O'Brien
9/10/97
George C. McCoy married Janet Foy or Janet Foy Park and they produced Maude May McCoy born in 1878. She is my grandmother. I believe George came from McDowell County. I know nothing about him.

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McDOWELL
Joshua McDowell
12/31/97
For quite some time now I have been searching for something that my family name may have done that is good. (They all pretty much have done no good) I have seacrched and searched without prevail. I was just curious if there was any way to establish a link between whats left of my family and the original founder of McDowell County?

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MCDOWELL
Wendy Jacobs
3/20/97
DEANNA "Dicy" MCDOWELL, b 1804 on her Father's Plantation near Marion in old Burke, present-day McDowell CO., North Carolina, was said to have had brothers WILLIAM,FRANK and JOSEPH MCDOWELL. These children came from the first marriage of their Father. She was born on her father's plantation near Marion in old Burke, present McDowell CO.,N.C. These children were from their Father's first of two marriages. Who was their Father? His name may have been JAMES MCDOWELL. Need confirmation. She is related to the famous JOSEPH MCDOWELL.

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McDOWELL
Susan Innmon Nelson
9/26/97
Ancestors Elizabeth Jane McDowell (b. 1849 NC?,d. 1915 TX) Her father was John Lewis McDowell who died in Colorado after the Civil War. Her mother was named Nancy (maiden name unknown). I am also seeking info re INMANs Specifically, I am seeking more info about Hezekiah (I) INMAN. This is what I know so far: (1) he was mentioned in probate records in VA in 1750s along with Ezekial INMAN, the father of Meschach, Shadrach and Abednego INMAN. (2) he moved to Rowan Co about the same time as Ezekial and settled on the Linville River near Abednego. (3) he married a HYATT/HIATT and had for sons: Henry, Hyatt, Hezekiah (II) and Samuel.

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McDOWELL, MARY
S & L Bush
97-11-10 21:40:14 EST
I am seeking to find out the parentage of Mary McDOWELL who married Charles McPETERS. Mary was supposedly the sister of Hunting John McDOWELL and a cousin of Generals Joseph and Charles McDOWELL.

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MONEY
Judy Miracle
8/5/97
I am looking for information on the MONEY family. Ebenezer "Ebb" Money married in 1868 in KY, but family interviews say he came from NC.

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MORGAN
Charmaine Ernst
4/28/97
Permintor Morgan and Grace Jones Morgan, are buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetary. Permintor Morgan was a well known minister in his era, he founded Bethel Baptist Church. He died in 1824. The list of surnames marrying into the Morgan line are: Wilkerson, Reel, Bright, Lawing, Koon, Shell, Nanney, Hogan, Gibbs, Hensley, Grant, Parker, Pendergrass. If you have any information on these families I would love to hear from you. I am a descendant of the Reel line, and am especially eager to hear from any Reel researchers. I am also searching for the ancestors of William Reel and Sarah Allen.

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MORRIS
Anne Mackenzie
8/14/97
Seeking information on WILLIAM MORRIS who d. McDowell c. 1848.(will dated 5 Sept. 1837). Need to know names of his parents, siblings, and his widow. His children were: HENRY , WILLIAM, POLLY m. BRADLEY, JOHN, EILJAH, ISAAC , KIZIAH m. MICHEL PARHAM, and NANCY m. HIUGH SPURLING. Have information to share. His son, ELIJAH MORRIS was living in Tx. at the time of William`s death. This is all I know about William. Did William leave a will? Who is mentioned in it?

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MORRIS
MR BO SMIT
7/16/97
Would like to compare notes with anyone researching the MORRIS/PARHAM line from McDowell Co., Will of WILLIAM MORRIS, SR. 5 Sept. 1837, proven Winter 1849, names children , grd.daughter POLLY MARTIN, & daughter KIZIAH PARAM wife of MITCHELL PARHAM.

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OAKS
Kathleen Nichols
3/25/97
Seeking marriage recording between an OAKS (male), and ENGLISH (female) previous to 1838. They married in McDowell Co. Samuel OAKS b. ca.1838 (probably McDowell Co.), mother was an ENGLISH. Seeking Samuel OAKS parents. Samuel OAKS marr. Sarah DEAN (DEEN) in 1857 in Yancey Co. N. C. Sarah's father was George W. DEAN b. ca.1802. Thomas Henry OAKS b. 1885 son of Samuel, was in household of John Milton ENGLISH in 1880 Mitchell CO. census and listed as a nephew. Jesse OAKS only remaining OAKS first cousin said that gr.gr.grandmother was an ENGLISH.

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OGLE
Michael Ogle
3/22/97
McDowell Co., N.C., 1970's - 1980's. Searching for information on my grandfather, Charles OGLE, who resided in Nebo, NC. His wife was Frances DENLON, and they resided on Bradley Street. Charles Ogle died in Nebo on August 9, 1983.

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PATTON
Wanda Rabb
1/12/97
William PATTON b ca 1820 married to Nancy b May, 1832. They had the following children: John B. b ca 1850 Louisa M. b Nov 1852 married John CAUSBY William B. b Apr 1860 Rebecca Emily b ca 1861 Sarah L. "Sallie" b Jan 1862 married Julius E. CAUSBY James M. b ca 1869 Joseph Thomas b ca 1871 This family lived in McDowell and Burke Counties, NC. I would like any further information on the parents of William PATTON and also what Nancy's maiden name was. It was possibly FOWLER.

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PEGRAM
Pam Morris
7/9/97
I am looking for any information on the Pegram and Gentry families in Buncombe or McDowell Co. or anywhere in Western NC in about the Civil War era, up to the 1940s. Pegram and Gentrys married and then married into the Gordons of Buncombe Co. The Gentrys also married into the Lankfords of Buncombe and Madison Counties. Main people I am looking for are:
Theopholis Giddon Pegram, George Washington Gentry, G W Pegram, Thomas Calvin Pegram, Rebecca Gentry, John Thomas Gentry, Rachel Velda Ball

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PLEMMONS
Roy Frady
8/20/97
Looking for the PLEMMONS family lines through William Adolphus PLEMMONS. William's parents were listed as Fate PLEMMONS and Jane WOODY on his death certificate. I don't know who Fate is and the death certificates for him and John Edgar PLEMMONS are the only information I can find on him. Fate PLEMMONS was from Madison County. I know the granddaughter of Fate through John Edgar PLEMMONS still lives in McDowell Co.

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POOL
Cherrye Davis
2/21/98
Seeking information on John Calhoun Pool who came to McDowell Co. from Person Co. after 1865. He married Annie Callie Noblit.

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POTEAT
Donna Johnson
1/20/97
My great grandfather Edward J. POTEAT was born Jan. 1873 in Burke Co., but all his life he visited relatives in McDowell Co. until shortly before his death in 1950. Ed Poteat moved to Mecklenburg County and married Molly ORR. His father was James R. Poteat who was born around 1850 and married Julia, last name unknown to me. James was the son of Elisha M. POTEET and his wife Susan.

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QUEEN
Sandra
7/8/97
I am researching my Grandmother's surname QUEEN. I am told her line of QUEEN'S were from McDowell County. Her name was Louise Queen, Married Robert Frank Levi. That's all the info I have.

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QUEEN
Bill Powell
8/29/97
William Monroe Queen..paternal grandfather. Died and buried in Middlesboro, Ky in Jan 1931. Entered US Army from Old Fort area in 1898 and served during the Spanish-American War, including some time in Cuba. Parents last names were Queen and Mode. Connected with a Sally Newton, who apparently lived in Old Fort.

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ROSS, JOHN
Ginger Mann
9/24/97
John ROSS (b. ca. 1807) married Elizabeth GILLIAM (b. ca. 1812), daughter of William GILLIAM and Sarah SOUTHER. Who were the parents of John ROSS.

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SALMON
Bobby Pennington
7/31/97
SALMON SMITH BENFIELD BURGIN MCBRAYER, McDowell Co., NC I am looking for any information on any of the following family (my g-g-grandfather) of McDowell County: Henry SALMON (1800VA-188?NC) m. Elizabeth WINTERS 23 Aug 1824 Caswell Co. Children:
1. Zachariah SALMON (1826 Burke) m. Isabella BENFIELD 22 Dec 1846 McDowell Co.
2. Walter SALMON (1829 Burke) m. Amanda SMITH 19 Nov 1854 McDowell Co.
3. William SALMON (1833 Burke)
4. Sarah SALMON (1835 Burke) m. Miner SMITH 5 Feb 1856 McDowell Co.
5. Mary Jane SALMON (1837 Burke) m. James F. SMITH c. 1857 McDowell Co.
6. James SALMON (1838 Burke)
7. Elizabeth SALMON (1840 Burke) m. James L. BURGIN 10 Sep 1859 McDowell Co.
8. David A. SALMON (1843 McDowell) m. Mary J. MCBRAYER 20 Jul 1866 McDowell Co.

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SAULMAN

Brandy Saulman
8/20/1997
I'm searching for my family's history which we really don't have. All there is of it are stories passed down from my great grandmother. My grandfather never spoke of his people and we know little of them if any.

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SILBER/SILVER
JAMES D. SILVER
2/20/97
Am presently researching my family name SILVER. I have a large data base (11,200 names) and much family history. Am very interested in exchanging information with anyone who has an interest in this family. I am a direct descendant of George SILBER, George SILVER Jr., Jacob SILVER, Alfred SILVER, Tilman Blalock SILVER, Tilman Anderson SILVER and Diston SILVER of Madison County.

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SISK
Bill Young
6/28/97
SISK (African-American) - looking for descendants and parents of John Henry Sisk. Had at least one son, Robert Henry Sisk, by his wife Alice - last name also Sisk. Owners during enslavement unknown.

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SPIVEY/SPIVA
Linda Spivey Bjorklund
2/18/98
I am trying to find information on my Great-Great Grandfather's family. His name is Adnirum/Adonirum/Adniram (unsure of spelling) SPIVY/SPIVEY. He was born abt 1824 at Old Fort, Mcdowell, NC d. abt 1890 Choestoe, Union, GA m. Evaline Souther in Wilkes Co., NC. He was the son Leason SPIVY/SPIVEY b. abt 1799 Old Fort, McDowell, NC (we think) d. abt 1889; m. Jean or Jane JACKSON b. 1802 NC. Leason was the son of James SPIVY/SPIVEY b. abt 1755 (we think NC) and had two other children; daughters Betsy who married David SEARSY/SEARCY AND Polly who married Robert SEARSY/SEARCY. James's father we are told was possibly Jonas SPIVA/SPIVEY but we have no information on him.

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STROUD
Pam Stroud
1/17/97
Need information about STROUDS who lived in McDowell, Rutherford & Burke Counties. Names are James (b.1810 Rutherford - m. Aney Morgan), son of William (b.1790, McDowell), father Peter (1760 McDowell)

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STYLES
Jay Hunter
2/3/97
Styles - Blake born in Marion Jan. 2, 1912??? Married Ollie Smith from Burnsville, Yancey County on Feb. 22, 1930 Son Robert Lee Styles, born Feb. 15, 1933 in Burnsville moved to Marion.

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SWAFFORD
Roger Swafford
11/5/97
The USGN geographic name informtion system shows a place called "Swafford Gap" in McDowell Co. I would like to confirm that Jacob Swafford b 1762 NC, s/o Peter James Swafford b 1740 (?Ireland/Scotland) was born or lived in McDowell. Any info available on the origin of the "Swafford Gap" location?

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TERRY
Sandi Burns
7/27/97
TERRY/KESLER-KISTLER/HOUK-HOULK - Looking for information on William TERRY, who married 1st Myra and had the following children, Jackson-Sarah-Samuel-Nancy. On Nov 26 1874 he married Hannah M KISLER, they had the following children, Louisa A and David. Jackson TERRY married Alec KISTLER Aug 2,1881. His brother Samuel TERRY married Ada HOUK Jul 15,1886. Also in the Burke Co marriage bonds are a J.N.TERRY married Alice WHISTENANT May 15 1887. A Jasper a TERRY married Barbara Ann CARSWELL Dec 23 1888. Are these TERRY's related? And if so, How?

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TISDALE
Darrell Spencer
1/12/97
I am seeking information on William TISDALE born 1820 NC who was listed on the 1860 McDowell Co. NC census. His wife was listed only with the initials B. C. Does anyone know who his wife was? His children were Esther b. 1850 NC, Joseph b. 1852 NC, Benjamin b. 1854 NC, and John b. 1855 NC. I cannot locate William TISDALE on the 1850 or 1870 North Carolina census. Does anyone have information on who his parents were and where he was after the 1860 census?

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TURNER
Steve Zedney
3/8/97
Seeking info on Jane TURNER, probably Manerva Jane, b. 1847 in McDowell, m. Elijah M. Barnes 1866 in McDowell, lived in/near Dysartsville, d. 1900/1910 probably in Rutherford.

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VESS
Norman Davis
5/27/97
VESS FAMILY I have several Vess families that connect to my Davis/Dalton families of McDowell and Rutherford Counties in North Carolina.

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WALKER
CD NYSTROM
5/15/97
WALKER,HAMPTON I am trying to locate his first wife Nancy Terry with their five kids found in 1870 and 1880 in Mcdowell County N.C. Had kids named George, James, Mary, Martha (this is the one I am really looking for because we are all deaf and this lady is also deaf has a half sister who also deaf and that is our family line) Nancy left with those kids sometime after 1883 and Hampton remarried to Fannie York in 1884 or 1885 and had five more kids named Earnest, Sally, Lizzie (that's our grandmother who is deaf) and Oma. Hope you can help tracing thes first wife of Hampton Walker.

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WASHBURN/MASHBURN
Clint Edwards
3/24/97
Searching for any info on a James WASHBURN who md Dorothy HOPPAS. They are reported to have lived in McDowell County. The dates would probably be in the late 1700's or early 1800's. Also look for same dates for James MASHBURN and Dorothy ??? (probably HAMPTON). There is an apparent mixup between these surnames.

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WASHBURN
Jim Hollifield
6/5/97
ELIZABETH WASHBURN - Looking for information regarding WASHBURN family of NC, including ELIZABETH WASHBURN who died in Mitchell County 1888. She married Charles McKinney, Jr, born in Burke County, NC, abt 1820. Elizabeth believed to be daughter of JAMES WASHBURN of Culpepper County, VA. This family also includes MOSES WASHBURN and JOHN WASHBURN. Caroline McKinney, daugahter of ELIZABETH WASHBURN & CHARLES MCKINNEY, married CYRUS E. BURNETT.

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WATTS
Tammy Averett
1/24/97
I'm looking for the names of David WATTS,Sarah EPPLEY, Mary GOODSON, James JONES, and Susan ABBOTT. Specifically in the county of Buncombe,NC.

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WEST, GEORGE WASHINGTON
Researcher
12/7/97 I am interested in obtaining information on the GEORGE WASHINGTON WEST family. GEORGE, his wife ELIZABETH (EVERHART), and children LAVADA RUEY, GEORGE DEWEY, ALFRED LEE, FLORENCE BELLE, and OTIS LAWRENCE moved to McDowell County in approximately 1914. While living there, four more children were born: ALONZO DALEY, VERDIE, WILLIE JAMES, and LOLA LOUISE. The family lived in several places, but one was located on Bucks Creek, off Route 10 between Marion and Asheville. Family history says that this place was about 100 yards off the road. Across the road (on the south side) was where the Blanton's lived and back to the east there was a family named Padgette. The daughter VERDIE died in the flu epidemic (approximately 1918-19) and was buried at Hick's Chapel. Daughter LAVADA RUEY married SAM MARTIN RENFRO on October 8, 1916 and remained in North Carolina when the family migrated to Indiana in 1929. Daughter FLORENCE BELLE married SAMUEL ROOSEVELT DIXON on December 24, 1926 and subsequently relocated to Indiana.

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WILKERSON
Researcher
11/4/97
I am a descendant of Andrew Jesse WILKERSON, of Marion, and I believe he was descended from Moses A. WILKERSON, of Montford Corners(?).

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WILLIS
James D. WILLIS
2/16/97
Looking for information on ancestors of Benjamin WILLIS b.1765 in RUTHERFORD county, NC and came to the Toe River Valley from CLEVELAND co. Benjamin's father came from England either through Wilmington, NC or Charleston, SC.(Wilmington is favored by his son Stephen since he had relatives living in the eastern part of NC, as well as in CLEVELAND Co. and in Tennessee. Benjamin sold his land on Knob Creek, off First Broad River in RUTHERFORD Co. before 1820 and bought land in BURKE and BUNCOMBE Counties. Early deeds indicate that he and his sons settled in what is now MITCHELL Co.

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WORTMAN-MODE
Matt L. Thomas
1/25/98
I am looking for the date of death and burial place of my 3rd great grandmother Rebecca WORTMAN MODE, buried I understand with her husband G. William MODE just south of Marion. All I know is she was born 1836-1838 and died after 1900.

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