2002 Queries

	DECEMBER 2002
WOOD/ WOODS MORRIS EARP	Dec 30, 2002 Doing research on family name and I have narrowed research to Buncombe County and Orange County, NC on WOOD/ WOODS. Seeking more information on James WOOD of Buncombe county who had sons named Henry, James, John, Jonathan and William. If you can contribute please contact me. My gggg grandfather was William WOOD/S and in accordance to the Bedford County, TN 1850 census record was born in NC in 1786. His wife in 1850 was Racheal and William's son James was born in TN in 1807. James may have had a sister named Martha "Mary" WOODS. My research shows that the two most likely areas in NC are Buncombe county or Orange County and that I may be related to James WOOD (son of John WOOD) of Buncombe County or to Joseph, Dempsey or John WOODS of Orange county. Children of James were Hardy, Jane,Mitchell, John, Nancy, Eliza, Albert and Josiah. Wives were Jane MORRIS / Anna EARP. Michael Woods
RABUN (RAYBURN)	Dec 30, 2002 My great great grandfather is Hodge RABUN (RAYBURN in some records). He died 3/1/1847 and is buried in Buncombe Co. in Old Cemetery on the Henry Place near Hominy Baptist Church. Can any tell me where this is located as I would like to visit his grave. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to Martha Cain
RUSSELL ANDERSON	Dec 30, 2002 I am looking for info on Jane RUSSELL and William D. ANDERSON of Barnardsville. Debra Craine
YOUNG CALVERT BRYSON HARRISON PALMER CLARK BRANAR BALL HILL THOMASON FORD HALL MANTOOTH ROBINSON/ ROBESON	Dec 29, 2002 The Buncombe County people I trace back to are William YOUNG, Mary BRYSON, John HARRISON, George PALMER, Sr. of Cataloochee, William Ready NOLAND, Young BENNETT, Reuben BLACK bn. 1771 married Mary BRANARD, Osborne BALL bn. 1779 married Martha THOMASON. Rev. Nathan Thomas HARRISON, Joseph HARRISON & Margaret HILL. John Tipton FORD bn. ca.1775 Andrew ROBINSON/ROBESON. Sarah CALVERT. Benjamin William CLARK & Betty HALL. Thomas MANTOOTH If any of these people ring a bell, then lets share information. Roger Ford
WRIGHT	Dec 28, 2002 Am looking for any/all information on WRIGHT surname in Buncombe (or Cherokee) County between 1750 and 1880. Steve Huffman
MILLER ELY MIMS DOWNER COURTNEY	Dec 28, 2002 I am looking for the parents of my gggg grandfather John C. MILLER who married Mary ELY, daughter of Samuel ELY and Mary MIMS. We know that John was born in 1810 and that his mother is Elizabeth DOWNER MILLER but we hit a brick wall with who Elizabeth was married to. We know that our ?? died somewhere between 1840 and 1858 because somewhere in this time frame Elizabeth becomes the head of household. We also know that our Elizabeth and ?? had five children. They were : John C. MILLER born 1810, Catherine MILLER boron about 1814, William Thomas MILLER born about 1815, Samuel H. MILLER born 1819, Arabella MILLER born 1826 and married Marmaduke COURTNEY. Surely there are several more children because of the gap in children between Samuel and Arabella. We were wondering if they had several children die young or something. We know that our ?? MILLER died in Anson County North Carolina but we are frantically trying to find where he might have been before that. We don't know if he lived here for quite a while or if he came over to America with brothers or what. We find lots of MILLERs but this one is just escaping us. Please help. Any info would be appreciated. Kari Brantley
BYERS ARMENTROUT WILLIAMS	Dec 28, 2002 BYERS, Edith Armentrout, b 2-Aug-1900, m. William A. BYERS, also she had a sister Maude ARMENTROUT b 1888 d 26 Mar 1957 m Sidney M. WILLIAMS. These are my aunts and I would appreciate any information on any of these people. Thanks Gerald Wilson
REVIS EDWARDS or GEORGE	Dec 22, 2002 REVIS, George Larkin (1810-1879) married ca 1832 Buncombe Co NC, EDWARDS OR GEORGE, Candacia or Casandra or??, no where have we found her names, both given and surname, documented. On the 1850 census her given name is given as, Candera E., on the 1880 census it is given as, Candasey. Can anyone help locate documentation, marriage record, etc. that will give us her name? Thank you. Barbara Lucas
WILSON JOHNSON	Dec 22, 2002 Searching for Andrew and Polly WILSON JOHNSON They had a son James Andrew JOHNSON born 10 Apr. 1840. Only know that they were from NC. Their son deserted and settled in Indiana during the Civil War. ANY help or suggestions on where to look GREATLY appreciated! John
STEWART STROUP RAY	Dec 18, 2002 I am seeking a knowledge of any member of the family of George Chalmers STEWART who was listed in the 1870 Buncombe County, N.C. Census as 12 years of age living in Swannanoa Township with his uncle, John Curtis STEWART, a Presbyterian Minister. George Chalmers STEWART was the son of Leander L. STEWART. His uncle, John Curtis STEWART, in his will of July 29, 1870, bequeathed his farm and homestead of 436 acres "lying and being in the County of Buncombe and State of North Carolina on Grassy Creek Branch adjoining the lands of Henry STROUP, Sarah RAY, and others" to George Chalmers STEWART. Albert S. McLean, genealogist of Asheville, N.C., is reported to have stated that George Chalmers STEWART is buried at a Methodist Church not too far from Old Piney Grove, Swannanoa, N.C., where his uncle John Curtis STEWART and grandfather JOHN STEWART, Jr. are buried. I would appreciate any information on this family. Jacob L. Stewart, Sr
PRESSLEY HAYES PANTHER FRANKLIN TALLENT LEDFORD HANEY	Dec 14, 2002 Looking for information on Elizabeth (BETTY ANN) PRESSLEY ,born 1842 married James HAYES. One daughter Ellen married PANTHER, William J. HAYES (son) married Katherine FRANKLIN, Mary HAYES married Julius TALLENT. My other gggrandmother,Mary (Polly) PRESSLEY married Jesse LEDFORD, their daughter Elizabeth married David HANEY ,looking for any relatives of these families. will be glad to exchange information, thanks Louise
CLAUNTS/ CLONTS	Dec 12, 2002 CLAUNTS/CLONTS..etc. Looking for information on Samuel CLAUNTS/CLONTS or any variation of the spelling. Samuel was born about 1805. He married a lady by the first name of Mary and had two sons: James Harvey CLAUNTS born about 1831 and William Nelson CLAUNTS born about 1834 in Burke County. Any information of a marriage date for Samuel CLAUNTS and Mary would be appreciated. Judy Mayo
BRATON WEBB	Dec 9, 2002 Cherokee Chief - family lore has us connected to a Cherokee Chief by the name of BRATON. His daughter married in to the WEBB family. The time frame would be late 1700 or early 1800. Any help appreciated . Jim Woodward
THOMPSON	Dec 9, 2002 I'm looking for information on Rob THOMPSON of Weaverville, North Carolina. He was my great grandfather, and I've seen little pictures, and I know he was an officer, and died of what, I don't know. If anyone has any information on him, I would love to hear it. I hope to hear from someone, and thank you for your cooperation. Justine Payne
ANDERSON HARWOOD	Dec 2, 2002 I am looking for any information on my great grandparents, Prince Albert ANDERSON and Mary HARWOOD who lived in Buncombe county. I found their names in this web site under first families. Prince was born in 1885, he was adopted by 2 Anderson women, birth name was ALEXANDER. Mary was born in 1890. This is all the information I have. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You. Michelle Wixson
SMITH TAYLOR STAPLES	Dec 1, 2002 William Thomas SMITH married Julia Ann TAYLOR in Nantahala on October 31, 1875. With the help from someone else I have learned that he listed he was from Buncombe and she said Nantahala. She was born in Towns County, GA on March 4,1854. We believe he was married to Martha Elizabeth STAPLES first, but can not prove it yet. I have nothing more on William and he would have been my great grandfather. He and Julia had 13 children. I would like to find William's parents/siblings. Family lore is that he was a minister of some kind, but not sure where or when. William and Julia lived in GA, TX, CO, CA. If anyone can help please email me. Thank you so much. Janet

	NOV 2002
TROY NORTHCROSS	Nov 27, 2002 Looking for information on William Balfour TROY, born approx. 1860. He was the father of Francis TROY, who married Carroll P. LORD. Was divorced and re-married to Samuel NORTHCROSS. Searching for father and mother of William Balfour TROY. Tracy Hompesch
ELLIS BROWN	Nov 26, 2002 Looking for info on Mary (Polly) ELLIS and Aaron BROWN. ELLIS: family saying is that Polly's father was Cherokee Indian BROWN: They lived around Cabarrus Co. .Some of their kids names are Aaron, Calvin, Betsey, Esther, Lewis, Rebecca.. Need anything we ca n get. We know not much about them. Thank you. JERRY BROWN
ROBERSON ROBINSON WILLIAMS REYNOLDS	Nov 23, 2002 ROBERSON, ROBINSON: Looking for any information on Lockey ROBERSON/ROBINSON born 1854 Macon County. Parents were Eliphas "Lifus" ROBERSON and Mary A. "Polly" WILLIAMS. Supposedly married a REYNOLDS in Buncombe County. Most of the family lived in Indian Creek, Yancey County. I have one photograph of her. James J. Robertson
BAR/BARE/ BEARFIELD SMITH	Nov 21, 2002 I am looking for a marriage date on James B. BAR/ BARE/ BEARFIELD & Lousia "Eliza" SMITH who per hearsay were married in Buncombe Co cira 1850 - 1852 (first child was born in 1852) I need to PROOF of this and a correct date. Thanks!! Jane Lasley
POOL JORDAN	Nov 19, 2002 Looking for relatives of John Council POOL, born in North Carolina around 1825. Married Eliza S. JORDAN also from North Carolina. John may have a brother named David POOL. Please respond if you have information on this family. Cheryle Wadsworth
BURNS CAGLE	Nov 19, 2002 Need information on parents of: James Alexander BURNS (b. 1800) and wife, Mahala CAGLE (b. 1798). They owned land in Little River Township and donated land for Blue Ridge Baptist Church, where they are buried. This area is now in Transylvania County at the western edge of Henderson County adjacent to Green River/Reasonover Lake Road and just north of the South Carolina line. Any help appreciated---this is my major brick wall. Thanks, Carolyn Burns Bowse
RYMER / RHYMER	Nov 16, 2002 Looking for RYMERs in Henderson Co. early 1900's. Sometimes spelled RHYMER. B E
SHELTON PATTERSON/ PETERSON	Nov 15, 2002 SHELTON - PATTERSON OR PETERSON. Hunting information on William Harrison SHELTON that married a Dicie PATTERSON or PETERSON from North Carolina J. Shelton
WILSON MARTIN	Nov 10, 2002 WILSON, William L. I am looking for the parents, or brothers/sisters of my gr gr grandfather. I know he was born in Oct 1871. He married Harriett "Hattie" MARTIN. Hattie was born in Mar 1869 in Haywood county. William is buried in Sluder Graveyard in western Asheville area, but I cannot find any map to this cemetery. Carl Wilson
WOLF(E) HAYES	Nov 7, 2002 William WOLF seemed to appear out of no where during the early 1800's in Buncombe County according to files at the OBCGS. Well that means that some family lost their William, now it seems that my family found him abt 1815 when he married my GGGrandmother Jane HAYES. And over the years William and Jane had 12 children, their first born was in 1818, John Jackson WOLF. Now this man was lucky enough that he was to become my GGrandfather. Now if the family that lost William would be so kind as to let my family know where William came from, who were his parents and did he have any siblings we would appreciate it very much. If you tell us where he came from we'll tell you what happened to him. Thank You!! Joe Wolfe
WHITAKER STALLINGS	Nov 5, 2002 My WHITAKER ancestry goes back to my gr.gr.gr. grandmother Johanna WHITAKER born 1802 and married to Josiah STALLINGS in Morgan county, Ga. Her father was believed to be Jordan John WHITAKER married to Catherine Brown. He was the son of Hudson WHITAKER. These WHITAKERs were in North Carolina. I know almost nothing on these people. Any information on their ancestry would be appreciated. Earline Burks White
WORTMAN	Nov 4, 2002 Searching for info regarding James Clingman WORTMAN b 12-17-1884 d 11-27-1937 believed to be born in Buncombe Co. His father W Frank WORTMAN 1853 d 2-21-1912. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks Jane WORTMAN Hill

	OCT 2002
POWELL MEECE THOMAS	Oct 30, 2002 Looking for info on my Grandmother Dena POWELL MEECE, whose parents are Wes POWELL and Rachel THOMAS. Dena married Jordan L. MEECE. in 1917. Dena died in June 1926. I cannot find a birth or death certificate on her. We wish to find out more on Dena's side of the family. Thank YOU. Robin Meece
BAKER ALLISON KITCHENS	Oct 26, 2002 BAKER, ALLISON, KITCHENS I am looking for info on Sarah BAKER b. abt 1840 daughter of Isaac BAKER and Rebecca. She married John ALLISON b. 1833 and they had 2 children: Joseph and Martha L. ALLISON b. 1864-1865 NC. Martha, or Mattie as the family called her, later married John KITCHENS b. 1849-1851 and had their first child Sarah Adaline KITCHENS b.1888 in Buncombe NC. Any info would be apprciated .Alissa
WILLIAMS	Oct 26, 2002 WILLIAMS, Jeremiah. Searching for family information about the family of Jeremiah WILLIAMS who married December 2, 1822 in Rutherford County, NC to Olivia Hill b. 1803 in Rutherford County, NC. One of their sons Samuel Franklin WILLIAMS was born in Buncombe County, NC on October 6, 1828. Would appreciate any information you can provide about this long lost family. Thank you, Ron Hill, Sautee Nacoochee, GA .Ron Hill
CARLOCK	Oct 23, 2002 I am searching for any info on my deceased mother. I found legal guardianship papers from State of North Carolina the Superior Court of Buncombe County. The document date is June 23,1927. My mother's name was June Marilyn CARLOCK, father's name William Cummings CARLOCK. Any info about birth parents, was she part of the Orphan Train, etc.?? Please help, Laura Steward
MORGAN ASHWORTH MERRILL	Oct 20, 2002 MORGAN Looking for husband of Jane C. ASHWORTH (born in 1840), daughter of Jesse ASHWORTH (born 9 May 1809) and Margaret MERRILL. Jesse was the son of John ASHWORTH, Jr. Jane married a MORGAN, possibly Henry Lewis or Richard. May have been in Henderson or Transylvania County. Jeanne
HUGHES THOMPSON	Oct 18, 2002 HUGHES - THOMPSON Searching for pos siblings, descendants, etc. of Henry Thompson HUGHES bn 1822 or 1823 in North Carolina. Henry had one known sibling Samuel HUGHES, Henry was a stone mason. He built the foundations for bridges. Daryl Hughes
TRENTHAM HICKS	Oct 17, 2002 William Trentham is listed in the 1820 Sevier County, Tennessee Census, as being born in NC March 1793. At that time he was married to Susannah HICKS. Can you help with his ancestry? Thanks. Dr. JoAn Trentham
GIBSON GARRET REYNOLDS ROARK	Oct 14, 2002 GIBSON, Looking for descendents of Valentine GIBSON and Elizabeth GARRET originally of Hanover County VA, possibly died in Stokes County NC. Son James Thomas GIBSON born in VA, died in Whitley County KY, married Sarah ROARK of Stokes County NC. James' son Garrett Franklin GIBSON born about 1783 in Stokes County NC, married Rachel REYNOLDS. Garrett's son Arthur born November 8, 1807 in Buncombe County NC. Arthur's brother Lewis was born in 1811 in Green County KY, so some of the family had moved beyond NC by that time. Also searching REYNOLDS, ROARK, GARRET. Robert Leopard
BARTLETT ROBERTS	Oct 11, 2002 BARTLETT/ROBERTS Looking for information on John Caswell BARTLETT b: 1834 Buncombe, NC and d: abt 1872, married Mary Cathering ROBERTS abt 1850 in TN, b: 28 Feb 1833 TN, d: 26 Apr 1908 Davie, NC. Any help would be greatly appreciated Holly Ness
BALDING/ BALDWIN	Oct 9, 2002 Grover Cleveland BALDING (BALDWIN). Parents? Charles Baldwin
SELF MILLER	Oct 4, 2002 Looking for Mary Emiline SELF. Died in 1893. Married to Stephen B. MILLER. Looking to find what cemetery she is buried in. Please contact, Ed Cowan.
GORMAN JONES	Oct 3, 2002 I am looking for information on my great grandparents Col. Joshus & Laura GORMAN JONES. I am also looking for the cmetery that are buried in and any family members that might be out there. Any info would greatly be appriecated. Etta Marie Jones Wise.

	SEPT 2002
KNIGHT	Sept 29, 2002 Miles KNIGHT - Looking for any information concerning parentage etc. of my ggggg grandfather, Miles, who was reported to be from Asheville area. He served in Revolutionary War in N.C. 2nd. & 10th regiment and appears in 1786 New Hanover County census (Upper Sound District). If anyone has any information, I would be so appreciative. Would be most happy to share info I have concerning is descendants. Donna
SUTTON	Sept 28, 2002 SUTTON,George d 1966 buncombe county. Seeking any infomation on George or Margeret. He is b. at Beaverdam Baptist. Darrell Sutton
BRANCH BENNETT	Sept 25, 2002 Looking for info on Stanhope BRANCH. Married Clarissa BENNETT. Lived and died in Yancey County. Need any info on his parents, where he is buried etc. Tony B. Branch
LEDFORD FREEMAN	Sept 20, 2002 Violet L. LEDFORD husband George W. FREEMAN looking for their children McGuire
SULLIVAN	Sept 17, 2002 I am searching for parents of Alfred SULLIVAN and the surname of his wife June. They are listed on the 1880 census with Mary E., Hannah, D. Edwards, Thomas, and Hester. Julie Bird
LONG THOMPSON LEATHERWOOD SHELTON	Sept 17, 200 LONG, THOMPSON and possible LEATHERWOOD connections: I'm looking for info. to link Eliz. THOMPSON to James R. LONG b@1800 NC md. 1827 Burke Co. NC Uly CANSLER. The couple moved to GA and in 1850 Eliz. THOMPSON lived with them. I believe she was a LONG by birth, being given that name by a granddau. I am not positive James and Uly are her parents though. They are probably related though. I have no clue to who Eliz. md., just the surname THOMPSON. She had 3 children in 1850: Louada Ann, James Manuel and Caroline (Lyddia). She is missing in 1860 and in 1870 living near the LONGs again with Arminda added to her family (all listed as THOMPSON). Also related to her were Emily, James and Lorenza/ Lorenzo possible her children or illigets of her dau. Ann. I am looking for clues in NC on THOMPSON families who might have a link to the LONGs or to Union/Fannin Co. GA. James Manuel md.1871 Lumpkin Co. GA Sarah Matilda SHELTON however some of his children gave her name as LEATHERWOOD. Was this in err? or did the LEATHERWOOD blood enter a previous generation? and they erred on that? Please anything will help, I've been stuck for a long time. thanks, Debbie Woolf
Old church cemetery near Bent Creek Church	Sept 16, 2002 . Seeking info on the old church cemetery cemetery that is located across the road from Bent Creek Baptist Church & Cemetery. This cemetery, hidden deep in the woods, is now on National Park ground. I am wondering if this could have been a previous home of an earlier Bent Creek Church. Have sent an e-mail to Bent Creek church but have received no reply. Sandy (Cothran) Cade
SNYDER/ SNIDER	Sept 9, 2002 SNYDER/SNIDER Looking for information on Henry SNYDER. He had chilren by the names of Mary Ella, Jim or James, and Sarah Jane SNYDER. May have lived at one time in Rutherford County area. He may have had more children but these 3 are all I know for sure about. Mary or Ella was born about 1865. She lived in Rutherford County. Mother could have been called Cindy, or Loucinda. Thanks for any information. Susie Houk
THOMPSON	Sept 8, 2002 Searching for desc. of Maurice or Morris THOMPSON and wife Minnie, of Candler. They had one son, William THOMPSON, m. Dottie __. They had at least 2 daughters and lived in the Candler/Enka area Bill Thompson
RAY STYLES JAMERSON PARKER	Sept 8, 2002 RAY STYLES JAMERSON PARKER My grandfather was Willard Whittington STYLES born March 23,1884. His parents were Monteville or Montraville RAY and Jane or June STYLES. My Grandmother was Fannie Laura Zettie JAMERSON born August 4,1891. Her parents were David Newton PARKER and Rachel Emiline Armendia Elizabeth JAMERSON born January 22,1869 died August 23,1950. I am looking for any information and will be happy to share what information I have. Sharon Thompson
HEATHERLY - HETHERLY	Sept 4, 2002 HEATHERLY - HETHERLY: My GG Grandfather was George W. HEATHERLY (could have been spelled HETHERLY). He was born in 1810 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. His father's name was George HEATHERLY. I would appreciate any information on this family I can get. Clarence Heatherly
HEATHERLY PANTHER HESTER	Sept 4, 2002 HEATHERLY, PANTHER, HESTER: My GG Grandfather, George W. HEATHERLY was born in Buncombe Co., NC in 1810. He married a woman in about 1833 who was supposed to have been an Eastern Band Cherokee. The only name we ever had for her was "Hester". Stories in the family said that her father's name might have been PANTHER and her mother's name might have been HESTER. George W. HEATHERLY and his wife moved from No. Carolina to Washington Co., Tennessee in about 1834. They moved to Douglas Co., Missouri in about 1838. If anyone has any information on "Hester", her parents, or her full name, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Clarence Heatherly
SMITH	Sept 3, 2002 Are Daniel SMITH, Joseph SMITH & Nathan SMITH related? All are mentioned in the early court records (1792-1795) of Buncombe County, NC. Does anyone know of a listing of people buried in the JARRETT Cemetery in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC? Jack M. Glasscock
HAWKINS JEANS/ JAMES PETREE	Sept 3, 2002 Solomon HAWKINS married Mary JEANS/JAMES in Stokes Co., NC late 1840's. Desire info on this family. They went to Hawkins County Tenn. by way of Smythe Co., Va. He was son of Lazarus HAWKINS and Margaretta ELizabeth PETREE. Need help on this family. Betty Buchanan Martin
GENTRY	Sept 3, 2002 I am trying, although unsuccessfully, to locate the following cemeteries: Marsh Banks Cemetery, Morgan Hill Cemetery, Hounchel Cemetery and the Old GENTRY Family Homestead (my ancestors are buried there). From family records I believe all of these are located in Buncombe County. Any help would be appreciated. Debbie Ray
McCALL HAWKS	Sept 1, 2002 I'm looking for Robert Clarence McCALL, Jr. His mother was Ruby HAWKS and his father was Robert Clarence McCALL, Sr. His last known address was Arlington, VA. We have never met and he may not know that he has two older brothers and a sister. If anyone knows where he is please e-mail the information to me. Would love to find him. Linda McCall Johnson

	AUGUST 2002
WARD HICE CREASMAN	August 29, 2002 Looking for Lisa WARD who has HICE and CREASMAN information from Candler area of Buncombe County. Have found a picture which may prove helpful. I believe it is a school picture (pre-1930). Robyn Putnam
SCHOOLER JONES	August 28, 2002 Looking for any information on Nannie Rigney SCHOOLER who married Rev. J. L. JONES after 1891 and before 1913. Nannie died in Asheville, N.C. in 1937. She may have had a grandson living with her. His name was David C. SCHOOLER, b. 22 Feb.1913 in Bell Co., KY. Nannie also had a son Walter SCHOOLER who lived in N.C. He worked for the L&N Railroad. Thanks, Joan Hanson
BURNETTE	August 28, 2002 BURNETTE family - any information on Berry Hicks BURNETTE (ggrandfather) Also when is BURNETTE family reunion in Black Mt. NC. Cathy Edmonds
WATERS HENDERSON McPHERSON	August 25, 2002 I am looking for information on John WATERS and Ann HENDERSON WATERS. They Lived in the Haw Creek Area of Buncombe County. My great grandfather was their son, William Malcolm WATERS. He married Cathrine Eula LOTSPEICH. I know that William Malcolm had a sister who lived in the area till her death. Her name was Ann WATERS McPHERSON. She was married to James Douglas McPHERSON. Any information on these individuals would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time, Alethea Boyer Gaukel
RAY WRIGHT WILSON RUTHERFORD	August 25, 2002 I'm looking for information on my grandfather Thomas Clifford RAY, born near Asheville NC in 1886. I am trying to find his fathers name and any other info on this branch of the RAY family. Things I know: My grandfather's mother's maiden name was WRIGHT. My great grandfather worked as a wood craver on the Biltmore House. The family lived in the Asheville area during the Civil War. My grandfather's siblings were Louis, Dewey, Bill, Burt, Kate, Thelma, Rae, Fleet, and Sue. Sue married a baseball player, Fleet married Conner WILSON, and Rae married a RUTHERFORD. If you have any info on this family tree please let me know. Marie Ray
FLOWERS BYERLY/ BEYERLY	August 21, 2000 Searching for information on Carrie Bell FLOWERS , born October 16, 1878 in Bambridge, Indiana. I am just beginning in my search. The information I have is she was born Oct.16, 1878 - died March 28, 1929. Was married to a BYERLY (could be BEYERLY) and later was married to James ANDERSON. They lived in Akron, Ohio. I have no idea what her parents names were or if they were in the N.C. area. Thanks Edy
SMITH DOBSON JARRETT	August 17, 2002 Seeking information on Saul G. SMITH and Nancy Talitha Ann DOBSON both were born in Sulpher Springs, Buncombe Co., NC, Saul abt 1798 Nancy abt 1802. Saul was son of Samuel SMITH & Mary JARRETT. Need parents of Nancy. They left N.C. abt 1850 but can not find them in the 1820, 1830, 1840 or 1850 census. Jack M. Glasscock
EVAN PACK	August 17, 2002 EVANS and PACK Searching for Charles EVANS, wife possibly Julia. Children: John EVANS, a son CC EVANS b.1839, Thomas EVANS, a son Daniel EVANS and daughter Eliza M. Dinwiddie Prudence Mary EVANS b.2-29-1816 Mary married Benson PACK in NC. Children: James, Prudence B. 1846, Mary Jane B. 1849, Hannah B. 1856, Benson B. 1852 and Julia B. 1854. Lila Thompson
JOYCE	August 15, 2002 Searching for any information that may be available for Tinsley JOYCE who moved from Rockingham County, NC to Buncombe County, NC. He later moved into Polk Co. TN. He had close ties to Ambrose JOYCE and would appreciated any information on him, also. Linda J. Holley
ROBERTS PENLAND	August 15, 2002 Seeking parents of George M. ROBERTS, b.1830 in Madison County, d.1901 in Weaverville, NC. Married Cecelia Catherine PENLAND in 1850 in Flat Creek. Sons: Alfred Martin, Goodson Edard, Zebulon Vance, William Theodore, Ervin Lusk, Adam Harvey, Joseph Benjamin, and Thomas Ogburn. First three sons stayed in WNC, others went to OK in early 1900s. Susie Ray
HUNT Sluder Cemetery Asten Park Hospital	August 11, 2002 I am trying to locate the area of Asheville (Buncombe Co.) that Sluder Cemetery and Asten Park Hospital would be in. I have this info from a 1956 death certificate and not knowing anything about Asheville, I don't know what area this would have been, such as Woodfin, Weaverville, Ivy township, etc. Any help would be appreciated. I am looking for the area where Elmina HUNT was from. Thanks. Lynn Hensley
VANN CAGLE	August 10, 2002 Searching for CAGLE son of Valentine Sr. and Vann son of William VANN Sr. BGKBVK@aol.com
WALKER TEAGUE	August 8, 2002 Seeking information on Minnie WALKER b 1874 In Washington D. C., child Geneva WALKER TEAGUE born 1897 Leicester, NC, Buncombe Co., father James Robert TEAGUE Buncombe Co, NC. Minnie resided in Leicester, Buncombe Co, NC 1895 to 1897 for sure but left later for Lompoc, California. Need Minnie's Parents and siblings, Buncombe Co, or nearby county. Any information appreciated. Thank you, Nancy Ballard
SURRETT WILLIAMS	August 7, 2002 I'm looking for any information on Phebe/Phobe SURRETT who was married to Namon WILLIAMS. Phebe died around 1950 during child birth.She may be burried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery in the Sandy Mush Community. Teresa Bailey
LONG	August 7, 2002 I am researching the LONG surname of NC. Specifically Bonner/Barnard Long who appears to have lived in the area of Rutherford, Buncombe, and Haywood Counties. I realize that's rather vague, but I don't have a lot to go on. If you would like to share information, please contact me. Thanks in advance, Trevor Long
PAYNE	August 6, 2002 Searching for records on great grandfather: Joseph Barney PAYNE, Born 9/9/1891 in North Carolina. Died 9/16/1935 in Georgia. Cannot find anything. Catherine Jindrich
PATTON	August 5, 2002 Looking for relatives of James PATTON, early settler to North Carolina, residing in Buncombe Co. Son James W. PATTON. Larry Johnson
REESE MAYFIELD	August 3, 2002 REESE & MAYFIELD Looking for the ancestors of my gg-grandfather, Mayfield REESE. Born 1802, migrated to Ala. then to MS. Have info. on the descendants but nothing on his ancestors. It's possible his father (REESE) married a MAYFIELD, hence, his name Mayfield REESE. Any info. will be greatly appreciated. Ben Reese
BONHAM	August 1, 2002 My mothers family was the BONHAMS from the Sandy Mush community. If anyone has any information I would love for them to please contact me. Thanks, Tammy Rigdon

	JULY 2002
HAYES / HAYS	July 30, 2002 HAYES John Looking for information on John HAYS listed in the 1880 census in Buncombe Co. Big Ivy Town NC. ED 38 pg 26b. Listed with wife Mary, son Charles A, daughter Lillie B, Daughter Minnie E, son William A. Thanks Helen Hayes
VANCE	July 28, 2002 Looking for any information for David VANCE buried in Mecklenburg Co. NC. in or about 1806 Rita Wagner Vance
PATTON SUMMERS	July 28, 2002 I am researching the family of my maternal grandmother Margaret Louise PATTON, born in Asheville in 1900 or 1901 to father Robert PATTON (who was principal in PATTON and Fox Marble of Atlanta) and mother Amanda. She married Lacey Walden SUMMERS of the Greensboro Summers in 1924(?). Dee Bean
JONES MATTHEWS SMITH	July 26, 2002 JONES, MATTHEWS I am searching for information on my mother's family. My grandmother (Susie Eller MATTHEWS JONES) was born on December 28, 1905 to Dave and Ellen MATTHEWS (Ellen's maiden name was SMITH) who purchased a large tract of land in Asheville (I believe the deed to possibly be in my great grandmother's name Ellen and the misspelled last name MATHIS.) Dave and Ellen had approximately (exact number - and some names - unknown) 12+ children. I believe upon Dave's death the tract of land was divided into 12? equal portions of 1 acre each (so the original acreage had to have been at least 12 acres - I think) The land was sold in 1965 to the State of North Carolina for the development of Highway 74 (I believe) but the project wasn't completed until after 1968 because my grandmother was not available to sell her land. I also believe the 12+ children had quite large families of their own. one sister named Daisy married a man named Homer JONES (they lived in Asheville along with their 12+ children, each of whom had a special nickname given to them by their father.) I believe Homer to have died in or around 1972 and Daisy around 1975 - both were in their late 70's or early 80's at the time of their passing, and both were buried at the Gashes Creek Cemetery in Fairview. Any information is greatly appreciated. Other sibling names I do remember hearing Algae & Clarence. Any help greatly appreciated. Lisa Tice
OLD MOUNTAIN	July 26, 2002 OLD MOUNTAIN: Has any one heard of a mountain by this name in Bunc Co? It was mentioned in a deed ca 1809. I suspect that it might be in the Fletcher area, but not certain of that. Thanks. Sandy
BUGG TRENTHAM	July 26, 2002 : Looking for any info on Lucinda BUGG, who supposedly was the mother of William TRENTHAM. Also any proof that the William BUGG of Haywood County, NC, (and Rev. War Soldier) is the father of Lucinda, who may have married a Martin TRENTHAM. Thanks. JoAn Trentham
SEARCY WILLIAMSON PRICE GOSNELL	July 25, 2002 I am searching for the family of James Baxter SEARCY b: 21 Jan 1896 d: Aug 1970. He was born in Stackhouse, Madison Co, NC. He married Polly WILLIAMSON, b. June 07, 1908 d: 15 July 1991. She was the daughter of William "Billy" WILLIAMSON, born May 19, 1883, and died May 16, 1936 and Cynthis J. PRICE May 04, 1902. She was born June 09, 1885, and died August 06, 1970 in Haywood, NC. She was the daughter of Billy PRICE b. Nov 1861 d. 15 Aug 1897, and Isabelle Smith b 20 Aug 1863. Billy and Cynthia are buried in Clarke cemetery, Hartford. Jim served in WWI. He lived in KY, and died in OH. I believe he is a descendant of William H. SEARCY/ SIRCY of Bull Creek Twp in Madison Co. His known siblings were: Sarah married LeRoy GOSNELL, Henry died 10 Dec 1936 in Thrupoint, KY in a mining accident, Andrew, John. Can anyone tie him to their lines? I have photos of these folks. Thanks. Franklin E. Carter Cole (919) 639-5000
STRADLEY	July 25, 2002 I am interested in any STRADLEYs that lives in and around Asheville now or much farther back in history. Jim R. Wooten
SINGLETON	July 25, 2002 SINGLETON I am searching for Duane SINGLETON. Born Feb.26. Mother Velzy. He is my brother. He was born in California, lived in NC for a while. His mother is still here. Michele Davis
DAVIS BOWERS	July 25, 2002 DAVIS I am looking for the parents of Bennie Homer DAVIS, born Feb. 14,1909, died 1979. He was a paternal twin, his siblings Mamie, Dreyfuss, Spurgeon, Nathaniel (that's all I recall). Married Lois E. BOWERS in 1939. They had three sons: Homer, Eugene (Gene), and Gerald (Jerry). I need to locate records of his parents in order to proceed in my research. His fathers name was Benjamin Marcus DAVIS, and his mother was Ida Mae, or Ida Belle. Michele Davis
ROSE	July 25, 2002 : Search for information on Thomas ROSE, first free farmer/settler at Rosehill (Paramatta) from the fist fleet. Shane
ASKEW	July 22, 2002 Wilhemina ASKEW was born abt 1899 died about 1928, probably in a hospital or home for those with TB, in the Asheville area of NC. I know she did not reside in NC 1920 or prior. She had birthed 3 girls, and two had died before 1940. Her one daugther, born 1924 was her only surviving child. I'm looking for any information that might lead me to an obituary, or where she is buried, or where I might get some information on her. What newspaper might have serviced the area in 1928 that may have an obituary? Was there a state census of 1925 for the area? Any help or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Dianne
LANGE BARKER	July 22, 2002 Looking for information from anyone who knows anything about a Myrtle and Granville, possibly living in Maggie Valley before 1940s. My father, Jack A. LANGE, was known to people of Maggie Valley as Piedmont. He lived with Myrtle and Granville. My father's grandfather was Charles BARKER, who lived in Indiana. Possibly his father, Jesse, or Jesses' father, Samuel, born in North Carolina, were Cherokee. Karen Lange
ROBERTS INGLE MORRISON DEWEESE	July 19, 2002 ROBERTS-INGLE-MORRISON-DEWEESE Could Malinda ROBERTS b. 1820 and Matilda ROBERTS b.abt 1820 both daughters of Robert G. ROBERTS and Mary Polly DEWEESE be twins? Malinda ROBERTS m. Robert Levi INGLE b. 1820 and Matilda ROBERTS m. T. J. MORRISON Thanks Jeanne Dark (other email add is : jdark0@cox.net)
BRADSHAW WILLS	July 18, 2002 BRADSHAW Looking For Info. on my ggrandfather Adolphus Gilliam BRADSHAW He was born in Southhampton County , Va. abt.1847 his father was Edwin BRADSHAW. My grandfather was Adolphus' son by his 1st wife, Victoria WILLS. I am looking for date that Adolphus died and any other family info. I do have Adolphus' marriage license for his 1st & 2nd marriages. Thanks Brenda Davis
HUGHES BRANDON	July 16, 2002 HUGHES I am looking for Richard Emery HUGHES b. 3-26-1791 in Cross Keys SC and died in Asheville,NC. He married Jane BRANDON B.4-26-1799, she also died in Asheville,NC. Nancy Neill Hughes
HARPER	July 15, 2002 Looking for info on Thomas HARPER, born 1731 in PA, father of John HARPER moved to Buncombe County mid 1790;s to be near son Lot HARPER of Fairview NC. I am trying to find who Thomas' parents are. I am the son of William HARPER born in Azalea NC. Any info would be helpful. Harper
REDMAN/ REDMOND/ REDMON TRIMBLE	July 12, 2002 I am looking for any information on a REDMAN, REDMOND, REDMON Family Reunion. I know they had them in the past as I have newsletters from 1977 and 1978. They would also go the the Redmon Cemetery which is at the Redmon Church. The only directions I have is "take New Leicester Hwy off Patton Ave to Wells Store, then follow Redmon Church and Cemetery signs or got US #70 to Alexander, cross the river and follow the signs." Since I live in Wyoming, none of this makes any sense to me. My great great grandfather was Peter REDMAN, great grandfather James REDMAN, grandmother Jennie REDMAN TRIMBLE. I would love to find out some information on this part of my family. Please e-mail me. Thanks, Dick Petrie
HAMPTON	July 03, 2002 HAMPTON, James Madison b.1849 d.1926 Buried in Murphy N.C.,Cherokee Co. Where did he die ? Jerold White
HINES	July 03, 2002 I am looking for who founded Asheville, NC. I'm related to the HINES family and its been rumored that one of three brothers is the founder. Heather Luebbert

	JUNE 2002
WATKINS ROBERTSON CANNON/ GANON	June 30, 2002: I am seeking information about Ambrose WATKINS (born abt 1820 & died aft 1880). He is listed in the 1850 and 1860 federal census of Buncombe County. May have been married to Lavinia ROBERTSON. I would be interested in any information anout his children or his parents. He may have also married Saphrona CANNON (GANON). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! John Watkins
SCOGGIN GOODE DOCKERY	June 29, 2002: SCOGGIN GOODE DOCKERY I am searching for the burial place of Turpin Goode SCOGGIN. He married a Lara V. GOODE. They moved to Howell County Missouri in the 1850's. Turpin G. SCOGGIN was the first County Surveyor of Howell County. He and a partner named DOCKERY bought up several tracts of land for back taxes. SCOGGIN died sometime between 1864 and 1867. Information I have obtained says he died or was buried near Barnardsville, NC. Thanks! Ray L. Riggs
MARTIN PURSLEY	June 28, 2002: I am looking for information on my greatgrandfather's parents. I cannot find out who they were, where they came from, and what happened to them. My Greatgrandfather's name was William MARTIN. He was raised according to family, by a family named PURSLEY in Wilson County in Tn. I have found records in the 1850 & 1870 census of a William and Mary MARTIN living with a William B. PURSLEY and his family. Mary was possibly his sister because of the age. His birthdate is Sept. 1, 1850. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Will share other information that I have. Melanie Martin Cunningham
WALDROP FRANK ATKINS	June 24, 2002: Looking for roots of Eliza Jane WALDROP b. 6-22-1836 d. 8-11-1882 in Asheville, NC. Married Cornelius Franklin FRANK 11-18-1866 in Asheville, NC. Her obit states: "Although she suffered intensely during her entire sickness, no murmur escaped her lips. she seemed impressed from the beginning that she would not recover, and so expressed herself to her family. The thought of leaving her children seemed to bear heavily upon her, but being assured by her mother they should be cared for appeared resigned to give them up." Cornelius F. FRANK was a printer for the Asheville newspaper and as a child was indentured to Thomas W. ATKINS, the editor of the newspaper, between the age of 13-21. Both are buried at Riverside Cemetery. Any information on Eliza Jane WALDROP would be greatly appreciated. Mary Kay Armstrong
LONG HONEYCUTT? HUNNICUTT	June 21, 2002: Surnames: LONG, HONEYCUTT/HUNNICUTT I am trying to locate further information on the Wm LONG who appears on the third page of signers in the Petition For The Formation of Buncombe, and is on the list of the Eleventh Company in 1790. He does not seem to be in further records. I believe, he could be the Wm LONG who later appears in the 1810 Montgomery CO NC census. I am attempting to connect this Wm LONG who is a possible father, of my 3rd Great Grandfather Charles R. LONG b. abt 1805 in NC, who married Rutha HONEYCUTT in Haywood CO NC. Both of these greats are parentless, without heritage. Would appreciate anything anyone would share. Lynn H. Harmon

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